'One of the benefits of a second shoot with a model is that there is more of a shorthand as you are already familiar with each other, and there is a greater degree of trust.'
It was just over a decade ago that I first discovered the work of Studio Kouros. I remember being visually captivated after seeing the photographer's shot of model and actor Kairon John riding naked on a motorcycle. Studio Kouros' imagery was eye-catching, dramatic and erotically powerful. I first featured the work of Studio Kouros, (which includes shots of Kairon) back in 2011. (HERE:) I followed that piece up featuring his work with P-Jay. (HERE:)
After re-connecting on Instagram a few years ago, I then featured the Arkansas based photographer's work with Jon, (HERE:) and have been looking forward to featuring more of his work. Recently, I sent on a few of my favorite models and shoots and at the top of that list was a model named Mark. I'd seen shots of Mark before, and was always taken with his look. Mark has a great body, but it's his facial structure and beautiful eyes that really drew me to his images.
Studio Kouros first discovered Mark on Model Mayhem and reached out to gauge his interest in doing a photo session and working together. Studio Kouros was living and working in California at the time and Mark ended up living close to where his studio was located in Long Beach. They soon arranged a date and time to get together to shoot.
'Mark was great to work with; he was in peak condition and very professional, comfortable in front of the camera, did not require much direction. We got some great images on that October day, and before we wrapped I was already hoping to arrange another collaboration, which did come about in April of the following year. '
Mark quickly became one of the photographer's muses, and the working relationship and trust they established made for a smooth and productive creative collaboration. These shots are some of the photographers favorite images of his work with Mark. Although the differences are subtle, you can tell that Mark has closer shave on his head in some of the images.
No comments:
Post a Comment