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David Needham by Shotbygrant Photography
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The New Green Arrow!
I loved me some Justin Hartley, but Canadian actor Stephen Amell is certainly not a disappointment donning Oliver Queens's green leather suit! Executive producer David Nutter says not to expect another Smallville, and says this Arrow is a different show, darker and harder-edged. Some of you might remember Stephen from his recent role on Hung and his breakout role in Dante's Cove (see below).
Stephen from Dante's Cove
Thumbs Down: A Trump Hunt & Dump
Dr.Seuss I respect, but I know I am not
But a couple of things are stuck in my thoughts
With so many Trump's making news and events
I thought it was time that I gave my two cents
His offspring took guns and shot Zimbabwe mammals
There were Elephants, crocodiles, not sure about camels
I know there there were leopards, and even some kudu
And all got an unwanted bullet hole tattoo
As the clown clones took life from the beautiful creatures
Their bloated sperm donor flapped his jowl facial features
With ratings for Apprentice dipping too low to mention
The red haired buffoon once again sought attention
The follically challenged rarely stay cozy
So again he took aim directly at Rosie
Shooting her down is just what he meant
Thank FUCK he will never be the President
This family, these stories really disgust me. I have no issue with hunting, but elephants? Water Buffalo? Really? I guess a common American deer or rabbit would not be good enough game for a Trump. And no matter what you think of Rosie, Trump's need to kick anyone when down only speaks to what a tool he truly is.
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Ascension: David Needham by Shotbygrant Photography
David Needham caught my eye the second I laid eyes on my first image of the 23 year old model. David has a great body but it was his face, especially the combination of a strong face and jaw structure along with beautiful, expressive and sensitive blue eyes. Together, the strength, along with the sensitivity, create a great look which enables David to move fluidly from fashion to fitness as well as more character and story based images.
From the seaside town of Bridlington, East Yorkshire, David does much of his work in London but loves to travel throughout the UK for shoots. And ex British soldier,David's focus is now solely and passionately on his modeling work. Self describe as both hard working as well as bubbly, David looks forward to working with new photographers and trying on new concepts and creative ideas.
David's portfolio is both extensive and beautifully eclectic containing, as stated, many different looks; fashion, fitness, artistic nudes and character driven work. David worked on a series of shots with Dame Nellie Better which are just a little naughty, a little sexy and a whole lot of fun. Most of David's best work, including the shoot with Dame Nellie were taken by London's Shotbygrant Photography.
Artist and model obviously have a great working relationship with trust at it's base. Grant has ensured David's portfolio spotlights a variety of looks and makes great use of both his body, face and most importantly personality. Grant's has extensive experience in both color and black & white, has worked extensively with actors for their portfolios and is as well a sports photographer. He brings each of these skill sets in his work with David and some of my favorite images I am showcasing here.
Below: Love Grants fun shots of David with Dame Nellie Better
'Grant is really the guy who gave me my break. I was only doing local shoots, before he spotted me. Grant brought me to London and since then I've not looked back! Becoming professional and published! He is a fantastic photographer with a great portfolio but has as well become a very close friend.'
David Needham
'I can honestly say in all the years I have been taking photos he is one of the best models I have ever worked with and I thoroughly enjoyed the shooting days. Everything from early morning beach to formal clothing at Whitby Abbey. Some stunning shots and I can do no more than really recommend David for any type of shoot. Good looking, confident and takes direction really well. We have done several shoots now each better that the last and I know I can always rely on him.'
Grant Williams, shotbygrant photography
David Needham Official Site:
David Needham on ModelMayhem & check out hundreds of images on his Facebook Fanpage
Shotbygrant Photography Official Site & on ModelMayhem
Favorite Click Of The Day: Mariano Vivanco on Homotography
Above: Kerry DegmanHomotography has been brimming over the last few months with incredible new shoots from internationally renowned fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco. Stolen Moments featuring one of my all time favorite models Parker Gregory is not to be missed!
Parker Gregory in Stolen Moments
Kevin Freed In The Woods
Cyril Giustiniani
Happy Birthday today March 19th
Happy 43rd to Michael Bergin & happy 57th to Bruce Willis!
tMf Cover Model Search: Just 6 Days Left!
Above: Benjamin Godfre by Dylan Rosser
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REIGNING: Robert J Guttke
Summer of 1993
David by Robert J Guttke
Usually when I profile the work of an artist for the first time, I begin with giving a little bit of background and filling in a bit of biographical information. Today, for a couple of reasons I am not. Firstly; anyone serious about the subject of men in art knows the work of Robert J Guttke. Robert has been capturing the male form through drawings, sculptures and eventually film, for over twenty years. Robert's work, his books, calendar's and sculptures have achieved a following beyond those who usually seek out images of naked men.(like me and many of you...)
Secondly, I first connected with Robert a couple of months about a feature for tMf. With that upcoming, I did not want to duplicate any information, images and stories that Robert shared for that piece. Consider these images of David as a bit of an appetizer, the first course of what promises to be a more than satisfying visual feast.
'The rocks behind crumbled and avalanched around him the moment after I snapped this shot. It was very worrisome. After all, I was down below and could have been hurt.'
Robert J Guttke
During the during the summer of 93 Robert worked with David more than any other model. Getting started however, proved a bit of a challenge. When the artist first approached him about shooting, David appeared nervous, even a little frightened, and ended up bringing some of his football buddies with him to the initial interview. Thankfully, the nerves were not a sign of future problems, Robert reports he quickly became very comfortable and began to just enjoy being naked.
