GK In the Studio

GK is the first model I found on Model Mayhem who was reliable. I was so intrigued by his unique look that I had to contact him. He was on time, polite and prepared. I was so happy to see that he was actually studying male models, turbaned models in particular.  After our test shoot, I asked if he would be interested in doing this particular shoot. I wanted to play with studio lighting, bodyscape/fitness style.

 You know what happens when the model forgets his suit pants? You shoot him waist up!

 GK and I had a great time. It turns out that he already has quite the fan base with my lady friends! I have some more shoots in mind for him!

Workshop with Photographer Isaac Alvarez

Shooting with Isaac is always fun! We met when I responded to his casting in January of 2014. He landed me my second cover and editorial. He's very relaxed and has a great sense of humor. So when he asked if I'd join and help with makeup for his workshop, I couldn't resist!

 Model: Teesa Houston

 Luke is one of my favorite male models. Quality male models are difficult to come by. When I was photographing Coren earlier in the day, I told him that Luke is a great model to look up to.

 Model: Luke Valen

Model: Julie Paige

Male grooming, hair and makeup: Ande Castaneda @OohAnde

Photos: Isaac Alvarez @iaunplug

https://www.facebook.com/isaacalvarezllc

Location: Pistola Studios @PistolaStudios

Coren

My first shoot of the year was with Coren! Coren put a casting call out on Model Mayhem. We kept in touch and we got to shoot when I was in LA to do makeup for another shoot. 

This was the first photo of the shoot! It was hilarious! This guy came up to us with his friend and said he wants his photo taken and walked away! 

Coren showed up on time with a handful of outfits. We only had an hour to shoot, which was plenty of time.  

We wandered around the Third Street Promenade, exploring the alleys. They were perfect shooting locations. I personally loved the location below. Ivy is crawling all over the wall. Behind me, and in front of Coren is a building with giant windows. It was about 11am when we were shooting, so the sun was reflecting off of the windows, into the alley. When I realized the beautiful light the windows were giving off, I had to take advantage of it.

 This was one of my favorites because of the lines. Coren was reading my mind when I asked him to sit up on the grate. His lines coordinated so well with the lines created by the sunlight and shadows.

More window reflections in an alley around the corner from the other alley with window reflections.

Aren't the lines great here? 

 Coren recently moved from Hawaii to California, where he is enjoying Cali life.
You can follow him on YouTube here:  https://www.youtube.com/user/Coren9o6
Instagram: @heyitscoren