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Gallery 45: Our little basketball player is well into the groove of basketball. He shows some nifty finger skills with the ball and poses elegantly like a champion who is at ease with himself. Confident, he looks ready for battle on the court. He may seem like butter wouldn’t melt in his mouth, but I bet this innocent has some nasty ball tricks up his sleeve.





Gallery 44: Jakob makes a simple T-shirt and jeans look so cool. The sleek textures and lines of Jakob’s clothing elongate his form, accentuating the sensuality of his poses. Jakob’s instinctive modelling skills add a dash of spice with a hint of danger. You can feel the pressure steam cooker of passion ready to explode from him.





Gallery 43: Bright in feeling and lighting, DD’s latest gallery breezes along on a tide of happiness. DD breathes life and enthusiasm into every shot and eases the shoot along like a smooth operator. All the elements click together. The colour scheme is harmonious and the mood is carefully balanced in each posture. The rockin’ T-shirt is cool, too.





Gallery 42: For one last time, Taylor comes out fighting like the mighty champion he is. Ready to take on all comers, he poses confidently, decorated with his dazzling medals. The muscular blond bombshell wastes no time in showing us how strong and vigorous he is. Titanic Taylor could make an easy replacement for the Greek god Atlas, who was strong enough to hold up the world. He looks like he’s on top of the world and wants to take us there with him. Resplendent with his Herculean powers, demigod Taylor goes out in a magnificent blaze of glory, like a sparkling comet streaking the sky.





Gallery 41: LJ appears very comfortable in his surroundings, looking very commanding and confident. His postures are well balanced and, with his physique and smouldering looks, add to his impressiveness. LJ’s winsome little smiles contrast well with his more serious looks, opening up the shoot with slight hints of humour. All add up to a very cool and chic gallery.






Gallery 40: An endearing casual shoot. James skilfully mixes serious formal poses with sparkling smiles and playful movements. It’s like he’s not modelling at all and the photographer just happened to catch James by chance. This gives the gallery a fresh, spontaneous feel. It looks like he’s had a lot of fun. You feel you want to be there to enjoy the fun, too.






Gallery 39: Jesse’s statuesqueness imprints on the viewer immediately. If an artist wanted to sculpt a marble athlete Jesse would be their ideal model. With the dynamic presence of a gladiator and upright posture of a winner, he’s sure-fire bet to be number one on any sport coach’s list. His beefy physique alone would frighten any competitors. I love his attacking posture; it’s as if he ready to pounce lightning fast like preying mantis.





Gallery 38: JJ has created a wonderful casual shoot. Witty and inventive he uses his expressiveness and imagination to the fore. Careful judgement balances composition and composure in minute detail. Every facial expression has impact. Jojo has a natural intuition for modelling and you can’t fail to warm to him.





Gallery 37: Just in time for the World Cup, Jonah brings bucketloads of fun and zest. His bright passion seems to mirror the excitement and hopeful expectations of everyone waiting for the world’s biggest sporting event. His yellow shirt is almost dull in comparison. Jonah is energised and ready to take on the world. If he could beat the opposition with charm he’d win hands down. A lucky mascot for the USA team





Gallery 36: DD’s snazzy shirt starts us off on a high-energy journey of hip style and boisterous play. DD’s as lively as a lightbulb and is clearly enjoying himself, giving off a feelgood vibe. The light adds to the effect by focusing the lens on DD and bringing him into relief from the background, highlighting his form and happy emotions.






Gallery 35: There are some wonderful subtle variations of mood in this gallery from LJ. The small introspective expressions and knowing glances speak volumes, adding up to a beautifully quirky shoot. The little smiles are particularly endearing. Minor movements are balanced out by LJ’s major posturing, bringing a sober coolness with a slight edge. Minimalism at its most.





Gallery 34: Wow. Jordan ’s definitely got skills with the ball as well as gymnastics. He’s a talented all rounder. As well as his slick agility this shoot shows off his sprightliness, too. He’s scores a hat trick of brightness, bubbliness and dashing coolness. He seems to have amazing strength, stamina and steeliness for sporting victory and is eHeHhhHhhllhHHhoohooohha sure-fire winner in my book. Get this boy on our Olympic team, now!





