jackson photografix

A Thousand Forests Art and Photo Contest

2011-12-17T01:26:00.000-07:00

god faces west

stanley park

vancouver, bc

2011

A Thousand Forests art and photography contest has officially closed for voting. I'd like to thank all of you who made the effort to vote. Not only did my entry 'god faces west' finish as one of the Top 200 Finalists, it placed 7th out of 3,766 entries.

For all the support, so many of my friends and followers have shown, I would like to say THANX from the bottom of my heart!

Photo shoot with Percy

2011-12-16T21:31:00.000-07:00

I am thrilled with my first Vancouver shoot at my new Lincoln Studio featuring a very handsome model with a killer smile, Percy. The test shoot came out wonderfully and we will be doing a subsequent shoot in the the next two weeks.

A Thousand Forests Art and Photo Contest

2011-10-30T17:58:00.000-06:00

god faces west © jacksonphotografix.com

infrared digital photograph
(converted Nikon D70)
stanley park,
vancouver, british columbia, canada
2011

I have just entered this image in the "A Thousand Forests" art and photo contest and I could really use your help getting votes, which is how the winner will be determined. Please click on this link:
god faces west
to register your vote and help me get one step closer towards the Grand Prize.
Thanx so much.
jackson

Photo shoot with Antonio

2011-09-19T12:30:00.004-06:00

One of my final photo shoots in Edmonton at the El Mirador -- there's always something appealing about a completely empty space and how the lack of distraction makes the eye focus on all the subtle nuances of light, line and tone.

Exhibition of jackson photografix infrared images at the prestigious Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium

2011-07-19T20:00:00.000-06:00

I was thrilled to receive the following email a few days ago:

CONGRATULATIONS! On behalf the Visual Arts Alberta Association I would like to thank you for submitting your work for consideration in the VAAA Gallery’s 2011 Alberta-wide Open Photography Call for Submissions. I am pleased to advise you that you have been selected by the jury for the Juried Photography Exhibition scheduled to run from August 25 to October 02, 2011 in the Kaasa Gallery at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium located at 11455 – 87 Avenue, Edmonton.

Visual Arts Alberta had over 66 Alberta photographers respond to this call with 327 images. 57 photographs were selected by 39 artists to be shown in the Kaasa Gallery in OPEN PHOTO 2011. I am pleased to advise you that the jury selected the following image(s) from your submission:

Photo shoot with the Harvey Family

2011-07-16T12:31:00.000-06:00

Amanda and Finn

Everytime I shoot babies or young children I have more and more respect for those who make a living from it. Although this proved to be a great image, little Finn had begun teething just days before the shoot and we had to work hard to get him to smile. But ... Mom always knows best. Amanda pulled out her infamous tickle story and this was the result.

Three good reasons for a photo shoot ...

2011-07-10T19:26:00.008-06:00

Jon, Abel and PJ

Woof Brazil with Antonio Sousa

2011-04-03T17:11:00.001-06:00

My boyfriend, Antonio Sousa, who writes a column (entitled Vertebrae Column) for the Brazilian magazine Lado A did a podcast with Woof Brazil today. In the interview, he discussed how we met and how on our first meeting we did a photo shoot in Vancouver almost two years ago.

Here are some of those images:

Photo Shoot with Charly y Moi, Mexico City

2011-02-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

Photo Shoot with Mario - Mexico City

2011-02-19T17:52:00.004-07:00

Photo Shoot with Abraham - Pto. Vallarta, Mexico

2011-02-14T16:25:00.000-07:00

Winner of the "Tease Me Baby" contest on Redbubble.com

2011-02-05T13:35:00.000-07:00

My photo "untitled - mark" was just announced as the winner of the Tease Me Baby art contest on Redbubble.com. Considering the quality of some of the entries, I am thrilled to have been voted the winner.

Photo Shoot - Puerto Vallarta

2011-02-04T19:27:00.001-07:00

Photo Shoot with Ronald and Victor at Casa Cupula - Puerto Vallarta

2011-02-03T19:32:00.001-07:00

Special thanx to Casa Cupula for providing such an exquisite location for this shoot. Check out their website, an amazing place to stay when travelling to Puerto Vallarta.

Photo Shoot with Christian - Puerto Vallarta

2011-02-02T19:50:00.000-07:00

2011 Seattle Erotic Arts Festival

2011-02-01T01:42:00.000-07:00

These are the five images I have submitted for the jury's consideration for inclusion in the 2011 Seattle Erotic Arts Festival exhibition. I have been fortunate enough to have been chosen to be a part of the 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2009 Festivals and am hopeful that one of these photos will be selected as one of only 300 pieces of art to be exhibited.

Whitney & Alex Wedding

2010-12-30T20:00:00.002-07:00

Alex & Whitney Eisworth
December 30, 2010
at Ruth's Chris - Edmonton

Photo Shoot with Bryce

2010-12-05T22:36:00.006-07:00

Another installment in my Gender Series.
With thanx to Jason Matthew Morris for make-up.

follow-up:
Here's a finished piece from the shoot.

