Photos, Photos, Photos

Hard to tell by my website, I know, but the project is still going strong, and keeping me very busy *s

Last month, I shot the first in a series with Calyb, who will begin transitioning in December. Peace and blessings, Calyb *s The early photos show a very nervous person, who just started getting a bit more comfortable, as we were losing light. A second session is scheduled for a coming weekend.

Oh, and Calyb is the Incredibly Kind Person who's been working toward creating donations to the project. Much love!

Next, PJ and I were down in Philly on a cold Autumn afternoon, where I shot 18-year-old Meg outdoors, in a park near her dorm. Meg is the youngest person to join the project, and I welcome her thoughtful commitment and generosity of spirit. We'll be doing a second session, after Winter Break . . .

This past Saturday, author TJ Fleming made an appearance at my home, where we were able to complete a quick session, between various holiday commitments. TJ is stunning; I'm hoping to have approval for those photos within a couple of weeks.

Sunday brought great light, after several days of snow and clouds. PJ was once again willing to grace me with her modeling skills, in a new set of figure studies . . . with guitar.

Beyond the second sessions I currently have scheduled, I'll be taking a bit of a hiatus from working on the project in December: my family will be with me, and I'll be photographing all of them *s

Thanks to Joe, who reminded me to post an update . . . you're a sweetheart.

~Emmanuela

Excitement: Thrills and Chills *s

I'm delighted to announce I've found the cover photo for the Claiming Masculinity press kit and grant application materials. Yes, you read right: there's a Cover Boi in town (but I'm not releasing names, just yet) *s

As goes press, we're excited to have the opportunity to partner with the wise and resourceful Pmyner Ltd., led by our fabulous Renair Amin. This is the kind of sponsorship any project would be thrilled to have; Renair can stir up some serious attention *s

The editor who first solicited my photography for that other magazine has left her post, and I've been asked to send images to the new person in charge. We'll see how that goes; cross your fingers . . .

More things are brewing. Check back for updates.

~Emmanuela