Anteros Media Photography

Hewolf: My First Ever Blog!

2010-02-06T15:16:00.000-08:00

Hewolf: My First Ever Blog!

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Sidelines Open Call

2009-09-23T10:04:00.001-07:00

Even though we didn't have a big turnout in models for the Open Model Call in Charlotte we did wind up with a few new men, and had a whole lot of fun. So in the end that's what really counts. You can expect to see the shirtless man above in future shoots with Anteros. He has a great body we can't wait to show our growing collection of AMFs (Anteros Media Fans). Should be one sexy shoot.

Anticipation

2009-09-22T07:01:00.001-07:00

Well tonight is the Open Model Call/Photo Test Shoot at Sidelines in Charlotte. I'm actually looking forward to seeing who turns up. If the bartenders and Model Mayhem folks are to be believed we should have a good turn out. I sure hope they're right. If so there will be some nifty new photos on here tomorrow... :)

Model Call

2009-09-09T11:12:00.000-07:00

Only 13 more days until our first Open Model Call/Photo Test with Devon Hunter at Sidelines in Charlotte NC. Actually I'm pretty excited about it, I'm also pretty nervous about it. Will anyone show up? If so will anyone look good enough to make the grade? No way to know until the moment arrives, Sept. 22, 2009 a day that will live in... well we certainly hope not infamy. Charlotte has always been one of those cities that you just never can predict. The things you think will draw a crowd never do and the things you think will not pull in many people at all are often packed... so there really is no way to tell.

Lables

2009-08-16T09:17:00.000-07:00

So why is it when people find out I do Erotic Art Photography they automatically think that makes me a kinky weird fetish slut? Now I might be a kinky weird fetish slut (not going to say either way), but that would have nothing to do with what I do for a living. What is the fascination people have with putting labels on to everyone else?
A lot of my friends are strippers, porn stars, escorts and male models, and they get treated in much the same way. Soon as someone finds out what they do for a living they automatically start acting as if they are somehow superior to the guys in the "biz". Quite frankly that's a load of crap. The fact is that my friends in the "biz" are normally, smarter, more artistic, kinder, less judgemental and all around better people than the people I know who aren't.
What you do for a living doesn't make you a better person; how you treat others is what makes you a better person.
So next time you start thinking you can look down your nose at someone in the "biz" take a good long look at who you really are. What have you done for your fellow man, what do you really contribute to making the world a better place? Chances are you've done a lot less than the person you're about to think less of....

Artists Inn Residence

2009-08-07T08:09:00.000-07:00

I really have to give credit to Terry Geruce. He has created a beautiful and welcoming environment for guests with his Artists Inn Residence Bed and Breakfast. Every room is stunning, the guests are always friendly, and Terry himself is just wonderful. Check out his place at http://www.artistsinnresidence.com/gaytravel.html if your traveling to DC be sure to go see him, you'll be glad you did.

Mighty Max

2009-08-05T08:20:00.000-07:00

After photos have been up on my Model Mayhem site for a little over a week, it's becoming quite apparent that Max Sinclair or "Mighty Max" as I call him, is turning out to be the most popular of our Anteros Anterotes. Following closely on his heels are Devon Hunter and Nova Sky. So looks like the athletic muscle boys are peoples favorites. Not that that surprises me. Anteros Media is always looking for new models, any age, any body type so long as you're fit, but of course we also want to make money for ourselves and the gay community, so your desires are on our minds too. So feel free to let us know what you think of our men.

Chicken One Day...

2009-08-03T09:04:00.000-07:00

Well there's an old southern saying..."Chicken one day, feathers the next." It's definitely one of those "feathers" days. My car was stolen last evening with 2 of my rather pricey cameras in it. Of course the insurance won't cover it, as usual insurance never covers whatever actually happens... sigh...

Oh well, not much I can do about it. So onward and forward.

Looks like Anteros Media will be doing some events in DC soon. I will report more on that as soon as I know the details.

A Way With Words...

2009-08-02T07:15:00.000-07:00

When Devon and I first decided to create an Erotic Art company, we put a lot of thought into not only what we wanted to accomplish, but what we wanted to change. Gay men have some pretty negative self images, and most gay videos, art, and stories reinforce those poor images. The overwhelming amount of very unsafe practices in male porn, the use of "gay for pay" straight men, it all goes toward subconsciously demeaning gay men. So that was one of the things we are setting out to change. To do that you need to create new words and concepts.
All the ideas and words we created are copyrighted and property of Anteros Media, so don't go trying to steal em. I'd hate to have to slap someone... :)
First we looked for a positive gay image to name the company after, and settled on Anteros the Greek God of Love returned. Anteros was the brother, lover and companion of Eros the God of Love. Many people ignore all the gay references in Greek Myth, but many of the Gods had gay relationships. In Greek Mythology Gay was okay. So from that we gave the company the name "Anteros Media".
We call myself and any other photographer working for the company an "Anterosographer". Why because we wanted a new term for an erotic art photographer which these days is associated with porn. An Anterosographer creates erotic art not porn.
Our models are called "Anterotes". Erotes were the followers and lovers of Anteros in Greek Myth, the most beautiful of mortal men. "Anteretes" are the ladies in our midst. We are after all a GLBT organization.
What we produce movies, stories, photographs, etc. is "Anterotica". We rate our videos as "XO", "XOXO" and "XOXOXO" sure its cutesy but it also separates us away from "X" to "XXX" products. In the end its all about perceptions, and changing perceptions.
We want the GLBT to start feeling more positively about itself. We can't do that so long as we are reinforcing negative archetypes.

Model Call in Charlotte

2009-08-01T05:48:00.000-07:00

So Anteros Media is holding an Open Model Call and Photo Shoot in Charlotte NC on Tuesday, September 22, 2009. It will be held at "Sidelines" 4544 South Blvd., the gay sports bar. (704) 525 - 2608 Of course we are looking for men for future Erotic Art Photo Shoots. Age, Race and body type are not really as important as being fit. Anteros Media is actively looking for a diversity in body images. So if you think you have what it takes to be an Erotic Art Model we want to see you there!

We will also have our Launch Party for Anteros Media at Sidelines on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009. We are holding raffles to support local gay community groups: the Community Center, Royals etc. and selling picture prints of our fantastic men. So come out and support us and the Charlotte Gay Community!

Beginnings

2009-07-31T15:45:00.000-07:00

Well Devon and I finally took the last steps to developing an erotic art photography company for gay men, and I must say I am pretty pleased with our first photo shoot. Day one was a bit rocky, we had scheduled 7 models but only 1 showed. Not a grand beginning by any streach of the imagination, but Devon came through by bringing in some of his male stripper friends on day two. Which was good because of the 7 models scheduled for day 2, only 2 of those showed. Which all goes to show that getting models from modeling sites and agencies is probably not the way to go. In hindsight the male strippers proved to be far easier to work with than some of the "models" I've worked with anyway. Those men really knew how to move, and were very comfortable doing nudes. I am posting a few of the images from the shoot to whet your appetites for the many grand things that are to come.