2010 AIDS Walk for Life

2010-09-16T20:44:00.004-06:00

I just wanted to take this opportunity and personally thank all of the following people for their generous donation towards this year's AIDS Walk for Life:

Jennifer Katz
Cindy Gange-Harris (who actually gave twice)
Natasha Hurley
Ken Williams
Nick Kozak
John Wright
Heather Zwicker
Dellee Bradbrooke
Wayne Chow
Mark Mann
Cijay Morgan
Gustav Gedatus
Danielle Koekman
Reece Schulte
Christine Clarke
Christine Hanson
Bradley Seewalt-Boman
Debra Bachman Smith
Stephanie & Kenn Hample
Amanda Clements-Harvey
Tyra Armstrong
Angela Murray
Kyla Eiswirth
Justine Bromley
Gib Adams
Rica Thompson
Melissa Barkman
Christie Dewar
John Hewett Hallum
Sydia Newman Henry
Matt Hall
Enid Dufresne
Dan Fogal
Jeffrey Haslam
Kate Ryan
Kimberly Nishikaze
Stefan Young
Nancy Rodriguez
Andrea Rabinovitch
Dan Lof
Katie Cheung
Toan Huynh
Barb Lopeter
Joe Lema
Lee Brandt
my cousin, Brenda Yamkowy
and my sister, Linda Alexander

Not only did their contribution help me achieve my original goal, but I actually managed to double it.

That's right, this year I raised $2168.33 ... and I couldn't have done it without them.

The 2010 AIDS Walk for Life was tremendously successful; more walkers, more awareness, and ultimately more money raised with over $100,000 going to HIV Edmonton.

So, from the bottom of my heart I truly can't express how much I appreciate my family, friends and coworkers very kind sponsorship.

And on behalf of HIV Edmonton, thank them so much for caring.

Until next year.

The World's Greatest Erotic of Today - Volume 4

2010-09-10T17:44:00.006-06:00

So the jury has made its decision and for the third consecutive year, one of my photos has been selected as one of the 200 images to be published in The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Volume 4. Once again, I am encouraged to receive a nod from the 1187 images that were entered in the competition however I am unsure as to whether I will enter more than the one print in the actual exhibition as none of my artwork has ever sold as part of The ARTundressed Tour. Something to ponder.

untitled - quentin
harlem studio, nyc
2004

Smoke gets in your eyes

2010-08-19T16:35:00.002-06:00

The smoke of the British Columbia forest fires being blown east across the Rocky Mountains into the Edmonton area today created the most incredible light and an otherworldly effect for photos. Here's a few photos I shot at the provincial Legislature Grounds.

2010 Erotic Signature competition

2010-08-15T21:53:00.003-06:00

Here are the five images I submitted for the "World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Volume 4." Several of these shots have appeared in other shows, the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival, Art UnDressed tour, and a show of my work in various group shows in NYC.

Photo shoot with Leomeo, NYC

2010-06-29T18:05:00.000-06:00

Renowned photo model and international dj, Leomeo of Paris
shot in my Harlem studio, NYC.

Photo shoot with Joe Buffa, NYC

2010-06-29T16:10:00.005-06:00

NYC dancer and fitness instructor, Joe Buffa

Photo shoot with Gregory Nalbone, NYC

2010-06-28T16:22:00.001-06:00

Gregory in blue underwear, NYC, 2010

I celebrated a milestone birthday today with a photo shoot featuring one of NYC's most sought after models, Gregory Nalbone. To shoot Gregory really makes you a member of who's who in the homoerotic art world. Virtually every New York photographer and numerous international ones to have shot this incredibly handsome, sexy, man. And so many of the images are stunning thanx to Gregory's dedication, focus, and ability to understand exactly what the photographer wants/needs from him. He is a complete delight to work with and gives you images that very few models could deliver -- all in all, a perfect birthday gift to myself.

And here's the icing on the cake; a message from Gregory.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JACKSON!!! It was so great to work with you again, and thank you for the amazing photos...i love them xoxox

Photo shoot with Johnathan, NYC

2010-06-24T11:00:00.000-06:00

I was lucky enough to snag the ubersexy actor/model Johnathan Cedano for a photo shoot today. A sweet guy and good pal, we did a shoot probably 6 or 7 years ago. Johnathan continues to be as hot, if not hotter, than ever and the camera loves him. We shot up in my studio in Harlem and on the back stairs and walkway of my building.

Photo shoot with Rob

2010-06-11T17:46:00.007-06:00

I met Rob from Calgary, last year at Edmonton's PRIDE celebrations. We talked about doing a shoot then but couldn't coordinate a time. When I found out he'd be returning again this year, we set up a session. This is the result. The camera loves Rob. We've agreed to do a follow-up shoot because just before he came over to my studio, he did an all-time no no and sat outside with friends leaving him with an uneven tan, distinct tanlines and a sunburn (as you can see in several of the shots). Note to self: always remind models not to suntan or shave (especially in sensitive places) for 24 hours prior a photo shoot. I really do look forward though to working with this handsome and personable man again.

