About a week or so ago I posted a stunning shot of an unidentified model photographed by Michael Anthony Downs. I believe at the time I referred to it as a 'surreal shot worthy of being called a work of art'... or something paraphrased along those lines...
Well apparently I wasn't crazy or totally off-base ... considering the model in that shot turned out to be absolutely gorgeous all-around. His name is Nick M. and he was revealed a few days ago as the latest addition to the fantastic All American Guys roster (as if they didn't have enough gorgeous guys).
According to his profile, Nick is 18 years old and from the beautiful sunshine state of Florida. He's currently in college for business, loves surfing, and plays the guitar and drums with a band local to his area. So essentially he loves to rock out and looks super, super hot without a shirt on... already two pluses in my book. You can check out much more of beautiful Nick over at AAG.
I'm kinda getting nauseated over the ga-ga over Mike Downs and his numerous companies he run or is the head of. ANY one can take a great photo. When you have gorgeous male models, thats when the photo really stands out. I'm sorry but, a photographer is NOTHING without the model. I don't care at what level of photography a person is, it all comes down to the model. A different photographer could take the same or similar photo and you'd be all impressed and glorifying him or her. There are PLENTY of other photographers out there to choose from in stead of hanging on to Mike Downs as you have here. Hes not all that hes cracked up to be personally. Try looking at strengthnet.com for examples of other male models who happen to have some excellent photos taken of them. Shoot...for that fact, one could go to ModelMayhem.com and look up NUMEROUS photographers with male models. However, be cautious if you post anything here from their as MANY photographers require direct permission and... who can blame them from the personal photographers sites there. Anyways, lets get past MAD...OK?
You can see another beautiful shot of Nick at my page. [Link] He is the third from left on the bottom row.
Well MacGriogair, agreed that there are other photographers. But Michael Downs happens to be one of the best. And you should know it's not that easy to reach that position where you get gorgeous looking models to have photo shoot. Michael has got real talent, accept that. And that also doesn't mean he is the only one.
Um ok... Is this something personal between you and the said photographer in question... :-(
I don't have any problem highlighting other photographers, I've done so plenty of times regarding photographers with different skills.
Talent is talent though :-) I do believe there are a number of photographers who could take similarly fantastic photos (especially with reference to some of the ones I've highlighted thus far on this blog)... but I don't believe just 'any' photographer can get up in the morning and take these kind of shots. There is some skill involved after all ^_^
But yeah, there are still quite a few brilliant photographers who I have plans on celebrating so don't worry, I'll be moving on soon enough :-)
Hey Crazy Sam- People believe him to be "one the best" as you state because thats what people see. If he was compared with other photographers or same or greater "skill", I think folks would see there are others. As far as your second sentence,. I do have to laugh, forgive me. Yes,Mr.Downs and I have a history alright. As i said, he hasn't always been the most upfront or honest person to deal with but, perhaps that comes with his territory and thinking he is the greatest.He doesn't even edit the majority of his work. Others do for final product! He does have a small staff you know. Also Sam as you proved my point also, it DOES help when you have the right model and good looks. I've seen other photographers of same or higher "talent" if thats the word one wants to use. Yes, Mike IS good but, hes NOT the cats' meow or the end all.If one wants to clamor at his work, just think of those that made Mike look that good as a photographer. Special lighting, effects etc.. Its not all his doing. I've known him briefly on a personal/professional side.He makes things sound good and look good. After you get backstabbed, you look back at things that were stated or done and realize how unprofessional he really is. Just one example. I was on a shoot with him as he was shooting a model at his old place. He was doing a webvid and taking some shots as well. His "assistant" and webperson came through the door towards the end of this. Mind you, the model was nude and his back side facing us and the webcam. This assistant came in just as the webcam had been turned off and all he could say was, "Look at the naked guy. Look at the naked guy." with a huge grin on his face and perhaps some drool out the side of his mouth.He would not stop staring or going on. I felt extremely bad for the model as I could tell the model felt uncomfortable about that moment. I felt embarrassed for the model. Did Mike say or do anything to stop this? NO! He let it go on and that, was extremely unprofessional and rude! Did the assistant apologize? Not a chance! DISRESPECTFUL INDEED! Did Mike apologize for the behavior of his assistant? NEVER. This is just ONE incident. So yes, when I see someone receive high praise for their work be it in photography or something else, and I happen to know a different side, I'm going to say something. I've been real good about restraining myself about Mr.Downs. I just hope that someone more dutifully deserving and honorable will get their recognition that is due them and not someone who sees themselves as a glorified professional.
