Posted: November 23, 2009 | No comments
Andy’s Biography:
“Andy Silvers grew up in Roanoke, Virginia. Since his early teenage years, Andy has expressed a passion for photography. He was always taking pictures, but never had the money for developing the film. He earned his Bachelor of Arts at Virginia Tech, majoring in Art with a concentration in graphic design. For 17 years he has worked as a professional designer, which has allowed him to perfect his retouching and composite skills. His background in art has helped him develop a keen eye for imagery. ”I’ve always been image-oriented,” Andy admits. When he was in the market for a new digital camera about eight years ago, he was pleased to discover that there were finally more affordable DSLR options. After purchasing a D100, Andy became fascinated with the opportunities digital photography offered him. The instant gratification of digital pictures and the decreased film and development expenses allowed him to hone his art and really discover his passion. For several years, he focused on landscape and infrared shots, but people have always been the most interesting subjects for him. As he worked on design projects to pay the bills, Andy’s position as art director helped motivate him to invest in some lighting and start photographing people. The experience of being on set, both acting as art director and observing, gave him a point of reference for setting and placing lighting. His first experience was positive, and so he built from that. He has put a lot of time into lighting experimentation and modification. Currently Andy is employed by a marketing company in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was hired as a designer, but soon took over table-top and corporate photo responsibilities. One year ago, Andy transitioned from designer to company photographer – a position they created especially for him. His art, design and advertising backgrounds, combined with a healthy dose of creative drive, have been the key elements in the development of his style. Andy shoots a diverse range of subjects and concepts, in a variety of situations – from corporate events to studio shoots. It is his editing aesthetic that ultimately ties his work together. “I want people to see what I do and, regardless of the subject matter, the look will be easily recognizable,” says Andy of his work.”
Email: silversgrfx@mac.com
Website: www.silversfoto.com
What three words best describes your photography? Diverse, creative, crisp.
How long have you been a photographer? Technically since about 14. Seriously about 8 years.
Canon or Nikon? Nikon.
Do you see a solid career for the bikini models? Depends. But only a few will really make a living out of it.
Do models try to play you for gimmees? If so, does it work? Yes. Not really.
Do you bring Hairstylist and Make up artist to your shoots? As much as I can. Christine Geiger. She can do it all. Wish I could clone her.
Have you ever fallen head-over-heals for a model? No, but there are favorites.
What is better Myspace or Facebook? I personally spend more time networking MM, but will go with facebook for now.
ModelMayhem.com or Paidmodels.com? Model Mayhem
Do you think photographers get a bad rap? Only the ones that earned it.
Who is your favorite photographer? Dave Hill
Have you been able to travel alot? A fair amount. Seems to be increasing and more models traveling to me.
Where do you think most models live? Is this a trick question??
What is the worst experience you can remember from a photoshoot? I split my jeans in the seat and had to borrow some sweats from the boyfriend to finish shooting.
Mac or PC? There is something other than a Mac???
What makes you different from the other photographers? I don’t know. From a stand point on feedback I get from models compared to other photographers is I have a quick turn around of edited images.
Who is the most famous model you have shot with? It’s a toss up between Christine Renee whom has been in many magazines and Francesca Frigo that appears to have quite a fan following so I expect big things from her in the future.
Is there anything you want to express now that people should know about this business? Expect the unexpected.
Links to all of your contact sites:
http://www.modelmayhem.com/747101
www.silversfoto.com
http://www.facebook.com/andy.silvers?ref=profile
Posted: October 27, 2009 | 3 Comments
Meet DONbg p h o t o d e s i g n s
Biography
based out of Los Angeles, CA i give all credit and respect to GOD for the TALENT i share with you today. i began photoGRAPHY in 08′ but been an ARTist MYentire liFE. A self proclaimed *MOODphotographer* (i made that up) 
, specializing in the “experience” of the photo shoot. i call my SESSIONS ~ a r t | THERAPY for the simple reason that “there WILL definitely be a RELEASE when you shoot with me” and i will CAPTURE that release and name that Release “youART”. i do this FOR THE END result… an image that MAKES you look at yourself differently and causes others to SEE another Layer to your REAL BEauty. i’ve BEEN on the other side of the lens modeling for a few years prior to becoming a photographer, so i CATER to my MODELS, emotionally, mentally and physically in a way that only a previous MODEL can. My goal since i began D O N B G photo DESIGNS has been to CREATE ART in a “WorryFREE” environment. WorryFREE is big for me, so i only WORK with models and individuals that i VIBE with. btw (im easy to get along with) Future plans are to EXPAND my Business into the FIELD of Home and Business DECOR all around the WORLD. Personal Art pieces that will “Set the mood in a ROOM” and ARTISTIC ice breaker pieces that will GIVE the Kind of VIBE the client desires. if you Love ART, LETS go one step ABOVE a Basic photo, COME SEE d o n b g and “BECOME the ART you CRAVE” . d|b|g
Web Links:
www.donbgphoto.com
www.modelmayhem.com/1040691
www.facebook.com/DONbgphotodesigns
Email: donbgphoto@gmail.com
Website: www.donbgphoto.com
Contact Phone: 323-898-4442
An interview with DONbg:
What three words best describes your photography?
viVID liVE craVE
How long have you been a photographer?
