A famous proverb says “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” I have been doing my best to keep this idea in mind, while finding one way after another to procrastinate the writing of my first post.

I bought this domain a year and a half ago, not knowing exactly what I was going to do with it. For a time, it could have become a portfolio website showcasing some of the plus-size models I’ve photographed. Then I considered making it a digital magazine about the issues faced by full-figured women, but being that this is a one-person operation (hopefully not forever), it quickly became apparent that there would be very long gaps in between issues. Finally, I opted to go with a photo blog. A blog offers unparalleled dynamic flexibility. It can be everything I mentioned above, and more. In the end, I wanted BBW Deluxe to be about it’s readers, and ideally to become a respected online community. A blog is the ideal medium for taking this where I want it to go.

That said, a community is not born overnight, so I’ll ask for your help, be it in the form of return visits, passing a link along to someone you know will appreciate it, by leaving comments, or by emailing your feedback to bbwdeluxe@gmail.com. I’m listening.

So who is this asking for your help? I’m not the woman in the photo. I’m David, just a guy who tends to disagree with the standard societal views on what constitutes beauty. I like to write, I like to take photographs, I like to make websites, and I like to mingle with my friends online. Join us, if you will.

(Photo by Dyxie)