Gallery 33: We used to a have bread in the 1980s called Mighty White, a title that aptly describes this gallery from Jaxon. He’s perfectly in control, balancing composition and form. The strong lighting defines and sharpens the minimal poses. It brightens Jaxon’s hair and shirt and enhances the sleek black of his shoes and trousers, making an attractive glossy look. White is definitely the new black.





Gallery 32: LJ’s beefy, steely coolness hits you with the force of a tank smashing through a wall. His smouldering gaze mirrors the pumped up energy of his rippling torso. Never mind Robert Downey Jr. This is the real Iron Man! But LJ shows his human side, with wry smiles and looks that emotionally connect with the viewer.





Gallery 31: Wes has a silky smooth crispness sprinkled with edgy machismo. Outgoing, he’s definitely not afraid to let his hair down. He puts every look and move down to a T, fine-tuning mind, body and spirit.





Gallery 30: I love the way DD lets it all hang out in this one. He’s very loose, carefree and at home. There’s a real symmetry between the model and the camera. Even the shirt matches the background. It’s like there’s an extra spring in his step and he can’t help but express himself. It’s heart-warming to see DD really enjoying himself.





Gallery 29: GBoy flexes his character as well as his muscles in this bright and breezy gallery. We get to see a playful side to him with lively and boisterous action. Visually and spiritually the shoot is full of life and warmth.






Gallery 28: The chirpy chap is back with an extra spring in his step. Taylor has a wide-eyed honesty and frankness that has no airs or graces. What you see is what you get. From intense close-up to a beaming smile you’re in no doubt of the real Taylor .





Gallery 27: Tyler looks like the perfect stately gentleman. His touch of class is enlivened by his charming dainty smile. The similarity of the shots even adds to the series, tracking each minute facial change, from seriousness to laughter.





Gallery 26: Jakob has an uncanny ability to turn a straight shoot into a series full of intensity and an undercurrent of dark mystery. His sultry glances burn with so much passion, matching the bright light. This gives the shoot a hot tropical feel, despite the stark interior setting. Jakob’s summery smile enhances the effect tenfold.





Gallery 25: Jojo is a natural performer, showing us grit, determination and adroitness as a baseball player. His acting skills come to the fore also in the preparation shots where he’s putting on his socks, getting ready for action. You can feel the tension and mental discipline of a player mentally focusing ahead for a big game. And, as always, Jojo’s enthusiasm pours out in bucket-loads. One strike and you’re out!






Gallery 24: I love the elemental feel of nature in Jaxon’s outdoor shoot, especially the wind blowing through his hair. It’s like he’s at one with the natural forces and expressing them through his poses. The shoot has a wintery but nice fresh spring feel to it. I can feel the bracing cold just by looking at it.





Gallery 23: Jesse displays his impressive hulking presence with the demeanour of someone at the top of their game. He has an air of toughness that would scare any rival on the soccer pitch. Looks like he’s limbering up to fight them, too. Maybe Fabio Capello should get this Hercules to play for England at the World Cup!





Gallery 22: A charmingly natural gallery. Frank and candid, it’s an intimate portrait of DD that is open and honest. The laid back feel invites the viewer into the relaxing atmosphere.





Gallery 21: Jordan shines in this wonderfully serene gallery. He evokes a soothing calmness, deep thought and tranquillity just from a simple look. Haunting and bewitching, this is a gallery that stays with you.





Gallery 20: A fabulous gallery from LJ. I love the contrast between his raw muscle power and cute facial expressions. He brings life and humour to bodybuilding unlike anyone else. What would have been a straight modelling session has turned into lively high jinks and escapades.





Gallery 19: Despite being indoors this is a bright and summery gallery indeed, both in personality and lighting. Jonah radiates happiness and warmth, putting a spring in your step on a cold winter’s day. His enthusiasm is contagious making you look at the world with hope and optimism.