Photo shoot with Ernesto, Guadalajara, Mexico

2010-02-10T20:44:00.000-07:00

Photo shoot with Josh, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

2010-02-08T20:46:00.000-07:00

Second photo shoot with Mark, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

2010-02-06T20:59:00.000-07:00

Photo shoot with Mark at Olinala, Puerto Vallarta

2010-02-05T21:33:00.001-07:00

Photo shoot with Christian, Puerto Vallarta

2010-02-04T19:04:00.004-07:00

2010 Seattle Erotic Arts Festival

2010-01-29T22:22:00.008-07:00

Once again, I have submitted work to the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival. I have been successful each time for the past five years in having been selected to exhibit my photography as part of this international group show. Here are the images I entered:

Photo shoot with Enrique, Puerto Vallarta

2010-01-27T22:20:00.000-07:00

Photo Shoot with Buck Angel

2009-11-15T17:37:00.001-07:00

After several years of corresponding, we were finally able to do this long-awaited shoot, thanks in part to the Edmonton Exposure Festival for bringing us together. And truth to tell, the one photo shoot actually turned into three shoots: one at my studio, one in the bathhouse hallways and one of the art installations and then one in the bathhouse showers. All of which you can see here - a testament to how truly photogenic Buck Angel is. In addition to being a great model, Buck became a good friend. There is a distinct possibly that we may collaborate on creating his next calendar. More on that as it develops. One thing is certain in my mind, Buck and I will definitely shoot again.

Imaging Salon with Buck Angel

2009-11-14T15:29:00.001-07:00

Buck Angel -- a man that stands out in a crowd!

The Imaging Salon at The ARTery was one of those events presented by the Exposure Festival that was so perfect, so rewarding, so intimate, and so damn much fun. It made me proud to be part of the Festival and secretly I was thrilled that I had suggested this event to the programming committee.

Some of the shots with Buck and Cindy Baker in her adapted mascot costume were hilarious and yet seemed to fit the tone of the afternoon.

Hats off to my family, friends, and co-workers

2009-10-15T19:09:00.008-06:00

I just wanted to take this moment and say thank to all the people who sponsored me for this year's AIDS Walk for Life. As it turned out I managed to bring in over $1200 and exceeded my personal goal of $1,000 for the fourth year in a row -- all because of the generosity of the following people:

Lucy Ball
Amanda Clements-Harvey
Marilyn Kay
Rica Thompson
Sydia Newman-Henry
Sheena Misenas
Leanne Janzen
Tyra Armstrong
Rose Westover
Shannon Klappstein
Cindy Gange-Harris
Brendon Venter
Kyla Elsworth
Jen Alabiso
Karen Campos
Roz Zulla
Kyla Tichkowsky
Nat Hurley
David Ushko
Ted Kerr
Jessica Cross
David Camisa
Cody Michie
Amanda Sykes
Christine Clarke
Frank & Mary Jackson
Paul Vitale
Gene Hammond
John Wright
Cijay Morgan
Bradley Courtney
Katie Cheung
Joseph Lema
Jennifer Katz
Kelley Mcdermott
Rebecca New
Stephanie Hample
Laura Martin
Antonio Sousa
Ken Hample
Angela Murray
David Low
Daryn Grassick
Andrea Rabinovitch
Rob Browatzke
Julia Richards

Your support is greatly appreciated.
Together we are making our world a better place!
On behalf of HIV Edmonton, THANX.
Until next year.

my work in two books

2009-09-24T21:59:00.005-06:00

I was pleased to finally get the notice that The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Volume 3 which contains my photograph "Busted" is now available for pre-order. I was also very pleased to see that that they used a thumbnail of my image (top row second from the right) on the home page of the purchase page. If you are interested in a copy there is a 20% discount until September 30, 2009 (just click on the word purchase above).

And for anyone that might be interested in seeing more of my work, one of my photographs is on the cover (and more of my work has been featured inside) of Gay City - Volume 2 which you can also order online now.

Lee and his new car

2009-09-20T23:43:00.000-06:00

I had a rather fun opportunity to do a quick shoot with Lee (who I photographed in the studio last year) and his new car. Needless to say the only location that seemed even remotely apropos was a local cemetery.

Photo Shoot with Travis

2009-07-10T19:36:00.003-06:00

Travis, my good pal from Calgary, and I had talked about doing a photo shoot for several years and finally got to do it today. As you can see the portraits turned out beautifully and Travis, with those gorgeous blue eyes and full lips, couldn't help but make the shots steamy and sexy as hell. I was genuinely touched at how moved (and pleased) Travis was with the photos. It makes me love doing photography all the more.

2009 Edmonton Pride Parade and Celebration

2009-06-16T14:18:00.002-06:00

This year's PRIDE Parade and Celebration on the Square in Edmonton were by far the best I've seen, since moving back to Edmonton in 2005. The crowd at 12,000 was double last year's and happily, those in attendance seemed to have a lot more heart and spirit.

Some of the photos that I took have already appeared in the national edition of Xtra! and more will be published in the July issue of Canada's Outlooks Magazine.

