introducing CARL ANTHONY AGAPIT @ Re:Quest NYC/ Natalie Men Paris

Carl Anthony Agapit photographed by Tarrice Love

I had the opportunity to work with newcomer Carl Anthony Agapit who is currently represented by Re:Quest Model Mgmt. in NYC and Natalie in Paris. Carl is currently one of the faces in the United Colors of Bennetton campaign. He is has an extremely beautiful face and his body is slender but cut.

Carl Anthony Agapit featured in United Colors of Bennetton campaign Spring 2010

Carl Anthony Agapit (photographed by Tarrice Love)

styling by MacGuyver

Carl Anthony Agapit photographed by Tarrice Love

Carl is from the island of Martinique and speaks fluent French. His English was very broken and it was new for me to work with a model i had a hard time speaking to because i love to talk, lol. Despite the language barrier, he took direction well and we was able to create some hot shit. I really enjoyed working with Carl and I can't wait to see more of him editorially and commercially.

Carl Anthony and photographer Tarrice Love

Carl Anthony Agapit photographed by Tarrice Love

RIHANNA'S RUDE BOY - BRANDON HARTLEY @ Wilhelmina LA

Brandon Hartley (photographed by Tarrice Love)

styling by MacGuyver

With a balance mix of masculinity and POW and a set of cheekbones that are razor sharp Brandon Hartley is one to watch. Brandon is based in Los Angeles and represented by Wihelmina LA. He hit me up during the summer thru facebook when he was going to be in NYC seeking representation. He has an amazing energy with a sick body. Check him out getting his grind on with popstar Rihanna in her rude boy video.

Brandon Hartley (photographed by Tarrice Love)

styling by MacGuyver

I totally enjoyed working with Brandon during his stay in NY and looking forward to collaborating with him more in the future.

me and brandon hartley

Brandon Hartley (photographed by Tarrice Love)

styling by MacGuyver

ONE MORE THING: 2 thumbs up to Brandon for having really nice feet. These guys coming from the west coast are making these NY fellas look bad from the ankles down.

... CAN WE UNITE AGAIN?

after listening to the latest leak from Niki Minaj entitled Roman's Revenge feat. Eminem just disappointed me. I think  Ms. Minaj is very talented and definitely at the top of her game. I think it was rather lame and unnecessary to do a diss record eve of her album release, especially against another fellow female mcee... another black female.
We are apart of an era when people believe it is "customary" to tear each other down in order to shine. I am just so tired of watching us cut each other's throats for crumbs while the real owners of media and entertainment reap the benefits. I just wanted people to see that it is possible to shine brighter and stronger...together.


featuring Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, MC Lyte, Left Eye, Nefertiti, Petra, and Me' shell Ndegeocello

I just wanted people remember when the female mcees came together and did music promoting sisterhood, unity and support for each other. Check out when sista mcees use to support each other.


Brandy featuring Queen Latifah, Yo-Yo, and MC Lyte



Lil Kim featuring Angie Martinez, Missy Elliott, and Left-Eye


This is what we need again....

SOMETHIN' TO THINK ABOUT:

THRU MY ARTISTRY, I STRIVE TO INSPIRE THE WORLD TO BE GREAT.
I BELIEVE IN OUR GREATNESS .... AS A TEAM. 

I THINK WE HAVETA START THINKING ABOUT  "US" INSTEAD OF FOCUSING ON "I, ME, AND SELF"

AIM TOWARD GREATNESS.

REAL GREATNESS COMES FROM LOOKING AT THE PEOPLE WALKING WITH YOU AND KNOWING THAT WE DID THIS SHIT TOGETHER.

CAMPAIGN ALERT! KEVIN FREED @ Ford NYC/ Vision LA

check out the hot new face to the scene, Kevin Freed represented by Ford NYC and Vision LA.

Kevin Freed (photographed by Tarrice Love)

CHRIS GALYA @ Major Model Mgmt.

Chris Gayla (photography: Tarrice Love)

styling: McGuyver

Chris Gayla @ Major Model Mgmt is definitely one to watch. He's currently sailing thru the air in the Lacoste campaign and editorials in Contributing Editor, Wound and V-Man magazines. I enjoyed working with Chris. He has alot of good energy and personality and I tried to convey that in a fashiony way with the images we shot.

More to come with Chris Gayla.

