'The ones who notice the storms in your eyes, the silence in your voice and the heaviness in your heart are the ones you need to let in.'With the world, especially the on-line world, full of billions of images, I often wonder what causes me to take notice of a specific image. What is it about an artist's work, a models look, or an individual image, that has me stop, pause and want to see and, learn more. Given
FH is based in story, what I first notice, is more often than not, the impetus to the story.
When Mark (
MW Photo MD) sent on his images of Daniel, there were several things that popped off the screen that I noticed. I think first, it was Daniel's strong face, beautiful nose and mouth. I especially took notice of the Maryland model's beautiful brown eyes, thoughtful, but most definitely, with a storm of energy a brewing.
The second thing I noticed was of course, Daniel's large and colorful chest tattoo. Viewers of
Game of Thrones will understand why I first thought of the Cersei army, The Golden Company, and the elephants she so wanted to be a part of it. The Latin phrase atop the art work,
Inveniam Viam aut Faciamis (I will either find a way or make one) speaks of that storm in Daniel's eyes and his desire and determination to reach his goals.
Daniel says that didn't initially plan on having such a magnificent art piece adorn his body. When he listened to the artist describe the idea for the tattoo, Daniel decided it would would make a great chest piece and gave the artist the creative freedom to go with his concept.
It was this desire to jump in, take risks and experience life that brought Daniel to modeling. When he was first in college, he saw an ad for a figure drawing model. Daniel needed the cash, and it seemed like a cool experience, so he just went for it. After that first modeling gig, he was hooked and was on the look out for other modeling opportunities that came up to pursue.
One of those opportunities was connecting with Mark who first spotted Daniel's work on
Model Mayhem. After checking out Daniel's portfolio, Mark liked what he saw and reached out to him about getting together. Daniel was on board and they began with discussions about what each was looking for from the shoot, and what creative idea's and looks would be different and new to add to their portfolio's.
'Daniel's tattoo first caught my attention with all of the detail colored work and I liked that he took pride in his appearance with his work outs. It took awhile before were us both to sync up our schedules for a studio shoot, but it was worth well it. I had a great time working with him and collaborating our ideas. We have been discussing a second shoot which I'm really looking forward to!'The third thing I noticed was of course Daniel's body, and a few specific and impressive body parts. Daniel maintains his physique through regular lifting, and although he was a little nervous the first time displaying all of his body for a shoot, his anxiety subsided after his first few gigs. After that, the freedom Daniel experiences and loves when modeling, especially when modeling nude, beautifully takes over.
Take Five
On a scale from 1-10 how nervous were you the first time posing nude?3. It's always at least a little concerning shooting with someone you've yet to meet face to faceHad you ever been naked in public before modeling?Do gym showers count?What are your boundaries for a shoot? Nothing gratuitousWhat's the best compliment you received about one of your modeling images?I had someone tell me that I captured something to the effect of "masculine realism" so I took that positively.
Do you have a dream scenario for a shoot you'd love to do?I prefer direction from the photographer, so just so long as he or she has the vision and is really into their craft then I want to work with them.
What stood out from you with your day shooting with Mark?He was very professional and respectfulWas there anything about your with Mark, unique from any of your previous shoots?The cuffs were a first!
