Quiet Fury
James B. is one of the most powerful models that I’ve shot with. When I say “power,” I mean in terms of ability to add dimension to an image. This was a shoot where I wanted to get some solid male editorial looks. I wanted to harness the power of natural light in an ethereal way on my rooftop. We struggled with the elements for a bit. The wind was fierce that day. My 86-inch parabolic umbrella bit the dust in the wind. As I was trying to clamp the canvas backdrop to the panel, the wind blew it loose and it started flying around everywhere. I had a couple of seconds of frustration, then I realized that somebody wanted me to get different, better images than what I had intended. Instead of battling the elements, I worked with them. I asked Scooter to hold a light diffuser right over his head for each set. This change of direction combined with the talent of James led to some of my favorite images that I’ve taken. As I continually strive to “make images that matter” this set is part of that direction that I’m headed.
I wish James the best of luck with kicking off his modeling career. These images are for his portfolio and submitting to agencies.
Model – James B.
Hair, makeup and assistance – Scooter Ray
Photography – Josh Eskridge www.josheskridge.com
