Feeling Gleeful

This past week Giuliano has been doing some shoots for his upcoming book. I'll get some images up soon. However, I was going back through some of his past shoots, and I came across these great photos Giuliano shot of Matthew Morrison last year in New York. There were so many great images, I thought it would be fun to show you a few the magazine didn't print.

Iron Maiden

Speaking of FHM, I shot Olivia Munn for the German edition of the magazine. Out July 2010, it was for the promotion of Iron Man 2. She's a gorgeous girl on and off camera. 

Peter Facinelli Steps Up to Bat for FHM

We shot Peter Facinelli for FHM's August Issue - hope you all got a copy.  The baseball themed photo shoot was inspired by his character, Carlisle Cullen's "Rainy Baseball" scene in the Twilight movie. Great guy, a lot of fun. Here are some pics you didn't see

Just Like Honey...

A few weeks ago I shot I video for R&B artist Honey La Rochelle. Not only is the song bound to be a HUGE hit, she was also a pleasure to work with. Keep an eye out for the "Work It Out" video. For now though, enjoy this little Q&A with Miss Honey:

When you’re not in the studio where can we find you? 

At an airport! I'm always goin somewhere... When I'm in LA i'm still learning the city, but when I'm in NY I'm all over the place. 

What’s something you can’t live without backstage?

Can't live without water backstage...I'm wanted to give some rockstar crazy answer but the truth is: WATER, the fluid of life, is my one basic necessity.  I would love to one day have a piano backstage and gorgeous man in boxer briefs with massage oils, but in the meantime, water!...and a vanity ;)

What musicians have influenced you over your career?

First and foremost, my mother! After that Lauren Hill has been very influential, and a lot of male artists like Maxwell, Marvin, Stevie, Prince...And I've had the luck and honor of having up close and personal experiences with Ms. Roberta Flack, Macy Gray, Joss Stone and N'dea Davenport, each of whom have taught many many things over the years.

If you weren’t a musician, what would you be now?

Hmmmmm well i wonder if that's possible even??  I would maybe be teaching, I actually got hired as an assistant math teacher when I was in college.  I'm really good at math and science.  I find physics fascinating soooo maybe i'd be doing something in that industry?  or maybe I would be the owner of a titty bar chain called the "Honey House"....Well that might still actually happen! LOL (Name copyrighted 2009-patent pending, don't try and jack me fool)

Can you cook?

Yeah I can cook, but bachalorette style.  I'm the queen of the foreman grill and the rice cooker. I like having food ready already, I don't like to wait for it when I want it.  I love leftovers. I make a MEAN spaghetti, and a mean vegetarian chili.  Those are always good ever-ready meals you can make once and eat 3 or 4 times.  Me likey :)

HEROES

  

This weekend I had a supernatural experience as I shot HERO Milo Ventimiglia for Prestige Magazine. Styled and produced by Paris Libby, Milo was able to take on the character of a posh gentlemen at an Italian Villa easily (a little nod to his Peter Petrelli character's mimicking abilities, wink wink). Here's a little taste of the upcoming editorial:  

 

Michael Stars Shoot/Baby Sea Lion Release

In OTHER news, we just wrapped the Michael Stars Spring 2011 campaign. Not only did we all get to spend a fun day at the beach, but we also worked with San Pedro's Marine Mammal Center to release four baby sea lions, at the same time as the shoot. This video really captures how incredible the whole thing was:

Guy Pt. II - "Wildlife"

Photos from Day 2 of my shoot. It was 17 hours of total madness. We had Noogie Thai and Judd Minter creating the most insane hair, banging out look after look until past 10pm! 

There were tarantulas, scorpions & snakes, and clearly Aussie Buck Palmer had no problem making friends with the little guys..

 

 

Today we are shooting the Pt. III - photos to be posted Monday. Regardless, enjoy a few more and have a fabulous weekend.

Guys Pt. I - Hats and Clay

Victor Ross (L.A. Models)

There seems like no better way to start this blog then on my birthday. Yes, today is my birthday and to celebrate I am giving myself the best present possible. A full day shoot to complete my upcoming book. Today 25 guys are coming in. Anthony Merante is doing some crazy makeup and Anita Patrickson, our UK-import stylist for the shoot, has put together some amazing costumes. Behind the scenes pics coming soon... but for now check out these pictures from Part I of last week's shoot.

Benjamin Patterson got to spa as he worked - Anthony painted his full body in a clay face mask to achieve his scaly look

The shoot itself encompassed several different stories, but my two favorites were the Body Painting story (just above) and the Hat Story (below).  The body painting involved a LOT of baby oil, glitter and even clay. Anita stayed up with her assistant Jesse until 4am the night before making these hats (Thanks Anita!). Seeing these manly guys sitting so prim & proper in such extravagant hats.. It was really surreal. Check out Carter C. from Wilhelmenia - I love this shot.

 

Special thanks to Philip Solomon and Adele Satori at Way2Much Entertainment for hooking us up today with some incredible props. I'll post the pics from today SOON. Get ready - it's gonna be sick..

Blake Kneisley (Vision Models) let off a little steam after a LONG day of work.