'I don't use the term muse lightly, but I never fail to be inspired by Kramer: to dare to explore further, climb higher, try new things - I know he'll be up for the adventures himself!'
Fans of the male form know the world is full good looking men, and photographers ready to capture them. Yet, we scroll and scroll through pages on-line, rarely stopping to fully take in and appreciate the beauty in front of us. One artist whose work always inspires me is StudiioMGPhotography. I've been following and spotlighting Mark's work from close to 25 years now, and continue to be awed at the visuals he creates.
One model whose images always have me stop in my tracks, scroll in and pay attention is Kramer Evans. Beyond just his incredible body handsome face mane of brown hair, it's Kramer's presence in front of the lens that you can feel through the page or screen. Rugged, raw and very real. Wildly confident, Kramer goes for it, harnessing his creative impulses, seemingly without concern. Given strength of his work however, it's clear there's a plenty of passion involved in it's creation. Although I love Kramer's studio work, he seems most at home when shooting outside.
Over the last two and a half years, these two combustive creators have gotten together ten separate times to shoot. After their first solo collaborations, Mark asked Kramer if he'd be interested in a group shoot. Mark shares that those results were incendiary and started he and Kramer on the path to more duo and group shoots,
Mark has put together the results of their time together in a new photo book. Officially titled Kramer [& friends] because so many of his shoots were duo or group shoots. In addition to Kramer, there are 9 other men sharing the pages with him. The man at the center of the visuals though is Kramer, a man Mark got to see, and know quite well over their two and half years of working together. A man Mark grew to see as more than a subject to chronicle and capture.
Kramer exudes a raw sexuality that can be absolutely intoxicating. Far from that making him intimidating however, he is a peaceful presence putting those around him immediately at ease. Some of the shoots got pretty spicy as you might imagine! What can be said about someone in just a few lines? Stats like height, weight and age, are nothing but numbers...
I see a rare soul in Kramer. He exudes a calm and peaceful presence, seemingly free of ego or affectation, armed with a ready smile and laugh which immediately puts those around him at ease.
I see a man who is present in his surroundings, from sunrise yoga to sunset gratitude for another beautiful day.
I see a man who is creative: music is his passion, filling his days in many ways.
I see a man who is playful, adventurous and fearless.
I see a man who exudes a raw sexuality that can be absolutely intoxicating.
I'm reminded of the expression oft written on grade school report cards - "plays well with others." I've included Kramer in several group shoots where he shares the limelight with his costars while shining brightly himself. Thankfully I also see a man who is a friend.
'Mark and I met along the California coast and started exploring the back roads of a little beach town. We saw an old barn and decided to explore. When we entered the wooden structure, a magnificent barn owl flew out! There was also a day Mark brought a trumpet for me to play, and the second half of the shoot I was really enjoying figuring out how to get a good sound. The results from that trumpet shoot overlooking the sea are some of my favorite.
My favorite part about working with Mark is that there are no clothes required. Every time I would ask him what wardrobe I needed to bring, he would reassure me "Nothing!" I love being nude in nature and Mark's photography is a gorgeous exploration of that. Man and Nature.'
Check out, preview and get your own copy of Kramer on Mark's site HERE: & on Blurb HERE: The book is available in Hard Cover, and instant downloadable PDF Edition!
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