I'm selling my lovely, super reliable, really-gonna-miss-it, Canon 20D to help recoup some of the $$$ that went into my 50D. The camera is in great condition, never had a single issue with it and comes with all of its original packaging...and I mean ALL. I apparently even saved the little baggies for the USB cord, battery, etc.

I'm starting it at $300 (that's the body only) here for anyone here who might be interested. If not, I'll move to sell it on ebay/craigslist for about $350-$375 (that seems to be what they're going for right now..).

If you'd like a lens to go with it, the only one I could part with would be my 100-300mm Telephoto lens (it currently sells for about $300) but I would be okay with $200. ..so $500 total for the body and the lens.


If you or anyone you know may be interested, email me at beckytillett [at] yahoo.com

Almost five years ago I signed up on DA.

At the time, it was just something I thought would fill my time. I had just moved from my hometown of Las Cruces, NM up to Farmington, NM with my boyfriend who wanted to move back to his hometown so we could get back on our feet after a failed business, accumulation of debt, and my own boredom with school.

I hated Farmington. It was half the size of Las Cruces and its main industry was Oil and Gas. Las Cruces is a college town with many young people. Farmington, not. I missed my family. I missed my friends. I missed the feeling of familiarity.

But we were able to live in Adam's dad's old place free of charge. So I felt I couldn't complain. And this place was huge and SO completely 80s. Horrible wallpaper, ghastly fixtures, curtains nailed to the wall. And that was the BEST part. The poor house hadn't been maintained in years so when it rained, the ceiling leaked in more than a few places. One of them was directly over our light fixture in the master bedroom. I was consistently terrified I'd be electrocuted every time I switched it on.

Adam found work immediately but I didn't. And that's essentially why I signed up on here. I couldn't find work and I was spending way too much time alone. Not long after wards, I purchased my first-ever digital camera: a Fuji Finepix. Until then I'd had a Canon EOS Elan 7e film camera that my grampa bought me for high school graduation. I had gotten into photography around the age of 16 and he let me use some of his really old Canons that I had to use broken light-meters for just to get decent photos.

Until this point, I also had also never taken photos of myself and hardly allowed photos to be taken of me because I'm just one of those - not camera-friendly people.

So my first ever "artsy" photos were black and whites of nature, abandoned houses, and any friends that were willing to pose nude for me. (At the age of 17, finding this was not an easy feat!) I discovered photographing models was my FAVORITE subject.

But here I was with a fancy new digital camera but NO models. But hey, it was a digital camera...that meant I could take self-portraits and delete them IMMEDIATELY if they looked horrible. It also meant I didn't have to locate a printer to print them.

I also had an amazingly horrible house that translated into a wonderful setting for many of my by first sets. And I had TIME.

I eventually found work at ConocoPhillips as as administrative assistant (pushin' paper) but made such good money I didn't have to work full-time. So I still had time. And because my job was probably the most UNcreative job there could be (I'd previously worked as a web-designer in LC), I was overflowing with creativity in my free time.

What resulted was nothing short of amazing. I found my creative voice and I found an amazing community that not only supported me in that but embraced me. DeviantArt and everyone on here not only saved me from boredom and loneliness but helped to fuel me as a person and yes, an artist.

So here it is - my BIG FAT THANK YOU to everyone on here that have been so great through time but especially in the beginning. You guys literally saved my life. I was miserable in Farmington but I was happy on here. I looked forward to logging in everyday. I sold prints to many, I traded prints with many, I held an awesome contest that yielded so many wonderful entries based on my work. In fact, I did a search on here the other night and discovered many are still posted.