2 years
Canon or Nikon?
c a n o n
Do you see a solid career for the bikini models?
yes
Do models try to play you for gimmees? If so, does it work?
rarely – but they do TRY. never works,… ok maybe once or twice before BUT my attitude has changed about this business as i mature in the industry and become more ESTABLISHED. but hey, to each their own 
d|b|g
Do you bring Hairstylist and Make up artist to your shoots?
i do have other artist available for the MODEL prior to SHOOTing, …for beautiful images to be PRODUCED – its definitely a TEAM effort. But when the shoot SESSION starts : no 1 is USUALLY on set but the MODEL and myself. (i’ve learned to be my own assistant;) ) i do this for the same reason a THERAPIST does, if we are in a A R T | therapy session – in order for it to be EFFECTIVE it must become PERSONAL and intimate at some point. this is how ART is birthed. i AIM for each session to be LIFE changing – and this is BEST ACHIEVED with limited DISTRACTIONS . d|b|g
Have you ever fallen head-over-heals for a model?
no.. NOT YET. but hey, the night is still young
What is better Myspace or Facebook?
FACEbook… i’ve gotten so many referrals from that site, it’s wonderful. i believe it makes the Potential client feel more comfortable if they get to know the PHOTOG. every1 wants to say, “Hey, i know a great photog.”. even if they dont know you personally , they can say it because they have you on their friends list .. so yes, FACEbook is good for that. d|b|g
ModelMayhem.com or Paidmodels.com?
MODELmayhem.com DEFinitely.. (hmm maybe because ive never been to paidmodels.com).. ill get back to you on that one
Do you think photographers get a bad rap?
i don’t think its a BAD Rap, i think its a TRUE RAP. 90% of every model i work with has a HORROR STORY.. so i advice every PHOTOG to remember “you only get 1 CHANCE to make a fist impression”… D O N B G art|therapy session don’t get a BAD RAP at all just fyi
Who is your favorite photographer?
hmmm good question. NO Favs.. but i have a list of those who INSPIRE me. T H Taylor Jaime Ibarra Philipe WinterWolf Studios Maya Guez donBG (i inspire myself sometimes)
Have you been able to travel alot?
recently YES , but not as much as i want. hopefully in 2011 ill be all OVER especially out of the USA.
Where do you think most models live?
big DIFFERENCE between a MODEL and a PRETY girl. MOST models i feel are LIVING in LA studying their CRAFT.
What is the worst experience you can remember from a photoshoot?
the worst was a SUPER SLOW makeup artist at a SUNSET shoot. lol.. man, when she finished the sun rays were barely peeking over water.. that SUN had no PAtience for her and neither did i !… SHOOT was ruined, but hey – liVE and leaRN a lesson.. it never happened again
Mac or PC?
MAC all day!
What makes you different from the other photographers?
“eye”… i think every PHOTOG sees the WORLD differently – so the “eye” makes us all UNIQUE.
Who is the most famous model you have shot with?
hmm.. ask me again in 6 months
Is there anything you want to express now that people should know about this business?
d o n b g p h o t o DESIGNS is an EXPERIENCE that each individual , model or NON-model should experience. Young to OLD. i’ve designed the experience to be a Beautiful BLEND of FUN, and FREEDOM while TEACHING, Encouraging and Equipping the MODEL to LIVE LIFE BEYOND the seemingly IMPOSSIBLE. u wont LEAVE the SAME.
