I missed 300…

I had intended to say a little piece when the count reached 250 but I missed it and thought I’d say something at 300.  Well, I missed that as well (though not by much). 

At any rate, the number of people keeping up with (Gziss, I hate calling people “followers”) this photoblog is now over 300.  No, that’s not much compared to others who have… say, thousands of followers, but I’m intentionally deliberate.  I only post my own work (I have another tumblr for reblogs of things I find on the internutz) and I don’t really post frequently.  I like a small, slowly growing number for some reason.  I really don’t know why.

I’m sure that some of the stories turn people off.  That’s okay.  Collin J. Rae -a friend and photographer whom I admire- imparted a bit of wisdom upon me once and that was to always do for self as an artist, never to shoot for what you think others might want.  If you do that you’ll never be stuck perpetually chasing the whims of people who don’t like your work and you’ll never be personally satisfied as an artist.  I’ve tried to internalize and embrace that.  Some won’t enjoy everything I shoot or write, but that’s really not the point.

At any rate, thanks to all who keep up, those who “like” and “reblog” photos.  I appreciate the interest.  I’ve no doubt that sort of thing has put my work in front of people who have an interest in publishing work like mine or who have shows or whatever.  But really, I do this because I like shooting sexy shit and I like to share it with others, even if I never do another show or get any other publications or get any more people following along.

Anyway: thanks.  And to show my appreciation, here’s a picture of Meagan sucking her thumb to make you feel good and dirty…