Clark –
“Fairly often I know absolutely nothing about the men who come in before I photograph them. Part of the pleasure of the process is talking with them, getting to know them as they pose. Clark was one of these men.
Even though I’ve been a pornographer most of my life, I avoid the “Industry” as much as possible. I have no interest in working with “porn stars.” Over the years I’ve learned that real and beautiful sex rarely–if ever–happens with these men.
I realized why it had been nearly impossible to get spontaneous shots like this. “You’ve done porn?” I asked…”
Diego –
“I’ll admit that when the man is this beautiful, the camera almost moves by itself, finding views it loves. The perfect balance of Apollonian and Dionysian energy, Diego’s presence was simultaneously contained and overwhelming.
Men live with a constant need and desire to merge with each other. Sex is the most eloquent method for accomplishing this.
I can say this for certain: my assistants and I–were all deeply engaged in sex with Diego as we worked with him. Looking is connecting if you do it deeply and well.”
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