11 - 17 - 18  Went to Newark, NJ today to photograph Brian, who is 46 years of age and looks super cool and in great form.  He had his dreads tie-back and had a lot of suggestions for his photographs and I was open to his feedback, always wanting the composition to look good, showing his body and for a overall good photograph.  He lived on the 3rd floor in a house, so there were lots of options and areas to use with natural light.  He's a very creative guy and found him to be a spiritual person.  His bedroom was lined with books and noticed a guitar, too.  He had lots of masks around and wanted to wear a black and a white silk robe with hood and a leopard coats, all resulting in interesting photos.  The photo shoot could have gone on longer, but I had to catch a bus back to NYC.

11 - 14 - 18  Went to Brooklyn to photograph, Tony who is 56 years of age.  He served in the Air Force for 11 years and is now in their reserve.  He's creative, has a fashion site and goes to all the NY Fashion shows and events to videotape them for his show.  Reserved guy, low-key and respectful.  It was challenging for me to photograph him in a room, but did accomplish the photos that reveal him to be most comfortable in doing the photos.

11 1 - 18  Photographed Mel in midtown and it was his first time doing total nudity.  He wanted to have a new challenge and open himself to a new experience.  Had lots of interesting tattoos on his body, his chest, arms, legs and back.  He was open to my suggestions and always like to hear any feedback or poses that he wanted to do,.  I wanted him to relax and be comfortable and this usually happens, when near the end of a photo shoot.  He was easy going, very cool guy and respectful, a perfect gentleman.