Our Judges:

THE JUDGES:


Dylan Rosser:
Originally from South Africa, Dylan Rosser started his career as a graphic designer, working on various lifestyle magazines in Cape Town. In 1998, upon his move to London, Rosser sought a change in direction which marked the start of his photographic work. Frustrated with how the male form was depicted within the media, Rosser began a showcase for his work with TheMaleForm.net. With the success of the site, Rosser’s reputation for creating images described as ‘powerfully erotic’, ‘classic’, ‘raw and edgy’ grew. His work, featuring models from around the world, can now be seen regularly in photo anthologies, international magazines, and in his newest online project tMfMagazine.com. Rosser’s last two books, X-Posed and RED have received critical acclaim worldwide.


Naked by Dylan Rosser


Jack Mackenroth:
No stranger to world of fashion and modeling, Jack Mackenroth has been working in the industry since first moving to New York in 1991. After graduating from Parsons School of Design, Jack opened a menswear store in the West Village called ‘Jack’ where he showcased top upscale designers along side new and upcoming designers. In 1997, Mackenroth went to work for Tommy Hilfiger and then designed for Levis Slates Brand. Known to many for his time on the forth season of Project Runway. Although Jack withdrew from the reality competition in episode five, he made a huge impact. As a fashion designer his work has been seen on various celebrities and television shows. As a model Jack has been featured on countless magazine covers and features. Besides his work in the fashion industry, Jack continues to swim professionally traveling for meets throughout the US. In 2008, Jack partnered with Merck & Co, Inc to launch a national HIV and AIDS education campaign, Living Positive By Design and continues to work tirelessly as both an advocate and speaker for HIV/AIDS education and organizations.


Jack Mackenroth in CA-RIO-CA Swimwear by Gil Even.
Photo by Ray John-Pila


Jon Whitney:
Jon Whitney is one of New York’s busiest photographers working with many models and agencies testing and helping to build portfolios for many successful models, both professional and up and coming. Jon’s work has been featured Jon on Favorite Hunks numerous times as well as other blogs, sites and magazines. Jon’s style is both classic and elegant For Jon, it is not about it being his shot, it is about it being the shot. The results of this philosophy have led to incredible images of some of today’s hottest models including; Phil Fusco, Kyle Ledeboer, Nick Pizzaro and Santiago Peralta.


Greg J from Colby Models by Jon Whitney

Marlen Boro:
Minneapolis-based photographer, Marlen Boro, has emerged as one of the country’s most exciting new photographers of the male form. Not only has Marlen shot some of the business’s hottest models, he’s known for his unique and envelope-pushing themes of his work. According to past clients and models, a photoshoot with Marlen is itself a singular experience, due to his dedication to getting to know and then exhibit the unique personality and physique of his subjects. Mr. Boro’s work is shown on his website:


Eric, one of my favorite shots from Marlen.

Tye Briggs:
For the past four years, Tye Briggs has been showcasing the work of internationally renowned photographers and artists on his site FH & Other Things. Tye loves discovering and highlighting new talent, as well as artists who are frequently ignored by mainstream sites and blogs. In addition to running his successful blog, Tye is currently working with renowned photographer, Dylan Rosser, as writer and features editor for the online magazine, tMf.


Tye from FH this past summer, playing with fire as usual. (and no, I don't look like Phil Laak in every shot...just the ones I post!)