I recently had the opportunity to shoot with a model who has been away from the scene for awhile and is looking to get back into modeling. He primarily did runway work, but would like to do more print and high fashion work. In an effort to start putting together a portfolio for him, we shot at a few locations in downtown San Diego decked out in a new suit.
One of the looks that we were going for was a “business” look. In the shot above, I wanted to capture movement and provide a sense of ‘hurry’ or ‘urgency’ in the photo. The juxtaposition of a business man walking past a graffiti wall just brings that much more to the image. I’m always drawn to color and there’s a lot of that in graffiti. 
This shot conveyed a sense of stress or pressure, with the subject seated on a bench in the courtyard with a cigarette. Having the image in Black and White adds a little drama and adds to the mood of the image.
There’s more to come in the future and if you’re a model in the San Diego area who’s looking for a photographer to work with, please feel free to say hello in the comments or contact me via phone or e-mail. Portfolio packages start at $250.00 and include 24 solid images for your book. Get started today!