Tag Archives: Latino

Olexys

My first time working with Olexys, a former military pilot, exceeded expectations. My second time working with Olexys really taught me how to shoot a head shot. His Daniel Craig looks combined with two reflectors and a shallow depth of field really worked out!

Credits: Hair by vic Piccolotto. Make-up by BellaRosa Artistry, Insatiable Creations and [...]

Practice

The designer talked me into shooting these clothes claiming he would get the pics published, but that never happened…i guess you could call this set practice!

Credits: Hair by Sir Anthony. Make-up by DeCarr Beauty and Randall Jenson. Styling byisaac king and Richard Paden. Modeling by Levell Cole, Elle Enjoli and Elias Valles

Bowling, But Far From Alone

The bowling alley near the home of Stylist Richard Paden is lost in time.  Its such a unique location, that we had to line up a shoot there with scene sppropriate clothing. I wanted a to do a shoot that mirrored a group date… but models being models, so many people canceled on us and [...]

Matthew Enrique Cuff

Cubono Matthew Enrique Cuff has a unique look and an outgoing spirit. His 1.83M (6-foot), 73KG (160 lb) physique and creative hair style is a perfect match for fitness photography.

Credits: Styling by Isaac King and John Gress. Make up by Cindy Vazquez and John Gress.

Orlando Medina

I think this was my first time shooting in a bathroom….. I mean I have done it at home so I could use the shower as a backdrop… but never a closed down public bathroom. I bet it was the first time make up artist Cindy Vazquez went all out next to a urinal. Well [...]

Ashley Castellanos

Ashly Castellanos has the look of two sport athlete. The 22-year old Dominican is 1.8m (6-foot) and 91kg (210lb). He hated me saying he reminded me of Big Papi (David Ortiz)….. I mean not exactly a dead on look a like…. but you know… maybe he’s someones big papi. Who do you think he looks [...]

Jason Rodriguez

Sometimes you find models the traditional way and sometimes you find them in other places. I met Jason at the gym and within a few weeks he was on set. Aside from his ability to give that come hither stare, Jason is a total catch. The 20 something Latino is a third year med student.
The [...]

Adam David

Some people want to model, other people get asked to model, Adam David should model. The 5-10 (1.8m) 165lb (75kg)  20-year-old Puerto Rican personal trainer is a natural who is as open minded as he is blessed.

Credits: Styling by Richard Paden and Maurice McCormick. Make up by Randall Jenson, Maurice McCormick and Zoin Ama Dio.
Additional Modeling [...]

Leo Franco

Meet Leo Franco.
The first time I worked with Leo it was like olden times. I forgot to line up a make-up artist or a stylist and didn’t realize it until the day before, so I did the whole shoot by myself. it must have been a crazy week or something… or maybe I was just [...]

Alhambra Pallace

What do you do with 14 models, three make-up artists, two hairstylists, one fashion stylists and four assistans on a Sunday? Easy, take over a night club.
While celebrating a friend’s birthday, one of the managers of Alhambra Palace approached our table and asked if we thought they should have a gay night…. a few conversations [...]