Chris Gayla (photography: Tarrice Love)

Chris Gayla (photography: Tarrice Love)

styling: McGuyver

pictorial #012 - I LIKE IT RAW

models: Courtney Steele, Sarah Caroline, Makin Curry 
(photography: Tarrice Love)

styling: McGuyver

the following images may be a bit disturbing...but its better to look at images and feel something than feel nothing at all.

Long before Lady GaGa hit the scene with her infamous meat dress, I shot this meat series featuring models Makin Curry, Sarah Caroline, and Courtney Steele. I shot Makin Curry @ Next Models NYC  first...attempting to create a set of images that would really help him stand out at castings. Unfortunately the agency never included the images in his book. They wanted to keep his presentation as commercial and safe as possible. Most agencies aren't quick to stand behind images that push the envelope because they don't want to offend the client or stir controversy. My style of shooting leans more toward artistic and less towards "fashion"...."fashion" is more about selling and using art to sell products. I'm more interested in using art and style to say something about our society and how we view the world today.

I decided to include models Courtney Steele@301 model mgmt. and Sarah Caroline @ Images in this series meat shots...

models: Courtney Steele, Sarah Caroline, Makin Curry 

(photography: Tarrice Love)

styling: McGuyver

behind the scene: me with the meat for Sarah's shoot

I had to use 2 pieces of steak for Courtney's meat shots, lol!

models: Courtney Steele, Sarah Caroline, Makin Curry 

(photography: Tarrice Love)

styling: McGuyver  

Willow Smith - Whip My Hair

i instantly fell in love with this video.
i love the beginning when the kids are in the cafeteria dressed the same, eating the same food. It sort of is a statement about how everyone is trying the be the same...consuming the same things. and here she comes dipping her long braids into cans of paint and flinging them around decorating her surroundings "Jackson Pollock" style.
The world is mono-same and it is time to hit it off with some well needed burst of color and energy.

PRETTY BOY SWAG: INTRODUCING ANTHONY WHITE @ FORD NYC

Anthony White (photographed by Tarrice Love)

Ford Model NYC contacted me to do a shoot with Anthony White with the hopes that I could help put some spark in his book. Anthony was a very successful teen model and is currently a successful ($$$) catalog/ commercial print model. Ford wants to transition him into a equal successful fashion/ editorial model. Anthony is a very beautiful young man with almost androgynous features. 

I decided to keep everything simple and clean so people could focus on Anthony's beauty. My alter-ego (McGuyver) styled him using a vintage suit and customized t-shirting.

It was great working with Anthony. On top of him being so "pretty," he took direction well and had a good energy about him. I definitely look forward to working with him again.

Anthony White (photographed by Tarrice Love)

Anthony White (photographed by Tarrice Love)

CONGRATULATIONS ANDRE DOUGLAS @ Wilhemina NYC

Andre Douglas (photographed by Tarrice Love)

It is amazing to watch a model  (especially a African American model) have a successful modeling career. Andre Douglas started as a college basketball player in Georgia  chillin at my place in the Bronx with a broken foot to an almost instant success. His classic All-American looks landed major campaigns with Abercrombie and Finch, Levis, D-Squared and Barneys. He has stomped the runways with major American and European designers all over the world.

 

Andre Douglas (photographed by Tarrice Love)

Andre Douglas (photographed by Tarrice Love)

This season Andre Douglas (who is currently represented  by Wilhemina NYC) has landed blue-chip campaigns with Tommy Hilfiger and Brooks Brothers.

Andre Douglas (photographed by Tarrice Love)  

You can also catch him regularly in Macy's..... Andre is everywhere. I'm glad I had the opportunity to work with him in the early stages of his career and it is even more amazing to actually see someone excel past potential and make modeling a successful career. Congratulation big pimpin.....keep doin' yo thang and continued success!

THE NEXT MALE SUPERMODEL.... ROBERT EVANS @ Major Model Mgmt.

Robert Evans (photographed by Tarrice Love)

Many have tried but we really haven't had a black male model stir up a buzz since the legendary Tyson Beckford. The latest candidate to step in front of the lens is England's import Robert Evans, currently represented by Major Model Mgmt. Everything about Robert is SUPER....his face, his body, his size, and his personality is SUPER cool......most importantly he is SUPER gracious and humble. This past NY fashion week had designers scrambling to include his SUPER presence in their runway shows. Photographers  have been breaking necks to get the opportunity to capture his SUPER-NESS in front of their lens.
check out the latest from our collaboration.....