More in the Door

More from the shoot with Craig. This one is another in the series of men shot in the open French Doors.

Satin Surfer

This week another photo of model Craig Davidson from last week's shoot. This is one of the black and white film shots.
When I look at the black and white's there is something about Craig that reminds me of Marvel Comics' Silver Surfer. It's not just his build, I think it's also his smooth skin and the slight sheen the baby oil gives it under studio lights. Even his head is smooth.

Davidson

This is an early digital shoot from a photo session this afternoon with Craig Davidson, a realtively new model that I worked with for the first time today.

Although Craig's physique is obviously amazing, the most amazing thing about it is the tranformation he undergoes as he flexes.
It's standard practice for a physique shoot to give the model a three second count down. Three - here it comes - two - model flexes - one - photographer shoots.
When Craig flexes he practically becomes a different person. The light etching of his natural muscle definition becomes razor sharp, and his muscles look rock hard. It's an amazing sight to behold, and since I don't have video of the shoot, it's just something you'll have to take my word for, unless you someday get the pleasure of working with him yourself.

The Boxer

Kevin contacted me by e-mail out of the blue. He was already an accomplished fitness model, just interested in working with new photographers.

A few months later during a trip to Los Angeles, we did a photo shoot.

Kevin is not really a boxer, but he had the trunks and the gloves, they were colorful, and he looks great in them.

The color work is digital. The black and white photo below is shot on film.

The black and white is my favorite shot of the session.

Brick and Barbed Wire

This photo is one of my earlier works which was recently published in the book Male Nude Index. Seven of my photographs were included in the book which includes a wide selection of works by the top photographers of male nudes in the world today. I was honored to be selected to submit and still more honored to have my works published. Unfortunately if you live in the United States, as I do, you will find it hard to purchase, since it is not currently being distributed here.

This photograph has always been one of my favorites. I like the flat, symetrical composition as well as the juxtaposition of the smooth naked skin near rough brick. The barbed wire tattoo on the model's back ties the two textures together nicely.