Project Model: Joey Carr with Chelsey R

First of all, let me start off by wishing you ALL a wonderful Thanksgiving!

I am pleased to share with you some of a session I did last week with two models- Joey Carr and Chelsey R. They were both loads of fun to work with. Joey contacted me to add a few "couple" images- whereby he posed with another model- to his already well developed modeling portfolio. What a treat!!! Chelsey,20, is a new favorite model of mine so I contacted her to join in on the fun! (you may notice her from a prior session here on Project: Model and/or from my Kodak Photo of the Day with her in Times Square, New York) We were thrilled that she was available.

Joey, 29, is from Auburn Hills, Michigan. His work has been featured in store windows in downtown Detroit... on Woodward! He also has participated in many runway shows and offers mentoring to models just starting out. A really GREAT guy to get to know- very prepared, hard working, experienced and dedicated. Check out some of the images from our session below:

Joey had brought along some celebratory "food" props and so we played with them a bit...

This was the VERY first time either of them had meet or worked with one another. They did such a terrific job warming up to one another and creating professional results in terms of posing and body language.

Thanks, Joey, for getting a hold of me and for doing a marvelous job with Project: Model. Let me know if I can be of assistance to you in the future!

And, Chelsey, thanks again for agreeing to shoot with Joey and doing an awesome job! Check out a couple more of her below!
You both just keep getting better and better! Keep in touch! :)

Project Model: Lauren S.

A few weeks ago we had plenty of Fall color here in Michigan. Autumn is my favorite time of of year- I just LOVE it. So, I was extra happy to have met up with a stunning local model, Lauren S. to obtain a handful of shots for her modeling portfolio during this fabulous season. Lauren is a super sweet 20 year old student who attends Madonna University, models, is working an internship, enjoys working out and is passionate about motorcross! She also spoke highly of her family and desire to travel.

Lauren was looking for an "All American Girl" type shoot. She wanted some natural images of herself in the park- especially with all the beautiful Fall colors! She enjoys carefree images- smiling and laid back. The two of us met up at Kennsington Metro Park on a sunny Fall afternoon and had a lovely time. Check out some of our results below:

Isn't she Gorgeous?? We had time to do a few wardobe changes during our couple hour shoot and also to scout out the park for a bunch of fun scenic spots. It was tough to choose which ones to share.

Lauren is also a fan of black and white photography.
I think she looks wonderful both ways, don't you?! :)


Thank you so much, Lauren, for getting a hold of me and shooting on such a gorgeous Fall Day! It was a ton of fun!!! I hope you enjoy all the rest of the images, too! Keep in touch!

Project Model: Mike P.

Last week I worked with a very friendly & fabulous looking, 20 yr. old local model, named Mike P. He goes to college, enjoys spending time at the gym and is employed locally. Mike appreciates images that lean more towards the fashion industry and also enjoys the classic aspect of black and white photography.

He was looking for some fresh new images to add to his modeling portfolio. After corresponding with me many times prior to the shoot, he decided that going with a casual outdoor "catalog fashion" sort of idea would work out best for him. Mike went shopping prior to the shoot in oder to obtain some of the latest looks and accessories. We meet up for the shoot at Mill Race in Northville. Check him out below:

I am also adding this one in- check out that smile of his. I have no doubt you will go a long way with your modeling career, Mike, and wish you the best of luck!!!

We were able to get in two different looks during our time together. I took him to another nearby place.... an abandoned Inn. The brick walls and iron barred windows provided lots of interest and went great with his look. We were careful not too get too dirty, however, and to keep away from any sort of bugs, LOL!! I found black and white images to work best at this location, check them out:



We worked really hard together to get a variety of location and poses in. He is quite laid back, takes direction really well and even contributes ideas of his own. I think Mike did an awesome job on the shoot- and there are tons more of images like just like these- it was tough choosing which ones to share!
The image below was taken about half an hour before sunset...

Thank you, Mike, for getting in touch with me and for doing a WONDERFUL job with Project: Model. It was a pleasure to work with you- let me know if you need anything in the future!