{"id":18254,"date":"2023-12-30T08:11:00","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T08:11:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vendettaverse.com\/members\/?p=18254"},"modified":"2023-12-31T23:49:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-31T23:49:42","slug":"2023-year-in-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vendettaverse.com\/members\/2023\/12\/2023-year-in-review\/","title":{"rendered":"2023 year in review"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In no particular order a list of projects and accomplishments that I had going on this year that I am particularly proud of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well let\u2019s see: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I started the year with a gallery show celebrating 20 years of My work in the industry, showcasing 20 years of gorgeous art nude photos of yours truly!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I did seven other gallery shows as well!  Including a solo show at WildSOulRiver.com <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the art front:  I also won a second round of the WildFlower Career Initiative Grant!  I\u2019ve already started putting the money to good use!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And I also got My first residency.  A self run photography residency at Arrowhead, Herman Melville\u2019s estate, run by the historical society.   Working on a project about the trees on the project specifically.  I get to debut that work in person at the estate in May 2024!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ANd:  I also got chosen as one of only 30 artists in Massachusetts to represent the state in the Assets For Artists community project.  This was part of a 6 month long workshop, working closely with artists and mentors from museums and boards of directors and grant foundations.  It was challenging and incredible, and culminated with Me having the confidence to go after that photo residency at the Melville Estate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortly after that I got the opportunity to be a Billboard model for the very first time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve been on magazine and DVD covers, in books, on TV and movies, seen My image projected huge on big projection screens, but never have I ever in all My years gotten to be on a legit billboard.  So this was really super cool.  It was also for something I am passionate about, harm reduction!  It was a billboard for our local Harm reduction agency about carrying naloxone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I had My second wedding anniversary to My wife, Brook Rain.  It was special.  We went to one of My favorite public gardens and got to spend quality time together.  We did that alot this year actually.  She had exited sex work earlier in the year, and then graduated college and got a job immediately.  She loves her new job and it\u2019s brought us a steady and stable schedule that we are both thriving with.  Big changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My film \u201cHelp Me Fix My Crown\u201d debuted at Erotica Film Festival in Australia!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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At the end of this summer, I also got a new dog!  I actually inherited him from a model, who was not treating him well.  He had many issues, was severely underweight, patches of missing fur, high high anxiety and super reactive to cats and dogs.  He had alot of issues basically.  But over the past several months My wife and I have rehabilitatted him and totally changed his life around.  So happy to report Diesel Dog is thriving!  He\u2019s a healthy weight, he\u2019s happy, he\u2019s interacting positively with the other animals.  He\u2019s super smart and super loving and we\u2019re so happy to have him in our lives.  Saving him and giving him a good quality of life is actually high on the best things I\u2019ve done this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As far as film news goes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I also had a short film debut in Los Angeles at the Failed Films Festival:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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AND I got to co produce and guest direct a film for Wasteland Films.  It co starred The Lady Katrina and Seska.  It\u2019s been released on Wasteland Films already, and in just a few short weeks it will be released here on this site as well!  Get excited for that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Katrina and Seska are both TreasureCams models, and speaking of TreasureCams models, I also had quite a few performers in My humble little studio who had personal wins that I got to help facilitate  and I count those as wins too!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Lady Katrina had a multi page spread as well as photoshoot and interview in Kink Queens Magazine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TreasureCams performer Victor  Viero also got a spread in the magazine later in the year as well!   I ALSO got Victor cast as the lead in Andy Bemi\u2019s film \u201cThe Devil & The Ghost\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TreasureCams model It\u2019s Magical Me also got to be in a magazine for a gorgeous photo spread that I photographed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And aside from that stuff, we had at least 5 models that were ranked within the top 500 earning models across the platform which is a major, major accomplishment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I git My goal of signing 30 new models this year, and the studio officially surpassed 110 models!  We\u2019re growing in the most beautiful was and the team is tight and hard working!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They are an inspiration to Me everyday.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year TreasureCams also officially partnered with Jerkmate!  A huge company and the biggest driver of traffic to Streamate, our parent platform.  Because of that deal we\u2019ve been able to secure over $5k in extra affiliate earnings for our models, PLUS models are getting nice bonus $ from doing paid promo videos for $300 a bundle.  On top of all that, the partnership has brought added traffic to My models giving them a wider audience and of course more money!!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Speaking of the studio, I got the chance to do a fun interview about contest weel on \u201cStripped by Sia\u201d podcast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Aside from ALL of that, I took a ton of excellent photos and made a ton of great art that I\u2019m super proud of.  Much of it I will be sharing right here on this site.  My little slice of the internet.  The only place where I can be really ME and show you everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I thank you all for coming on this journey with Me and making 2023 a great great year for Me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I look forward to writing a blog all about My resolutions and ways I want to attack 2024 and how much I want to accomplish next year!  SO stay tuned for that and tons of great new content coming your way!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is a blog of 23 of My favorite photos I took in 2023:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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