A Look Back: Photographer of the Day: Michael Angelo

A Look Back:
From January 2010


I cannot tell you much about NY based photographer Michael Angelo (mr angelo) as he is hard to research. I can tell you that like another Michael Angelo, one without the a, this one is a true artist.

The first shot of Michael's that I saw was the one below. I was instantly drawn to the bananas. Not for the reasons you might think, or maybe exactly for the reason you might think. The vibrant yellow really is the center of the shot with the model almost serving as background. I knew I wanted to find out more about the photographer.



I was pleased to see this splash of color, often a piece of fruit, was a theme in much of Michael’s work. The detail in Michael's work is truly extraordinary and I was amazed at the level of excellence with composition, lighting and staging in shot after shot that I had the privilege to see and enjoy.

Michael's has a wonderful online portfolio I encourage you check out at his site HERE: Be sure to check out his series “Portrait of Cambodia,” which documents the country’s cultural and political landscape. It debuted in New York in 2007.



"Winter 2009, Michael will present “The Lipstick Portraits”. Subjects include actress Susan Sarandon, supermodel Veronica Verakova, tastemaker Simon Doonan, philanthropist Abigail Disney, and burlesque queen Dita von Teese."










Below: My favorite series of shots by Michael.


This series of shots touched a series of conflicting emotions in me. Sexy of course, but also a loneliness. It is also reminded me of the many science fiction movies where one man wakes up alone on the earth and how small we really are in the scheme of things.

A Look Back: Mikus Lasmanis

Mikus Lasmanis:
Originally posted November 2008
I blathered on a lot less in 2008...


Mikus Lasmanis

Mikus Lasmanis
Height: 191cm/6'3"
Eyes: Green
Hair: Light Blonde










Below: Mikus Lasmanis by Samuel Zakuto.




Below: Mikus Lasmanis The Perfect Stranger by Joe Lally

A Look Back: Jay Dean by Photography by R.J

A Look Back:
Originally Posted June 2010
I am having a very busy week and struggling a bit to keep up with FH (time should ease by the weekend) but... thought I would re-post one of my favorite shoots from last year. There is something about Jay Dean's look I find incredibly appealing and R.J did an amazing job of capturing it!


Jay Dean's favorite quote is:
"You get as much as you put in"

If there is truth in the quote, Jay is headed for huge success. It is not easy moving from success on a local level to success on a national level. Jay has been modeling in his home town of Chicago for a few years now but is currently putting all of his energy into getting exposure beyond his home State.

I absolutely love Jay's look with his strong face which is capable of showcasing a variety of looks and emotions. Jay also has an amazing body which he works hard to keep in shape. Jay says that he is a very athletic person and plays many different sports, loves to work out, and be outdoors.

Jay is motivated to succeed both on a professional and financial level. Jay is spending the next few months traveling to build his portfolio and is hoping to work with some of the industries best photographers to create artistic images with a focus on fitness and fashion.



Jay's first step, shooting with Robert Johnson from Photography by R.J, was a smart move. Rob did an incredible job at bringing out a very mature look, both stylish and elegant. Using wardrobe and creativity, Rob creates a series of shots that display Jay at his best, showcasing both his ability to model fashion and in addition showcases his chest and body with several creative fitness shots.



With over 15 years of professional experience, Rob says that as a photographic artist he tries to capture the things he sees in his subjects as well as what his subjects do not see within themselves. In the case of his work with Jay, I think Rob did a skillful job at bringing out new facets of Jay's personality not seen in Jay's earlier work. It is important successful models don't just showcase a look, but personality and an overall image. Rob has helped Jay create a foundation which I think is going help him tremendously on his road to success.



Jay was thrilled in the results of his work with Rob and says they worked on many concepts and in the end came away with some stunning shots. Rob says Jay has a great outgoing personality. 'He takes direction extremely well and is willing to go above and beyond to get the right look/shot.' The initial focus of the shoot was on physique/fitness with a little bit of fashion thrown in. Whatever the process was I love the results. I think their work together is going to lead to greater exposure for both model and photographer.

Thanks to Jay and Rob who both helped with the post. You can check out Photography By R.J on ModelMayhem HERE: You can also catch Jay Dean on MM HERE:

A Look Back: DW Chase by Ev Dylan

DW CHASE BY EV DYLAN:
-Originally Posted February 4th, 2010-


The Model: DW Chase

Curiosity killed the cat, but it also brought DW Chase to modeling. This 26 year old model from Houston has been modeling for the past 7 years. DW really enjoys working with the photographer to design and plan the concepts whether its location, ideas or his hairstyles.

Although DW loves to model, his passion is actually reviewing Films. (My dream job as well). Dustin's first film review would be written in 1997 (Boys Don't Cry). Only five years later he would be introduced to world famous film critic Roger Ebert. DW got his bachelors degree in Mass Communication. Writing controversial articles for the college paper The Blue Banner and reporting for the communication departments broadcast program, he landed an exclusive interview with Oscar nominee Jennifer Tilly at the Asheville Film Festival. Check out DW's film review site HERE:

Here DW is shot by the great Ev Dylan. DW is one of Ev's favorite models to work with and the two of collaborated on several occasions. Check out more at Ev's site HERE: