I tell you, I’m having such a great experience working with couples recently. This time it’s James and Drew from North Carolina who agreed to pose for some urbex work in the Motor City. I think they had kinda tinkered with urban ruins before, but Detroit was full immersion! Most of my duo models have
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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
Don’t let this serious look on Armani’s face fool you… it does not represent his pleasant personality in the least, especially since he’s focusing on his best friend. These two add another great weekend session to a growing list of duo models in my portfolio. I’ve been pretty fortunate to have some incredible combinations of
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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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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
Over the past few years I have spent much time and effort traveling to Portugal for my work. There is something mesmerizing about this country so steeped in history. Bits of the past remain intact as archeological guideposts. They hypnotize and captivate my imagination giving me plenty of ammunition to create symbolic imagery. Returning again
It’s always so exciting to see how different men perform during a shoot. Some need a bit of coaxing or inspiration, while others cut loose and rejoice in their bodies and the expressions they can reveal. This new model from Montreal, Jordan, is one of those who can explode enthusiastically into a dynamic stance. The
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After much insistence from my Canadian urbex guide, I finally made it to Montreal. And he was right, it’s an incredible city with a palpable sense of old Europe. Lots of great architecture and historical interests. Amid all this, I was shown some amazing new spaces for work and discovered some great local talent. Enter
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