“Turn your dreams into a goal and a goal into a reality.” Prior to documenting some of Robin Bone’s training sessions, we connected to do some updates for her modeling portfolio for Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Agency. We decided to start with a sunrise shoot which turned out AMAZING lighting wise, but what you can’t…
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#WorkoutWednesday: Elijah
Had the opportunity to photograph fitness model Elijah of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited.
#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…
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….
#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…
#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
#MondayMotivation – CJ Faison
A few months back, I had the opportunity to photograph CJ Faison, producer of the hit youtube series Giants! He wanted to update his promo photos so we wanted some clean images that can be used on multiple platforms, especially social media flyers. If you haven’t make sure to check out the awesome youtube show Giants and…
#GetFreeWithBee – Liquid Jay
If you aren’t familiar with Splack‘s character Liquid Jay, you are missing out on some of the best laughs. I had to contact him to do a shoot, and when I tell you I laughed the ENTIRE TIME! Our shoot reminded me of how small this world was, because we realized we knew a lot…
#GetFreeWithBee – G Yamazawa
“I love my chicken fried, with hot sauce on the side” – G Yamazawa The first time I was introduced to G Yamazawa from North Carolina was back in my college poetry days in 2012 when he was featured at Slam Nahuatl End Hunger Slam at VCU. His poetry was mind blowing and I immediately became…
#GetFreeWithBee – BHen
What DJ do you know throws in Kirk Franklin’s Stomp during a party in LA?! The one and only DJ BHen! I wanted to continue exploring with my long exposure portraits and decided to hit up my friend DJ B-Hen and asked him if he would mind getting free in front of my camera. I…
#WorkoutWednesday – Morgan
When I was living in Atlanta, Erik Umphery referred me to this amazing fitness model Morgan who was traveling to Atlanta and was looking to shoot while there. Sadly we were unable to shoot because of my schedule but I’m glad we were able to finally shoot together during her trip to LA! We decided to…
#MondayMotivation – John Gaines
A couple of weeks ago, Wilhelmina fitness model John Gaines Jr. contacted me about creating some fitness images. Knowing he was well diverse in athletics, we decided to create a mixture of fitness as well as sports images. For this shoot I styled him in Nike gear, and chose items that would either compliment the background…
#WorkoutWednesday – Yamen
A few weeks ago I got great news that Yamen Sanders (the model I previously shot) was signed to Wilhelmina Models. After getting signed he told me he was in need of some location images for his portfolio book that will help him land more jobs, so we woke up bright and early one morning, and hit…
#GetFreeWithBee – Justus
As artist we sometimes feel like we hit a road block with our creativity. We struggle to want to create, we struggle with ideas and concepts, and sometimes it takes an unexpected situation to get the motivation you’ve been waiting for. Justus contacted me via Instagram about collaborating together, which was at the perfect time…
GQ Inspired Fitness Shoot
Long exposures with fitness model and tennis player Dexter