“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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#WCW: Jasmine
Guess who got signed?! So after submitting the images from our first shoot together, Jasmine ended up getting signed by Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Agency! Woohoo!!! So we decided to do a second shoot to add more fitness, lifestyle, and swimwear looks to her portfolio.
#MondayMotivation: Jasmine
So one of my best friends from high school expressed to me her interest in getting into modeling, and with her basketball and yoga experience I suggested her getting into fitness modeling. During my visit to Miami we reconnected and made some magic on a cloudy, rainy day, and guess what?! These images helped her…
#WCW: Karlee
Had the opportunity to photograph beautiful fitness model Karlee of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited to update her portfolio in Miami. I love shooting in natural light especially when you can guide your subject in the best position for lighting!
#MondayMotivation: Pierre
Had the opportunity to work with Wilhelmina Model Pierre for an outdoor fitness and sports shoot. Originally from Paris, we played around with Pierre’s soccer background in some of the images. I decided to experiment a little more using the foldable v-flat on location to find ways of manipulating the sun with it. Check out…
#FitnessFriday: Hayley
A few months ago I had the opportunity to work with soccer player and Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited Model Hayley for an in studio photo shoot. This time around we decided to hit the field to grab some outdoor lifestyle and action images. For this shoot we used all natural lighting, that I am a…
#FitnessFriday: Catrina
Had the opportunity to photograph beautiful fitness model Catrina of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited on a beautiful day in Los Angeles.
#MCM: Freddie Fleming
Just going to throw some nice natural light photos of Freddie Fleming taken at FD Studio. For this shot, since his back was at the window, I had a white v-flat behind me to bounce light back onto the subjects face.
#MondayMotivation: Nic B
I had the opportunity to photograph Los Angeles based fitness trainer Nic B. One thing I love about following her on instagram is that everyday she reminds you to shine your light! We all have many super powers but there’s nothing more rewarding than having a positive impact on someone’s life by simply being yourself and inspiring…
#MondayMotivation: Mike Merrill
Had the opportunity to do some fitness shots with Atlanta based Actor Mike Merrill who was recently in The Bobby Brown Story. We wanted to create some Men’s Health Magazine clean fitness shots which is right up my alley. Styled by: Summer Tinch For the lighting set up I used a 4 light set up using…
#WCW: Nikkie
A couple of weeks ago I got to photograph Nikkie but this time for her birthday! We shot at the wonderful FD Studio which not only provided great props and places to shoot in the studio space, but it had amazing natural light. For the most part I only had to use a white V-flat to…
#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: 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….
#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…
#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…
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