Posted: September 13, 2009 | 1 Comment
Mario Brown Biography:
Mario Brown is a young, laid-back Latin photographer that was born and raised near the beach in Los Angeles. For personal reasons life currently has him in Salt Lake City but often travels throughout the US and gets back to LA often as he can. His inspiration comes from growing up in LA and traveling the world in search of different people, different cultures, different ideas, different faces and of course…beautiful women. haha. Fashion and style have always been an important way for him to express himself. Now this includes photography. As far as how he got started in photography the truth is that he bought my very first SLR camera in June 2008 after he was invited to go to a photoshoot and the photographer let me take a few pics of the models just for fun. His angles were good, his captures were tight and the models loved his style. At that point he knew he was on to something good. He had discovered a real talent he didn’t know he had in him. When he finally got his own camera he practiced with his friends and noticed that his skills were RAPIDLY getting better and better with each shoot. Pretty soon everybody wanted to shoot with him and his name was getting recognized all around town. Watch out because his skills are still getting better and better! This is EXCITING! His photography has become a true PASSION of his! He still considers his talent RAW and UNTAPPED! To this day he has never taken a photography class, photoshop course or even read the entire manual for his camera…haha. However, he has through hours upon hours of practicing with his camera found out what works for him and his models. His photography and style have EXPLODED all over! His pictures and beautiful models can be found all over the net and in published magazines. He feels lucky to have discovered this talent he didn’t know he had. His style is definitely CALIENTE, RAW, SEXY, SENSUAL and CLASSY. And this is only the beginning for Mario Brown.
An interview with Mario Brown
What three words best describes your photography? Caliente, Sexy, Sensual
How long have you been a photographer? I was born with the talent but didn’t discover it til just recently. Don’t hold it against me. My name is out there will all the big dogs that shoot SEXY already.
Canon or Nikon? Canons are sexier
Do you see a solid career for the bikini models? Sure! Some def have a good career and have what it takes
Do models try to play you for gimmees? If so, does it work? Yes they do and depending on how hot they are it definitely will work. haha
Do you bring Hairstylist and Make up artist to your shoots? Sometimes. I don’t worry too much about makeup and hair. I love a good MUA and hairstylist though…as long as they don’t take too long
Have you ever fallen head-over-heals for a model? Head-over-Heals…? ALL THE TIME! haha. Fall in Love…? Nooo
What is better Myspace or Facebook? Facebook. I don’t do Myspace at least not yet.
ModelMayhem.com or Paidmodels.com? MM
Do you think photographers get a bad rap? Definitely especially when you shoot sexy hotties all the time. haha
Who is your favorite photographer? Jose Luis is a stud but I try to have my own style different from anyone elses.
Have you been able to travel alot? Yes and I love shooting models from all over! Photogs should get out and experience different locations and models. Diversify.
Where do you think most models live? Models can be found in your backyard no matter where you live but a photographers dream is Los Angeles, NY, TX and Miami
What is the worst experience you can remember from a photoshoot? Just jealous boyfriends causing drama.
Mac or PC? Mac baby
What makes you different from the other photographers? I still have a lot to learn but I believe that anyone can take a picture of a beautiful woman but there is SO MUCH MORE than that. With each shoot my goal is to capture that split second of intense love, passion and emotion that each person possesses. JUST BECAUSE A PHOTOGRAPHER IS COOL AND HAS HOT MODELS IN THEIR PORT DOESN’T MEAN THEY ARE A GOOD PHOTOGRAPHER. PLEASE DON’T BE CONFUSED! Look at the capture, the emotion, the angle, the lighting, the quality…Does the pic speak to you and tell you something? Does it make to wanna say DAMN?! Does the photographer use the same old location with the same old pose and just switch out the model? haha. “Stand here please.” haha. That’s kinda funny. Why would you want to have the same exact look in the same location as the rest of their models? I don’t understand.
Who is the most famous model you have shot with? I look for they girl next door and then try to make them famous. My pictures are flooding the net and the models I shoot are becoming famous.
Is there anything you want to express now that people should know about this business? Be unique. Bring out the best in a model by making them feel beautiful and comfortable. FInd new faces. Find new poses. Be a leader. Get out there and travel! Always look to improve your skills!
Mario Brown Contact Links:
www.modelmayhem.com/mb1
Posted: September 8, 2009 | 1 Comment
Anthony Neste Bio
Anthony started his career in photography in the mid 70’s, working for Sport Magazine. In 1980 he shot his first assignment for Sports Illustrated, this began a steady 15 year relationship working on an incredible variety of sporting events across the nation. He then also started working for HBO doing everything from publicity unit stills on movie sets to music concerts and comedy one night stands. Anthony has photographed countless championship boxing matches, Wimbledon and Inside the NFL. In 1999 Anthony became the photographer for The Sopranos and produced some of the most memorable publicity photographs from that show during the first two years. For over thirty years his artistic style continues to produce a body of work that is a unique blend of feeling, composition and color. Anthony is now the Director of Photography for the newest fashion, entertainment and lifestyle magazine in Central Florida, IMAGE. He also enjoys working on model shoots that help new models develop their portfolios and also experienced models that add variety to his overall creative style.
An Interview with Anthony Neste:
What three words best describes your photography? Sexxy,Classy,Fashion
How long have you been a photographer? 30+ years
Canon or Nikon? Nikon Baby
Do you shoot RAW or JPG? Both,depends on the client needs.
Do you find yourself scouting everywhere for new talent? Yes…the the world is full of beautiful Women with model potential.
