Yoko Grosshans
Posted by Yoko Grosshans
……….I have not modeled since I was in my early twenties. I thought it would be awkward for me, but TW has such an ability to make one feel so comfortable. His professionalism is obvious, but setting the mood with music and making you feel so sexy with words of encouragement is something that will stay with me to this day……..
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…….An artist is never far away from his work. While vacationing in Ibiza with his family, TW met Nancy at a night club while she was go go dancing the night away. The following day, they were shooting on the amazing beaches of the Spanish Island. To see the entire sitting and more Erotica from the Tony Ward archives, log on to: tonyward.com
True Love
Posted by Alex Remnick
The series is called “Mike and Kate” and it depicts an actual couple, who have been dating for over a year now. While shooting, I worked with the following guidelines in mind.
•Neglect the inclination to overly display or emphasize the presence of nudity
•Attempt to realistically and objectively depict the dynamic of a relationship outside of the public eye
•Draw symbolism from the seemingly un-symbolic space in which the shoot took place
Nothing in this shoot was set up, except for the fact that Mike was nude. I left for a few minutes to get more film, and when I got back, Mike was playing his guitar. Kate removed her bathrobe in the last few images because she thought she looked silly in her bathrobe.
Mike And Kate
These images are about true love, and what that term really means. Not true love in the fairy tale sense of the word where a poor young orphan meets a prince and they live happily ever after, but rather, what love truly means. Mike and Kate have definitely had their share of fights, but they can always count on being able to come back to these moments. They can always hang out half-clothed on a Sunday afternoon, do nothing, and be happy just to be together.
…….Alex Remnick is studying photography at the University of Pennsylvania.
Portrait Of Yoko, New Years Eve, 2009
Posted by Yoko Grosshans
……..Ever since I was three years old, my parents’ traveled a lot. From that early age I had a golden opportunity to visit places all around the world. My father’s job as an environmental chemical engineer, required extensive travel and not wanting to miss time spent with his children and wife, he chose to bring us along on many occasions. Mom and dad instilled in me a passion for having an open mind to new and different cultures which eventually led to my yearning to become a photojournalist.
Traveler
In my early teens, dad introduced me to photography which taught me the importance of developing both verbal and visual communications. Those early influences got me interested in studying photography and communications in college at Temple University and Tyler School of Art. I remember the very first photographic opportunity, when I traveled throughout Southeast Asia for a year with camera in hand like it was yesterday. I spent four months in India where I had the pleasure of studying with the gracious, tender and loving Dalai Lama for an extended period.
Yoko's Lingerie By Victoria's Secret
Richard Gere happened to be visiting his holiness at the same time, which made the experience additionally memorable. I would have to write a book to express all the other experiences I treasured while visiting the ancient country of India. The 4 months I spent in Nepal were also incredibly memorable. To live on a mountaintop and wake up every morning surrounded by the Himalayas is indescribable.
Yoko's Makeup Ashley Bohl For Mac
The time I spent in Thailand was beautifully crazy, if that makes any sense. In Bangkok, The Red Light District brought me a sense of sadness, but the full moon parties were a blast. I enjoyed the islands which were so calm and serene and where I also learned to scuba dive was a cherished moment . How does one sum up year’s worth of experience? Perhaps there will be more stories to tell…..
Selfy
Yoko, Palomar Hotel, New Years Eve, 2009
…….The Studio wishes everyone love, peace and happiness in 2010…………TW
. Yoko’s lingerie Victoria’s Secret
. Makeup by Mac
. Makeup artist Ashley Bohl
Ingenue
…..Isabella is very good at the playing the role of the young ingenue, but underneath the youthfulness there’s a mature sexiness that emanates from her best pictures.
Whether she is wearing sunglasses or nothing at all, she models tastefully and with an air of elegance, taste and style…….
A symbol of erotica…….
The First Sitting
…….The very first sitting with Isabella took place just off Rittenhouse Square in Philadelphia. I had been searching for an appropriate location for days until I discovered the most exquisite boutique hotel in the area. The next time your in town I highly recommend Rittenhouse 1715.
Rittenhouse 1715
The atmosphere of the hotel got us in to a good mood, making it easier to make sexy pictures.
Believe it or not, I am not only inspired by the model I work with, but also the environment I work in.
I could have shot her there for days. It seemed like days anyway.
Isabella knew just how far to push my imagination and which parts of her beauty to emphasize……
She became even more at ease once all of her clothes were removed…….
To be continued……..
Danny Brant
Posted by Danny Brant
My name is currently Danny Brant. Its used to be Daniel Diluzio before I was married and it was Dustin Daniels when I modeled. Who knows what it will be next? If I’m lucky, I’ll be like Elizabeth Taylor (my boxers name as well, but I’m referring to the actress) and have many husbands and many last names. I’m a 25 year old androgynous model. I no longer depend on modeling to pay the bills, and have since found other venues of employment. I still hold on to the title, and add it along side any other job title I may use when asked about “current occupation”. Being a model is something you never give up, even after you retire. It’s in your blood, your posture, your facial expressions, the way you hold your body while waiting for a bus. You never lose the self spotlight. Even if know ones watching, you are.
Being an androgynous model is tough, because I am also very petite. Not only did I have to fight the same things every other model has to fight: like age, weight, etc. I also had to fight every time I went on a Go-see, to prove I could do the job and morph in to something else on command. But when people meet me, they see male or female. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder or should I say photographer. So It can be difficult to book me for a male job. Although my body is incredibly proportioned for art, bodywork, swimwear, etc. It is too small for most men to wear. However, In a pair of heels, I am the perfect size 35in chest (large ribcage), 24in waits, 34in hips. Size 0/2, 5’10”/6 foot bombshell. See the predicament? So what else could I do but head south to Florida and pose nude? I had always wanted to prove something to all those guys who thought I was too girly or pretty. I did. But now I’m done proving things to other people, I only care what I think now. Or at least I try.
…….To be continued…………….