I was recently asked why I photographed so many men if I wasn’t gay. I replied “do you only photograph things you want to sleep with? I’m suddenly very concerned for your dog.” don’t be that person. - ThreadSky

nicholasfreeman.art • 21 days ago

I was recently asked why I photographed so many men if I wasn’t gay.

I replied “do you only photograph things you want to sleep with? I’m suddenly very concerned for your dog.”

don’t be that person.

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woodward.ca•20 days ago

A-fucking-men.

nofaith.bsky.social•19 days ago

tiny minds…

phydeau-phy.bsky.social•21 days ago

I've done self-portraits. As much as some people have told me to do so, it's not physically possible. ;p

leejtam86.bsky.social•21 days ago

Perfect response

doandraws.bsky.social•21 days ago

Amen!

pgp-007.bsky.social•21 days ago

Clearly, whoever asked you that question didn't think it through.

mysticwombat.bsky.social•21 days ago

When the vast majority of our puritanical society only associates the natural human body with sex, that bias is har stop overcome. This is a really powerful image! Keep up the fantastic work!

nicholasfreeman.art•21 days ago

I completely agree with you. that’s part of what I am here for. and thank you so much.

mysticwombat.bsky.social•21 days ago

You are welcome. I have this weird idea, that if nudity was just more normalized and appreciated for being natural and not sexualized, a lot of (America’s in particular) sexual fear and disfunction will start to heal. One can hope.

nicholasfreeman.art•21 days ago

I think you are right. be even more, we can just stop being weird about our own bodies.

mysticwombat.bsky.social•21 days ago

Exactly! I’ve struggled my entire life as a man with body issues and insecurities. Men and women should not, as a default, be ashamed of simply being in their own bodies!

choccykiller.bsky.social•21 days ago

Good answer!

divergentphoto.bsky.social•21 days ago

Amazing response, and image obviously!🙌

morriganmodel.bsky.social•21 days ago

Perfect response 👏👏

cjdan.bsky.social•21 days ago

So nice to have your drops of masculinity in the ocean of feminine. It moves focus from gender to humanity.

mr-otherbee.bsky.social•21 days ago

You do fantastic work, both with your images and your words.

Thank you.

axelschneegass.bsky.social•21 days ago

Absolutely agree. But if you'd discuss the sexual mindset with those photographers, they would deny any aspect of male gaze in their work

hidininplainsight.bsky.social•21 days ago

Awesome response. Please keep photographing men. This industry needs more male representation

tomhealyphotography.com•20 days ago

That response is perfect!

thatzkatz.bsky.social•21 days ago

Well-stated, Nick.

joetakesshots.bsky.social•21 days ago

That’s a great reply… now it takes the conversation of whether someone is a cat person or a dog person to a different place altogether 😂

markjarvis.bsky.social•20 days ago

Wish those people would think... Over the years I have been told by male photographers that they are reluctant to use the male form for that reason. Keep up the great work.

newgastudios.com•21 days ago

I'm going to have to remember that one.

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