Photographer's Picks

I held this picture for weeks because I couldn't figure out what to do with it, what to create with is, what it was created to become...One Sunday afternoon I revisited this image and started to go to work on it, adding and discarding, repairing and demolishing and finally! I had it, I know exactly what the purpose of this image was.

He drove in from Texas and came in door ready to be clay (molded into what ever an artist has a vision to create.) After seeing his dark rich skin tone, I knew this we had to do create something this would put his melanin on display....so I got milk.

The Emperor's New Clothing

This is one of those times when a client walks into the studio and says, "I want you to be creative and do whatever you want". Even though these moments put a lot of pressure on an artist, it is also an excellent opportunity for an artist to shine and to create from his soul.

Its always a pleasure to be surrounded by such an amazing group of talented people. On this particular day, I had an idea and decided to call on Darian to help me out. I called him and asked if he thought he could paint his face and meet me at sunset...and this is the result of the collaboration.

I wish everyone could see how much potential they have. This guy is full of potential, I met him on set when I was shooting a model and I immediately seen his potential. After talking it over I was able to convince him to shoot with me and this is what we created.