Eric- yes,I give you credit here. I know some time ago you actually had listed some of your fave photographers and as I recall it was nice lengthy list. You asked if I had someone in mind? No, not in particular. Again, seeing all the fantastic photographers from ModelMayhem and Modelcoast, which are model,photographer,agent,company websites to connect a model with said list, I know for a fact that some are of the same "talent" or far surpass MAD. I use to keep a lengthy list of photographers as well. I'll take time here soon and see if I can't locate that. I agree that some...talent is needed or just a great eye. Also as I stated, Mike hardly does his own personal editing. His staff does but he gets the credit. Those who scout, shoot and edit their own photography I give a huge BRAVO to. As I said also, Mike is good but, he doesn't deserve the pedestal that he has been placed on.
I agree. This guy Pa`druig MacGriogair is a big bag of wind who doesn't know what he's talking about when it comes to photography. Nothing more needs to be said than that.
Judging from all that's been said thus far I think the issue here cuts a little deeper than just the photography involved. I'm not even begin to try to attempt to jump in a dispute between a photographer and a former staff/(perhaps maybe model).
Suffice to say I don't think Michael Downs' photgraphic eye can be so readily dismissed (keep in mind after all he also shoots women and those look aesthetically perfect as well).
I can't... or maybe better put:-) i won't really comment on personal issues seeing as that's a matter far, far removed from what I'm intending on highlighting here.
Good Morning- I just wanted to comment back to you in response. All I said is true. A few back I was a scout for AAG, College Muscle,..short lived. I flew with a model I had scouted from Ohio and these were just some of the antics that took place. Your also dismissing his team which you never hear of. That is wrong! I have NOT spoken of this incident in a few years. I'm just sick and tired of everyone thinking he is the end all of photography and some of his ethics stink! But, if you wish to continue to support and back him, that your thing. Not mine. i'm sorry people can't open their eyes and realize there is more to this that what is seen on the outside when it comes to MADs' photography.
Disappointed PMacG
To the last two Anoms..get your head out of your posterior ends you tossers. I too know photography.Been in the field for almost 20 years now come June.I've gone from color and b/w film and knowing how to develope it, to modern digital and using Adobe, Corel and other programs used for editing. I used Sony and Canon cameras just like MAD. I know the same manual settings and techniques for the Canon. Now I've recently switched to Olympus though. I didn't say the photos are not great as you have assumed and asserted. By the way, you should look and see what the word assume mean. ASS-U-ME.IF you'd like to have an open discussion off here in regards to photography and photographic techniques, I'll challenge you to it. So "hot air"? I don't think so! It's the comments that you two leave that will bring on a written fight here. my comments were not intended to spear a fight. It is to inform and try to explain..THERE ARE OTHERS guys. So "get over it"!
Pa`druig MacGriogair you are too much. As for your 20 years experience....ya right......like I said your nothing but a big bag of wind who really has nothing to say
Your just a sophomoric ignoramus who doesn't his head from his posterior end. You didn't answer my question or challenge. What do you do for a living or hobby? From what or how do you judge or can judge? What has been your own personal, one on one, direct experience with Mr.Mike Downs? If you've had none, then your bewildered attempts to comment is useless and void of any substance whatsoever!
