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,...
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Mikiala is not the tallest model at the Matthew Agency, but she can give the other girls a run for their money in the category of spunk and energy. I first met Mikiala at Grand Rapids Fashion Week, where she stomped that runway just as strong as her taller cohorts. She brought that same intensity and energy to her photo shoot.
Her gorgeous eyes sparkled in front of the flash, and her smile shone. From cutesy to bold and dramatic, Mikiala embodied each persona we threw at her. It's great to see a fun and vibrant girl, who wont be held back by any standard limitations. Enjoy! - JM
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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...
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I recently did a shoot with Craig and his wife Alyssa, which I dubbed The Category of Sexy. I'm pretty sure it goes without saying that these two make for a smokin' couple. This photo shoot, however, was all about Craig.
Craig definitely personifies "man," scruffy face and all. He has a very masculine and commanding presence in front of the camera and it definitely seems as though he is at home there. He looks great with out a shirt, but also fills out a designer suit perfectly. Just see below for proof! Enjoy! -JM
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At the age of 14, new model Kayla already exudes a timeless beauty and quiet elegance in front of the camera. She openly admitted that she was nervous going into this, her first photo shoot ever. From these images, anyone can see she truly has nothing to be nervous about!
As a photographer, I was elated to have such a natural beauty to work with. As the owner and director of the Matthew Agency, I am thrilled to have new talent like Kayla coming onto our team! I'm so proud to say that the talent coming into the agency is truly phenomenal! It actually gives me goosebumps.
A special...
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I can honestly say I have yet to come across a model as adventurous as Levi Martin (no relation to Patrick from my previous post). He was open to my creative direction in every way, even when it involved baring some skin in the middle of a field. I can only assume Levi's confidence in his own body must come from the work he obviously puts into it. As a photographer, it's a refreshing joy to work with a model who is open minded and daring enough to jump in and try anything.
From a field to a factory, we really had fun with this photo shoot. Our day involved climbing over barbed wire,...
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Model Patrick Martin has a naturally stunning and unique look. Although he is young and completely new to modeling, he seemed very comfortable in front of the lens. His fiercely sharp physical features are contrasted by a very calm, shy vulnerability that adds a compelling depth to his images. The combination of all these attributes gives Patrick a versatility that will definitely serve him well in what has potential to be an amazing modeling career.
During our photo shoot, and as we were racing the sun to the finish for the day, we lucked into some perfect light. With the warmth of an evening...
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Model Doug Summers is as laid back as he is tall. That made for a very laid back and easy day behind the camera. His boyishly clean features and shocking blue eyes were completely natural in front of the camera for this, his very first photoshoot. If I hadn't have known better, I would never have guessed Doug was a rookie.
Braving the bitter wind of a brisk fall day in Michigan, Doug didn't let out a single complaint as he laid his bare back against the cold steel of our shoot location. While myself and my assistants were bundled up against the elements, he was jumping around in nothing...
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The first thing you'll notice when you shake hands with Adam is his stunning blue eyes. The second is the strength in his handshake. Adam is one of those guys that has no lack of confidence. He exudes a firm self-assurance, perhaps because of his strong looks or perhaps because he runs his own very successful internet company. Having already mastered online business at such a young age, he's turned his efforts towards using his good looks to rake in some more dough.
We started the day at the J.W. Marriott in downtown Grand Rapids. We shot some images in his room, near the pool, and around...
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I drove to Ann Arbor, Michigan to meet model Derek Watson. Derek was in need of some new amazing images for his portfolio and comp card. We had been talking about shooting for quite some time, and both of us were quite excited to finally meet. Considering he also drove into Ann Arbor, and neither of us had even been to the city, let alone lived there, finding great locations was quite a task! It is, however, one thing I pride myself on... being able to find amazing backdrops for amazing photographs.
Our first location of the day was a simple underpass and stair case. I love working...
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