I’m sure that many of you are tired of me continually gushing over my models. It’s easy to do especially considering the difficulty finding great talent. But when you’ve got a goodie, ya let the world know! And when you get a really enthusiastic response to a modeling request, you take notice. Could this be […]
My last blog post featured the relatively easy start to Armani’s weekend visit, the next step was getting him into the studio. There was literally no way to restrain his enthusiasm. He’s always engaged in the situation and really seemed to enjoy the multiple props and clothing in the studio. (It did help that we
Here we go again. How could any photographer in their right mind turn down the opportunity to work with this amazing image-making powerhouse! After a winter respite, Armani and I reconnected to try more creative concepts here in Columbus. I had started a vintage car project a few years ago, but the logistics were always
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Here’s my second shoot with this handsome dancer, an individual who doesn’t know the term: “can’t do it”. He is always seeking the ultimate expression, even in the most difficult locations. This is Armani! Shortly after working with him in Detroit, he enthusiastically wanted to do more. So weeks later off we went to Gary,
As I get older, I realize that I should also feature those incredible models at the start of my career. These are guys I documented in black and white film back when that was the ONLY method of taking pictures. Many are the earliest nudes I’ve shot, but my style still echoes throughout. I don’t
In spite of the craziness in the world this past year, my creativity was at an all-time high. Another adventure to Portugal, several regional excursions and a new turn in ceramics have made 2025 exciting. So this is my recap of the past year in photography with special thanks to all those great people who
As we move into the heart of winter, it’s always good to bring back some summer memories. What could be better than terrific outdoor captures in one of the most beautiful natural settings – the Pacific Northwest. It’s been a couple of years since I worked with local talent here. Some of you may remember
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My luck with models has always been analogous to rolling dice. You really never know how they’re going to operate until you work with them. Most of the time they’ve been pretty awesome. Some, a bit difficult. And other times, they can be stellar! But this new model in St. Louis has set my camera
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So this blog post will feature my overseas models individually so you can appreciate their characteristics. I start with one of my veteran models from New York. Esteban is a treat to work with. Always happy, always positive! He brings an air of confidence and professionalism to every shoot. This was his first overseas adventure
This year has been a difficult production year. The insanity of the world has been a huge horrific distraction for creativity. Many times I’ve had to force myself to look away and come back to the art world. Thankfully, another trip to Portugal helped me refocus. All of the intricate planning brought forth one of
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