Pa`druig MacGriogair, Pa`druig MacGriogair, Pa`druig MacGriogair....your an amateur in comparison. Your not even the big leagues. Your choice of insults is so childish.....how could anyone take someone like you seriously. Pa`druig MacGriogair go and find someone else to play with ok.
You can't even answer my comments. your the ONLY still fueling this. Why bother? I'm sure Eric would prefer this section of the blog to be silenced and yet...you continue on....MIKE! I'm sorry you felt you had to copy and paste my name three times in your latest blunder. But again, you could not even answer my questions. Give it up as your wasting time. What needed to said, has been said. No one else is continuing this but you. Now, if you care to continue this off this board..PLEASE...feel free to email me directly at: cleticknight01@gmail.com At least you stop making yourself look like a childish complainer who wishes to continue throwing useless one useless attempted insult after another to make yourself feel and look better. As far as I'm concerned, its done and over. Grow up and let it go. Move on. All this is from you means nothing. Now, we can continue this back and forth B-S for as long as you like and eventually Eric will say enough is enough. So just let this go as again, your the sole person still fueling this. Perhaps Eric should just delete this whole section of HIS blog. Perhaps that is the real answer considering I don't see you taking heed in what I just wrote. Slainte
Pa`druig MacGriogair.......you've done it again.....you went on and on and on and on with more of your jibberish.....and thats all it is....jibberish.....your like a babbling brook. Like "I" said Pa`druig MacGriogair be a good little boy and go and play with someone else......do you get it Pa`druig MacGriogair.....GO AND PLAY WITH SOMEONE ELSE !
Oh..I hit a nerve Mike? I knew you could not follow my advice.I already contacted Chris. Here is what he told me directly, (since obviously you can not or refuse to answer my questions)
"Hi Pa'druig,
How's it going.
Anyhow, I also assumed that the person responding anonymously most likely knows or works with Michael Downs, which is why it seems personal. I wanted to give the particular model I featured some attention though which is why I've left it up thus far.
I can't erase that section without erasing the entire post, which I really, really don't like to do. Just check out how bad this one got before eventually dying off...
Anyhow, I think you guys should just leave it alone... as in just leave the past in the past. It's really not worth it.
I'll also most likely post more of his work, but it'll be along with quite a number of different photographers, so everyone will be satisfied hopefully :-)"
Be a grown up and follow the advice of the blog owner Eric, instead of your attempted childish ans useless jabs aimed at me!
Pa`druig MacGriogair I have a feeling that your replying to your own emails as "anonymous" for your own entertainment or maybe one of your frirnds is playing games with you. I'm sure its one or the other.
Perhaps YOU need to contact Eric then directly.The link is here in his profile. As of this point, your disrespecting the owner of this blog with your adolescent words and actions. As I said, you refuse to answer my direct questions to you. You refuse to now respect Eric and it's obvious that you plan to continue your petty jabs back and forth.I DO challenge you to contact Eric. I'll also send this to him personally as well. I'll say this. Whether your actually Mike Anthony Downs, a model of his, a business partner or boyfriend, your certainly proving my point and not making this look good from your side. Job well done. Again, respect Eric and just drop this and let it go instead of acting like a moranic high schooler who has to have his own way.In fact, why not be grown up and not use an "Anom" so one could email you directly. I'm sure Eric would be happy to confer his email to me. Slainte
P.S. Eric just got this emailed first before I posted here.
Z..as in Z Productions..LOL Grow up and give it up. Obviously your out of ammo and feel you need to continue to disrespect Eric as Mike Downs lonely soldier boy. it's too bad your that dense and disrespectful of the blog owner. How sad you are. Its funny though, it took you a full day and a half to come up with that one. You can keep this charade up as long as you want. It makes you look, Mike and the rest more worse each time.. Se la vie
Pa`druig MacGriogair you still haven't figured it out yet have you. All the hints and clues I've given you and you still have no idea. That email went right over your head. Take care Pa`druig MacGriogair and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
I believe your the one who didn't get it... Mike, model, office "hand" or bf. My direct questions not answered. Being evasive. Being disrespectful to the blog here and plain won't let this go.What part of of let...it...go..do you NOT understand from myself and Eric the blog owner. How sad. You really are getting to be boring and dull. Be grown up and Let go...let go...let go. I have funeral to attend to and your the very least of my thoughts right now.Get a grip, get a life and be on your merry way unless you get off on these exchanges. I gave you the opportunity to email myself and Eric directly and you refuse. Your preferring the dramatic route and keeping this fueled which... is pitiful.