Do models try to play you for gimmees? If so, does it work? All the time but it only works when they have something special that attracts me to them first.
Do you bring hairstylist and Make up artist to your shoots? Most of the time but I do wing it with the models that know how to do their own H/MU
Have you ever fallen head-over-heals for a model?Yes all the time,it’s always the one in front of me at the moment..lol
ModelMayhem.com or Paidmodels.com? Definitely ModelMayhem…there are so many beautiful models on there my head spins.
Do you think photographers get a bad rap? Only if they’re Bad and deserve it for the most part.
Who is your favorite photographer? My good friend Walter Iooss…one of the best ever.
Have you been able to travel alot? Yes,sometimes too much, especially when I was with Sports Ill.
What is the worst experience you can remember from a photoshoot? When the Model and I both were standing in a Poison Ivy patch and didn’t know until it was too late.But it became one of the best experiences when I had to apply the anti Itch cream..lol
Mac or PC? Both,Just got a new 24” I Mac that I’m learning.
What makes you different from the other photographers? I have 3 eyes…#3 is in my brain.
Who is the most famous model you have shot with? Elle Macpherson once in the SI office wishing we were on the beach. Brandy Roderick Playmate of the Year and my all time favorite Krista Allen, when I shot the publicity images for Baywatch.
Is there anything you want to express now that people should know about this business? It’s the best Job in the world. Someone asked me once “when are you going to retire?” …Never, because I love what I do. Retirement is for the ones that hate their Jobs.
Any models that would like to shoot and work on their Portfolio can e-mail Anthony for his Rates at fashionpixs@gmail.com
Website: www.imagefl.com
Myspace: www.modelmayhem.com/634113
Email: fashionpixs@gmail.com
Posted: August 23, 2009 | No comments
A picture is worth a thousand words is as cliché as it comes. But a photograph by Richard Franklin is sure to leave you speechless. In a visual society like the one in which we live, image is everything. Magazines, television, internet and all forms of media flood our psyche with images meant to dictate how we view beauty.But doesn’t beauty vary? Isn’t perfection in the imperfections? Mr. Franklin has some very unique opinions to these questions and more as they relate to the eye of the beholder. “I never see things as better or worse, just different. Likewise I have never known, seen, or searched for the ‘perfect woman,’” Franklin insists.
As a glamour photographer who is known for shooting women of color, Franklin is adamant that there is no one quality that a model should possess. “I don’t deal in absolutes,” he said. “The ability to turn up on time would be nice.”
Always willing to push himself and his subjects past the point of good and beyond greatness, he makes every attempt to try new and creative concepts that exceed even his own expectations.
No easy feat for a man born into English wealth. His family tree is a who’s who of influential people. Franklin has an aunt who revolutionized the science world with her DNA work, a father who was a successful investment banker, and his Polish mother has a Jewish heritage. Not bad for a self professed atheist with big dreams.
Dreams and inspirations all his own. Franklin is a self-taught photographer who seeks to honor his own unique vision of beauty and art. “However I frequently am impressed by a cleverly executed picture [that] I may come across and it inspires me to attempt to reproduce it with my own interpretation,” he said.
Interpretation is everything in an industry full of opinions. “I don’t see it as an industry and perhaps that’s the answer. In general I have a hard time taking the words glamour modeling seriously,” Franklin ascertains. “High fashion modeling is where the serious money is. Most glamour models and photographers make very little money although it’s a lot of fun.”
But with that fun is a business that must run. Franklin is entertaining a line of calendars and other novelty items that feature the beautiful models he photographs. “I would particularly like to come out with a coffee table book of my work,” he said. “I hope to shoot more Hispanic and perhaps Asian girls. I would like to base myself in Brazil for a while and do some great location shoots. I shall continue to strive towards improving my technique and the quality and range of my work.”
Although Franklin probably has some hardcore fans in men and women alike, there are those who see his work as degrading, offensive, and exploitive. “I don’t think taking a ‘sexy picture’ in general is remotely exploitive. Men are object-oriented and women like to display,” the lens man reasons. “You are dealing with basis genetic imperatives. However there are photographers who go for the lowest common denominator in a shot and I have no respect for that. I strive for that balance between sexy and classy.”
Knowing that part of his legacy will be photos of voluptuous women with mouths agape and bodies that desperate housewives would kill for, he remains firm in his commitment to showcasing the female form in the best possible light. He maintains, “I strive for excellence, work hard and try to give dignity to those who cross my path in life.”
Contact Links:
http://www.richardfranklinphotography.com
WWW.RICHARDFRANKLINPHOTOART.COM
www.twitter.com/glamphotos
http://www.modelmayhem.com/31414
Sample Images:
