“Showing is better than telling.” Floyd Mayweather Model: Pierre Abena Wardrobe Stylist: Jamar Hart This is to motivate photographers that believe you need “A LOT” of equipment to create! YOU ARE WRONG! For this shoot I used ONLY a 1 light set up. Here’s a break down and bts of the images above using a…
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#FitnessFriday: Quasars + Strobes
I’m not going to lie, this shoot was a little challenging because this set was built to shoot video with the fitness models. Mixing constant lights plus strobes can somewhat be a challenge, but greatness can come of it when you understand lighting! The back lights consisted of 4 gelled quasars to create a beautiful…
#MondayMotivation: Bryan
“Everything negative – pressure, challenges – is all an opportunity for me to rise.” Kobe Bryant For this shoot I used a 2 light set up. Here’s a break down and bts of the image above using the Paul C Buff‘s AlienBees Flash units. On the key light, I had a 7″ Standard Reflector on…
#WhatsYourWhy? – John Gains Jr & Omar Bolden
#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.
#WhatsYourWhy? – Reese Whitely
#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.
#WhatsYourWhy? – Coach Bazz
#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.
#WhatsYourWhy? – John Lewis
#WhatsYourWhy? defines the purpose of each individual and how their “why” is the driving force that pushes them every single day.
#WorkoutWednesday: Toavon
I had the opportunity to photograph actor and fitness model Toavon in Los Angeles. With the NBA season getting more and more intense, we wanted to do a basketball inspired shoot. I did a two light set up, with a 47″ Foldable Octabox as the key light. For the second light, I played around with…
#WorkoutWednesday: Elijah
Had the opportunity to photograph fitness model Elijah of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited.
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…
#MondayMotivation: Alex Hailstock
Had the opportunity to work with Alex Hailstock to create some studio fitness images for his portfolio. Playing around with the different clothing options he brought, and using the random sport props we had in the studio, we put together some awesome clean shots! I played around with lighting on each look to show some…
#MondayMotivation – JuJu
So one of my favorite Atlanta-based wardrobe stylist, Angela Mullen of The Closet Associates, asked me to photograph her son JuJu. She wants to get him into some modeling opportunities, and to break the ice and nervousness we decided to do a sports inspired shoot to loosen him up. We had so much fun on this…
#WorkoutWednesday – Dillon
Last week I was contacted by one of the talent managers at Aspire Talent Management with the opportunity to test with one of their models, Dillon. Wanting to continue shooting some athletic outdoor shots, I took this as the perfect chance to do just that! I pulled 3 different adidas looks and we hit Venice beach bright and…
#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…
GQ Inspired Fitness Shoot
Long exposures with fitness model and tennis player Dexter
#FlashbackFriday: Yamen Sanders
Had the opportunity to photograph fitness model Yamen Sanders.
#ThrowbackThursday: Larry Sanders
Can’t believe its been 7 years from my last shoot with Larry Sanders.
#WorkoutWednesday: Miska
Had the opportunity to collaborate with Miska of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited agency in Los Angeles, CA.
#Flashback Friday: Dana Isaiah
Had the opporitunity to work with Dana Isaiah in Los Angeles, CA.
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