I work with Michael Downs and periodically browse the web to check on his work, and lo and behold I come across this. I told Michael about this incident, considering this guy (MacGriogair) is bordering on defamation. Michael was amused to hear about this but was able to clarify what's going on here, based on the clues this guy has left behind (webvideo, assistant seeing model nude and scout from Ohio...Michael has only employed one scout from Ohio)
The real reason this person is so livid with Michael is very simple. The model (who shall remain nameless) stopped working with this scout/photographer MacGriogair shortly after he began working with Michael because it was revealed that the scout/photographer was being "creepy" with the model and made him very uncomfortable and was constantly attempting to make him do nudity beyond his comfort level.
It wasn't Michael's fault that made the model stop making contact with this scout/photographer, but this person apparently made the assumption that Michael "stole" his model and has rushed to judgement on Michael. When in fact it was his own doing that led the model to shy away.
So it all breaks down to jealousy and anger over the loss of his contact. Michael has also indicated that the incident in question regarding the assistant seeing the model nude was completely blown out of proportion, and in fact was an innocent playful moment that the model had no issues with. If he had issues being naked, he wouldn't have posed for artistic nudes with Michael D. and assistants.
It should further be noted that if said person continues to defame or attempt to defame the character of Michael on-line, he will be met with swift legal action, since we are fully aware of who this is. This is for the public record.
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I'm kinda getting nauseated over the ga-ga over Mike Downs and his numerous companies he run or is the head of. ANY one can take a great photo. When you have gorgeous male models, thats when the photo really stands out. I'm sorry but, a photographer is NOTHING without the model. I don't care at what level of photography a person is, it all comes down to the model. A different photographer could take the same or similar photo and you'd be all impressed and glorifying him or her. There are PLENTY of other photographers out there to choose from in stead of hanging on to Mike Downs as you have here. Hes not all that hes cracked up to be personally. Try looking at strengthnet.com for examples of other male models who happen to have some excellent photos taken of them. Shoot...for that fact, one could go to ModelMayhem.com and look up NUMEROUS photographers with male models. However, be cautious if you post anything here from their as MANY photographers require direct permission and... who can blame them from the personal photographers sites there.
Anyways, lets get past MAD...OK?
You can see another beautiful shot of Nick at my page. [Link] He is the third from left on the bottom row.
Well MacGriogair, agreed that there are other photographers. But Michael Downs happens to be one of the best. And you should know it's not that easy to reach that position where you get gorgeous looking models to have photo shoot. Michael has got real talent, accept that. And that also doesn't mean he is the only one.
Um ok... Is this something personal between you and the said photographer in question... :-(
I don't have any problem highlighting other photographers, I've done so plenty of times regarding photographers with different skills.
Talent is talent though :-) I do believe there are a number of photographers who could take similarly fantastic photos (especially with reference to some of the ones I've highlighted thus far on this blog)... but I don't believe just 'any' photographer can get up in the morning and take these kind of shots. There is some skill involved after all ^_^
But yeah, there are still quite a few brilliant photographers who I have plans on celebrating so don't worry, I'll be moving on soon enough :-)
Hey Crazy Sam-
People believe him to be "one the best" as you state because thats what people see. If he was compared with other photographers or same or greater "skill", I think folks would see there are others.
