Can we talk about how toxic and problematic this platform has become in a short time?

The batshit insane things happening on this platform are leading to... suggestions that the federal government should "invade and occupy" the state? I don't care what stripe of extreme progressive you are; this epitomizes Blue MAGA.

My latest on Substack features details on my first photo collection, including ordering information, and further thoughts on breaking away from an AI existence. Give it a read and share/subscribe!! open.substack.com/pub/impoliti...

This was fun. I decided to shoot both digital and film on Saturday, and the batteries on my FE2 died. I almost went full digital but decided to shoot the roll at M250, guessing at the aperture and hoping my instincts were up to the test.

🚨 Emergency Rally 🚨 Tomorrow, Sunday March 1st at 5:00 PM 20 Ivers St, Brewer Susan Collins needs to see us united against the tragic, stupid, ill-conceived bombing of Iran. She has the power, as a swing vote in the U.S. Senate, to bring this to an end.

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What it feels like waking up in America today

Haven't built up the budget for model work yet, but I've finally gotten back into the studio. It feels good working with people again. DM to book.

Really love the vibe here.

The Ellisons are gobbling up the media ecosystem to please Trump. Oligarchy in service of authoritarianism. It is already very late, folks. 🇺🇸

Sick set.

We are the laughingstock of the world because of our moronic and psychotic president. Deservedly so.

Great stuff with one of my favorite collaborators.

J'aime ça.

Stunning combination of a favorite author and @pinkdevilz.bsky.social.

A recent favorite encounter captured on Tri-X 400 — He stopped me and asked if I was a photographer, said his name was Jesus, wavered a little bit, said he'd had an apostle named Paul, asked if I wanted to take his photo. I did.

Dusted off the lights recently for headshots, and now I want to get back to fine art work like this set with @aimmodel.bsky.social.

Late fall to early summer when most of the work is getting ready or closing down. Stay tuned for details about my first book.

It's funny to come across astroturfing accounts. This one appears to exist almost entirely to pump Janet Mills, down to claiming that she is the best thing since sliced bread.

We speak for the trees.

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It is beyond naive for Democrats – and Europe – to think Trump’s retreats are real. He never backs down for long | Jonathan Freedland

Imagine this in a trial. Devastating first-hand witness to Alex Pretti's killing Declaration filed in federal court: "I don't know why they shot him. He was only helping. I was five feet from him and they just shot him."

I'm a journalist and attorney, not an activist, so I've no answers on what Americans should do right now. I only know this: Donald Trump is attempting to incite a civil war so he can cancel all future elections, and he will keep executing citizens until that outcome is achieved.

@mariaposa-muse.bsky.social Kodak Ektar 100 shot on the Leicaflex SL2 50mm f/2 #Art #Nude #Photography #35mm #Film #Kodak #Leica

@mariaposa-muse.bsky.social Leicaflex SL2 w/ 50mm f/2 on Kodak T-Max 100 #35mm #Film #Photography #Art #Nude #B&W #Leica #Model #T-Max100 #TMax100 #Kodak

@eriktranberg.bsky.social came to New York #ikonostascouture

I'm sorry if Elon doesn't like my "privacy extensions."

It's been a year since Cas (@theythem-mayhem.bsky.social) and I got together for our first session and created beautiful work. They've had a tough year, but they're pushing through disability and school. It's pretty inspiring, and I hope we can make more magic in the new year.

Stunning work.

Love this set. I need to experiment more with duotones.

Getting back to rethinking some of my favorite work from the past year and hoping that I can get back to one-on-one work soon. Cas has had a really rough year, but they brought the fire every time we worked together. It's all about the eyes... with @theythem-mayhem.bsky.social

Like a lot of people, I'm increasingly frustrated with IG as a platform for sharing photography, so I'm going to try spending a little more time over here. We'll see if it scratches the need I feel to encapsulate the range of my work and maybe find a little more focus — pun intended — on where I

Sometimes, you make a photo that turns Friday into a better day.

I usually shoot around whatever mood and music are driving the conversation with my collaborators rather than explicit themes, but I'd been itching to do an Unbearable Lightness concept since I picked up the bowler hat. @aimmodel.bsky.social had the perfect look for Sabina, and she rocked it.

Sarah's poses were incredible, and her expressions and intensity were intoxicating. When I was going back to the sets, however, I was really transfixed by the geographies she created in the nude portion. She's retiring this year, but check out her IG (www.instagram.com/ambitiousbea...) for more.

I've spent a lot more time at my family place in Maine this year, which means I've been doing a lot more vibes like this than the model work. I miss the collaborations and want to get back to them, but peaceful spaces are valuable, too. Be sure to look closely for the heron in the first two.

I don't really understand why a photographer would skip tagging or identifying a model. Without them, the photograph wouldn't exist, and their work matters.

Gender-bending punk vibes with @theythem-mayhem.bsky.social. They're a powerhouse, even with serious health challenges.

It was terrible weather to do a shoot in Nahant in early June, but that's what @cjlyds and I did. I need to get back to it one of these days. Hit me up if you're in New England and interested in collaborating.

Such a fun series with @venusdeathtrap.bsky.social.

This.

The same people who lost their minds over renovations to Cracker Barrel are totally fine with the White House getting bulldozed

Literally

Love this vibe.

More from the archives with @melissa-mannequin.bsky.social. The light was magical that morning, and she brought yellow roses, so the vibe was set.

From her eyes to her ink, I love the way this part of the shoot captured her balance of sensuality, strength, and occasionally vulnerability. From the spring with @kaybunniee.bsky.social — More to come.

We are now getting very close to him committing Treason. Saying that you are going to end rule of law in America if a judge does not rule your way is a threat against the U.S. as serious as any foreign incursion—and indeed would be considerably more ruinous to the nation he swore an oath to protect.

It seems clear—I think to everyone, now—that a false and illegal invocation of the Insurrection Act is coming before the end of the year. Media outlets should be telling us how they will prepare for this potential Treason. State governments should be telling us. Activists should be developing plans.

Sarah was planning to retire this year. I'm glad we had the chance to work together before that happened.