In 2006 my boyfriend (who's now my husband) was transferred up here to Colorado Springs and this is where we've been ever since. I have a great creative job working full-time as a graphic designer and photographer for the Alt Weekly here. I have friends, I have a LIFE..which is exactly what I lacked in Farmington. Unfortunately, this has meant my free-time creativity can be forced or completely non-existent at times (especially since my job is a creative one...for some this fact could be a supplement to their work, for me - it's a detriment. This entire last year especially, I bet I can count on two hands how often I pulled my camera out of the bag when it wasn't required for work.
I spent more of 2008 getting high and getting wasted than shooting anything on my own. And because I grew tired of being asked to shoot with models on Model Mayhem I plastered the words: "Not currently booking shoots" on my profile. And it stayed there for almost all of last year. How sad is that? I've experienced a lot of self-pity, fear my creativity will never return, and depression over the entire thing.

So here I am now, determined to force myself back in the game. I certainly can't force creativity but I can try and I can seek out inspiration and I can learn to breathe and relax and just..let it happen. And I think sp... ]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/23601206/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/23601206/ Sun, 08 Mar 2009 22:22:09 PDT

I got myself a new camera today.



Cross your fingers I'll be capable of shooting something with it.


And how are you?

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/16937735/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/16937735/ Sun, 17 Feb 2008 23:00:13 PST

THANK YOU for the DD and all the comments and faves to go along with it. I always appreciate the support. I wish I could reply to them all.

Thanks again,
xoxoxo
b

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/16824513/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/16824513/ Sun, 10 Feb 2008 21:07:15 PST

Hello.

Consider this a friendly reminder to all artists to keep your eyes on your shit and if you feel uneasy even at all, slap that giant ass-ugly copyright on your work. You know, that big super-tacky water-marked logo you have on file somewhere but rarely ever use because everyone bitches that they can't see your work through the giant thing.

I realize even that can't stop the most dedicated of art-thieves but hey, every little bit helps.

A fellow deviant-artist has been keeping tabs on a little gallery in Tasmania that happens to be selling a few of my pieces; each one framed and going for $129.

He recently snapped this photo of them for me (and depending on how long you've been following me on here, you may or may not recognize them):

Here are my original files; both are from a little series I did way back in '04 called "Fool's Paradise."

I've emailed them and am waiting for a response.
So that's it for now...I feel like it can be so easy to forget these things. It's unfortunate these people never go away but I suppose for every person making an honest living there are 5 making a dishonest one.

Ciao for now,
b

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/14553311/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/14553311/ Sat, 08 Sep 2007 23:08:05 PDT

My absences seem to be getting longer and my only excuse is life.
(oh, and not having a paid account - this site is ridiculously difficult to navigate sans paid account - especially with many comments and deviations to sift through.)

I did notice, however, when going through several hundred unread comments earlier that my work was featured on many news pages/journals in the last few months and I just wanted you all out there in deviantartland to know that I completely and utterly appreciate it.

What's new, what's new. I'm been invited to and am participating in the first-ever Harvest Art Show which should be cool.

Oh also, you can find me in this month's issue of Denver Syntax.

An' that be 'bout it.
I've been a busy girl lately but it hasn't really been in the photography realm.
I predict a turnaround pretty quickly.

And you? What's your story?

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/12149691/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/12149691/ Sun, 11 Mar 2007 21:21:43 PDT

I had a wisdom tooth pulled a week or two ago because it was killing me. I also had fillings.
Friday I had an appt. with an oral surgeon to have the remaining 3 pulled. This weekend has been crap. I'm also sick with a sore throat.
Next Friday I have another dentist appointment for more fillings.

Holy hell - these last few weeks have been miserable.


I need a new avatar - but I'm not feeling inspired at all in that department. Anyone wanna take a crack at it for me?

The New Erotic Photography will be out in a few days - so if you have a few dollars burning a hole in your pocket or find yourself bored at Barnes and Noble, check it out. I got my copies in the mail on Friday and it's AWESOME.

And at the risk of sounding too pretentious, if you'd like me to sign my section - I'd be more than flattered.

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/11391885/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/11391885/ Wed, 10 Jan 2007 20:35:54 PST

I got married this weekend.

