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two nude men sit together on bridge overlooking Portuguese countryside

Portugal again

Over the past few years I have spent much time and effort traveling to Portugal for my work. There is something mesmerizing about this country so steeped in history. Bits of the past remain intact as archeological guideposts. They hypnotize and captivate my imagination giving me plenty of ammunition to create symbolic imagery. Returning again […]

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Nude man gestures toward skylight in old factory

Bruno at the Factory

Bruno has tremendous fortitude. After spending one day exploring a couple of schools, the next was focused on slightly more open scenes including a church and an abandoned engine plant. Luckily the temperature was slightly warmer on day two, but the wind from Canada was intensifying. Bruno persevered with the dedication of a true artist.

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nude man writing on chalk board in old school

Bruno goes to school

As the photographic season slowly drew to a close, I became keenly aware of the increased difficulty shooting. The weather was getting more unpredictable and colder, of course. I was so happy to have collaborators like this months featured model, Bruno. I think his shoot was by far the most arduous. And the city of

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close-up of nude male figure

Esteban in Cleveland

What happens when you bring a professional dancer to abandoned locations? Well, you end up with some wonderfully expressive and interactive images! I discovered Esteban through Instagram, as I have with a few other talented guys. I was immediately captivated by his skills as a modern dancer. And since modern dancers aren’t constrained by the

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front of old National Acme factory

Cleveland 2021

Cleveland is a city that has become symbolic of the social forces in our country for my work. I grew up in its shadow, barely visiting out of parental fear. Now I understand its maligned past. It is a symbol of human greed. Huge companies that built our country were located here. Westinghouse, Warner-Swasey, Ford,

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