James M Barrett

@jamesmbarrett

(HeHimHis) Laughing is the hardest part! Passionate Art Photographer | Over 38 yrs of creativity, awards + international exhibitions | Goldsmiths MAFineArt

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James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· 7d

Such a fun inventive #ringflash shoot with my friend Gennaro Boccia @gennaroboccia90 who laughed and laughed and threw hilarious cheeky poses! #QueerArt #PortraitCommissions #QueerPortraits

Saturated body portrait from knees upwards, photographed with a ringflash which emits a very smooth stark direct light on the model, and casts a beautiful “halo” shadow around the model on the white wall behind him. He is chunky with hair, beard and a gently furry body with dramatic tattoo sleeve on his right arm. He also has tattoos on his right chest, and on his thighs, and Japanese script down his left flank. He stands at 45 degrees to the camera with his arms behind his head. His head is back, eyes are closed with a big toothy laugh, and he has a very large erection pointing horizontally to the right.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· 11d

Wonderful handsome Nano @lestatfv.bsky.social posed perfectly for my new ringflash series - assured, direct, focussed….. with a confident cheerful grin!!! A great opportunity to experiment with desaturation and his beautiful colouring. #desaturated #QueerArt #PortraitCommissions #QueerPortraits

Desaturated full length portrait photographed with a ringflash which emits a very smooth stark direct light on the model, and casts a beautiful “halo” shadow around the model on the white wall behind him. He is tall with striking red hair and beard, has long slim limbs, and is naked with a gently furry body. He stands square on to the camera with his arms folded behind his back. He looks directly at the camera with a big toothy grin, andhe has a very large erection pointing straight upwards, almost reaching his navel.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· 16d

Great playful shoot with @Feline1010 (IG) on the hottest day of the year. He’d grab a quick cold shower to cool down and then return to my sweltering studio to hold tough dynamic poses in the glare of my huge #ringflash! This is my favourite of several wild poses!! #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jul 21

Another great shoot with @alejandro.modelephoto (IG) on a recent visit to London. This time the lighting was pared down to a large #ringflash on the camera. Alex always manages to deliver a blend of poses that are quietly reflective and wonderfully smiley! @alejandro.modelevivant (IG) #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jul 17

Wonderfully calm shoot with easygoing @petricamazare (IG) who was a big hit when he posed for my #psychedelicbodies series exactly 5 years ago today. This was a pared back shoot with just a ringflash on my camera lens. I couldn’t resist asking him to leave his very cool pink hat on!! #QueerArt

A pair of images of a naked thirty-something white man photographed with a ringflash attached to the camera lens, cropped just above the knee. He has a fit medium-hairy body and a large dark bushy beard. In both photographs he is wearing a dusty pink floppy hat and a pair of chunky framed glasses. He has his arms by his side, and is pressing his erect penis with the thumb of one hand to make it point downwards. In the left hand photo he is facing downwards looking at his penis, and the brim of his hat is hiding his eyes, almost like a disguise. In the right hand photo he is looking up at the camera and laughing, and his face is clearly visible.

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James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jul 7

A very different photo of handsome @that.thong.guy (IG) - who I last shot in a blaze of iridescent colours. This time there was just a large #ringflash attached to my camera - so I could keep up with all of his brilliant playful poses! Such unstoppable energy + great sense of fun!! #QueerArt

Smooth muscular curvy man photographed in black and white using a powerful ring flash, standing against a white wall. The flash casts a halo shadow around his whole figure. His body is sideways on to camera left, revealing a large abstract tattoo on the side of his muscular buttock. His head is turned to the camera with a beaming smile on his face, which accentuates his beard and handlebar moustache. His arms are folded and he has a very hard erection curving to point almost vertically upwards.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jul 2

My mate Brian Hayes @obhaze on fiery hilarious form channelling #Jackass and #Animal realness for his #ringflash portrait. He’s actually a total pussycat IRL! #blackandwhite #maleportrait #fineartphotography #LGBTQIAarts #QueerArt #jamesmbarrettportraits #jamesmbarrettphotography

Black and white ringflash portrait of furry beary middle aged man. He's standing in front of a white wall so there is s a soft halo shadow around him. He is erect and on the face of it he's fierce and pulling a V sign at the camera, but it's also obvious that he's play-acting!

