The Box
A project in New York, NY by Ron Amato000days
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Last Updated: October 20 @ 07:30 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
It's Over! 
October 20th - via: kickstarter.com
The campaign ended just seconds ago. Thank you all for making it a resounding success! Now on to making sure the book is something we all can be proud of! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! THANK YOU! Ron (Read More)
The Box - The Complete Video
October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, As we head into the final 16 hours of The Box book campaign, I want to share with you the complete video. I can't use enough superlatives to describe Eugen Sakhnenko, the brilliant young man who edited all the videos and helped guide... (Read More)
The Box in Männer, Germany
October 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to my friends at Männer, Germany for this nice piece about The Box. The google translation is fun. I'm sure it reads better in German! Click the image below to go to the article. The Box in Männer (Read More)
NEW VIDEO! REFLECTION and THANK YOU
October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Over the weekend we hit our stretch goal of $20,000. The Box book will now be 112 pages. Thank you all for your ongoing support. I am going to continue to strive for more funding. Additional funds will allow me to upgrade some of the book's... (Read More)
CONGRATULATIONS and NEW STRETCH GOAL REWARD!
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Dear Backers, Congratulations and thank you. We hit our initial goal of $16,350 last night about 10:00 PM, (US Eastern Standard Time), 5 days before the end of our campaign. I am extremely grateful to each of you for your support. I hope this is a... (Read More)
The Box in The New York Daily News
October 15th - via: kickstarter.com
A big shout out today for New York Daily News writer Chase Hill. When Chase contacted me yesterday morning saying he wanted to run a piece about The Box on the Lifestyle page of the News’ website, Frankly, I was shocked. I know the News well. It... (Read More)
The Box on Gay Times, UK
October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
GayTimes, UK: "It’s not often you see a photo series that takes your breath away. Sure, there are photo shoots with attractive guys and stunning locations that make you say ‘Wow’. But it’s not often you find a series that you see a series... (Read More)
The Box on Out.com
October 13th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday Out Magazine featured The Box on it's Arts & Books page! Click the image below to see it. The Box on Out.com (Read More)
NEW VIDEO-RESPONSE
October 12th - via: kickstarter.com
Here is a new video of the models of The Box talking about the response of other people to their work in The Box. There is one week left folks. While we have done well over the past three weeks I need your help to push us over the finish line. Please... (Read More)
CONNECTION - limited edition print bundle!
October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
With 2 of the limited rewards categories gone, there are still a few limited rewards available. One is the CONNECTION print bundle. you can upgrade your pledge to receive this exquisite set of prints. It's a Kickstarter exclusive! 4 beautifully... (Read More)
THE TATTOOED MEN OF THE BOX!
October 10th - via: kickstarter.com
I love photographing men with ink. It adds a texture to the photographs that enhances muscularity and can also be incredibly sexy. Here is a sampling of images of the sexy, tattooed men of The Box. The Tattooed Men of The Box (Read More)
The Experience
October 6th - via: kickstarter.com
NEW VIDEO! Models talking about their experience being photographed for The Box. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 (Read More)
The Box in QX Magazine
October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Nice article about The Box in QX Magazine, London. I love being called a rebel! Click the image below to see a PDF of the entire magazine. The article is on pages 4 and 5. Article about The Box in QX Magazine, London (Read More)
The Box on The Advocate
October 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Yesterday The Advocate featured The Box project and the Kickstarter campaign. Click the image below to read what they wrote and see a slideshow of images. (Read More)
ISOLATION print bundle reward!
September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Available only through Kickstarter! 4 beautifully printed, signed limited edition 8"x8" prints. Also comes with The Box book in a clothbound slipcase and your name printed on the backers page of the book. This offer is limited, so get it now!... (Read More)
The Box TBT - Nick
September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
I started shooting The Box project about two years ago. The first shoot was kind of a test to see if models could use boxes as vehicles to express emotion. The big open boxes hadn't yet been built, so it started with models using smaller boxes as... (Read More)
Anticipation
September 28th - via: kickstarter.com
A new video featuring Anthony Varrecchia, Justin Schlabach, Nicolaas Smit, Marco Paúl, and Chris Arruda talking about the anticipation of being photographed for The Box. You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with... (Read More)
Trent
September 27th - via: kickstarter.com
There are very few models I've photographed more than once. I try to have each project be identified with unique faces and bodies. However, I made an exception for Trent. Yes, he possesses an captivating natural beauty, but it's more than that. There... (Read More)
Florence, Giambologna and The Box
September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Every June I travel to Florence, Italy with a group of students from FIT. Immersing myself in the art of the renaissance regularly has had a transformative effect on the photographs I make. I am particularly interested in the sculpture, so ubiquitous... (Read More)
Reaching Back
September 24th - via: kickstarter.com
I am somewhat claustrophobic. I don't like small spaces, I can't watch submarine movies and can't deal with feeling trapped, either physically or in life. I was stuck in an elevator for about ten minutes last year and was on the verge of a total... (Read More)
Gabe and John
September 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
During summer 2015 I saw a photograph by my friend Kenny Yip of Gabe LaDuke. I knew immediately I wanted to photograph him for The Box. The problem was Gabe lives in Montreal and I shot The Box in New York. Even if I traveled to Gabe, I didn't know... (Read More)
Community
September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
A theme running through all of The Box photography sessions is Community. I wanted to create a strong sense throughout the body of work that community is essential to one, not only surviving, but thriving. The importance of community for any... (Read More)
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