Gay City: Volume Two

2009-05-28T19:21:00.005-06:00

untitled
model: blue
new york cIty
2007

My trip to Seattle for the Seattle Erotic Arts Festival was a great thing on several levels. Not only was it fun to be part of such a great exhibit/festival, but I got to do a couple of local photo shoots, and most importantly, I met a few wonderful artists whom I now call friends. One of the most most outstanding was Vincent Kovar, a very gracious host who took me all over the city while I was there and a talented book/magazine editor. Our association has led to his using one of my new abstract nude series photos as the cover of a book he's editing entitled Gay City: Volume Two published out of Seattle, Washington. In addition several more of the series and some of my older work will be featured inside the book too. And to top it all off the proceeds of the book will be donated for testing and prevention of HIV - a cause I wholeheartedly support. I can't thank Vincent enough! He is a very generous and supportive friend whom I really enjoyed getting to know during my visit. If you are interested in purchasing a copy of Voume One you can click here. I will post a new link once Volume Two is available.

Collaboration

2009-04-13T21:25:00.006-06:00

I recently discovered a wonderful site deviantart.com .

I have to confess that I've spent many hours in just the last few days exploring the endless works of art on the site, of course the majority of my time is looking at what photography is out there. Apart from being really impressed with some of the work that's being created around the world, I'm also thrilled by the hugely positive response to my gallery of some 50ish images that I've posted.

However the truly exciting news is that a digital artist that I only know as Jim who is tremendously skilled in photoshop contacted me by listing one of my photos as one of his favorites on the site. After a few emails back and forth, I sent Jim two images that he selected from my gallery -- my first collaborative effort with another artist. Here are the results. I couldn't be more thrilled. I'm looking forward to working with him more in the future.

Now You Show Me Yours'

Treasure Trail with Red Button

Photo Shoot with Mat

2009-04-02T22:24:00.007-06:00

After first working together 3 years ago, Mat and I did a two-part shoot today; one on location at a hot tub; and the second at my studio. As you'll see from the following shots, the results were impressive as is the model.

Photo Shoot with Craig

2009-03-28T19:52:00.004-06:00

After almost a year of online banter, Craig finally made his way from Lethbridge to Edmonton to do a photo shoot. I'm glad he did.

Attila Richard Lukacs photographed by jackson photografix for VUE Weekly

2009-03-18T20:50:00.012-06:00

Attila Richard Lukacs photographed by jackson photografix in the Queermonton column by Ted Kerr for VUE Weekly magazine.

Click here to read the column.

"Busted" garners more accolades

2009-03-09T20:38:00.006-06:00

I am thrilled that my photo Busted continues to have remarkable success and has just been selected as one of the 200 images for the upcoming Erotic Signature book The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today, Volume 3.

This photo, which features Daryn Grassick shot in Edmonton (2006), has also be selected as one of the 215 pieces from over 2,100 submissions worldwide to be included in the 2009 Seattle Erotic Arts Festival.

Busted was exhibited as part of the ArtUndressed Tour in 2008 and was seen in Miami, Montreal, and Berlin. The photo will also be shown again as part of the 2009 ArtUndressed Tour.

Photo Shoot with Hector (Monterrey, Mexico)

2009-02-12T23:08:00.003-07:00

Photo Shoot with Alberto (Monterrey, Mexico)

2009-02-11T21:24:00.001-07:00

Photo Shoot with Kris (Monterrey, Mexico)

2009-02-11T12:43:00.000-07:00

I first met Kris last year when he was one of the men of Service 69, my friend Rodrigo's company. Kris was the manager of the office in Puebla. Since then he packed up and moved to Monterrey, worked hard on defining his physique, and is in university studying to become a lawyer. Fortunately he was able to free up a couple of hours to do this shoot.

Photo Shoot with Steve (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)

2009-02-04T14:30:00.002-07:00

In honor of Beefdip, the week-long bear party here in Puerto Vallarta, here's a shoot with Steve, who hails from Albany, New York, and has just made his XXX debut as Gus Ericson with Bearfilms in the adult feature "Big Easy Bears."

Photo Shoot with Jose Luis (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)

2009-02-02T22:50:00.000-07:00

Photo Shoot with Hugo (Puerto Vallarta, Mexico)

2009-01-30T17:32:00.004-07:00

Spent a wonderful day, filled with lots of laughs, shooting Hugo, formerly of Guadalajara, who now resides in Vancouver with his equally handsome and sweet partner, Jerome -- both of whom I've had the pleasure to get to know over the past couple days here in Puerto Vallarta.

Jose Luis (Nuevo Vallarta, Mexico)

2009-01-26T17:47:00.004-07:00

I spent my first day in Mexico with my new friend, the very sexy personal trainer, Jose Luis, of Nuevo Vallarta, Nayarit. I hope to do a proper photo shoot of Jose Luis in the upcoming week.

Aveda - The Collection Celebration

2008-12-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Once again my friend, Julia Richards, enlisted me to shoot more of her and 2 other stylists' work at the Aveda salon as part of their Collection Celebration. The shoot went well and the hair/fashion show was well attended.

The shot to the left is of Marilyn Deutscher, who I've photographed on several prior occasions, each time with resounding success -- she's a natural in front of the camera and ironically a natural behind it as well -- she's studying design at Grant MacEwan and excelling with her photography. I wish her the best (and wouldn't be surprised if we end up working together on something someday.)