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jun 30

Such a laugh with Paul Jackson (Adult Folio) channelling 007 realness! Looking amazing! Brilliant playful poses in a hail of technicolour! We discovered that we’d worked together 20 years ago when I was just rekindling my solo career. So much has happened since then! #QueerArt #psychedelicbodies

Middle aged man grinning, standing square on to camera, legs straddled wide, hands clasped together with fingers forward simulating a handgun. He has a large erection with a Prince Albert ring through his penis head. He is bathed in technicoloured lighting, outlined in blue coming from both sides, lime green uplighting, pine and red downlighting. The background is a mist of swirling colours, mostly mint green.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jun 15

"Isn't it funny How a bear likes honey? Buzz! Buzz! Buzz! I wonder why he does?" AA Milne Celebrating this brilliant shoot with Scott bathing in a rainshower of crazy colours... More to come!! #QueerArt #jamesmbarrettportraits #jamesmbarrettphotography #psychedelicbodies #psychedelicshoot

Very furry muscle bear with shaved head, naked bathed in technicolour lighting, cropped from top of head to mid thigh. Grinning at the camera, his right arm raised, sucking his index finger suggestively. The other arm relaxed at his side. He has a large erection pointed at the camera.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jun 11

Such a brilliant #ringflash shoot with Dale @dmhmodel (IG) working his louche decadent charm and very alluring smile!!! Great company and so easygoing to shoot….. #QueerArt #jamesmbarrettportraits #jamesmbarrettphotography #blackandwhite #maleportrait #fineartphotography #desaturate

Naked man with cheeky expression photographed desaturated almost black and white. Standing front on, very slightly to his left, with his elbows stretched wide apart and hands behind his neck. He has a large erection pointing slightly downwards. He has some body hair on his stomach and chest, natural pubic hair. He has dramatic detailed tattoos covering most of his forearms. He wears a small golden St Christopher on a chain.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jun 7

#Psychedelicbodies shoot with @that.thong.guy (IG) awash in rainbow colours, throwing hilarious poses! 3 hours passed in a blur of twirly moustaches, gorgeous goatees, flexing muscle, uproarious laughter The tech worked brilliantly - the colours here are as they appeared under studio lights.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· May 26

A favourite #psychedelicbodies portrait - shot 5 years ago with beautiful friend Rafa. All colours on his body were created in the studio, with mild post production adjustments to the background. #PortraitCommissions #technicolour #saturated #QueerArt

Handsome young man smiling cheerfully and standing confidently, with a defined physique, one hand on lower hip, one arm relaxed at his side. He is bathed in different coloured lights ranging from pink through yellow, red, blue, and a hint of green. The background is an abstract swirl of similar colours. His hair is dark and pulled back, he has a full dark moustache and dark body hair. He also has a large erection standing out highlighted in the red and blue lighting.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· May 22

Hilarious #rainbowcore shoot with wonderful Brian Hayes @obhaze.bsky.social totally owning his handsome Dad bod realness. In his own words: "I'm an Irish-Canadian IT wrangler currently camped out in London”. Even more fun coming up with Brian’s ring flash portrait! #psychedelicbodies #QueerArt

Handsome gay bear standing side on to the camera laughing at the viewer. He is naked and bathed in a swirl of technicolour studio light against a background of purples and blues. He is leaning back confidently with his hands braced against his buttocks, proudly showing off his furry “dad bod" tummy. His penis is erect and visibly stands out as the red lighting catches the shaft and head while the surrounding groin area is a darker pink and blue.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· May 11

When you take a break during a shoot to switch over the lighting, and your model @herculesadventures.bsky.social casually performs phenomenal handstands in a sea of tech!! No fancy post-production here! #psychedelicbodies #technicolour #psychedelicportraits

Man in his thirties performing a neat handstand on a parquet floor near a white wall, with lots of different coloured lighting on his body. He wears bright pink trainers and has an erection.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· May 1

Brilliant Dale in a shower of rainbow colours, with a permanent cheeky grin. Wonderfully playful inventive session woven through with tons of relaxed conversation. Must admit I’m thrilled at the way the colours worked out. @dmhmodel - IG #psychedelicbodies #QueerArt #jamesmbarrettphotography

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Apr 28

Looking back over my favourite shoots of recent years and celebrating the very wonderful cheery @sandro_faust (IG) taken in 2022. #psychedelicbodies #queerart #portraitcommissions

Handsome man with beard, green quiff, pink moustache, naked, legs astride, both thumbs up and grinning. With erection. Bathed in technicolour lighting coming from multiple different angles.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Apr 8

Courageous open hearted @herculesadventures.bsky.social wonderfully relaxed and expressive in front of the camera! Love the way his jewellery catches the coloured lights. In the breaks he casually did some perfect handstands in the middle of the lighting gear without knocking over a single one!

