Saturday, August 1, 2009

Busy Busy!

Hello everyone and let me first apologize for not updating this blog in such a long time. I have been very busy (thank goodness) with various shoots for the past couple months and working hard on getting a new website launched. My own photography site is still a work in progress and hopefully that will be up and running very soon.

We just launched Afterdark a few weeks ago and are still tweeking it a bit, but for the most part it is complete. This site is a partnership between HotSpots Magazine and FabScout Entertainment and is billed as "The Naughty Side of HotSpots." Or, as I like to say...everything you want to see in the magazine that they cannot print. Basically, this site is devoted to all things gay porn related. It features exclusive interviews with porn stars, some of my photography work with porn stars, studio and website reviews and updated content provided by the top producers of gay erotica out there. So...check it out!




I just wrapped Directing three films and the 1st is scheduled for release around August 20th. This marks my directorial debut for Raging Stallion Studios and they entrusted me with a brand new line of films for the studio. Basically it falls into the "Twink" genre and is part of Twinks.com, now owned by AEBN and Raging Stallion. However, do not let the "Twink" label scare you. When I heard the word twink, I made the assumption that it meant skinny, very young and not very masculine. Well, this is not true at all. Rather, the models cast in my film are much more athletic, in their early 20's and as I like to say....young athletic males. More like the college jock rather than the nerdy skinny kid. So, the first film is called PRIVATE RESORT - BOYS IN THE SUN and as the title suggests, it takes place at a clothing optional gay resort and the guys are all on vacation in sunny Florida and looking for a good time. I am very proud of this 1st film for Raging Stallion and I am hopeful it will do well with the fans as well.

Here are some teaser cast photos for you.






My 2nd Raging Stallion film wrapped filming at the beginning of July and is called SOUTHERN PRIDE - BOYS IN HEAT! This film was a lot of fun to direct and the cast was amazing. It centers around a group of hot young men who are all getting ready for and celebrating Gay Pride. They are all working on building an amazing float for the upcoming gay pride parade and since they are in their prime and horny as hell, boys will be boys! You get the drift... I know, porn does not have big plots, but I am at least trying to weave a cohesive story line into a hot and sexy film. We even shot on location during the Fort Lauderdale Stonewall Pride Parade and I had the entire cast on a float dancing their asses off and having a blast. I am hopeful this footage will edit well into the film and I think it will be the first gay porn film with a story line around the celebration of Gay Pride.

I am also making my directorial debut with PitBull Productions out of New York City. I was asked to write and direct a film that is a departure from their usual style of films. PitBull is known for their "Thug" style of gay porn featuring all black and latino casts. They asked me to come up with something a little more "romantic with an edge..." With that I came up with a story line that focuses on something that many a gay man can relate to - being in a relationship with someone but wanting someone else. In this film we see hot couples engaged in very hot sex, but one of them secretly is desiring to be with someone else and we then see that person hooking up with who they really desire the most. The film is yet to be titled and the release date should be sometime in the fall. I will keep you updated once we have those details. This film stars Eddie Diaz, Scott Alexander and Thiago Santos along with 4 other newcomers.

In addition to directing these 3 films over the past few months and launching Afterdark, I have also be shooting tons of photos of amazing men. I have a few layouts pending for Unzipped, Men and FreshMen Magazines, so I will let you know when those will be published. I am photographing the amazing David Taylor this weekend. I last worked with him on Chi Chi LaRue's latest film TAKEN and he is one of the most beautiful men to ever go in front of my lens. He is now a Raging Stallion Studio Exclusive and has quickly become one of the most recognized stars in Gay Erotica. I will post some images once they are complete.

TTFN
Gio









Friday, May 29, 2009

GAY MARRIAGE

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Chris Rockway Shoot

This past weekend I had the pleasure of photographing the amazing Chris Rockway. Over the past three years, Chris has gained a huge fan base through his exclusive work at RandyBlue.com. He was also the MEN Magazine Man of the Year runner-up to his friend and colleague Reese Rideout this year. Chris is one of those guys who's smoldering good looks and chisled body make you do a double take.

As a matter of fact, while he and I were at the beach shooting images on Saturday afternoon a guy came walking by and almost fell over himself when he noticed us. He exclaimed "Oh my god, you are Chris Rockway! I am a huge fan and my friends will never believe me that I just saw you here." With that, Chris reached out and shook this fan's hand and engaged him in genuine and nice conversation. After the guy left, he said to me that we should go back and find him on the beach and have me take a photo of the two of them together and he would then Email his fan a copy later. So, we went to the beach to find the fan and we did not have to look far because he came running back up to us (he had gone to his car to get his cell phone so he could take a photo) and with that Chris posed for a couple photos and made this young man's day. To be honest, he made my day too! This was a great example of how gracious Chris is to all his fans.

Anyway, here is a teaser photo of our shoot. I will be posting more as I get them edited. In addition to our beach photos, we also did a very collaborative and creative shoot of Chris in the kitchen of a very popular restaurant in Fort Lauderdale. Trust me, you have never seen a cook look as sexy as Chris!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Here is the exclusive video I shot for JustUsBoys and RocketTube of Lukas Ridgeston and Johan Paulik while they were in South Florida appearing live together for the 1st time ever in the USA!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

BEAUTIFUL MAG


BeautifulMag.eu recently featured my work and an interview with MEN Magazine Man of the Year - Reese Rideout and I am thrilled with the entire layout. Here it is...



Thursday, December 18, 2008

Lukas Ridgeston & Johan Paulik come for Christmas and New Year!

For the first time ever in the USA, BelAmi Legends Lukas Ridgeston and Johan Paulik will perform live on stage together at Boardwalk Bar, Fort Lauderdale. These BelAmi legends will take to the stage nightly from December 26th through January 4th. They are being presented by FabScout Entertainment and JustUsBoys.com

This marks the 3rd year in a row that Lukas Ridgeston has come to the USA over the holiday's to perform for his legions of fans. Here is a little promo video that we put together with footage I shot last year during his live shows.


Saturday, November 29, 2008

A STAR FILLED THANKSGIVING

Boardwalk Bar in Fort Lauderdale was Star Filled over Thanksgiving weekend. The one and only Chi Chi LaRue was front and center on the main stage spinning the BEST dance vocal tracks of today and yesterday. She truly has a gift at keeping the energy alive in a club with her upbeat and energetic tracks all night long and everyone in the bar was loving her music! Thank you Chi Chi for bringing some much needed musical energy to the Boardwalk!

Joining Chi Chi for the weekend was the truly handsome and friendly Rascal Video Exclusive Johnny Hazzard. Johnny sure knows how to heat up the stage each time he performs and his fans were also treated to first hit dance track "Deeper Into You" each night. Check out the video, it is hot!


In addition, FabScout brought along the hirsuit and sexy Bruno Bond, blue eyed bad boy Ryan Raz, nasty boy Dean Tucker, CockyBoy Josh, Hot Latino Nick Donato and the sexy and charming southern boy Colton Steele. Also stopping by for some fun were true life boyfriends Damien Crosse and Francesco D'Macho, who as always turned a few heads. Needless to say, it was an awesome weekend at the Boardwalk...how could it not be with all these HOT MEN?

Dean Tucker, Ryan Raz, Josh, Johnny Hazzard, Chi Chi & Bruno Bond

Nick Donato


Josh


Francesco D'Macho, Johnny Hazzard & Damien Crosse
Dean Tucker & Chi Chi

Johnny Hazzard

Bruno Bond

Ryan Raz

Misty Eyez & Johnny Chi Chi & Bruno Bond