Free at last!

2008-11-04T21:43:00.003-07:00

Tonight I'm thrilled to remove my Bush Countdown Clock -- at last, that nightmare, George W. Bush's reign of terror is over!
And finally the United States has something to be proud of in electing Barack Obama as President of their very beleaguered country.

One More Reason to Own a Mac

2008-10-27T19:54:00.002-06:00

From the Apple Homepage:

October 24, 2008
No on Prop 8
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — including the right to marry — should not be affected by their sexual orientation. Apple views this as a civil rights issue, rather than just a political issue, and is therefore speaking out publicly against Proposition 8.

Exposure Festival 2008 featuring a solo show of my work

2008-10-18T21:11:00.002-06:00

I'm December

2008-10-08T12:31:00.005-06:00

I just received correspondence from my former model and friend, Gregory Nalbone, requesting that I give permission for him to use three of my photographs (as he described "3 of my absolute favorites") in his upcoming 2009 calendar. Gregory is easily one of the most handsome, professional, and sweetest men I met in my years in NYC, to say nothing of being one of the most photographed.

You can check out his website at www.gregorynyc.com for a literal list of who's who in the world of photographers. Several of the shots we did together are in the "recent" gallery on his site.

When I found out that my photography would be featured for the month of December, of course I said YES!

Abstract Nudes 2008

2008-10-06T23:34:00.009-06:00

Finally had some time to work on the lastest additions to my Abstract Nudes series. There is a good possibility that I will premiere this series at this year's Exposure Festival. There is discussion currently underway for me to do a solo show at 29 Armstrong. I love the venue/store so I'm very excited.

Here are a few of the images I'm considering for the exhibit, I'm very interested to see everyone's reaction -- please feel free to leave me a comment. I'd love to hear what you think.

2008 AIDS Walk for Life

2008-09-21T21:01:00.005-06:00

For the third consecutive year, I participated in the AIDS Walk for Life. With the sponsorship of the following friends and family, I was able to raise over $1000 in donations. So on behalf of HIV Edmonton , I'd like to say a BIG THANK YOU to:

Vince Parnell and Doug Allard $40.00
Steve Atamaniuk $20.00
Darcy Blais $20.00
Bradley Sewalt Boman $100.00
Lauren Boulanger $20.00
Rob Browatzke $20.00
Katie Cheung $50.00
Ross Correia of Boots $100.00
Sean Dallas $30.00
Mathieu Dinarzo $5.00
Garrett Falls $20.00
Chris Hamilton $20.00
Frank & Mary Jackson $25.00
Jennifer Katz $200.00
Daren Kavich $20.00
Danielle Koekman $20.00
Claude Leblance $5.00
Jenny Ling $20.00
Michael Mackie $10.00
Todd Makey $5.00
Ryan Mayer $30.00
James McBride $25.00
Cijay Morgan $40.00
Anna Pilisko $20.00
Andrea Rabinovitch $20.00
Jonny Reardon $10.00
Julia and Degan Richards $35.00
Thomas Rose $20.00
Ed Sarka $20.00
Debra Bachman-Smith $40.00
Aman Takhar $20.00
Chrissy Thompson $20.00
John Wright $50.00

... all of you did something really good for a very worthwhile cause.
I can't express how appreciative I am for your support and generousity!

Outlooks 2008 September issue

2008-09-03T17:52:00.002-06:00

Photo Shoot with James & Scott

2008-08-23T22:27:00.002-06:00

I did a photo shoot today with James & Scott, both of whom I've shot individually on numerous occasions. The primary reason I shot them together was for my abstract nudes series, but I was also able to capture some very strong images that stand on their own. This is one such example.

Dustin

2008-08-19T21:39:00.000-06:00

After 3 years of hounding him (and two and half years of dating) Dustin, my ex, finally agreed to do a photo shoot with me. Apprehensive that I wouldn't know his best angles and that he wouldn't take direction well, the photos were incredible despite his fears. The camera loves this man and the photos came out as steaming hot as I always knew they would. I do have "a good eye!" Just the one, but that's all I need.

Drumheller, Alberta

2008-08-16T21:33:00.003-06:00

Had the wonderful opportunity to go to Drumheller with my dear friend and fellow photographer, John Hallum, who was in Alberta for a quick visit. We were joined (and driven) by another wonderfully generous friend, Mary Louise who hosted us in Calgary. My friend/model Myron rounded out the expedition crew to the land of hoodoos.

We arrived in Drumheller around 1pm on a blisteringly bright afternoon so we spent a good part of that battling families and rugrats at the Tyrell Museum waiting for better light to do our shoots. It was my first time at the museum and I loved it, although I was predisposed as I've always had an interest in archaeology and paleontology. Then after a delightful picnic lunch we made our way to Horseshoe Canyon (with thanx to Val Brandt for suggesting the location) to shoot the incredible landscape and for me, some nudes.

Here's a sample of some of the shots.