Naked young man bathed in technicolour lighting standing square on to the camera with hands on hips. His penis is erect and he is smiling confidently. He has a large eagle / owl tattoo across his RHS shoulder. He is wearing a shiny statement medallion, bracelet and ring.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Apr 5

My #psychedelicbodies shot of handsome @nudeinfocus (IG) wearing a wry smile and twinkle in his eyes! I’m thrilled with the smooth transitions between colours - did it using even more modifiers in studio, and new post-production techniques. #QueerArt #TechnicolourPortraits #PortraitCommissions

Naked smooth bodied man with arms by his side, head tilted to his right, bathed in technicolour lighting, with a wry smile and stiff vertical erection.

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Feb 26

Brilliant experimental shoot with gorgeous + wild Janarion. It started with him telling me about a #deathmetal gig he went to the night before.. and it took off from there! A little bit Animal from Sesame Street and a whole lot Gene Simmons from Kiss…. #portraitcommissions #technicolour #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Feb 1

Another favourite of my wonderful friend @mrcharlesmichael (IG) in a pastiche of 1970s Colt shots! Taken with a huge #ringflash. I still can’t decide which version I like best so welcome any thoughts you have about colour, desaturated or blackandwhite…. #maleportrait #fineartphotography #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Jan 26

My official Ring Flash shot of gorgeously handsome Brad @nudeinfocus (IG) channeling suave Bond realness! Love the cheeky twinkle in his eyes. Wonderfully playful afternoon - there’s a fab technicolour portrait of Brad to follow too. #blackandwhite #maleportrait #fineartphotography #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Dec 28

My handsome photographer friend Peter bathed in lush technicolour lighting and marching to a very different drum! An afternoon of playful experimentation, extreme technicolour, and very wild poses, all of which all came together brilliantly…. #QueerArt #laughter #thebeardedway #psychedelicbodies

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Dec 22

My #ringflashportrait of brilliant artist and life model @julienfrost.bsky.social - on a recent visit to London. Julien previously posed for my technicoloured series. Such a wonderfully cheerful and easygoing shoot. #blackandwhite #portraitcommissions #maleportrait #fineartphotography #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Dec 16

Another shot from brilliant session with photog friend IG @alex.obart visiting London from Palma back in September. We did these joyful #ringflashportraits in at the end of the magnificent colour shoot. Fab spontaneous expressions! #blackandwhite #portraitcommissions #maleportrait #QueerArt

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Nov 29

Such a fun session with my lovable friend IG= @mrcharlesmichael channeling 1970s Colt Magazine realness! Eventually this will lead to a very different project out on location but it might take me a while! #portraitcommissions #maleportrait #fineartphotography #QueerArt #headshotideas #moustache

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Nov 25

Joyful afternoon with John Sliver @johnsilverxxx.bsky.social - super-relaxed confident playful poses! I love his silver fur sparkling in the coloured lights. #QueerArt #PsychedelicBodies #PortraitCommissions #silverfox #rainbowcore

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Nov 14

Gorgeous friend @nakedlondonyogi.bsky.social goofing it up and really working my crazy technicolour lights! Colours on his body all created in studio. Brilliant to catch up and I’m thrilled with this. More to come! #QueerArt #PsychedelicBodies #PortraitCommissions #technicolour

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Nov 5

Gorgeous @gennaroboccia90 (IG) - joyful smile, beautiful ink, wonderfully warm poses. A great creative afternoon! The colours on Gennaro's skin were created in studio. I love the lush pink highlights catching his side. #QueerArt #PsychedelicBodies #PortraitCommissions #technicolour

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Oct 28

Push the button! Hilarious shoot with dashing #silverfox Carey Davis (IG @whitebeardnyc) on a recent visit to London. He has sat for several formal portraits with me before so we improvised with #ringflash this time... Great to see his playful side! #portraitcommissions #desaturated #QueerAart

James M Barrett@jamesmbarrett· Oct 19

Brilliant experimental session with hot lovable @mrcharlesmichael (IG) shooting overhead with my huge #ringflash. Trying to loosen up, improvise more. Which version is best?! #portraitcommissions #maleportrait #fineartphotography #blackandwhitephoto #desaturated #coltstudio #QueerArt #moustache