Jerrad Matthew Photography » Women

Steph – Portfolio

jerradmatthew — Wed, 28 Apr 2010 20:27:26 +0000

Steph is a relatively new model at the Matthew Agency, but she worked her portfolio photo shoot like a pro. I have been so lucky as a photographer to continually work with such professional acting and versatile talent, and it gives me great pride knowing they are all represented by my agency. Steph was prepared for everything I threw at her during the shoot… from not allowing herself to blend into the background when I matched her black shirt with my black back drop, to rocking out huge hair and heavy blue eye make-up (Courtesy of the Douglas J Aveda Institute). With a great collaboration of talent, artistry, creativity and of course a little fun, I think these images turned out fantastic!

Enjoy! -JM

New Face – Lizzie

jerradmatthew — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 23:35:27 +0000

Lizzie entered the studio with a very laid back demeanor. She is a girl that has that sense of air and lightness about her, with the long flowing locks and pale skin. One can imagine her dancing through a field of wild flowers, or perhaps a child of flower power were she born in another decade.

For this photo shoot, I thought I would play with that idea of her airiness, shooting both looks that compliment and go starkly against that grain. As a model it is an important part of the job description to be able to embody any role, and I think Lizzie did just that. So from simple and elegant, to a child of peace and love, to the dramatic and bold, I think her images turned out simply stunning. Enjoy! -JM

Mikiala – Portfolio

jerradmatthew — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 17:44:45 +0000

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

New Face – Emma

jerradmatthew — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:49:30 +0000

New, fresh, excited, and ready to rock the camera, Emma came into the studio with an amazing energy and excitement. She was ready to dive in, head first, and show what she could do. A young beauty indeed, she was poised in front of the camera with intense eyes staring deep into the lens. Tall and thin, with legs that stretch a mile and back and perfect pin straight hair, Emma has the perfect look for a fresh model ready to take on the world.

I have to admit, with each new face I shoot for the Matthew Agency, the more I am convinced that I truly DO have the best talent in West Michigan. Such unbelievable guys and gals here, with such raw potential and energy. I have said it before, but I will say it again, I can’t wait to see what Emma, and the rest of these amazing faces at the Agency can do! Enjoy! – JM

New Face – Sarah

jerradmatthew — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:47:11 +0000

Looking at my calender is like looking at a map of a foreign city. I can stare at it for hours, and it is still a crowded cacophony of colors and words. After moving into my new space with the Matthew Agency, things have been in constant motion. Now that I have an amazing office and studio, it’s been almost non-stop photo shoots! Not that I’m complaining.

Recently new Matthew Agency Model, Sarah Chledowski came into the studio for a portfolio shoot. Another new, fresh face, excited and eager to learn! Sarah isn’t the tallest, but she doesn’t let that stand in the way of her very natural beauty. From the simply chic to the dramatic and bold, Sarah slipped easily from look to look. With hair and make-up by Hanna Wagner and styling by Andrea Caitlyn, (our resident Matthew Agency intern) this shoot was a phenomenal success. A knock-out performance on her first time out! Enjoy! -JM

New Face – Kayla

jerradmatthew — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 23:26:18 +0000

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 thanks to Dan Parker for styling and the talented Julie Strating for hair and gorgeous makeup! All parties involved… we knocked this one out of the park! Enjoy! -JM

The Category of Sexy

jerradmatthew — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 05:29:03 +0000

While they have never graced the cover of British tabloids like the photo shoot’s inspiration David and Victoria Beckham (W Magazine), Craig and Alyssa definitely held their own in the category of sexy. There was no doubt when we arrived to our set (a single bedroom apartment dressed to look like a seedy hotel) that this shoot was definitely going to get hot.

While I have shot many photo series that I would categorize as sexy, and worked with many models in that category as well, the natural chemistry between these two married models literally made me sweat. There was no hesitation, no awkward warm-up time between two strangers working together for the first time. It was simply a matter of stripping them down and throwing them in front of the camera.

I hope we did our muse couple, Becks and Posh proud with these images. If working with married couples could always be this insanely sexy, I would have to consider adding a new package to my list. Enjoy! -JM

Hair and Make Up: Hanna Wagner.

Set Stylist / Assistant: Daniel Parker.

The Color of Andy

jerradmatthew — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 18:43:03 +0000

It all started with a little yellow dress; a lucky find. This dress, bright, unapologetic canary yellow, inspired the theme for this series of images. Model Andrea Caitlyn steps through three decades of color with the amazing efforts of make-up artist and hair stylist Hanna Wagner.

Hanna brought a modern take to three distinct decades of style. First, 60′s mod with clean lines and clean face. Next, 70′s Hippie chic with flowing hair, a bright open face, and beads, lots of beads. Ending with what I call 80′s Big: big hair, big make-up, big accessories, and bigger statements.

It was nearly impossible to narrow down the best images. Picking one from each look was simply not an option. I am so excited to present this series, please enjoy! -JM