Gallery 18: DD looks the perfect gentleman in his smart casual gear, full of the swagger of a rich playboy ready for a day’s golf. He sits in his chair like it’s a throne. But there’s also the playful side of one who’s carefree enough to take life in his stride.





Gallery 17: Only a professional can make a wardrobe malfunction look good. Paradoxically, it helps gives the shoot an extra hipness (pardon the pun). Wes is so commanding he doesn’t let it show on his face at all. The exposed underwear even lends the shoot an added coolness, similar to the underwear advertising shots of David Beckham, the soccer player. Ring up Calvin Klein now!

 






Gallery 16: The awesome king of cool is back busting some more moves and enjoying it too. Cool and collected, GBoy strikes a serious pose.

 






Gallery 15: A subtle and serene gallery from James. The minimal expressions make a contemplative and meditative shoot and the contrasting smiles add a nice light touch. The fashionable tank-top shots sprinkle a dash of hip glamour.

 






Gallery 14: Jojo’s effervescence pours out in so many bucket-loads you haven’t got enough buckets to put it in! He’s such a natural it’s like he’s not modelling at all but just enjoying playtime. It’s like he’s just woken up in the morning with a good stretch, limbering up with exercises.

 






Gallery 13: LJ looks so smart and sultry in his red and black suit, bringing class and charm to the shoot. His attractive personality flows throughout with all his lively, quirky mannerisms. LJ’s broad range of styles covers everything from playful humour to refined formal postures.

 






Gallery 12: A smooth operator, Jakob works each shot with consummate control, making the perfect compositions, balancing form and expression. With an intense magnetism he forces the camera’s eye straight on him.  The viewer also can’t help but be drawn to his primal energy.

 






Gallery 11: It’s interesting seeing the two sides of Tyler - serious one minute then beaming the next. He’s someone who has formality and grace but an easy sense of humour, too. An ideal socialite.





Gallery 10: Jaxon looks very smart and lively, complemented by the bright background, which makes him shine like a star. And OH MY he’s obviously VERY happy to reading a saucy magazine ;~} With those leaning moves, Jaxon’s clearly ready to tear up the dance floor like Michael Jackson.





Gallery 9: It takes GBoy to bring a steely toughness and hipness to a shoot. He’s as cool as the night and brings some serious attitude to the table. He’s totally in his element.





Gallery 8: Taylor seems like a fun-filled character with a devilishly impish grin to boot! He’d be the life of the party, I’m sure. Even in the straight portraits you can sense the high energy bursting out of him. His intensity is magnetic.





Gallery 7: Jesse has a soulful atmosphere about him. Indoors or outdoors he draws the viewer with wide-eyed yearning and reflection. His shoots feel visually and emotionally open as a result.






Gallery 6: In this gallery I sense a young man who is calm, collected and in charge. DD has a vibrant look of relaxed confidence from someone who has found his groove and enjoying every day as it comes. He really is the man of the house.





Gallery 5:  Jordan has a mysterious magical quality that lights up the camera. He brims with life that pours out to the viewer, giving the shoot a breath of fresh air and a delicate touch. He shows a classy serenity in every shot.





Gallery 4:  A superb minimalist gallery where the slightest hint of emotion makes a major impact. LJ’s warm smile and the intimate close-ups make the setting friendly and informal. Every action, sideways glance or tilt of the head, adds to the story. You really feel that you are getting to know LJ more than a faceless model.





Gallery 3:  DD rings in the New Year with a relaxed and candid gallery, offering sleek poses and intimate expressions. The informality brings us closer to the friendly atmosphere, enhanced by the warm lighting.





Gallery 2:  Jonah has a strong demeanour that strikes you immediately. With a brooding machismo, mixed with a charming character, Jonah grabs you and holds your attention. He looks tough but has a warmth that will melt the coldest of hearts.




Gallery 1:  Move over Gene Simmons! There’s another hellraiser in town! Jojo’s on fire in this gallery, letting it rip on his drumkit. His expressions are great, channelling the full force of his energy and enthusiasm. He’s well into the rhythm and enjoying himself to the max. You can almost feel the beat. The boy is smokin’ and the dry ice and fiery shirt add to the effect immensely.






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