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/11293214/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/11293214/ Tue, 02 Jan 2007 19:27:57 PST

Just a quick note to let you know I'm now in two books:

The New Erotic Photography
by Dian Hanson (Editor), Eric Kroll (Photographer)

Hardcover
ISBN-10: 3822849243
ISBN-13: 978-3822849248
Publisher: Taschen America Llc (April 4, 2007)

and

Best of Black and White: Erotic Photography
by Peter Delius, Siri And Hustvedt, Jacek Slaski (Editor)

Hardcover
ISBN: 3765860050
Pub. Date: September 2006

So please check 'em out if you get a chance!

ALSO - I redid my ENTIRE site. If you have a few spare moments to take a peek, I'd very much value your opinion: rtillett.com It's the first time I've used anything like AutoViewer for my portfolio.

Thanks guys! As always I appreciate your continuous feedback and support.
I hope you all had wonderful holidays and I apologize for not being able to reply to comments like I should.

-B
xoxox

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/11016880/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/11016880/ Sun, 10 Dec 2006 12:09:13 PST I received a DD yesterday.
(and it feels just as good as the DD I received way back in 2004.)

B I G THANKS to ^serpentinekiss and especially `hbynoe.
What an amazing woman she is. If you haven't seen her work you must not realize how much you're truly missing.

So now, I have 500+ messages to go through.
I obviously won't be able to reply to everyone so I'd just like to let out a big THANKS right here and now. You guys are all great. Also, a special thanks to those who have been watching me from the beginning. You're all wonderful and I don't deserve it (and appreciate it immensely.)

-b
xoxo

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10859649/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10859649/ Sun, 26 Nov 2006 17:34:28 PST So i received a note with this info in it:

Greetings!

This is your personal invitation to attend and participate in:

deviantART Presents:
BT and THOMAS DOLBY
in a SONIC DUEL FOR VIRTUAL SUPREMECY
NORTH AMERICAN TOUR
2006

You are receiving this invitation because deviantART management has
hand-selected you as one of the top Colorado-based artists on the site!

As one of the top artists in your area, we would like to display your
artwork during the show Featured artwork from local deviants will be
displayed on a massive on-stage projection screen at the venue. In
exchange for allowing us to promote your artwork, we will provide you
with a complimentary ticket for yourself and a guest. ...

What are everyone's thoughts on this? I read a little bit about it but am still unsure of the whole thing. Have any of you (of my deviantwatchers) been asked to participate? Are you? Even if you haven't - would you participate if invited? Why or why not? Any and all thoughts on this topic would be greatly appreciated ( and asap especially since I have to give them an answer by Tuesday or something..)

Thanks!
-b

EDIT: Just to clarify. This is a REAL event. I received this note from admin and there are also a million banners and advertisements around DA announcing it. I'm not asking as to whether or not you think this is real or fake. I'm asking what your thoughts on the actual event itself are and if you would participate if asked. Thanks.

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10707105/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10707105/ Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:09:28 PST My 2007 wall calendar is now available!
View and purchase here: [link]

On a whim, I also produced a photo-based one: [link]

and view the rest of my shop here:
[link]

I also have a Prickie shop with my illustrations!: [link]

Thanks for the continued support and wonderful words.
I deeply appreciate all of you who take the time to share your thoughts with me and constantly cheer me on. I don't deserve it and it doesn't go unnoticed.

Thanks so much!
Becky
xoxox

p/s Let me know if there's a piece of my work you'd like to see incorporated into a cafepress piece and I'll see what I can do!

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10402031/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10402031/ Mon, 23 Oct 2006 22:31:00 PDT Today's my birthday
and I won the contest so many many many thanks to everyone who voted for me. Love you guys.

-b
xoxo
________________________________


Hi.

BIG FAVOR.

I'm not sure if you have to be a registered user or not but if not, can you please go to tellyoursexstory at: [link] and vote for me in the photography contest I entered??

If that link doesn't work, trying accessing the main blog at: [link] and just clicking on the contest from there!

Please please please!!!
I really want to win the prizes!