This blog is 89% good (and only 11% evil)

2008-08-05T10:25:00.004-06:00

Once again, thanx to my deeply obtuse friend, Kathy Mene, I'm am now able to rest assured that my blog is suitable for the whole family (and Christians too) because it is scientifically proven to be 89% good. See for yourself.

However ... on a happier note for my photography website, jacksonphotografix.com

(which tells me I must be doing something right with my artwork)

Nicholas & Nathan's Wedding - Edmonton

2008-07-25T23:50:00.000-06:00

Although I don't really like shooting weddings, I pretty much always say yes to friends! Here's what I thought was the definitive photo for the day -- taken in the parking garage on the way back to their hotel room after doing the traditional wedding photos at the Legislature grounds.

Photo Shoot with Cameron

2008-07-18T23:01:00.001-06:00

After first discovering Cameron's photo from a cover of Outlooks Magazine, followed by a couple years of talking online, Cameron and I finally managed to be in the same city at the same time and thus were able to do a long-awaited photo shoot. We had talked about doing a shoot while Cameron was living in Calgary but I never was able to coordinate it. Now he lives in Vancouver, but fortunately was in Edmonton for work and had a couple of hours to spare. The shoot went phenomenally well - he has continued to sculpt his body in what can only be described as a physique photographer's dream. To make a long story short, Cameron was well worth the wait. I hope to do more with him again -- next time in Vancouver.

Photo Shoot with David

2008-07-18T15:00:00.001-06:00

I met this handsome father of two through a mutual friend here in Edmonton a couple weeks back. Happily, after mentioning that I would like to use him as one my models, David agreed to do his very first shoot. He proved to be a natural and we got some very provocative images.

This shot happened quite by accident but I loved its simplicity and its testament to the beauty of the masculine form.

Kind words

2008-07-07T18:44:00.003-06:00

It's always nice to receive feedback about your work. Here was a sweet email message that was sent to me this week:

"Your work is more than just incredible, Jackson. You have a wonderful eye for composition and the human form. Kudos to you, and thank you for your kindness in allowing me to see your portfolio."

Chip from Orlando, Florida

Gone ... but not forgotten

2008-07-01T15:26:00.001-06:00

I have to confess that being remembered does bring me a certain amount of joy. For instance, this year even after having moved away from NYC for three years now, I was still mentioned in both Mark Nelson'sweekly gay entertainment and culture newsletter and also in the House of Aviance newsletter by the Mother of the House, Juan. Further south, my pal DJ Giaco who was spinning for the BearMex party in Mexico City as part of the gay pride celebrations, dedicated two of my favourite songs; Belo Horizonti and Magalenha, as part of his playlist on Saturday, June 28th (my actual birthday)!

Camp - Symon's Valley Ranch, Calgary 2008

2008-06-30T13:38:00.002-06:00

After spending four days celebrating my birthday at the ARGRA Rodeo, I came home dirty, sunburnt, mosquito-bitten, hungover and very happy. Special thanx to Dougie & Vince for the birthday dinner and fruitcake, a sexy new friend named Luke, and the Heathers (Daryn & Ed) who kept me laughing the entire time. And although this photo isn't exactly everyone's version of "camp" it certainly was mine.

Camp 2008
Symon's Valley Ranch, Calgary
model: Daryn Grassick
special thanx to Shiwana Millionaire

Latitude 53 Rooftop Patio

2008-06-26T23:00:00.001-06:00

As one of the members of the Steering Committee of this year's Exposure Festival, I attended the Latitude 53 Rooftop Patio tonight to host this week's installment of this fun and successful Thursday after-work series of parties. Although the weather threatened to rain at any moment, I want to thank those of my friends who attended, helped support Exposure 2008, and take in the art, refreshments, and music.

I shot the event so that we could post these photos to the Exposure Festival blog, which I encourage you to check out.

Vue Magazine

2008-06-09T15:00:00.002-06:00

One of my new friends, Ted Kerr, has written an article for Vue Magazine on Edmonton's Pride 2008 and the news editor, Scott Harris, has selected one of my photos from Pride 2007 to accompany the editorial. This marks the first time (officially, last year one of my photos ran in the Pride insert) that my work will appear in this local weekly.

Cleis Press Book Covers

2008-06-02T14:36:00.002-06:00

Once again, I am very pleased that Cleis Press, out of San Francisco, has selected another three of my photos to be used as book covers for upcoming titles; Bears, Best Gay Bondage Erotica, and Leathermen.

The Workers' Art Show 2008

2008-05-02T20:45:00.007-06:00

Here are the four pieces I exhibited at The Workers' Art Show at The Artery. The show was produced by the May Week Labour Arts Festival from April 27 until today. Special thanx to Thomas Gale, the curator, who included me in this year group show as there are a finite number of opportunities to exhibit my photography here in Edmonton.

Photo shoot with Stray

2008-04-22T22:46:00.003-06:00

Expect more from this model ... this shoot left us both wanting to do more photos together in the future.

