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…
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#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,…
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….
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#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…
#MotivationMonday – Kari
A couple of weeks ago Kari contacted me interested in getting signed by an agency. She previously had modeling experience but was in need of a portfolio book to submit to agencies for representation. Because of my experience working with modeling agencies and new models she trusted me with creating her portfolio, and I was…
#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
#WorkoutWednesday – Dexter
Long exposures with fitness model and tennis player Dexter
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