Love you guys!
B
xoxo

p.s. let me know if you're denied access due to not being registered - just so I know. Thanks!

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10165286/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/10165286/ Wed, 27 Sep 2006 19:25:37 PDT I appreciate all the faves and comments on my new work. I submitted so much at one time I don't really have the time to respond to everyone. But I just wanted to let you all know I'm reading the comments and appreciate them immensely.



Wow.
I can't believe how long it's been! My last journal entry was in April and it wasn't much later than that that I was last on here (May, maybe?). I don't know why but I forget about this site all the time - I think I just really need a subscription again to get back into it. I'm just cheap and broke as always. ;]

It's quite different here - the whole DA layout has been updated. . . interesting.

Anyway - I'm going to delete the few old pieces I have on here and submit some new stuff. It won't be a lot but it'll be something for sure. I apologize I don't keep up with any of you anymore. I'm sorry.

And while I'm here I wanted to let everyone (that is, anyone who still watches me) know that I'm having a pretty big housecleaning print sale right now. Alot of my old stuff for cheap! So stop by my site and check it out: [link]

If you read this, comment and let me know - so I know that I'm not talking to myself!

b
xoxo

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/8483923/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/8483923/ Sat, 15 Apr 2006 22:48:39 PDT I've been inexcusably MIA from this site lately.
There was a time when I'd log in at least twice a day.
Now I have to be dragged, kicking and screaming. ;]

Anyhow - I just wanted to post a notice that I'm still alive.
Whether that's good or bad, I still haven't decided.
I'm dealing with some internal issues at this point in time.
-don't wish to discuss it, just attempting to explain my inconsistencies of late.


I'm not gonna make promises to frequent this site as I typically do -
but you catch me here if you;re interested:

ICQ: 29307359
MSN MSGR: jibbajabba23@hotmail.com
YAHOO IM: beckytillett@yahoo.com
AOL IM: newblood505

But be prepared to be asked who you are and how you found me.

and also note:
shots from my latest model shoots can bee seen on my mm page here: [link]

ciao,
b
xoxo ]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7814034/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7814034/ Mon, 13 Feb 2006 15:18:33 PST ______________________

*hbynoe bought me a month-long subscrip. I feel loved and wanted to publically thank her for her kindness here. Thank you.

I've moved and I'm pretty close to settled now. Until today I haven't been able to access this site since mid-January when I quit my oil-company admin. assistant job. Unfortuntely, my comp is still royally fucked and now not only can I not access this site from it but I can no longer use it...period. My Windows is corrupt and the entire thing has to be reformatted. All my files were stored on a separate hard drive and should be fine but I'll lose all my illegitimate pricey programs which suckssss. I have copies of most of them but I still insist on whining and complaining like a spoiled little brat.

I'm still unemployed and have been for weeks now and I'm driving myself crazy I think. No, really. crazyyy.

Due to my recent big move and the collapse of my entire computer I don't have anything new to submit now nor do I anticipate that I will anytime very soon but because I have this awesome subscription for a few weeks I plan on stealing my boyfriend's work-laptop (as I'm doing right now) to check my message centre for updates in which I can now see the gorgeous thumbnails. Boy, how I missed them.

On a few sidenotes (for those who like to keep up with my stuff): I didn't make it into the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival this year (bummer) but but but I should be making appearances in 2 beautiful books..one by Delius Producing and one by Taschen (ladeeda). I'm SO excited. In fact, my 2006 goal is to get my own book published. I'm finally feeling confident and ambitious enough to do it so please - be rooting for me. Tell me that if I had a book you'd buy it.

I do believe that's it for now - I should be able to check this site fairly frequently again until my own comp is back up in which case it I don't doubt it'll be a daily thing...of course.

So, how ARE you, anyway?

Love Always,
Becky
xoxoxo

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7439460/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7439460/ Wed, 28 Dec 2005 11:44:18 PST

I still can't access this site at home.
If you've left comments for me here lately I apologize for not replying. I don't have much time here at work to do so.

