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Original Photo, "Shoes: Study of Joe Mario and Emmanuela," photo by PJ Whitt, copyright 2007, 2008 by PJ Whitt, Emmanuela, Dust Jacket Press |
Current Portfolio. Tech Guru and community activist Linus is featured in a first series of portraits and figure studies.
Portfolio Nine. TJ Fleming: Poetic Intensities.
Portfolio Eight. Meg M: "The Sun Never Sets on Being a Bad-Ass."
Portfolio Seven. Calyb: Transitions, Stage 1.
Portfolio Six: Joe Mario: Emergence of Self.
Portfolio Five: Paris: Centers, Edges, Beyond the Expected.
Portfolio Four: Watching Dre: Living It.
Portfolio Three: PJ Whitt: Reminders of Self.
Portfolio Two: Puffie: Life and Love.
Portfolio One: The Many Facets of Renair Amin. |
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These works are part of the ongoing exhibit, Claiming Masculinity: Narratives from Bodies of Difference, by photographer Emmanuela de León, celebrating difference and diversity in representations of nontraditional masculinity. A few thumbnails below give entry to sessions with current participants. For full series, use the navigation links above. For further information, or to become involved, contact me. |
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Although I've always amassed pictures of my friends and lovers, in 2002, I began photographing masculine-identified persons as distinct series. The uniqueness and commonalities between switch tops; MTF butch lesbians; soft butches; AGs; studs; transmales; and male-ID'd intersexed individuals defy simple categorization. Capturing moments of those differences and honoring each individual has become central to my photography. Hence, "Claiming Masculinity" was born. Below, just a few samples of the early works.
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The editors at Gay Lifestyles Monthly solicited an article about the Claiming Masculinity Project. Complete with photos of all participants to date, you can read the piece at this link. |
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Now it's easy to donate to the Claiming Masculinity Project, with the security of PayPal. Every contribution helps maintain the visibility of our communities. Believe your five dollars can make a difference.
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Entire contents protected by U.S. federal copyright under treaty provisions and worldwide copyright laws. All Rights Reserved. Material on this site may not be reproduced, copied, edited, or republished without express written permission of the copyright holders. All images this page copyright 2007 by Emmanuela de León, Dust Jacket Press, except as otherwise notated. Web Design by Emmanuela de Leon. Special thanks to the project participants, and to PJ Whitt, project manager and model extraordinaire.
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