Tag Archives: Black

Joshua R

I first worked with Joshua R on the Dining Out for Life shoot…. a few weeks later he wanted to do a solo shoot. I must admit I was skeptical…. I thought his look was too commercial….. boy was I wrong.

Credits: Make-up by Randall Jenson.

JaBari Ajee

After a few years of trying to set something up, Jabari Ajee and I finally got to work together. I think hes worked with more photographers than I have worked with models!

Credits: Make-up by John Gress

Dining Out For Life

I had a the great fortune to donate my services to Chicago’s Edge Alliance, which is involved in a wide range of initiatives that respond to the needs of the homeless, people living with HIV/AIDS, the disabled, and veterans. The ad campaign we developed is being used to promote Dining Out For Life, which is [...]

Jafar Idris

I recently had the pleasure of shooting saxophonist Jafar Idris. It was nice making the switch from baseball bats to an instrument I used to play in high school.

Credits: Make-up by Brandon Phillips.

Matt Enrique Cuff 2

This was my second solo shoot with Matthew,who is always open to new concepts.

Cedrick 2

It was nice of Cedrick to drive to Chicago for a second shoot. I am am sure you will like what he brought to the table.

Credits: Styling by Shar Devon.

Jason Cates 2

I met Jason Cates at an art gallery. He was clean shaven at the time, but look at him now. No one should ever hate on grown sexy.

Credits: Make-up and styling by Shar Devon

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Michael Rich

24-year-old Mike Rich played college football and would love to be a professional athlete. The 1.82M (6-0), 97kg (215lb) model packs a punch with his smile and his physique.

Credits: Make-up by John Gress

Cedrick LeRan Mckinney

1.82m (6-0), 86kg (190lb) personal trainer Cedrick LeRan Mckinney has the ability to stop you dead in your tracks. His pleasant demeanor and brilliant smile combined with his physique that mirrors the firmness of Auguste Rodin’s work, captures every ones attention.

Credits: Make-up by John Gress