Above: Anthony Patchett by haringmanPLUS (see more below)
Monday, November 22, 2010
Happy Birthday today November 22nd to:
Down To The Wire: Model Search
Above: Model Search judge Corey Kirk by Chris Teel.
Below: Corey Kirk, along with shots by Chris Teel in the November edition of Outlooks.
Just 12 Days left to get your entry in for Chris Teel & FH's Model Search 2011! If your a new model looking for a little for a kick start and a bit of exposure, or a working model looking to build your portfolio be sure to check out the official site below for details! Even if you don't win there will be lots of exposure for anyone making the final round! Look for FH's to role out the finalists beginning December 5th for voting!!!
If you have not checked out our Model Search Official Page be sure to check it out HERE:
Thumbs Down: Human Beings
Anyone who clicked on yahoo today was greeted with the following headline:
'Tigers could be extinct in 12 years if unprotected'
'Their habitat is being destroyed by forest cutting and construction, and they are a valuable trophy for poachers who want their skins and body parts prized in Chinese traditional medicine.'
Why are we so stupid, truly. If this planet survives when those in the future read about human being from this century they will talk about how many things we ruined and how selfish, arrogant and ultimately...how stupid we were.
Full Story:
Checking Up on haringmanPLUS
3 shots above: Anthony Patchett.
This past summer I profiled the work of Kevin from haringman, haringmanPLUS to be exact. (see that profile reposted below) Kevin says the + indicates an alter ego of haringman, more daring, more interesting (to some). Recently when going back to Kevin's portfolio I was again amazed by the degree of creativity he injects into his work.
Next two shots: Arno_ra
In my original profile I wrote:
'The creativity in Kevin's work is truly outstanding. Most of his shots begin with a similar canvas, a plain background and a camera angle that remains fairly constant. That is however where the similarities end. I was able to see hundreds of Kevin's shots and as you can see from the ones I have included here, each one then takes on a life of their own. Each one has it's own concept and with the use of props, simple fashion choices and the personality of the model, each one then takes on it's own life and it's own feel.'
This continues to apply to Kevin's work. Each shot so radically different in look and feel. Here are some of my favorite new shots that Kevin has added to his port.
Thanks again Kevin for sharing your work with FH!
Please check out:
Haringman Photography:
haringman on MM:
haringmanPLUS on MM:
Below: William Prost
Below: Kage Douglas
Below: Petar Perovic.
Below: Stoyan
Below: Chris
Below:
haringmanPLUS
-A self portrait
Pushing the Boundaries with haringmanPLUS
From JULY 2010:
'more tease than sleaze'
First two shots above of anon.
Before I contacted Kevin from haringmanPLUS, I wondered if his shots were pushing a boundary for FH. I try to walk a line of somewhere between a 'PG-13' site and an 'R.' Just my personal taste really, no other reason. But...from time to time there are shots I want to add which might push the 'R' just a bit. I finally decided I wanted Kevin's work on the site and furthermore loved the fact Kevin had the same question and posted so on his MM page.
I actually don't think any of the shots do. As I wrote above, Kevin says they are more 'tease than sleaze'. Kevin says he likes to mix it up a little, joining humour, quirkiness and sexiness together to get a result. In the end, I really wanted Kevin's work, these amazing shots on FH.
I have only two requirements that must be met before contacting a photographer about showcasing their work. The first one is simple, I must really love the work and it must make me feel something. Given I spend some of my time each day looking at, describing and sharing the work of other artists, I must be passionate about it. Secondly, and most importantly, when I decide to profile an artists work I must see something new, something I have not seen before. This is not an easy task. Kevin's work is not only erotic, it is fresh, it is unique, new and most of all so much fun. I would love to hang one of Kevin's shots in my living room, well...maybe the bedroom, I don't need to deal with the reaction of Aunt Carolyn...
Below: B_M.
The creativity in Kevin's work is truly outstanding. Most of his shots begin with a similar canvas, a plain background and a camera angle that remains fairly constant. That is however where the similarities end. I was able to see hundreds of Kevin's shots and as you can see from the ones I have included here, each one then takes on a life of their own. Each one has it's own concept and with the use of props, simple fashion choices and the personality of the model, each one then takes on it's own life and it's own feel.
Below: Benny Young.
Kevin started taking photographs when he was in Australia,
"I needed to earn some money to stay there, so I bluffed it. Since then I got better (i hope) and I travelled the world and had some fantastic opportunities, especially in Rio de Janeiro, working on fashion shoots. And I still like doing TFCD when time allows, it's refreshing."
Below: Beautiful shot of Conan Belletty.
I was curious how Kevin goes about choosing his models. Given Kevin's work is more about creating an artists statement than necessarily showcasing the model, I wondered how he went about approaching a model with his concept?
