German Fetish Ball 2007

In a few weeks, I head off to Berlin for the GERMAN FETISH BALL. On Saturday, May 26 I will be showing a large collection of old and new work via digital projection at REVOLUTION II. I look forward to meeting old and new friends. I haven't been to Berlin since Midori and I did our joint book tour in 2002(?). Thanks to Martin Pelzer for setting everything up!

Saturday 26 May
Sage Club Berlin | Köpenicker Str. 76 | 10179 Berlin - Mitte

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Before Berlin, I'll be hanging out in Paris meeting with galleries and publishers. Who knows, maybe I'll have some time to do some shooting. I've got some shoots lined up in Berlin already and am anxious to shoot there. After Berlin, I'm heading to Greece to relax with Kumi and Midori in the Mediterranean heat. After Paris and Berlin, I'll definitely need some relaxation.

Noel, Los Angeles 2007

A nice shot of beautiful Noel from a few weeks ago. As usual, all available light with no manipulation. We only had about 3 minutes to take this shot. The sun disappeared over the hills immediately after it was taken.

A Glimpse of Others

It's always cool to see how other photographers work. Here's a nicely entertaining clip of Eric Kroll constructing a scene and getting a final result.

Jodorowsky on DVD!

I've been waiting 20 years for this release. Jodorowsky has always been a huge influence on me, and it's a pleasure to finally have authorized versions of his films (restored beautifully and with commentary!). No more VHS bootlegs on Japanese Laserdiscs!

From DVD Talk: "One of cult cinemas holy grails is finally unleashed with this boxed set, The Films of Alejandro Jodorowsky. Long held up in a dispute between Jodorowsky and producer Allen Klein of ABCKO Films, fans have had to make do with inferior bootleg copies for decades. With the two men having finally made peace with one another, Anchor Bay has given us a fantastic boxed set compilation which includes El Topo and The Holy Mountain on authorized DVD for the first time alongside the previously issued Fando Y Lis and accompanied by Jodorowsky first movie, La Cravate, long thought to be lost for good and only recently found in Germany. Completed with the full participation of the director and featuring all new high definition sourced transfers which he personally approved, this boxed set is literally a dream come true for fans of surrealist and unusual cinema."

Shien Lee, Hollywood 2007

Some pics from a few weeks ago with my friend Shien Lee from Montreal. This was my first shoot since the Ulorin Vex shoot in early February. It seems like I'm doing fewer personal shoots lately, but then again I usually don't shoot much during the winter months (colder and fewer hours of daylight). This past weekend, I did some wonderful work with Noel from Seattle and will be posting some of those soon.

The New Erotic Photography

On eBay, I just listed a copy of the new Taschen book The New Erotic Photography along with a signed source print of one of my published photos in the book. The auction can be found HERE.

From the publisher: "Imagine walking into a room filled with the world's finest contemporary erotic photographers, each with a portfolio of his or her best work. As you browse the photographs they discuss inspiration, censorship, how to find models, and how to make a living capturing beautiful women on film and in pixels. The New Erotic Photography is the room, and 82 photographers from 14 countries are the hosts of this intimate gathering. In this 608 page volume you will meet Ralph Gibson, Jan Saudek, Terry Richardson, Natacha Merritt, Petter Hegre, Richard Kern, Bob Carlos Clarke, Thomas Karsten and the many fresh new talents currently redefining eroticism. Playful, provocative and exuberantly sexy, these aren't your granddad's art nudes; this is The New Erotic Photography."

SIGNING TONIGHT (3/29/07): If you're in San Francisco tonight, Eric Kroll is hosting a signing of the book with local SF photographers. Unfortunately I couldn't make it up there to join in on the fun. More info at Foto-Grafix Books.

Stuff for March '07

SEATTLE EROTIC ART FESTIVAL - MARCH 16-18, 2007
This weekend, I will be displaying new prints and selling merchandise at this year's SEAF. I will also be giving a slide presentation of new work with commentary on March 17th, 5-6pm. Tickets and info available at www.seattleerotic.org. I look forward to seeing all my friends and meeting lots of new people.


NEW MASUIMI MAX POSTCARD COLLECTION
I have released a deluxe limited edition postcard set featuring images of long-time collaborator Masuimi Max. The 10 color and black and white images are printed on 5x7" 14pt UV-coated super-glossy stock and are beautifully presented in vellum packaging. Purchase it HERE.


NEW 'OTHER' WEBSITE
For those of you who appreciate photography that DOESN'T feature women (or people in general), you might want to visit my new 'other' website GoeddeImages. This new site is a collection of ongoing street photography I've been doing lately.

GERMAN FETISH BALL - MAY 25-27
I will be attending and vending at this year's German Fetish Ball in Berlin. Before that, I will be in Paris working on some personal projects, and after Berlin I will be heading to Athens to meet up with Kumi and Midori for a well-needed vacation. Additional information about my German Fetish Ball appearance will be listed on my site closer to the date of the event.