Tuesday, January 1, 2019

An Estepona Escape: Kike by Mount Photography


'He loves the camera and the camera loves him.'


Although the male form is definitely the focus of FH, setting and location is apart of my passion for the art form. It is why I often gravitate to, and am impacted by, images shot on location. FH readers know I love I love to explore not only the creative process of both artist and model, but the impact of the elements, especially light, temperature and weather.


It is for this reason I try to follow the seasons when choosing imagery. I like the visual symmetry between what I'm seeing and experiencing around me, and the visuals within the images I'm featuring. I also know that not everyone lives in a place with four so dramatically different seasons, and love the different feel, textures, color and light that each season provides. That being said, like most people who experience winter, vacations south, even just virtual vacations, are a must.


Today's trek is not only south, but about 3500 miles across the North Atlantic to Estepona, is a resort town on the Costa del Sol in southern Spain. It has been far too long since I've featured the work of Gibraltar based photographer Mark Montovio from Mount Photography. Mark's images of Kike, along with surrounding ocean, rocks and sky, are a perfect way, and at the perfect time, to welcome his imagery back to FH.


I first noticed Mark's shots of Kike on Mark's Instagram early last Autumn. I loved Mark's images, and the variety of poses, looks and locations he and Kike utilized. I was immediately struck by Kike's beautiful eyes and gorgeous full lips. I also loved Kike's body, physically fit for sure, but also the beautifully curvaceous, creating great lines and curves with his poses.


'Kike is a from Venezuela and currently living in Madrid.  He has an incredible presence and the most amazing eyes and working with him is very easy I was able to connect with him very quickly and shot him three times in the space of a couple of months - happier with results each time!'



1 comment:

Anonymous said...

WOW. He is so sexy!!!