Amelia G recently posted an interesting and entertaining interview with Richard Avery of Juliland on her BlueBlood.net site, along with a really sexy sample gallery of his edgy erotic works from the Juliland site. The free gallery features hot well known girls like Aiden Starr, Ann Marie, Audrey Bitoni, Bobbi Starr, Claire Adams, Dana DeArmond, Darenzia, Dita Von Teese, Emily Marilyn, Evie Delatosso, Heather Vandeven, Jade Vixen, Jayme Langford, Justine Joli, Lexi Belle, Tori Black, Tristan Kingsley, Veronique Vega, Zoe Britton, and Zoli, all shot in Richard’s unique and sexy style. I enjoyed reading Richard’s answers to Amelia G’s questions about the crossover influence of rock-n-roll, fashion, and new alternative erotica. There is a small excerpt from the interview below, but you should go an read the whole thing on BlueBlood.net, or at least check out the hot Juliland sample portfolio.
Amelia G: It is pretty common for the music world to utilize both color and black and white photography, but I think it is relatively uncommon for erotica. I have this theory that all the erotic sites which utilize both are music culture influenced. From a creative standpoint, what do you like about color versus black and white?
Richard Avery: Wow! That’s a tough one. I have many thoughts and opinions on photography today, digital, color, b&w and the future. I’ll give you some of the basics… No matter what you do or use, there has to be a vision behind it. As an artist it doesn’t matter what you do or who you do. You just have to show that you know what you want and are very clear. Quality is most important. b&w or color, it just needs to be good. Today most photographers rely on photoshop tricks and forget about the subject. Tricks are for kids!!! A great photo is one that will last the test of time. I am old school and love b&w, but I enjoy color a lot as well. That is why we have fun with both. Some set-ups look good in color, but some just scream… Do me in b&w! Last, most photographers make the mistake of trying to do too much. All I try and do is capture the grrl and who she is. Personality is what I do. In the end if you look at any one photo at Juliland.com you will see there are simple portraits and they will last forever. The greatest photos of our time are usually the simplest ones. Keep it simple and have fun.
