I had the opportunity to photograph UWS Soccer player and Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited fitness model Hayley styled in Nike gear. Inspired by the movements and motion in Carlos Serrao Nike JDI campaign, I wanted to try my hand at it with my own personal twist. For this shoot, the model was jumping on a trampoline…
#MondayMotivation: Nadege Ndjebayi
A couple of weeks ago I did an impromptu fitness shoot with personal trainer and fitness model Nadege Ndjebayi who just moved to LA from Paris. This time around we got to do some studio fitness shots that I truly enjoyed!
#MotivationMonday: Natasha
I had the opportunity to work with a very good friend of mine and former triathlete, Natasha G, who just got signed with Sport + Lifestyle Unlimited agency. We have been planning a shoot from the first time we met, but I am so honored with how everything played out in God’s timing. She’s one…
#WorkoutWednesday: Nikkie
Happy Happy Wednesday! So last week I got the opportunity to work with Nikkie of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Agency. Although we originally planned for an early sunrise shoot at Venice Beach, we had to reschedule last minute to a sunset shoot which still worked out great! We were able to catch the golden hour,…
#GetFreeWithBee: Janine
I had the opportunity to work with this talented and beautiful singer Janine in Los Angeles. She contacted me wanting to do some long exposure portraits. I enjoyed playing around with different colored backgrounds for this series. I had an amazing glam team, make up by Christian, and hair by Porsche. Make sure to follow all of these amazing talents!
In the Quiet Moments: Alan Michael-Thompson
I had the opportunity to document a training session with Alan Michael-Thompson who is a professional basketball player in France. During the summer he trains back home in Los Angeles, while also playing in the Drew League. Inspired by his story and his dedication to his craft, I decided to do both documentary style…
#GetFreeWithBee: Marlo Bolles
Marlo Bolles is one of my favorite muses to work with in Atlanta. My fitness shoot with him last year actually inspired my long exposure series. We did a track inspired shoot and I used graphic effects in adobe photoshop to create the illusion of motion. After creating that image, I got curious wondering how…
#GetFreeWithBee: Devan
Continuing with my long exposure series while in Atlanta, I got to work with a great friend, actor and model Devan Dmarcus to create some expressive portraits. I love reconnecting with amazing artist like him and catching up with all the amazing things he has in stored for Black Men Smile. I can’t wait until he…
#GetFreeWithBee: Travis Cure
While traveling to Atlanta for work, I decided to contact some old friends to create art with, continuing with my long exposure series. I got to work with actor and model Travis Cure to create some amazing portraits while also playing around with incorporating colored gels into the background of long exposure images as well….
#WorkoutWednesday – Sarah Paul
So me and Chicago based model SP have been trying to work together for some time. While she was traveling to Atlanta for work, I happened to be there at the same time and we were able to finally work together! For this athletic lifestyle shoot, I wanted to incorporate a head wrap in the looks….
#WorkoutWednesday: Prime Supplements
Had the opportunity to work with North Caroline based trainer Desmond Scott of Prime Institute who was releasing his new product, Prime Vitality Supplements. He came to Los Angeles so we decided to do a sunrise shoot at Venice Beach. He brought along gymnast and Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited model Zoya Yaseka, to show that…
#MotivationMonday – Kari Pt. 2
Remember my previous post from my fitness shoot with Kari who was building her portfolio in order to get signed by an agency? Well guess who got signed by Brand Models! After getting signed, the agency requested some candid, flirty photos, not related to fitness. So she passed along the mood board and this was…
#MondayMotivation: Danah
Had the opportunity to do some acting headshots back in Atlanta for Danah. We previously met through my mentor while I was in college at Virginia Commonwealth University, so when she told him she was in need of some updated headshots he contacted me and this was what we created. For the lighting set up…
#GetFreeWithBee – Toby
Had the opportunity to reconnect with my cousin Toby who moved to LA to pursue music. After having some thai food and reminiscing on our childhood and talking about our goals we were aiming to achieve in LA we both left so full and excited to see where our art would take us. Of course…
Atlanta Georgia Relays Recap
This past weekend I had the opportunity of covering the Atlanta Georgia Relays. It was a hot day full of a lot of amazing talents of all ages. Here are some of my favorite images:
#MondayMotivation – Kiana
“I wanna dance with somebody!” So last month I had the opportunity to do a birthday shoot with one of my favorite dancers and VCU alum Kiana Wood! During our shoot we spoke about her experience auditioning for Janet Jackson, and all the fun award shows she’s had the opportunity to dance for since moving…
#MondayMotivation – Dana
Had the opportunity to work with Dana Isaiah Thomas (@_danaisaiah) again to create some updated looks to add to his portfolio. Knowing he wanted to add some lifestyle/fitness looks as well as some acting headshots, I went simplistic with the styling. Of course we had to throw a basketball in some of his shots. Dana…
#WCW: Koereyelle
When I moved to Atlanta in 2013, one of my first clients was Koereyelle, creator of the Single Wives Club. To begin this year she stated that she was shutting that down! If you don’t follow her, she has been inspiring and teaching entrepreneurs all around the world how to build the life they love!…
#GetFreeWithBee – Jayson
“I love when things are transparent, free, and clear of all inhibition and judgement.” – Pharrell I had the opportunity to photograph artist and model Jay for his birthday a few months back. I asked him what music helps him get free and he told me to put on Pharrell, and you could see him unfold. I…
#WorkoutWednesday – Montez
Keep calm… and run on the beach! @montezblair & @nnamz24
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