Interview With Carbon Decay Photography

The Composition of Carbon Decay

by Cary

What inspired you to pick up a camera?

I have always loved creating art. From Painting to Drawing. Mixing Mediums has also always been intriguing to me. Conventional art forms are great ways to express ones self, but I found implementing digital media with conventional artistry allowed me to expand my art "voice". I actually started doing photography around 2005 as a "career". It has always been something I wanted to do ever since I picked up my first film camera circa 1992, when I was about 9 years old. I knew very little about the technicals back then and didn't realize at that time what the capabilities were for it, so never really delved too deep into it till much later.

What particular challenges do you face with erotic photography as opposed to other genres?

I have to say with erotic photography more then "standard" styles of photography; comes an array of difficulties. Still I have found people who are closed minded and frown upon me & my craft and find me as a target for negativity, in the means of how I "objectify" woman, rather then viewing my work as glorifying or Idolizing the female form!

Do you prefer to shoot with film or digital?

I love film photography. I would love to have the time allocated to me to spend time developing and learning more about it, but sadly due to the fast paced lifestyles and the ever growing industries I am in, it is very difficult financially to be; sadly to say; using outdated forms of photography. None the less digital has advanced so much so that it has become quite useful for its intended purposes. So to answer the question I would have to say digital is my preferred selection.

How did you become interested in fetish/BDSM?

Who doesn't like a hot woman in some skin tight body suits holding a whip? =)

Do you enjoy fetishism/BDSM play in your personal life, and if so what are you into?

Why yes I do, however I still need to expand my horizons in this area. I Like Bondage, Role play, Flogging, Foot Worship(to others of course), I always really enjoyed extreme Fem Domination as well.

Do you think pinup and fetish are becoming part of the mainstream culture?

I think fetish / pinup has always had a big role in society, as part of fashion & art, but has always been looked down upon due to its nature. I do feel however that media has slowly stopped its insolent depictions of this art and has begun embracing it to a degree.

Are there any other creative mediums you work in?

I love Drawing & Painting. Writing doesn't get enough time from me anymore, and that makes me sad. I have been re-exploring making outfits and random accessories for shoots, I just cant get bored, my idle mind is very dangerous!

What kind of music do you like?

This has always bewildered many people. I am quite random with my sections of music. All I can really say is I listen to what sounds good to me. From extreme death metal sounds to trance loopy tracks. My most recent play lists have included Apex Twin, Psyclon Nine, Tool, Marilyn Manson, Johnny Hollow, Pantera, Circus Contraption, NON, Sound Garden, Apoptygma Berzerk, VNV Nation, and I could go on and on =) I also like making my own music sometimes as well.

What do you like to do for fun?

I'm pretty much a 24/hr busy body but when I get some free time, I'm pretty minimal with my extra curriculars. I like working on my drag race car. Hanging with some friends and smoking. I like attending some local and tri state area bars & clubs to meet new people and have a good time. Traveling is something I want to expand upon too as I feel the need for some wander lusting!

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