“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…
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#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 – 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…
#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…
#FlashbackFriday: Yamen Sanders
Had the opportunity to photograph fitness model Yamen Sanders.
#FlashbackFriday: Shane
Had the opporitunity to collaborate with Shane for a football drill test shoot.
#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.
#Flashback Friday: Amber
Had the opporitunity to collaborate with Jordan Raggio of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited agency in Los Angeles, CA.
#Flashback Friday: Mansai Conner
Had the opporitunity to collaborate with Jordan Raggio of Sports + Lifestyle Unlimited agency in Los Angeles, CA.
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