"When I make arrangements with a model, I ask them if they have specific requests, and then I direct them more towards what I think would work well with their style, their look, their shape and size. Luckily they seem to trust my judgement. I have a head full of ideas and projects, and when a model offers to work with me, I often know which project fits them. Of course, when they arrive, it may be a change of direction and revert to Plan B. Luckily I have only ever had 2 shoots that I would regard as disasters."
Below: Joe.S
Asking a photographer to describe their style often gets mixed reactions. Many are not keen on labeling. Kevin paused but chose eclectic? It fit for my experience of Kevin's work when he said shots on his Plus page go for a sexy rather than sexual approach;
"Viewers can make their own minds up about the mixture of humour and quirkiness versus obvious editorial shots. I like to think that models get a variety of shots to choose from, and that they leave my place having had a good, fun, enjoyable time."
A good, fun and enjoyable time is exactly how I would describe time spent with Kevin's work! Thanks Kevin for sharing your outstanding shots with FH!
If you want to see more of Kevin's work check out his page on MM HERE: and his plus site on MM HERE: Also see much more on his official site haringman photography HERE:
Next two shots of Kamil Kumorek.
Two shots below of Richard Pepper.
Below: Thiago Drewry.
Below: Ville Kinos, who I have featured on FH in the past.
Below: Such a creative shot with jerom.
Below: I think this shot of William P. is my favorite.
Below: Kevin: A self portrait from and of the artist
'more tease than sleaze'
First two shots above of anon.
Before I contacted Kevin from haringmanPLUS, I wondered if his shots were pushing a boundary for FH. I try to walk a line of somewhere between a 'PG-13' site and an 'R.' Just my personal taste really, no other reason. But...from time to time there are shots I want to add which might push the 'R' just a bit. I finally decided I wanted Kevin's work on the site and furthermore loved the fact Kevin had the same question and posted so on his MM page.
I actually don't think any of the shots do. As I wrote above, Kevin says they are more 'tease than sleaze'. Kevin says he likes to mix it up a little, joining humour, quirkiness and sexiness together to get a result. In the end, I really wanted Kevin's work, these amazing shots on FH.
I have only two requirements that must be met before contacting a photographer about showcasing their work. The first one is simple, I must really love the work and it must make me feel something. Given I spend some of my time each day looking at, describing and sharing the work of other artists, I must be passionate about it. Secondly, and most importantly, when I decide to profile an artists work I must see something new, something I have not seen before. This is not an easy task. Kevin's work is not only erotic, it is fresh, it is unique, new and most of all so much fun. I would love to hang one of Kevin's shots in my living room, well...maybe the bedroom, I don't need to deal with the reaction of Aunt Carolyn...
Below: B_M.
The creativity in Kevin's work is truly outstanding. Most of his shots begin with a similar canvas, a plain background and a camera angle that remains fairly constant. That is however where the similarities end. I was able to see hundreds of Kevin's shots and as you can see from the ones I have included here, each one then takes on a life of their own. Each one has it's own concept and with the use of props, simple fashion choices and the personality of the model, each one then takes on it's own life and it's own feel.
Below: Benny Young.
Kevin started taking photographs when he was in Australia,
"I needed to earn some money to stay there, so I bluffed it. Since then I got better (i hope) and I travelled the world and had some fantastic opportunities, especially in Rio de Janeiro, working on fashion shoots. And I still like doing TFCD when time allows, it's refreshing."
Below: Beautiful shot of Conan Belletty.
I was curious how Kevin goes about choosing his models. Given Kevin's work is more about creating an artists statement than necessarily showcasing the model, I wondered how he went about approaching a model with his concept?
"When I make arrangements with a model, I ask them if they have specific requests, and then I direct them more towards what I think would work well with their style, their look, their shape and size. Luckily they seem to trust my judgement. I have a head full of ideas and projects, and when a model offers to work with me, I often know which project fits them. Of course, when they arrive, it may be a change of direction and revert to Plan B. Luckily I have only ever had 2 shoots that I would regard as disasters."
Below: Joe.S
Asking a photographer to describe their style often gets mixed reactions. Many are not keen on labeling. Kevin paused but chose eclectic? It fit for my experience of Kevin's work when he said shots on his Plus page go for a sexy rather than sexual approach;
"Viewers can make their own minds up about the mixture of humour and quirkiness versus obvious editorial shots. I like to think that models get a variety of shots to choose from, and that they leave my place having had a good, fun, enjoyable time."
A good, fun and enjoyable time is exactly how I would describe time spent with Kevin's work! Thanks Kevin for sharing your outstanding shots with FH!
If you want to see more of Kevin's work check out his page on MM HERE: and his plus site on MM HERE: Also see much more on his official site haringman photography HERE:
Next two shots of Kamil Kumorek.
Two shots below of Richard Pepper.
Below: Thiago Drewry.
Below: Ville Kinos, who I have featured on FH in the past.
Below: Such a creative shot with jerom.
Below: I think this shot of William P. is my favorite.
Below: Kevin: A self portrait from and of the artist
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