Reflecting on some of the sets and individual images I have created this year, I believe I have produced some of my best work to date. Of these I have narrowed down some of my all-time favourites and the reasons that I like them.
Jimmy Fkn Thunda
This image of Jimmy is the epitome of my style. Bold. Raw. Minimal.
Bold - Big sunnies, chopper moustache, zero cares. Jimmy is gunna do as Jimmy does.
Raw - The rugged cold gaze through his classic shades, coupled with his mou and unkept hair.
Minimal - No distracting backgrounds or fancy light set ups. Straight on single light, straight on framing, black & white.
Phoebe in Pink
The whole set from this shoot is some of my favourite work but this image is just so fun quirky and eye catching. Phoebe’s inquisitive expression combined with the closeness of the wide angle shot makes you feel like she is inspecting the pimple on the end of your nose.
Ahrie
The comfort and calmness that Ahrie presents here, leaves me locked in but comfortable in his gaze. I like the shape that hi body is making. Also the first time I got do you my new custom apple boxes!
Maia
Little Maia’s innocent face also expresses an air of confidence, which matches here beautiful personality. Again the effect of a wide angle lens leaves you feeling like her hand is 10cm from your face. (Which it almost was!)
Jamón
Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Monetez . Calvin Klein
Montez is one hell of a specimen of a human. Probably the most well conditioned bloke i’ve met, the contrast of the light as it hits his body leaves in you in awe at a human in peak physique. Almost like looking at a marble statue. I love the way the front on light is then compliments the shadows hugging him.
Jayo Archer
Complete confidence. This portrait of X Games athlete and free style MX lunatic Jayo was taken in my make shift portable studio at the motocross track. The side lighting creating a beautiful contrast of light across his face and the contrasting colour pop of red and blue, emphasises his confident demeanour. Also a top dude.
Courtney
Courtney’s cold, hollow, confident gaze draws you straight into her eyes. It’s quite polarising to see someone so pretty have that emotion.
I love the gorgeous front on lightning and how it hits her face, the messiness of her long hair and the discipline of her uniform and bow.
I have many others, and am blessed to have had some incredible humans sit for their portraits. I hope they have enjoyed the experience of shooting with me as much as I have, and that I have been able to create an image of them that when they look upon it they truly see themselves.