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mrschwabel.bsky.social
I'm a weirdo in Joshua Tree who makes photos and arts and doesn’t understand most pop culture references. 99.3% retired from commercial work, just making art now and posting from the archives. 🔞 prints.schwabelstudio.com
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This capture from my last shoot with Ruaridh was the best option I had for #fcf on my phone: I wanted to post using the new #flashesapp for Bsky - which basically turns it into Instagram. Worth a download if you’re on an iPhone! #blackandwhite #photography #fcf #queerartist #malenudes

remember this can be one day or day one - do what you can!

Happy Twos-Day! This is one of my favorite non-studio shots of all time. I think it's because I rarely desire to shoot in this style and, sexiness aside, the crystal-clarity and textures present make my nerd-brain happy. 🔥Frankie and Tim in Palm Springs🔥 #blackandwhite #photography #queerartist

We’re partnering w/ a number of groups participating in an #economicblackout THIS Friday, 2/28. Do not spend, if possible. No Starbucks on your way to work. No drinks w/ the coworkers after work. No dining out. No Walmart run. No quick McDonald’s drive-thru hit. Hurt their wallets!

This is my #monochromemonday crossover post. My super sexy friend Scott, from my book "Shooting Male," Published in 2009 by Bruno Gmünder. #photography #queerartist #blackandwhite

TIL: A fellow Flasher (maybe we need a better name? 🤔) pointed out that pre-launch download registrations are crucial for me. Once the app goes live, all those pre-orders will count as downloads on launch day, potentially giving the app a boost in the charts. So... apps.apple.com/de/app/flash...

Who will be joining us all over the country for #protests this month & next? 👋

You have questions. We get it. Here’s some information on the structure of this movement, WHY we need a General Strike, and WHY we need 3.5% of the population to commit. beautifultrouble.org/toolbox/tool...

One of my favorite people on the planet is Amy Kaps, pictured here. I'm so grateful for the years of friendship and collaboration. Shot in my living room. Also, #shesgotlegs #stripedworld #artsavestheworld #photography #queerartist

Rico, shot for Playgirl Magazine at my (everyone's) favorite rarely-visited beach in Malibu. #photography #blackandwhite #queerartist

Happy Twos-Day! I saw these guys on the sidewalk sunbathing a few blocks from my studio in Venice one day. I asked if I could photograph them just as they were right there and they kindly obliged. I am blanking on their names, but I remember they were visiting from Europe. #photography #queerartist

A little ray of sunshine for y'all on this Sun-day. Ruaridh photographed in 2019 on my roof. You're welcome, neighbors. #photogarphy #queerartist

It doesn't happen often, but sometimes I create a masterpiece, with the help of a #FCF friend. 🤓 #queerartist #photography

Good morning guys, 🌞 Six new feeds have been added over the weekend, each dedicated to specific creative outlets. You can find them in the “Feeds” tab on this profile, or below this post: • Traditional Art • Photography • Painting • Ceramics • Crafts • Poetry

This is from a Winter Fashion shoot I did in 2007 for Instinct Magazine (that we shot in summer)... Instead of Day-For-Night I did Summer-For-Winter by putting a warm filter on the main light and hoped the cooler desert light would evoke winter tundra 🤷‍♂️ #queerartist #photography #fashion #editorial

Happy #humpday I can't remember the model's name, but I do remember no MUA or assistant present. I think I had a wireless remote for my Nikon and then ran around the model with a gelled fluorescent tube that I had just taped wires onto ⚡️⚡️⚡️ #queerartist #portrait #bodybuilder #photography

A shoot I did with Trevor Wayne modeling, 2007 I loved working with Trevor, we had a love of fun back in the day. Check out his shop if you're ever in Palm Springs. #queerartist #photography

Alex Minsky - Optimist From my 2017 show at Ted Casablanca Gallery in Palm Springs. 40x60 aluminum dibond print. prints.schwabelstudio.com #queerartist #photography

Quiet, everyone. Mother is speaking: t.co/m4IpH0fGj9 (Björk's first filmed interview in over a decade on Apple Music

A couple of shots from my first shoot with Frankie (probably 2006?) in Palm Springs. We became buddies and have worked together consistently since. He was gracious enough to be the cover model for my book in 2009. I don't think he's on bsky, but: Love ya, buddy! #queerartist #photography

Hi! Here's a portrait of Micah I shot in 2008. #art #photography #queerartist

Non-visible-specrum fun with Matt! Ages ago I Frankenstein'd my old Nikon D200 and removed the IR filter for some experiments with portraits and landscapes. I'm not sure I've ever shared this photo of Matt. The effect is most pronounced where larger veins are closer to the skin.

Dimmed the lights last night and put this on with no other distractions… and now my brain feels funny today. I’ve been listening to this for 30 years (first time on Vinyl for me) and I still think it’s the most genius album I’ve ever heard. #IYKYK #aphextwin

I *love* the internet archive. Happy New Year, kids!

Thursday evening vibes courtesy Ms. Badu.

Christmas Wishlist:

I was looking for something winter-y to post. Fire is winter-y. Here's @jdysonofficial.bsky.social spinning fire in 2016. 🤷‍♂️ #firespinner #art #photography #queerartist #TTITD

Doug Jones, you're a national treasure. 🤓

Happy #FCF This was a submission for a Bruno Gmünder book a dozen years ago, but I honestly can't remember if it ever got published. #queerartist

Some black and white fun from the early days at my Venice studio, 2006. #blackandwhite #art #photography #queerart

I support unionized Amazon workers striking today, and as such I won't be using any of their services, including streaming video, and AWS... Because all of that feels like crossing a picket line. I'm saying this out loud in hopes that you will join me.

Since profile verification is done via domains here, which @ should I consider? (All are available) @ericschwabel.com @eric.schwabel.com @eric.schwabelstudio.com

From my continuing collaboration "Striped World" with artist Amy Kaps. #art #photography #queerartist

From my exhibition “Fertile Desert” at Ted Casablanca Gallery in Palm Springs 2018. I also did a short-run accompanying book for the show. #art #photography #queerartist

3 dudes I met at TTITD. Photographed at my makeshift studio at Cosmic Casbah #art #photography #queerartist

If you contact me to submit "gay, sexually-charged fashion photography," for your magazine/book do not clutch your pearls when I include this 😘 This is the only submission they didn't print but it did end up in my book, Shooting Male, which you can occasionally still find on eBay. #fcf #queerart

Bjork - Biophilia colored vinyl sounds better than I remember The accompanying app featured David Attenborough and was way more than iPad Gen1 could handle 😂 This album is generally soft and melodic, but then there’s this great break. The Omar Souleyman remix of this song is also 🔥 #nowplaying

Enjoy this portrait grid of my handsome bestie @fboke.bsky.social (who needs to post some shit) - I can’t remember if this was right before Burning Man, right after Burning Man or if it has nothing to do with anything desert-related…… #photography #portrait #queerart

Dengue Fever at Pappy & Harriet’s is a contender for top 3 greatest live shows I’ve experienced. Other contenders: Björk in Oslo, Underworld at Hollywood Bowl and David Bowie at Roseland. Bottom of the list: in High school I reluctantly saw Smashmouth for free at the 7th Street Entry in Mpls.