Although his nerves never got in the way of Robert's vision and the creation of the images the artist was after, they did crop up in different ways throughout that summer. Despite his magnificent body and obvious physical strengths, David often used Robert as a confidant, sharing his doubts about dating and the woman he was seeing. Robert, often acting as David's own Cyrano de Bergerac quietly supported David through the relationship process from hand holding and romance all the way through David's proposal. (David played violin, and Robert suggested Meditation from Thais) She of course, said yes.
'99% of these images are all scanned from film - remember film- hence they don't have that polished, plastic look of digital. When on location I worked with fast film, never knowing what light I would discover. No reflectors. No assistants. Just me, the subject, and the sounds of nature around us. Once when shooting on the ice a herd of deer walked past!'
'I usually ask the guys to just look pissed. Makes for better drama since I am stretching bodies into pain thresholds...'
There are many photographers currently reigning as masters of capturing the male form. Robert J Guttke is not however, really that interested in vying for a position. His place is already clearly defined. Robert continues to take his work, his models, to places far beyond where most others dare to go. It is a place where having a model drop their pants in front of a colored background isn't quite enough. It is a place where having a model with a great body and mad photoshopping skills are really of little use. This place is one where limits are pushed and boundaries don't really exist. An incredible architectural wasteland, somewhere between what one can do, with something they really should not be even trying.
-Robert J Guttke Official Site-
-The work of Robert J Guttke represented here is with the explicit permission of the photographer for FH only. Please do not use or copy images or text without acquiring permission from the copy write holder-
David by Robert J Guttke
Usually when I profile the work of an artist for the first time, I begin with giving a little bit of background and filling in a bit of biographical information. Today, for a couple of reasons I am not. Firstly; anyone serious about the subject of men in art knows the work of Robert J Guttke. Robert has been capturing the male form through drawings, sculptures and eventually film, for over twenty years. Robert's work, his books, calendar's and sculptures have achieved a following beyond those who usually seek out images of naked men.(like me and many of you...)
Secondly, I first connected with Robert a couple of months about a feature for tMf. With that upcoming, I did not want to duplicate any information, images and stories that Robert shared for that piece. Consider these images of David as a bit of an appetizer, the first course of what promises to be a more than satisfying visual feast.
'The rocks behind crumbled and avalanched around him the moment after I snapped this shot. It was very worrisome. After all, I was down below and could have been hurt.'
Robert J Guttke
During the during the summer of 93 Robert worked with David more than any other model. Getting started however, proved a bit of a challenge. When the artist first approached him about shooting, David appeared nervous, even a little frightened, and ended up bringing some of his football buddies with him to the initial interview. Thankfully, the nerves were not a sign of future problems, Robert reports he quickly became very comfortable and began to just enjoy being naked.
Although his nerves never got in the way of Robert's vision and the creation of the images the artist was after, they did crop up in different ways throughout that summer. Despite his magnificent body and obvious physical strengths, David often used Robert as a confidant, sharing his doubts about dating and the woman he was seeing. Robert, often acting as David's own Cyrano de Bergerac quietly supported David through the relationship process from hand holding and romance all the way through David's proposal. (David played violin, and Robert suggested Meditation from Thais) She of course, said yes.
'99% of these images are all scanned from film - remember film- hence they don't have that polished, plastic look of digital. When on location I worked with fast film, never knowing what light I would discover. No reflectors. No assistants. Just me, the subject, and the sounds of nature around us. Once when shooting on the ice a herd of deer walked past!'
'I usually ask the guys to just look pissed. Makes for better drama since I am stretching bodies into pain thresholds...'
There are many photographers currently reigning as masters of capturing the male form. Robert J Guttke is not however, really that interested in vying for a position. His place is already clearly defined. Robert continues to take his work, his models, to places far beyond where most others dare to go. It is a place where having a model drop their pants in front of a colored background isn't quite enough. It is a place where having a model with a great body and mad photoshopping skills are really of little use. This place is one where limits are pushed and boundaries don't really exist. An incredible architectural wasteland, somewhere between what one can do, with something they really should not be even trying.
-Robert J Guttke Official Site-
-The work of Robert J Guttke represented here is with the explicit permission of the photographer for FH only. Please do not use or copy images or text without acquiring permission from the copy write holder-
Just Because: Adam Scott
Actor Adam Scott has been doing the rounds on talk shows the past couple of weeks promoting his role in Friends With Kids and his role on Parks And Recreation. I hear Parks is a decent show but nothing about NBC's Thursday comedy line-up draws me (or most of America so it seems) to watch. Despite the critical raves and Emmy Awards none of the four sit-coms is putting a dent in the ratings juggernaut of American Idol. If Idol were not enough, Parks has to deal with CBS's The Big Bang Theory. I had not really known Adam had joined the cast until seeing him on TV last week, but he might be what gets me to give it a look.
Adam has been working steadily in the business for close to 20 years, and I think he first caught my eye during his guest stint on Six Feet Under. Adam's talent allows him to move seamlessly between television and film. There is also something about Adam, his look which I find extremely attractive. As an actor, he can weave between the clean cut, goofy and adorable good guy through to a more dark and sexy and more complex look when the role requires it.
Adam with good friend Paul Rudd
Tell Me You Love Me (2007)
The Vicious Kind (2009)
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