As far as your second sentence,. I do have to laugh, forgive me. Yes,Mr.Downs and I have a history alright. As i said, he hasn't always been the most upfront or honest person to deal with but, perhaps that comes with his territory and thinking he is the greatest.He doesn't even edit the majority of his work. Others do for final product! He does have a small staff you know. Also Sam as you proved my point also, it DOES help when you have the right model and good looks.
I've seen other photographers of same or higher "talent" if thats the word one wants to use. Yes, Mike IS good but, hes NOT the cats' meow or the end all.If one wants to clamor at his work, just think of those that made Mike look that good as a photographer. Special lighting, effects etc.. Its not all his doing.
I've known him briefly on a personal/professional side.He makes things sound good and look good. After you get backstabbed, you look back at things that were stated or done and realize how unprofessional he really is. Just one example. I was on a shoot with him as he was shooting a model at his old place. He was doing a webvid and taking some shots as well. His "assistant" and webperson came through the door towards the end of this. Mind you, the model was nude and his back side facing us and the webcam. This assistant came in just as the webcam had been turned off and all he could say was, "Look at the naked guy. Look at the naked guy." with a huge grin on his face and perhaps some drool out the side of his mouth.He would not stop staring or going on. I felt extremely bad for the model as I could tell the model felt uncomfortable about that moment. I felt embarrassed for the model. Did Mike say or do anything to stop this? NO! He let it go on and that, was extremely unprofessional and rude! Did the assistant apologize? Not a chance! DISRESPECTFUL INDEED! Did Mike apologize for the behavior of his assistant? NEVER.
This is just ONE incident.
So yes, when I see someone receive high praise for their work be it in photography or something else, and I happen to know a different side, I'm going to say something. I've been real good about restraining myself about Mr.Downs. I just hope that someone more dutifully deserving and honorable will get their recognition that is due them and not someone who sees themselves as a glorified professional.
I'm not gonna jump in the argument, but I just wanna to say this guy is really hot.
Eric-
yes,I give you credit here. I know some time ago you actually had listed some of your fave photographers and as I recall it was nice lengthy list. You asked if I had someone in mind? No, not in particular. Again, seeing all the fantastic photographers from ModelMayhem and Modelcoast, which are model,photographer,agent,company websites to connect a model with said list, I know for a fact that some are of the same "talent" or far surpass MAD. I use to keep a lengthy list of photographers as well. I'll take time here soon and see if I can't locate that.
I agree that some...talent is needed or just a great eye. Also as I stated, Mike hardly does his own personal editing. His staff does but he gets the credit. Those who scout, shoot and edit their own photography I give a huge BRAVO to. As I said also, Mike is good but, he doesn't deserve the pedestal that he has been placed on.
Pa`druig MacGriogair.....GET OVER IT WILL YA.......MAN YOU ON AND ON AND ON AND ON.......JUST GET OVER IT!
I agree. This guy Pa`druig MacGriogair is a big bag of wind who doesn't know what he's talking about when it comes to photography. Nothing more needs to be said than that.
Judging from all that's been said thus far I think the issue here cuts a little deeper than just the photography involved. I'm not even begin to try to attempt to jump in a dispute between a photographer and a former staff/(perhaps maybe model).
Suffice to say I don't think Michael Downs' photgraphic eye can be so readily dismissed (keep in mind after all he also shoots women and those look aesthetically perfect as well).
I can't... or maybe better put:-) i won't really comment on personal issues seeing as that's a matter far, far removed from what I'm intending on highlighting here.
Good Morning-
I just wanted to comment back to you in response. All I said is true. A few back I was a scout for AAG, College Muscle,..short lived. I flew with a model I had scouted from Ohio and these were just some of the antics that took place. Your also dismissing his team which you never hear of. That is wrong! I have NOT spoken of this incident in a few years. I'm just sick and tired of everyone thinking he is the end all of photography and some of his ethics stink!
But, if you wish to continue to support and back him, that your thing. Not mine. i'm sorry people can't open their eyes and realize there is more to this that what is seen on the outside when it comes to MADs' photography.