I'm moving to Colorado in 2 weeks.

I'm desperately broke and need money - especially for this move.. so please remember prints are still available for purchase on my site ([link]) and if multiple prints are purchased a sizeable discount will be in order, of course.

My donation button at rtillett.com is still up and running. (hint, hint.)

My calendar is still for sale on cafepress: [link]
(many many thanks to those who have already purchased one!!)

I'm in such need of money I briefly considered selling my newly purchased 20D but quickly reconsidered knowing I'd likely regret it later.

If anyone has any other money-making ideas for me (besides the inevitable 9-5 -I'm already doing that), please - send them my way. I'll take whatever ya got.

IF YOU WANT/NEED TO TALK TO ME ABOUT ANYTHING (EVEN COMMENTS TO THIS ENTRY, IF IMPORTANT ENOUGH) PLEASE EMAIL ME AT beckytillett@yahoo.com INSTEAD OF TRYING TO CONVERSE WITH ME HERE.

Thanks for everything.
Thanks for the support.
and again, my apologies for not being able to keep up with deviations and comments. My pc is seriously screwed.

-becky
P.S. Hope you all enjoy my latest deviation.

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7235821/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7235821/ Tue, 13 Dec 2005 07:46:43 PST
That sub lasted me a year and a half and I didn't pay a dime for it. How lucky a girl, am I? Anyway - I've removed most of my work, plan to stick around but mostly just to keep up with the news and work of others. If I can get past this taste of total and utter disgust left in my mouth by recent rippers I might just upload a piece of a new series every now and then...just to keep you fine folks in the know. And I, of course, will be updating my journal with any and all news you kids might be interested in.

My 2006 calendar is still for sale!! Please email me at beckytillett@yahoo.com for more information on this. It's a fantastic gift! Keep it in mind. ;]

Anyhow -I don't anticipate my virus problem to be fixed anytime soon because my personal computer tech (aka 'the boyfriend') is currently in CO for work and will be for the next month or so. bah on that.

It's been a fun ride, kiddies. And remember - to contact me, email me - because I can't quite access this site right now.

Thanks!
-b
xoxo

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7172687/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/7172687/ Mon, 28 Nov 2005 23:07:47 PST
________________________________
rtillett / "emma trencher"

rtillett.com

I just caught this link under my recent visitors/referrers page: [link]

wtf? I'm confused - in the two hours this site's been up someone's already copied it?
_________________________________

UPDATE: THE "WORKS" SECTION OF HER WEBSITE (*MY website) IS NOW FUNCTIONAL AND THIS GIRL HAD THE BALLS TO INCLUDE SOME OF MY PIECES AS HER OWN IN ADDITION TO MANIPULATING OTHER PIECES OF MINE AND CLAIMING THEM HERS. YOU CAN SEE THAT SHE JUST PLACED HER OWN PHOTOS OVER PHOTOS THAT WOULD BE MINE IN THOSE PIECES.

HERE'S THE SITE: [link]
DIRECT LINK TO THE "WORK": [link]
(every single piece is mine untouched or fucked with by her.)

CONTACT INFO page still doesn't work so if you have a few extra minutes and know this girl or know how to get a hold of her PLEASE please do so - for the sake of ALL artists who work hard and don't deserve this. Thank you.

p.s. I just contacted yahoo. Hopefully they'll do something about this.

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6976117/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6976117/ Mon, 21 Nov 2005 08:54:30 PST


RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU ACTUALLY READ THE ARTIST COMMENTS.
If you failed to notice there is TEXT, a QUOTE, I added to the image that's too small to read BUT is included in the artist comments. PLEASE PLEASE READ THAT QUOTE: (I'll even save you the trouble of going to the deviation and you can read it here! I can't make it any easier than that!):

"War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things.
The decayed and degraded state of moral and
patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth
war is much worse. The person who has nothing
for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is
more important than his own personal safety, is a
miserable creature and has no chance of being
free unless made and kept so by the exertions
of better men than himself."
John Stuart Mill (1806 - 1873)

Thank you and have a nice day.
-b




-------------------------------------------------------------------------
rtillett / "emma trencher"

rtillett.com

I just caught this link under my recent visitors/referrers page: [link]

wtf? I'm confused - in the two hours this site's been up someone's already copied it?