Service 69 ad

2008-04-11T15:22:00.004-06:00

Here is one of the group photos I did in Mexico City for my friend Rodrigo's agency Service 69 which has been used in a magazine advertisement.

u4men.com

2008-03-27T20:35:00.004-06:00

Here's the kind of email I love to receive:

Just wanted to let you know that I think your stuff is great! I would love for you to consider being featured in our magazine and magsite. We reach about 9800 guys a week and it's really growing. Take a look and let me know what you think.... If you have any project ideas, would love to hear them as well . Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Best to you Mate!

I checked out their site and it is intelligent, professional, well designed and a wonderful opportunity for gay artists to showcase their work. Of course, I responded that I'd love to work with them so I'll post any further news when I hear back. In the meantime, check out their website u4men.com for yourself.

jackson photografix on tour

2008-03-24T22:31:00.007-06:00

I am thrilled to announce that jackson photografix will have 3 photos touring the United States and Europe as part of the ARTundressed Exhibition Tour this year.

The show begins in Miami with the launch of "World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today" book which includes my photo "Tango d'Angelo" as one of only 200 images selected to be published.

I am also delighted that I have had two other pieces; "Busted" and "Wings of Desire" selected for the exhibition tour:
Miami May 2 - 25
Los Angeles June 6 - 8
New York July 3 - 27
Amsterdam Aug. 14 - Sept. 7
Berlin Sept. 12 - Oct. 5
London Oct. 16 - Nov. 24

I'll post more specific information (like the names of the galleries and their locations) as it becomes available.

Photo Shoot with Andre - Edmonton, 2008

2008-03-16T23:36:00.001-06:00

As I very seldom find models in Edmonton that are willing to pose nude, it is hugely refreshing when I find a willing (and actually enthusiastic) individual like Andre who completely understands the nature of art and the creative process. For his first shoot, Andre was exceptionally comfortable and subsequently a wonderful subject. I can guarantee that I will be working with Andre again.

Fotos con Erick en D.F.

2008-02-24T14:08:00.000-07:00

Fotos con Ismael en D.F.

2008-02-24T12:38:00.000-07:00

The Men of Service 69 - Mexico City D.F.

2008-02-23T19:17:00.002-07:00

Here is a group shot of the five men I photographed today. If you'd like to see more of them go to the Service 69 website.

Fotos con Pedro en DF

2008-02-22T13:43:00.002-07:00

I was thrilled to be able to work with Pedro, who I initially approached online and later met to discuss the prospects of doing a shoot. Pedro is a professional model in Mexico City and has an impressive portfolio by some very gifted photographers. Although Pedro hadn't really done a nude/erotic photo shoot prior to this, he was very enthusiastic and his years of experience became very evident as he instinctively understood what I was looking for in each shot and worked hard to help me get it. The joys of working with a professional. I will definitely keep in contact with this very sweet, talented man and will hopefully work with him again the next time I'm in Mexico.

Fotos con Jorge en DF 2008

2008-02-21T16:24:00.002-07:00

La Luna

2008-02-20T23:09:00.001-07:00

I certainly don't have the equipment or the camera to be doing top-notch night photography, especially astronomy, but still I was very pleased with a couple of the shots I managed to get during the 2 hours of the lunar eclipse here in Mexico City.

I think the experience was all the more enriched having climbed numerous pyramids in this country where several thousand years ago the Mayans once looked to the same skies and charted all their intricate (and accurate) astronomical projections. It leaves one with a true sense of wonder and awe.

Fotos con Patricio en DF

2008-02-20T13:52:00.000-07:00

Fotos con Alex en Mexico (DF)

2008-02-19T17:26:00.001-07:00

Fotos con Carlos en Playa Destiladeras

2008-02-09T17:30:00.001-07:00

Here is the follow-up shoot to the disasterous one yesterday.

Primero fotos con Carlos en Puerto Vallarta

2008-02-08T18:31:00.000-07:00

I met Carlos (Charly) several years ago through my dj friend, Giaco. I would have loved to photographed Charly then, however I had met him on the day I was leaving Puerto Vallarta. We re-established contact this year and arranged to meet on the playa Los Muertos and do a preliminary shoot, with plans to do another shoot the next day at a much more secluded beach in Nayarit where we could actually shoot nudes. Unfortunately our shoot was cut short.

In doing this shoot, I learned a valuable lesson.
The recipe for disaster:
carrying a camera
not paying attention to where you're walking
cobblestone roads
and flip flops
DO NOT mix!

This was the result.

Truth to tell, my pride was far more hurt than the scuff I received to my head and knee, especially having to walk back across the beach and then asking to use the bathroom at Blue Chairs Hotel looking like such a klutz.

Fotos con Salvador en Puerto Vallarta

2008-02-07T16:00:00.001-07:00

There are days when as an artist you are proud of your ability to create or are happy with your own technique and skills -- today was one of those! Salvador was the perfect model. Puerto Vallarta was the perfect location. And I was on top of my game. How could the images be anything but breathtaking.

Photo shoot with George in Puerto Vallarta

2008-02-06T21:29:00.000-07:00

I had the distinct pleasure of meeting and hanging out with George at several of the Beefdip events in Puerto Vallarta this year -- he was here assisting the promoter in organizing the week-long series of parties. Hailing from Toronto, where he is a bartender at Woody's, George is one of the funniest guys I've met in a long, long time. And in addition to be drawn to his effervescent personality, I am not the first professional photographer that was attracted to George's handsome good looks and sexy physique. He was photographed several years back when he was living in Australia by the well known photographer Paul Freeman and it was a shot of George that was used as the cover of the first book, Bondi Classic.

