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Man, it's been a hell of a couple weeks. It's kind of hard to explain, even.
I flew across the country to shoot a wedding. It wasn't just the ceremony, though, it was nearly a week of dinners, events, parties. I saw a few old friends, but met so many more. These would be people who have seriously enriched my life and I dearly hope to see them again and again. And that's saying something. I'm a generally quiet person, not great at meeting new people, shy, etc. This was different, and it was hard to leave.
On to the wedding... Those that know me would tell you that I'm rather stoic. It's the big, scary Romanian in me. Though inside I'm a raging romantic, I'm not one who's easily moved to tears. Never at a wedding. Again, this was different. I actually cried during the rehearsal. It was like that all week. Love. Romance. Family and friends. It was kinda profound.
I was there to work, though, so work I did. Nearly 1500 photos and that's a lot. The pressure of that kind of one-in-a-lifetime event is nuts. You can't go back and reshoot the fucker. I have so much work left to do, like choosing, editing, and getting a book made.
The trip, itself, was a blast. I took along a dear friend to serve as my assistant and front man. We had free time here and there to wander the streets of Chicago, eat big messy sangwiches, and laugh and talk. Not as much time as I would have liked, though. The couple had what I called a rather "ambitious" schedule which meant that we had shooting planned that would fall through, so I was on call a lot of the time. I'm in no-way complaining, though. The down-time was much-needed.
While wandering, I stumbled across an old-school camera shop that was dusty and cramped. Major score = out of date film. I had taken along a Holga, a super sampler, and a super wide plastic camera, so film was definitely on my mind. Sadly, when I got back and dropped off some rolls for processing (at a pro lab, mind you), they processed my 120 Rollei Digibase CR200 (E6) as black and white instead of xpro. WTF? The truly amazing thing is that it worked and I have a b/w prints to show for it. So much for my xpro test, though.
Now, I'm home. Changed. Introspective. Took a few days to recover then buckled down. I've scanned a bit of the film stuff I've shot recently, and am really looking forward to shooting more. I've got another trip to the airport in a few days, then hopefully will be able to get properly back into a good work groove upon my return.
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Two days of going non-stop and I'm exhausted. Gonna get in bed and watch the finale of Next Food Network Star. Perfect mindless programming to lull me to sleep. I'll be back at it tomorrow, then going to the Club Fuck Anniversary tomorrow night. I know it's going to be quite a reunion!
Until then, I'll leave you with a few more past gems. All of these photos and their full, uncensored galleries are now showing for members of MyFetishDiary.com!
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Left to right: Ruby Luster in yellow encasement, Lee Harrington in a hood by Imp of Satan, Rose Algren in a hood and catsuit by Imp of Satan.
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As long as we're travelling down memory lane, here are a couple photos of Masuimi Max from our first, ever, photo shoot. They probably also date from around 2002, were shot with my Mamiya 645, and printed with sloppy borders. I still am captivated by her utterly stunning corset.
Full set of images is available at MyFetishDiary.com.
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I purchased my first digital camera in 2002, but was still shooting mostly film. I wouldn't make the full move to DSLR for a year or two. I really love film, but it got so damn expensive, and when I decided to start a membership site, it no longer made financial sense. Buying medium format film and getting it all processed was in no way cost-effective. Plus, scanning prints or negs took forever.
Though I'm thrilled with my 5DS Mark II, I miss the heavy, satisfying clunk of the Mamiya's shutter, and the look and feel of prints from film.
I mentioned a minor redesign of the tour the other day, and because I'm a glutton for punishment and don't have nearly enough on my plate, I decided that the splash page and tour need a full update with all new photos. The current version had remained unchanged for years.
Mz Berlin was generous enough to sit by my side while I went through countless galleries, photo by photo, pulling aside images we deemed hot enough to make you want to make sexy-time. She had to leave a while ago to get dolled up for her session tonight with a new slave, and I've stayed at it. Call me obsessed. I'm just worried that THE BEST IMAGE lays just around the next corner. (Don't know when I'll get the new design up, but when I do, you guys will be the first to know.)
It was during my search through my archives that I ran across one of my favorite old bondage shoots. It dates from 2002 and features Tomiko bound by Master Aryn to a friend's chimney, on a roof in Reseda, California. It was shot with my Mamiya 645 and I just adore it.
I miss pearl prints with sloppy borders. =(
The full set of images is available to MyFetishDiary.com members. =)
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I am in awe every time I see my images in print. It never gets old. =)Just received the new issue of Bizarre Magazine in the mail, this one with my article about Defect Doll. With each new issue, I'm in for a bit of a surprise since I don't see the edited text beforehand. The funniest bit in this issue is their description of DD, which describes her as having "penetratable rubber mouths". Ha ha ha... Classy!
Last night, I wrapped up my next article which will be in the issue after next.
Here's the full line-up so far:
Issue 150 - Stoya
Issue 151 - Ryan Keely
Issue 152 - Defect Doll
Issue 153 - Xanthia
Issue 154 - Darenzia
If you have an idea for a fetish that should be featured, just let me know!
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I've taken a little break from web design projects to edit some photos. I'm actually really happy because I finished out my shoot with Ryan Keely and Scar. It's always with a sense of accomplishment that I get to delete a day's folder from my hard drive.
Tomorrow, it's going to be the fourth, and I'm having friends over for a BBQ, but I'm going to have to make time to work as well. I'm trying to finish up Mz Berlin's paysite over the weekend.
In the meantime, here are images from the last few days of editing. Hope you like them! Now that they're done, they'll be moved into the update queue for my members.
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For more hot photos of the most beautiful ladies, visit MyFetishDiary.com!
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I've got a problem. My problem is shoes. I'm a sucker for an extreme arch, a super-high heel. Don't judge me. ;)
These supple leather boots were a recent splurge and totally not my fault. I already had them as knee boots, but when I took Miss Conduct shoe shopping a couple months ago and found that these were on sale (50% off!!) I could not resist wrecking my budget to give these babies a good home. Of course, having them for myself is just part of the pleasure, only slightly better than dressing up hot ladies in them.
Ryan, my boots look damn good on you!
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This is the final bonus image for now. Mz Berlin burried herself in her pink fishnet dress. She really got into the cocooning. This is one of many photos of her doing that. The rest, of course, will be members only. =)
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I thought you might be interested in this behind the scenes photo of Mz Berlin lacing up her ballet boots. I never remember to post these images, but I'm trying to be better about it. =)
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Clearly, our host was fabulous, if incognito. D and I had already begun shooting her modeling this shiny gold dress, when next thing we know, he came down the stairs wearing this ouchfit. It was hysterical.
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