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6909041/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6909041/ Thu, 03 Nov 2005 17:21:10 PST I sold my Rebel on ebay in NO time. So who should be getting this little number in the mail soon? That's right, yours truly! I'm so excited I think I could just burst at any second.

Apparently DA changed or updated its metatags recently because I can no longer access this site from work; it's now blocked by our website blocking company citing "nudity, newsgroups, adult natured material." So if you didn't think I was on here enough BEFORE, man are you in for a dissapointment. ;]

I still haven't decided on doing a calendar or not. If I do - it'd be for holiday family gifts which means I won't be including any of my good stuff in it (ie. nudity) so I'd be the only one buying it I'm sure...which is fine with me really because it'd serve it's primary purpose.

My keyboard drawer just broke - so I'm trying on my lap.

I'm in the middle of a website redo - but what else is new?

Life is good right now. Things are working out in my favor. The future looks bright and all that trite naseous stuff.

So how IS everyone, anyway??

-b
p.s. THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE who helped with the recent myspace copyright infringer. Apparently she refused to remove the image until the MS copyright staff contacted her. It just blows me away that this girl can have a million people harrass her about the image and she found the balls to ignore us all; eh - such is the way of a fucktarded stealing halfwit, I suppose.

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6882958/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6882958/ Thu, 27 Oct 2005 14:21:15 PDT I couldn't give two shits if she posted it and credited me but that fact that she's taking credit for it and pretending it's her is what really pisses me the fuck off.

!!!!! [link] !!!!!!

Her comments received for my image:

September 18, 2005 12:34 AM
It was because of this I added you. Thanks. What a cool looking picture.

September 3, 2005 9:12 PM
haha im stealing that. hehe. ur too sexy.♥

Ignore Me Just Like Everybody Else

August 27, 2005 6:50 PM
omg
this is the hottest picture in all the land
ah ha ha
i love it
i could orgasm if i wasnt sso crappy feeling
<3

August 23, 2005 8:49 PM
oooooooo

August 19, 2005 11:51 PM
this is such an awesome picture. i love it.

August 19, 2005 7:26 PM
i love this picture!

July 31, 2005 5:34 PM
i love your socks

July 16, 2005 5:22 PM
veery cool! i like the green!

July 8, 2005 9:54 PM
watch out!...there is a ninja star coming in from the right...DUCK!

and just so there's no confusion the following is my raw unedited image and the one following that is what was stolen and cropped:

If anyone has any spare time harrass her for me until she "corrects" this little problem. Thanks!

-b

]]> *bexe http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6818098/ http://bexe.deviantart.com/journal/6818098/ Thu, 20 Oct 2005 11:26:20 PDT My oh my.
I haven't really been around here much lately. I've been back and forth in terms of deleting my account. In most aspects I've lost all interest in this site but in others I still viewing the work of some of the tremendous artists here - so no decision on that yet.

I've been trying to get more serious about my work lately.
It's slow going but progressing steadily. I recently had a shoot, have plans for more shoots, was approached with another book offer, and recently sold a few hundred dollars worth of prints. Things are good right now.

(I've been horrible about replying to comments and commenting on work lately, I know and I apologize.)

I recently updated my entire MM gallery so if you're interested in seeing [model] images from me you haven't seen previously, check it out (and if you're a member there tag me and let me know you were by): [link]

I hope you're all well...

Thanks kiddies,
-b
xoxoxo

[link]

The Interview:

- What made you choose to work with the female body in your work

This question is much more difficult than it sounds. All I can say is that I'm magnetically drawn to it. I'm drawn to the lines, the form, the curves, the overall beauty and vulnerability yet strength it projects.

