New Face – Nathan

A confident attitude, a killer smile, stunning good looks.  Nathan has all of these, and all at the age of 16.  He is only just beginning to explore his potential as a model (of which there is an abundance).  This was his first time in front of a camera, and he took to it very naturally.

With Nathan joking and laughing with me the entire time, the photo shoot went very smoothly.  The goal; capture amazing images of this new talent and have fun doing it!  We tried a new location in my building; the freight elevator.  Turns out, it is a great location to shoot!

I look forward to seeing where this new model’s confidence takes him.  We’re excited to have him with the Matthew Agency, and excited to share this new face with you!  Enjoy!  -JM

A Perfect Day – Part II

This next and final half of the Perfect Day pictorial was shot on that same strangely warm November day in Ohio.  Anthony VonBargen, seen here in the Industrial Wonderland series, met me at the same wonderful barn as model AJ Kessler.  With a bright warm sky above, and a phenomenal location… not to mention a stunning model, I was able to knock out more spectacular images.

I honestly cannot wait for spring to arrive so I can get back out into the open world and shoot more fantastic photo series for you all to enjoy.  I hope this post will bring you warm thoughts as we get closer to that time!  Enjoy!  -JM

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New Face – Benson

I first met Benson when he was recruited by a tuxedo company to walk in a bridal show.  My first thought was “this kid definitely does not look old enough to get married.”  My second thought, however, was “this kid really should be modeling for the Matthew Agency.“  I handed him my card, and the rest is history.

With young, bold features and soft innocent eyes, his inexperience worked in his favor.  He had no preconceptions about modeling to dirty his fresh subtle presence.  He tackled everything we threw at him head on…from simplicity to dramatic to a phenomenal kelly-green military-inspired jacket made by the hands of our fabulous Dan Parker.  I can say, I definitely look forward to working with Benson again.  Enjoy! – JM