“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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#GetFreeWithBee: Trey Daniels
Had the opportunity to photograph amazing saxophonist Trey Daniels who is currently on tour with THE Anita Baker. Of course I asked him to get free in front of my camera, and was able to get some amazing long exposure portraits of him playing. Make sure to follow him at @treydanielsmusic, and check out his new…
#GetFreeWithBee: Mike Merrill
While doing the clean fitness shoot with Mike Merrill posted earlier this week, we decided to get creative and do some long exposure boxing shots. Styled by: Summer Tinch For the lighting set up, similar to my shoot with Travis Cure, I used a 4 light set up using the Paul C Buff‘s Einstein 640 watts…
#MondayMotivation: Hayley
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…
#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…
#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!
#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….
#GetFreeWithBee – Dance
In college, at VCU, I met these two amazing dancers Malik and Kiana! I just love how social media keeps everyone connected, because we were able to reconnect back out in LA. They have both followed their passions which led them to LA and I continue to be in awe watching their dance videos. From…
#GetFreeWithBee – Joshua “Showtime” Williams
So I randomly came across Joshua “Showtime” Williams‘ instagram and immediately fell in love with his voice! Crazy how small this world is, but he ended up knowing my best friends that went to school in Tallahassee, FL. During our photo shoot I had him sing some classic R&B songs, from Boyz II Men to…
#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…
#GetFreeWithBee – Jaques Online
So my cousin, talented videographer, editor, blogger [and selfie taker] Jacques just moved to LA! We decided to meet up one afternoon to talk about some projects he had in mind, and since we had the spare time, I asked him if he would mind getting free in front of my camera. I was so inspired…
#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…
#GetFreeWithBee – Crystelle
“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” – Muhammad Ali When coming up with a concept for a test shoot for Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited represented model Crystelle, after finding out her boxing experience I decided a long exposure theme would be perfect for her, to let her get free. We styled her in…
GQ Inspired Fitness Shoot
Long exposures with fitness model and tennis player Dexter
#WorkoutWednesday – Dexter
Long exposures with fitness model and tennis player Dexter
#FlashbackFriday: Yamen Sanders
Had the opportunity to photograph fitness model Yamen Sanders.
#WorkoutWednesday – Melvin Echard
“Those who don’t jump will never fly.” Had the opportunity to photograph professional long jumper and fitness model of Sports & Lifestyle Unlimited Agency, Melvin Echard and enjoyed every second of this shoot! His positive spirit matched his energy during this shoot and we captured some amazing portraits as well as some long exposure jumps. Make…
#ThrowbackThursday: Larry Sanders
Can’t believe its been 7 years from my last shoot with Larry Sanders.
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