Disappointed
PMacG
To the last two Anoms..get your head out of your posterior ends you tossers. I too know photography.Been in the field for almost 20 years now come June.I've gone from color and b/w film and knowing how to develope it, to modern digital and using Adobe, Corel and other programs used for editing. I used Sony and Canon cameras just like MAD. I know the same manual settings and techniques for the Canon. Now I've recently switched to Olympus though. I didn't say the photos are not great as you have assumed and asserted. By the way, you should look and see what the word assume mean. ASS-U-ME.IF you'd like to have an open discussion off here in regards to photography and photographic techniques, I'll challenge you to it. So "hot air"? I don't think so! It's the comments that you two leave that will bring on a written fight here. my comments were not intended to spear a fight. It is to inform and try to explain..THERE ARE OTHERS guys. So "get over it"!
Pa`druig MacGriogair you are too much. As for your 20 years experience....ya right......like I said your nothing but a big bag of wind who really has nothing to say
Anom-
U can kiss my ass as its obvious you can't take me up on the challenge.
Your the bloody tosser full of hot air. Go blow yourself with it!
Oh Pa`druig MacGriogair did I hurt your feelings?. If your as good with the camera as you obviously are with your words then I guess I was right.
Cheers Pa`druig MacGriogair
Your just a sophomoric ignoramus who doesn't his head from his posterior end. You didn't answer my question or challenge. What do you do for a living or hobby? From what or how do you judge or can judge? What has been your own personal, one on one, direct experience with Mr.Mike Downs? If you've had none, then your bewildered attempts to comment is useless and void of any substance whatsoever!
Pa`druig MacGriogair, Pa`druig MacGriogair, Pa`druig MacGriogair....your an amateur in comparison. Your not even the big leagues. Your choice of insults is so childish.....how could anyone take someone like you seriously. Pa`druig MacGriogair go and find someone else to play with ok.
You can't even answer my comments. your the ONLY still fueling this. Why bother? I'm sure Eric would prefer this section of the blog to be silenced and yet...you continue on....MIKE! I'm sorry you felt you had to copy and paste my name three times in your latest blunder.
But again, you could not even answer my questions. Give it up as your wasting time. What needed to said, has been said. No one else is continuing this but you. Now, if you care to continue this off this board..PLEASE...feel free to email me directly at: cleticknight01@gmail.com At least you stop making yourself look like a childish complainer who wishes to continue throwing useless one useless attempted insult after another to make yourself feel and look better. As far as I'm concerned, its done and over. Grow up and let it go. Move on. All this is from you means nothing. Now, we can continue this back and forth B-S for as long as you like and eventually Eric will say enough is enough. So just let this go as again, your the sole person still fueling this. Perhaps Eric should just delete this whole section of HIS blog. Perhaps that is the real answer considering I don't see you taking heed in what I just wrote.
Slainte
Pa`druig MacGriogair.......you've done it again.....you went on and on and on and on with more of your jibberish.....and thats all it is....jibberish.....your like a babbling brook. Like "I" said Pa`druig MacGriogair be a good little boy and go and play with someone else......do you get it Pa`druig MacGriogair.....GO AND PLAY WITH SOMEONE ELSE !
Oh..I hit a nerve Mike? I knew you could not follow my advice.I already contacted Chris. Here is what he told me directly, (since obviously you can not or refuse to answer my questions)
"Hi Pa'druig,
How's it going.
Anyhow, I also assumed that the person responding anonymously most likely knows or works with Michael Downs, which is why it seems personal. I wanted to give the particular model I featured some attention though which is why I've left it up thus far.
I can't erase that section without erasing the entire post, which I really, really don't like to do. Just check out how bad this one got before eventually dying off...
Anyhow, I think you guys should just leave it alone... as in just leave the past in the past. It's really not worth it.
