Brandon Ruckdashel Exposed

"That's the spirit Paul. You walk this path and you walk a fine line between sanity, safety and morality, but you're already halfway there with this show. So what's one more step down the path of life?"
-Jerry to Paul in Exposure-

Regular readers of FH know one of my favorite guys is actor Brandon Ruckdashel. Besides being one of the kindest guys, Brandon is one of the most talented. Brandon has achieved success and acclaim for his work as an actor and singer on stage, on television and on film. Brandon has also spent time the last couple of years honing hi skills as a photographer. Several times this past year when I was researching a model I was pleasantly surprised to see Brandon as the photographer.

Over the past year and half Brandon has been working on another project, a more personal one. Writing is not new to Brandon, he is a song writer and has written in the past, but his new play 'Exposure' is his first full play.



Exposure:
Exposure is a play about a young actor (Paul) who breaks up with his girlfriend (Tara) to pursue his dreams in Hollywood. Along the way he lives with a stripper (Tonya) and takes a boyfriend (Tim) all while under the guiding hand of his agent (Jerry). Exposure is both about the entertainment business and what an actor is willing to do as he lives his dreams.

Brandon says Exposure is the honest Hollywood story. "It's about all those things that happen that ENTOURAGE doesn't talk about. I decided to write this show because no one was writing anything like it and I'm fairly certain that my story is not unlike many other young actors who move to Hollywood. They dream big and try to survive any way they can." The events that happen within the play all happened within the first six months of Brandon's move to California. Exposure is a personal narrative, and although there are similarities between Brandon and Paul, it is not exactly biographical.



"I started writing EXPOSURE when I went on hiatus from Co-Ed Confidential season 3. Originally there were more characters, more scenes, more everything, but over the course of the writing process I've really spent the most time on focusing the story. A play can't be about everything and I think it's a trap many writers fall too easily into. They think "More More More" instead of "Less Less Less." My greatest influences on the structure were Neil Simon's "Last of the Red Hot Lovers" and of course my favorite cult film "Fight Club." Over the course of three relationships Paul learns about himself and what he wants, needs, and is willing to do for success. Throughout this arc he is tormented, teased, and at times has very honest conversations with an agent character (JERRY) he's created in his head."
-Brandon Ruckdashel-



Having read 'Exposure' I can attest to Brandon's talent as a writer. Exposure is a character driven play which explores systemically not just the highs, but the lows of making it in show business. It's toll on relationships not to mention ones mental well being. Most of us watch from a distance the success stories, the actors working. Although there have been stories of 'making it' in the business (think Fame), rarely does Hollywood allow us to see the dark side, the pain, the broken relationships which occur on the journey to stardom.

Exposure is currently doing readings and I will be sure to update you on the plays journey from page to stage. Thanks Brandon!

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Favorite Pic of the Day for August 22nd

Above: Quinton Winter by Arrow Studio. See more of the work of Arrow Studio below!

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'Two' by Arrow Studio

Above: Elaine Alden and Chris

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From the first time we put together full thoughts in our brains on thing that motivates us is to connect. Whether that connection ends in a friendship, a lover, a spouse or just a moment, connections are essential to our lives. This connection is certainly why California's Prop 8 battle is so important. It is not so much about getting equality but getting one of the most basic of human needs seen as something essential, something real.

If you look through FH or most blogs that feature the talented and the beautiful you generally see shots of models or actors posing alone. Even when couples are photographed, whether it be for media promotion they are usually at the beginning of a relationship, the lust stage. It is not that common, in fact it is quite rare to see photos of couples in long-term, healthy, sexual relationships. When I first saw these shots by Martin Purmensky from Arrow Studio, I knew I was seeing something unique, something special.



Martin has been photographer his whole life. Professionally, he started
taking photos about 6 years ago. Martin says that previously he had worked as a Creative Manager for a timeshare company and frequently was purchasing images for for use in marketing materials, often paying hundreds of dollars per image.

"When I saw the images, I thought that I can take images like that as well. I hired a couple of models and took them to beach, hotel, downtown, etc and slowly worked on my technique."
-Martin Purmensky-

Originally from the Czech Republic, Martin, now lives and works in Orlando. Martin is not only a photographer but as well works as a graphic designer. His work has been published in magazines, books, brochures, billboards and ads. Although he is now mainly known for his couples/lifestyle photography, he continues to work on other assignments including portraits, architecture and marketing work for resorts.


Josh Truesdell


Martin has worked with both newcomers as well as established models. As well, he has photographed individuals, families and couples. Martin has worked with every type of couple that he could find to photograph, straight couples, gay couples (males and females), couples of different backgrounds and races, young ones and older ones as well.

"My portfolio became very popular in last couple of years. Daily I get
request for tutorial how to edit images so they look like mine. I get many
request for photo shoots from models that want to add to their portfolio
some couples work. In last couple of months boudoir photography exploded on
the market and many couples ask for intimate images for their private
collection."

Luiz & Gabe




'Based in Orlando, Florida, Arrow Studio Photography takes a fresh, dynamic and natural approach to professional photography. By making use of the best of Florida's outdoor environment, Arrow Studio captures those precious moments when people interact naturally'
Arrow Studio:

What I love so much about Martin's work is exactly what his mission statement says. Although certainly the beauty of Florida helps, looking at many of Martin's shots make you feel a bit like a voyeur. Martin takes you into a moment of a couples life. Whether it is a sexual moment, or simply a normal daily life event, through Martin's lens it is one filled with intimacy. My favorite images from Martin's collection include the kitchen shots below with models Rosy Boix & Brent Tinsley. Beautifully shot and so beautifully identifiable.

Thank you Martin for sharing your work with FH!

Be sure to check out more of Martin's work at Arrow Studio Photo Blog HERE & Site HERE:. You can also follow them on Facebook HERE:

Nia & Jonathan.



Olga & Dan


Rosy Boix & Brent Tinsley




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