• Log in
    PoliticsBusinessA&ETransgenderBisexualityReligionFamiliesVoicesVideo
    OUTPrideOut TravelerPLUSADVOCATE CHANNEL
    SubscribeSubscriber ServicesEmail Newsletter Signup
    CONTACTStaffCAREER OPPORTUNITIESADVERTISE WITH USPRIVACY POLICYPRIVACY PREFERENCESTERMS OF USELEGAL NOTICE
    © 2023 Pride Publishing Inc.
    All Rights reserved
    Advocate.comAdvocate.com
    Scroll To Top

    By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Private Policy and Terms of Use.

    Accept

    24 Pictures of Michael Stokes's Sinners and Saints

    Michael Stokes
    | 07/24/20

    24 Pictures of Michael Stokes's Sinners and Saints

    Photographer Michael Stokes is publishing a pair of alluring new books.

    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES

    For 2020 my two books (Sinner or Saint [pictured in this gallery] and My Naked Soldier) will be bigger and thicker for an enhanced shelter-in-place experience. This year, both books will be 160 pages, 24 pages more than previous books.

    To date I have published eight coffee table books composed of my photography -- male figure studies with a sexy and erotic edge. This Kickstarter features two new books. I use Kickstarter to launch books because it gives me an idea of how many books to print and keeps the publishing costs down while offering the best price to customers along with discounts. It's also a fun way for people to watch an art project actualize.

    See the video on the Kickstarter page and note that the censored images here are fully displayed in the book.

    Sinner or Saint:
    Having photographed male models for over 10 years now, I've noticed that many in my audience prefer men that exhibit outward alpha qualities but at the same time complain about aspects that accompany the alpha male, like arrogance and selfishness. To some extent I understand the built-in contradiction of desire, the dichotomy that leads many of us into failed relationships. What the Madonna-whore complex is to those who desire women, a sinner-saint duality might apply to those who desire men.

    This may be why I tend to select models with outward alpha indicators, but then direct them into poses counterbalancing their outward physical presence - a softer, relaxed pose, sometimes looking down instead of directly at the camera, discrete and in some instances graceful. Of course there are images projecting outward confidence, but the ones that bring together dual personalities strike many as ideal. The fact that most of the men are naked already signals vulnerability, but at the same time, posing nude in front of a camera also indicates confidence.

    In my personal experience with the models, after years of photographing the same guys and getting to know them on a deeper level, I believe the dichotomy of the masculine and feminine reside within many, and much of the time it is the choice of the subject to project one or the other. Sinner or saint, the reality is every man is both and somewhere in between.

    You will receive a hardcover photo book with a special cloth cover and print inlay, 160 pages and measuring approximately 13.5 inches by 10.25 inches. All images are photographed and only need to be organized and published.

    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES
    SINNER OR SAINT MICHAEL STOKES

    About the companion book, "My Naked Soldier"

    MY NAKED SOLDIER

    My Naked Soldier

    In 2014, I signed an agreement with Taschen Publishing to print my collection of World War I and II photographs of nude soldiers, titled, My Buddy. The book was an international success and My Buddy is in its second printing with first editions now being offered for over $140. These are "found" photos I've been collecting for over 12 years, and this book will feature some of the absolute best of my collection -- all new images, NO re-prints from My Buddy, over 230 photos never seen before.

    You will receive a hardcover photo book with a special, cloth cover and three photo inlays, 160 pages and measuring approx. 12.5 inches by 10 inches. See the Kickstarter for more information about this companion book to Sinner or Saint.

    Latest Stories

    Tribeca Festival offerings
    film
    Badge
    gallery

    38 LGBTQ+ Films and Events at the Tribeca Festival

    17h
    45 Pics of Soaked! White Party Global to Get You Wet for Summer
    Photography
    Badge
    gallery

    45 Pics of Soaked! White Party Global 2023 to Get You Wet for Summer

    20h
    Days of Rage posters
    Activism
    Badge
    gallery

    ​14 Inspiring Queer Protest Posters in Days of Rage from ONE Archives

    June 06 2023 12:20 PM
    Sky High Pride: Unveiling New York City’s Top LGBTQ-Friendly Rooftop Bars
    Business
    Badge
    gallery

    Sky High Pride: Unveiling New York City’s Top LGBTQ-Friendly Rooftop Bars

    June 05 2023 8:00 PM
    Glamorous
    television
    Badge
    gallery

    10 First-Look Photos of New Queer Netflix Series 'Glamorous'

    June 05 2023 6:01 PM
    15 Steamy Photos from the 'True Colors' Pride Series by Kuros
    Photography
    Badge
    gallery

    15 Steamy Photos from the 'True Colors' Pride Series by Kuros

    June 03 2023 10:00 PM
    Temptation Sunday
    Photography
    Badge
    gallery

    47 Photos of Temptation Sundays Summer Launch in Las Vegas

    June 03 2023 6:58 PM
    17 Photos of the Trans Experience by Mariette Pathy Allen
    Art
    Badge
    gallery

    17 Photos of the Trans Experience by Mariette Pathy Allen

    June 03 2023 3:35 PM
    ONE Archives
    Pride
    Badge
    gallery

    13 Vintage Photos of Los Angeles's Queer Pride from ONE Archives

    June 02 2023 5:05 PM
    Shows to watch in June
    Arts & Entertainment
    Badge
    gallery

    15 LGBTQ+ TV Shows and Movies to Watch in June

    June 02 2023 4:31 PM
    Christopher Briney and Gavin Casalegno
    television
    Badge
    gallery

    9 First-Look Photos of 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' Season 2

    June 01 2023 7:00 PM
    Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey’s Gay Romance 'Fellow Travelers' Gets Teaser
    television
    Badge
    gallery

    Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey’s Gay Romance 'Fellow Travelers' Gets Teaser

    June 01 2023 5:00 PM
    LGBTQ Pride Flags
    Pride
    Badge
    gallery

    36 Queer Pride Flags You Should Know

    June 01 2023 4:01 PM
    Ayo Edebiri, Sofia Coppola, and Julio Torres
    film
    Badge
    gallery

    NewFest Pride Reveals Lineup for its 3rd Annual Summer Film Series

    June 01 2023 2:30 PM
    Tan and Rob France
    People
    Badge
    gallery

    Queer Eye’s Tan France Welcomes Baby Number 2 With Husband Rob

    May 31 2023 2:00 PM
    60 Photos of Your Favorite Celebs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at GLSEN Respect Awards
    Activism
    Badge
    gallery

    60 Photos of Your Favorite Celebs Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth at GLSEN Respect Awards

    May 31 2023 10:05 AM
    Girls Like Girls, Stars Collide, and Leg book covers
    Books
    Badge
    gallery

    13 LGBTQ+ Books to Read and Enjoy Before Spring Is Over

    May 30 2023 11:00 AM
    Joe Locke and Kit Connor from Heartstopper
    television
    Badge
    gallery

    5 First Look Photos from 'Heartstopper' Season 2

    May 30 2023 8:00 AM
    Nico Tortorella, Janelle Monáe, and Brandon Urie
    Pansexual
    Badge
    gallery

    12 Pan Icons to Celebrate Pansexual Visibility Day

    May 24 2023 7:17 PM
    'Red, White, and Royal Blue,' the Gay R-Rated Rom-Com, Debuts Key Art
    film
    Badge
    gallery

    'Red, White, and Royal Blue,' the Gay R-Rated Rom-Com, Debuts Key Art

    May 24 2023 11:06 AM