Although the royals have a tight grip on the definition, the crown goes beyond just describing a jeweled headpiece. Whether it's the apex of a mountain, the highest part of a plant or tree or whatever hideous helmet is covering Camilla's cranium, the crown basically means the top, or highest point of something.
The crown of any house or building is it's roof, and for photographer Richard Rothstein, the crowing glory of his Manhattan apartment is the spectacular rooftop that Richard has frequently used as studio in the sky. Richard's rooftop is one of my favorite locations, and has always elevated the beauty of the men's Richard's shot there.
It begins with incredible view, how you ever top the New York sky and skyline as a backdrop. With the changing weather, the movement of the clouds, and sky's light and colors. The everchanging lights and colors can be be challenging, especially due to weather and the time of day of the shoot. Richard has always embraced those challenges, ensuring he captures as many extraordinary and dramatic moments as possible.
In addition to the view, I also love the many unique spaces on the roof. The brick, the pipes, the air ducts and vents, and the semi-secluded corner cubby. I was first introduced to Richard's rooftop cubby over a decade ago and so many of my favorite models have been shot in the location. You can check out some of them HERE: including Sergey, who both modeled, and honed his skills behind the camera, working with Richard on the roof.
One of the most striking men to ascend to the rooftop has to be model Jon W. Jon's magnificent physique, not to mention his impressive poses, more than match the breath-taking visuals which surround him. Jon's always had a focus on fitness going back to his days as an athlete and as a wrestler in high school.
As hot as Jon's body certainly is, in many shots, it's his handsome face that often grabs my attention. I love his eyes and his facial geometry. Jon's face to me, is reminiscent of the masculine beauty of so classic Hollywood stars. There were decades, before everything was Mavelized, when captivating and memorable faces graced the big screen.
I was first introduced to Jon's work a few years ago through is work with New Light Photo and featured their creative collaborations on FH back in 2020. (Compositional Elements) A year later, I featured his first shoot with Richard, this time inside Richard's apartment, with his housewarming tradition of shooting some of his favorite models in his new home, and in a new space. (What We See)
'Jon is one of my go to models over these past few years. In fact, he’s become a very good friend—and those are hard to find! Every time I shoot Jon I discover something new. Jon always bring a sense of humor to the shoot. He combines an innocence and goodness with a profound sexiness. You know he would never hurt you, but you secretly wish he would.'
Check out more of Jon on his OnlyFans HERE: & Check out more of Richard's rooftop work with Jon, (once those pesky jeans are finally slipped off) on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
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