Fotos con Hector en Puerto Vallarta

2008-02-04T20:48:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled that this very sweet and sexy man from Monterrey, Mexico, agreed to pose for me. Although he was incredibly nervous to do this, his first shoot, he came through with beautifully strong images -- in addition to having a truly handsome face when he turned on that beaming smile of his the room literally lit up. In reviewing my favourite shots, I find Hector had an intriguing mix of sensuality and vulnerability and when combined with that muscular body of his made for a wonderful juxtaposition.

Photos with Peter - Puerto Vallarta 2008

2008-02-01T23:19:00.000-07:00

Julia Richards ...................................... North American Hairstylist Association Competition

2008-01-14T19:59:00.000-07:00

I have been working with Julia Richards, who was a student at Marvel College and is now at Aveda, who has been putting together her entry for the 19th Student competition of the North American Hairstylists Association

Julia decided on a concept of "The Dead Queens" -- she did all the styling, cuts and colors, a makeup artist did their faces, and I then photographed the three models at my studio. The final stage was a graphic artist did retouching and effects on the images with photoshop for an end result that you see here. I absolutely love the final product and think Julia has a good chance of making it as a finalist, if not the winner, of this year's competition. She's a very talented stylist and I'm hopeful we will work on more projects together in the future.

Marie Antoinette Cleopatra
Elizabeth I

David Camisa

2008-01-13T22:28:00.000-07:00

I was happy to help out my friend and former Starbucks co-worker, David Camisa this afternoon. I did copy shots of several pieces of his artwork so that he can explore doing some limited edition prints. David is a naturally talented visual artist who is trying to find a way of making his passion for painting his way of making a living. I remember going through the same process with my photography; wondering how I could take my hobby and develop it into a career. I wish David every success and truly hopes he is as blessed as I have been. To that end, check out David's webpage at www.davidcamisa.com

In addition to doing work with David, I also had the distinct pleasure of hanging out and going for brunch with him and his sweet boyfriend, Christopher. They are so much fun and an absolute delight to be around -- it's a guarantee with David and Chris there will be laughter.

Photo Shoot with Val Brandt

2008-01-12T15:00:00.000-07:00

I had the lovely undertaking of photographing my old pal, writer Val Brandt (formerly Val Jenkins) for her to use in the upcoming programme for an opera that she wrote the libretto for. Val joked that she was also going to use some of the shots on Lavalife -- needless to say Val looked damn good, judge for yourself. For a person who said she would rather have a root canal than do a photo shoot, I actually think I won Val over today despite a mix up with the makeup artist which meant Val had to do some extra driving to visit Mac cosmetics.

Here was Val's reply several days later:

Well, I finally settled on one of the 'from above' shots that I told you to stop taking! You were right, you ol' professional you! It's a little more dramatic than the others -- I think it looks like it belongs in an opera program.

THANKS FOR MAKIN' ME LOOK GOOD POOPSIE!

Looks like 2008 is starting off to be a good year ...

2008-01-01T19:39:00.000-07:00

So I signed on to the Erotic Signature last night to see when artists who had submitted work would be notified. When I opened the page, the headline read that the winners had been announced. I was hugely disappointed because I didn't receive an email that I had be selected. So I starting scrolling through the list of artists that had been chosen and to my surprise I was listed there and one of my photos -- Tango d'Angelo, NYC 2003 -- will be published in the second volume of "The World's Greatest Erotic Art". I am ecstatic, and also very encouraged because the competition was international and only 200 images were selected from all the entries. I hope this heralds a really successful year for me professionally.

And a few days later the following arrived in my inbox:

CONGRATULATIONS!
2008 ES Art Competition Winner

Dear Artist,

EROTIC SIGNATURE is proud to announce that you have been selected as a winner of "The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today" 2007-08 Competition. Your winning artwork has guaranteed you a place in the Erotic Signature book titled “The World’s Greatest Erotic Art of Today, Volume 2”, which is expected to be released on May 3rd, 2008 during the 'ARTundressed' Erotic Art Festival Weekend in Miami, Florida, USA. All of the winners have been posted on the Erotic Signature website. We will include all of the winning artist's websites adjacent to their names in the next couple of days.

Thank you very much for your participation and support of the 2007-08 ES Art Competition, and we wish you and your talents much success in the future.

Best Wishes,
The Erotic Signature Staff.

My Erotic Signature

2007-12-19T20:18:00.000-07:00

I submitted two of my works; kissed by an angel and Tango d'Angelo in the Erotic Signature's 2007 contest. The top 200 images will be published in a prestigious coffee table book entitled "The World's Greatest Erotic Art of Today - Volume 2". There are also cash prizes that will be awarded on December 29th but I'd be happy just being chosen for the book.

Since both my images have been selected by jury in other competitions, I'm hoping they will do equally as well this time. Here's the link to my page on the Erotic Signature's website:
jackson photografix