New Face – Nick

Lifeguard, black belt, and now model, Nick is as eclectic a personality as they come.  He's laid back, and seemingly reserved, but very comfortable and confident at the same time.  It's obvious he stays active, for a skinny boy, his body is remarkably defined.  There doesn't seem to be a sport he doesn't enjoy... he's even venturing into a dance class this upcoming school year. His natural confidence and ease in his own skin were extremely evident during our photo shoot.  He had no fear as he stripped down to undies in locations along road sides and at abandoned motels.   And yet, the most...

New Face – Travis

Readers, you may have noticed that I have retreated into simply posting images with no anecdotes or tales to tell, but today, I return to sharing my thoughts on the photo series I post. My subject for this photo shoot was a brand new, fresh face to the Matthew Agency...Travis.  With one of the best bodies that has walked through the doors at the agency, Travis was practically signed on the spot.  With very little effort (besides spending nearly every day in the gym) he looked flawless in front of the lens. As a photographer, one can fall into a routine of comfortable practices and familiar...

Kiel – Black & White

New Face – Jake

Published! Bound to Please.

It wasn't long after DNA Magazine told me they'd be publishing my series, "Summer Loving'" that I went to work on a concept I dubbed "Mighty Whities."  The goal: to give a good name back to a classic that had perhaps lost it's way. I was pleasantly surprised when the editor of DNA liked the concept enough to request I do a written piece for the series as well!  Below is the story, along with the photo series!  It can be found in the current issue of DNA on magazine stands in Australia now, soon to hit stands in America. Enjoy! -JM “For decades, men have endured the punishment of unflattering,...

Published! Summer Loving

In October of 2009, my photography finally graced the pages of a real magazine.  DNA Magazine is a racey, sexy magazine out of Australia and issue #117 holds a full 6 pages of photography by Jerrad Matthew.  It may have taken a while to get the digital pages in my hands, but I think it was worth the wait. Model Sam Devries, with his dark and sexy features, smolders in this shoot.  Of course, with a hot model on a hot beach, what else would one expect?  Sun, sweat, oil and sand equals one lethal combination.  Add the latest swimwear fashions by Aussiebum, Rufskin, and Ami Sanzuri and the beach...

Ryan – Portfolio

Ryan is a do-anything-try-anything-crazy-should-be-on-jackass-wild-child-speed-demon sort of guy.  He races bikes, pulls stunts on scooters, and pretty much has no problem risking his life in any way possible.  And somehow, The Matthew Agency is now one of his racing sponsors (doubt too many agencies sponsor a motorcycle racer).  Check out his site, RyanPowel218.com. And... He models. The first time I met Ryan I told him he had a very Kerry Degman vibe.  After the photo shoot, I still agree he has that Kerry Degman look, although maybe with an ounce more bad-ass.  Easy to work with,...

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...

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...

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...