I'll also most likely post more of his work, but it'll be along with quite a number of different photographers, so everyone will be satisfied hopefully :-)"
Be a grown up and follow the advice of the blog owner Eric, instead of your attempted childish ans useless jabs aimed at me!
Play nice *boys*!
Pa`druig MacGriogair I have a feeling that your replying to your own emails as "anonymous" for your own entertainment or maybe one of your frirnds is playing games with you. I'm sure its one or the other.
Perhaps YOU need to contact Eric then directly.The link is here in his profile. As of this point, your disrespecting the owner of this blog with your adolescent words and actions. As I said, you refuse to answer my direct questions to you. You refuse to now respect Eric and it's obvious that you plan to continue your petty jabs back and forth.I DO challenge you to contact Eric. I'll also send this to him personally as well. I'll say this. Whether your actually Mike Anthony Downs, a model of his, a business partner or boyfriend, your certainly proving my point and not making this look good from your side. Job well done.
Again, respect Eric and just drop this and let it go instead of acting like a moranic high schooler who has to have his own way.In fact, why not be grown up and not use an "Anom" so one could email you directly.
I'm sure Eric would be happy to confer his email to me.
Slainte
P.S. Eric just got this emailed first before I posted here.
Anom-
Here is Eric's email address. Now there is no excuse to contact him.
Eric biako82@gmail.com
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Z..as in Z Productions..LOL
Grow up and give it up. Obviously your out of ammo and feel you need to continue to disrespect Eric as Mike Downs lonely soldier boy. it's too bad your that dense and disrespectful of the blog owner. How sad you are. Its funny though, it took you a full day and a half to come up with that one. You can keep this charade up as long as you want. It makes you look, Mike and the rest more worse each time..
Se la vie
Pa`druig MacGriogair you still haven't figured it out yet have you. All the hints and clues I've given you and you still have no idea. That email went right over your head. Take care Pa`druig MacGriogair and HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!
I believe your the one who didn't get it... Mike, model, office "hand" or bf. My direct questions not answered. Being evasive. Being disrespectful to the blog here and plain won't let this go.What part of of let...it...go..do you NOT understand from myself and Eric the blog owner. How sad. You really are getting to be boring and dull.
Be grown up and Let go...let go...let go. I have funeral to attend to and your the very least of my thoughts right now.Get a grip, get a life and be on your merry way unless you get off on these exchanges.
I gave you the opportunity to email myself and Eric directly and you refuse. Your preferring the dramatic route and keeping this fueled which... is pitiful.
Pa`druig MacGriogair....PEACE BE WITH YOU.
great bulge in them blue jeans.
can we please see more photos of nick? he is my fav aag model of all time
I work with Michael Downs and periodically browse the web to check on his work, and lo and behold I come across this. I told Michael about this incident, considering this guy (MacGriogair) is bordering on defamation. Michael was amused to hear about this but was able to clarify what's going on here, based on the clues this guy has left behind (webvideo, assistant seeing model nude and scout from Ohio...Michael has only employed one scout from Ohio)
The real reason this person is so livid with Michael is very simple. The model (who shall remain nameless) stopped working with this scout/photographer MacGriogair shortly after he began working with Michael because it was revealed that the scout/photographer was being "creepy" with the model and made him very uncomfortable and was constantly attempting to make him do nudity beyond his comfort level.
It wasn't Michael's fault that made the model stop making contact with this scout/photographer, but this person apparently made the assumption that Michael "stole" his model and has rushed to judgement on Michael. When in fact it was his own doing that led the model to shy away.
So it all breaks down to jealousy and anger over the loss of his contact. Michael has also indicated that the incident in question regarding the assistant seeing the model nude was completely blown out of proportion, and in fact was an innocent playful moment that the model had no issues with. If he had issues being naked, he wouldn't have posed for artistic nudes with Michael D. and assistants.
It should further be noted that if said person continues to defame or attempt to defame the character of Michael on-line, he will be met with swift legal action, since we are fully aware of who this is. This is for the public record.
Thanks,
Scooter
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