Why Not? JayBird Studios
To say the work of JayBird Studios is creative is certainly an understatement. This Houston photography twists color, bodies and ideas into truly unique images of the male form. JayBird started taking photos as reference for drawings but fell in love with the photographic process along the way. “I enjoy working with models of varying looks and personalities. It challenges me to keep evolving and discovering new ideas.” You may recognize one of the models in his portfolio…... Read More
The Passion of Ci3 Photography
Our Texas Built feature turns south to the lens of San Antonio’s Ci3 Photography aka Carlos Ibarra III. Brides, commercial and portrait work are all in Ci3′s portfolio but his natural tone found in his male photography that caught our attention. That should come as no surprise since Ibarra was in charge of photographing every sailor aboard his assigned ship – the USS Dubuque LPD-8 – over his eight year career in the US Navy. “My job was to capture... Read More
INTVW: Idol’s Blake Lewis talks dance beats, sad songs and gay rights
The heat was thick as Idol’s Blake Lewis paced the stage during his soundcheck for Austin Pride’s Block Party. As we listened, we also looked for a cool interview spot away from the noise. We wanted to know why this sandy blonde, brown-eyed, tatted-up straight male singer is playing (and has played) for a number of Pride events throughout the country. Not too many straight guys sing at gay events – sad but true. When it came time to sit down with the beatboxer,... Read More
In Pictures: Austin Pride 2010
Another Austin Pride is in the books, and while there may have been some controversy in the background, overall it was a weekend that we think the last photo above represents really well – a time of celebration and serious sweat! Keep reading to see highlights from a few of this year’s events… Read More Read More
Getting Connected: The Guru Tour Stops In NYC
Anytime you go to New York City, there never seems to be enough time to do everything you want to do or see all the people you intend to see. This trip was particularly hectic because the GT team was helping to promote the FIRST ever Gay Travel Guru search. NYC was the second city where we held launch parties to find Guru applicants (San Diego was the first). Whomever’s chosen to become the Gay Travel Guru will get paid $30,000 to travel around North America for six months,... Read More
MAN of Austin: Trailing Joseph
This year’s Pride events in Austin features a first – The Pride Run 2010, a 5k welcoming straight, gay, lesbian, questioning and transgender runners and walkers. [Register now ] The force behind the debut of this event is the Capital City Front Runners. Austin’s LGBT running/walking group who not only enjoy the trail on Lady Bird Lake but also organize entertaining social, networking and charity events throughout the year. And they will do almost anything... Read More
Texas Built: MSBImages
When it comes to clean, natural male beauty, nobody does it better in the DFW area than Michal Boothe of MSBImages. The Dallas Morning News describes his stark male nudes as “visually crisp, masterfully executed and unencumbered” and we couldn’t agree more. We are constantly amazed by the stunning simplicity of his work and how Boothe is able to bathe his models in light that is simultaneously intimate and innocent. Boothe tells MANofAustin.com that he loves... Read More
Montreal: It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than Queer Quebec
Originally named “Ville-Marie” or “City of Mary” for you Anglophone bitches, Montreal is a chic, sophisticated gay destination. The city is the second-largest primarily French speaking city in the world (after Paris). That being said, most residents also speak English and getting around is pretty manageable. With triple-peaked Mount Royal in the background, the view of downtown Montreal is a beautiful sight to behold. Le Village in a Nutshell The gay... Read More
Curtain opens on All-Male Comedy Classic
One of Austin’s most mysterious theater groups takes the stage with all the laughs but none of the women. MANofAustin takes you inside the production to meet the manly cast and the women who are making it happen. Read More Read More
From the crazy, sexy eye of John Paul Photography
To say John Paul Photography is a photographer is an underestimate. This aspiring twenty-something shutterbug is an artist first and he has the images to prove it. From a small studio in his North Austin apartment, John Paul creates some of the most mad and colorful pictures that you will ever see from a Texas photographer. I’ve been friends with JP for a few years now and believe me, his art is true to his personality – wild – or as he says on his ModelMayhem... Read More
St. Petersburg – Perfect
By: Kyle Taylor, GayTravel.com THE CITY St. Petersburg was built as Russia’s “window to the west” and it remains perhaps the most “European” part of this enormous nation. Tree-lined avenues, charming bridges, elegant architecture and a network of canals that rivals both Amsterdam and Venice make this the perfect walking city. Even under Soviet oppression St. Petersburg managed to keep a lightness and an air about it that other parts of the country... Read More
Exclusive Photo Feature: Oh Oscar!
To open gallery, click the first image then use arrows at the bottom of the pop-up to change pages. Press the green arrow to zoom in to the vertical pics. Click the X to close. Get more info and your tickets to aGLIFF’s Oscar Party HERE! Read More
How much sex is too much sex? The 5 questions you need to ask yourself
Sexual addiction may have only been a joke to describe your best friend’s fascination with his right hand but thanks to Tiger Woods’ recent drama of adultery, psychiatrists are using the mainstream attention to take a closer look at sex and the definition of its addiction. According to The Courier-Mail, the term “hypersexual disorder” is being proposed for the fifth edition of the American Psychiatric Association’s Diagnostic and Statistical Manual... Read More
The Gay Side of Sin City
Two different couples, two different hotels, both in Las Vegas, a city like no other. Gaytravel.com sent a lesbian couple to the T.I. hotel and a gay couple to the Luxor. Known as “The Entertainment Capital of the World,” most of Las Vegas’ gay bars and clubs are located in two main areas. One area is situated within a series of strip malls on Paradise and is dubbed the “fruit loop.” Here you’ll find a number of gay bars, restaurants and businesses including the... Read More
Helsinki – Just Adorable
Cozy, kitschy and just delicious. Gaytravel.com introduces you to a gay Scandinavian adventure complete with an Artic Ice Bar! Helsinki – THE CITY The capital of Finland, Helsinki is quaint, charming, clean and surprisingly “happening.” The public transportation may be the best in the world and the people may be the kindest. A center of global design, it seems everything new and funky comes here first. From large boulevards to hidden winding lanes, sun-swept... Read More
From Resolution to Reality
The countdown to 2010 is on and if you’re like us you are still toying with your resolution. MANofAUSTIN.com jotted down a few ‘mo inspired ideas for the new year along with tips to help make your resolution a reality. VOLUNTEER MORE We love this resolution and so do the countless charities in Austin. What’s even better is that gay-oriented organizations throw some of the best and most social events in town. Not only can you help a fellow ‘mo but... Read More
The New MANofAUSTIN.com is online!
Welcome to a new way of staying Smart, Sexy and Social! The new MANofAUSTIN.com is online. Take a cruise around but watch out for the bumps. We have a few kinks to iron out but we hope you enjoy the new look and experience. Plus look for all new articles and photo layouts in the next few days. Read More
TRAVEL: 90-Minute Getaway Back in Time
Labor Day’s just around the corner and if you want to get away but don’t want to spend ALL of your time on the road or standing on the tarmac in a Continental plane then I have a great place for you to check out. A few weeks ago I did a photo shoot for TWiT Magazine plus I shot off a couple of photo sets at The Painted Lady Inn in San Antonio. A cute bed & breakfast run by an oh-so-nice couple who are very welcoming and accommodating to me and my boyfriend. The... Read More