- Your images have a very ‘kinetic’ feeling to them, like they aren’t posed in a studio or static in any way. Can you tell us a little bit about this?

Basically I use the resources I have available to me. I thoroughly enjoy the aesthetics of both "moving" AND studio shots but do not have a studio or studio equipment. I'm convinced that my work would be more divrese in this respect if I had that option available to me. However, I still think I'd enjoy "real-life" appearing images just a bit more than studio shots because they convey a much more genuine feeling.

- Can you tell us a little bit about the inclusion of text in your images?

All I can say is I'm completely aesthetically attracted to the two contrasting elements; imagery and text. I think if they're used correctly together a beautiful piece of eye candy can be created.

- Where do you see your work going in the future?

This, I don't know. As of right now I'm going day to day, doing this in my free time. I'm not actively pursuing this. I suppose I'm letting whatever happen, happen and I'm depending soley on outside elements for anything further. In other words, if people track ME down to display my work, sell my work, or take my work a step further by all means I go for it but I'm not currently initiating anything.

- You mentioned going to school for graphic design. How has that influenced your work? What made you choose graphic design instead of photography?

I honestly thought I had a natural knack for graphics. It came easy to me. I pride myself on my eye for design. I think it's influenced my work tremendously so. There isn't one photograph I take that I don't edit in photoshop. I enjoy working with colors and taking what would be a bland image and making it something incredible. The addition of text design to my images is also another example of its influence, but that's obvious. I didn't first pursue photography because I thought I'd be more "marketable" knowing design. I thought I'd have many more jobs open to me. It wasn't until finishing my graphics degree that I realized I really did want to pursue something in the photography field as well. I mentioned I completed one year towards my Bachelor of Arts and that was with an emphasis in graphic design AND photography.

- What would you ultimately like people to walk away with after viewing your work?

I'd like them to take with them an inexplicable satisfaction. I want them to think my work is beautiful and eye-catching but I don't want them to know exactly why. I think emotions are much purer when there aren't technical reasons behind them.

I left for home with high hopes and reasonable expectations. I returned with a nipple ring and the resonations of my mother's dissapointments. [the two having nothing to do with each other, thankfully.]

thanks Mama Cass.

Man is the only creature that consumes without producing. He does not give milk, he does not lay eggs, he is too weak to pull the plough, he cannot run fast enough to catch rabbits. Yet he is lord of all the animals. -George Orwell

CBabeSwim says: DUDE!
CBabeSwim says: i found jesus' face in the ceiling at frenger pool
CBabeSwim says: i swear, i could have made that pool rich and famous
CBabeSwim says: but, sadly, they tore the roof down last week
CBabeSwim says: repairs.*
CBabeSwim says: damn

I haven't gotten around to a full site update but I *have* updated the design a bit. If boredom's ripping you to shreds, piece by piece, or your fun-lovin', feedback-givin' kinda person give it a go!

It's only just past 8am and already I'm dying of boredom here at work. Ask me any three questions about me you'd like and help my morning fly by.

eh?

eh?

I'm spreading the word about a new online mag:
Ekstremmag
Hakan Celebi ( *hakanphotography )is heading it up and it's ridiculously fantastic -
The style is much like HeadMagazine
though the mag features, I believe, mainly turkish artists it has a share of "foreigners."
(ie. I'm one of the foreigners featured.)
Also - the language is jibberish to me -
but since when did you need to be able to read to see beautiful work? am I right?

So if you have a craving for eye candy - go check it out.

go.
Go.
GO.
NO NOW.
It's incredible.

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CONTEST WINNER

I'm declaring HAvE_I_DoNe_iT? by =MAiS2 the winner of this contest.
So congratulations, =MAiS2



I'd like to say a million thank yous to everyone who participated and put much work and effort into this thing. It was flattering, interesting, and quite eye opening. I appreciate all of you.

Again, thank you.