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I haven't done any photo shoots in the last six months and my fingers are itching to get back to it. Unfortunately, or fortunately (I'm not sure which) I have been blissfully happy and quite busy since March; involved with John, epic research papers, and a recovering family.

Expect new work soon. As my trusty model willowjack is living seven hours away and many others are absorbed in the details of graduating college, you can expect work with new subjects and settings.

Perhaps due to the dearth of models I'll try a self portrait or two, that ever elusive and embarrassing attempt at art.

As I am currently writing a paper on mysticism in Islam, here's a quote from Arabian Nights and Days by Mafouz: "'Why is it not permitted to us to assist the weak?' 'God has granted them something better than you possess: a mind and a soul.'"

Regarding my overflowing inbox of deviations: I'm working through them slowly but am looking forward to commenting on everyone's work.