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Gallery 80: DD just lets rip and goes for it with attitude, like a bullet train on fire. He’s purely in the moment, strongly focused on the job. There’s a heartfelt passion and deep enjoyment emanating from the shoot, laced with a bad boy rebellious streak. Even the dog in one shot has got attitude.





Gallery 79: Groovy GBoy adds some hip moves for the camera. Feeling very comfortable he looks he’s just hangin’ out and chillin’, making the shoot look very easy. He seems very open and approachable and is cool in a non-aggressive way. Peace, man!





Gallery 78: The joy of boyhood is shown beautifully in this celebration of a carefree life. Jojo’s spontaneous and uninhibited play is powerful reminder of our own childhoods before the worries of adulthood strike down on us. He seems very inquisitive and enjoys discovering the world around him. He’s also very much at one with the animals and the fantastic open landscape. The sunset gives a beautiful golden glow to the shoot. It highlights the bright colours of the foliage and adds a nice wistful feel, too. Makes you just want to go out and run into a field.





Gallery 76: You can feel the power of a raging bull swelling up inside Jesse throughout this shoot, echoed by the strong red background and clothing. The ball-strike shots are beautiful and well composed. Jesse looks like an ancient Greek statue captured in perfect moments for posterity. I like the precise posing highlighting the strength and solidity of his muscles. As a threat to the enemy this is a red rag to a bull.





Gallery 75: What a difference hair dye makes! Innocent blond Jaxon has turned into a rebellious raven-haired bad boy worthy of James Dean. The eyebrow piercing, black vest, ripped jeans and moody grey background only add to the image. Even so, Jaxon can’t help but release a few innocent laughs and smiles along the way, a reminder of the Jaxon of old.





Gallery 74: A colourful gallery, visually and spiritually. Daniel has a bright-eyed alertness in his eyes that captures the viewer instantly. His smile is bright enough to liven up anyone. He has a very disarming honesty about him without any airs or graces. The perfect, clean cut, boy next door.





Gallery 73: This is a beautiful series of portraits. The photographer has captured Chris’ personality intimately. I love the shy laughter and knowing glances. You sense the rapport between the two. The minimal but formal setting complements Chris’ naturalness very well. The sober colours and decorative chair have a nice Old Master-ish feel to them. I can easily see these pictures as oil portraits hanging on a gallery wall.





Gallery 72: LJ looks ever so resplendent as a proud basketball player. Love the cool dragon tattoo as well. The bright lighting and background, like a ray of sunshine, add to the joyful atmosphere that LJ brings to the shoot. It’s very clear he loves being in front of the camera and brings a lot of fun to the set. The intimate portraits offer a nice close-up study of LJ’s little mannerisms, including his smiles and serious looks.





Gallery 71: I love the wide-eyed determination in Tyler’s eyes, like he’s sized up the enemy and is puffing himself up to give them all he’s got. The ball play is a red rag to a bull as if to say “come and get me if you can.” With strength in intimidation, Tyler ’s set to beat his opponents purely with psychology. They don’t stand a chance





Gallery 70: I love the delicate skill and dynamic power Jordan demonstrates with his soccer skills. He’s got real aptitude and plays like a pro. Jordan does great portrait modelling, too, with those wonderful thoughtful looks and mannerisms. He has a striking alertness and sparkle about him, full of life and buzzing with activity.






Gallery 69: DeJa’s joy in shooting the gallery comes over really well. He makes modelling look easy with his carefree style. He injects a lot of fun and energy captures the playful side of sport. DeJa is primed and ready for action, but won’t let a hard game spoil his enjoyment.





Gallery 68: Alex’s enthusiasm could bowl over any player on the field. He’s a wonderfully varied model who gives us every emotion from happiness to sadness in a flash. I love the mean aggression he shows striking with the bat. He employs the same determination when pitching, too. You can see Alex puts his heart and soul into the shoot 100%. His playful attitude is highly infectious, drawing you into the game. He makes baseball a whole lot of fun.





Gallery 67: GBoy looks deadly with a smile on his face. He’s ready to kill you and happy about. He packs in all the moves he can in this gallery. Slicing and dicing is his form of cookery!





Gallery 66: Doesn’t DD look so dashing? Like a dandy from a classical painting. He looks determined to put up a deadly fight for pride in a duel. Fight with him at your peril. This Cocky Swain definitely has the cockiness and swagger of a confident youth who loves to play as well as fight.





Gallery 65: This shoot reminds me so much of a famous Levi’s TV advert in the 1980s modelled by Nick Kamen. In the ad Kamen enters a laundrette and strips off his jeans and throws them into a washing machine to the delight of female admirers. Jakob has the same cool moody persona and smoulder as Kamen. The photographer does a splendid job in bringing into relief the muscular structure, tone and texture of Jakob’s torso, especially with the light and shadows. It’s like he’s sculpting Jakob’s body from light itself, like a god-like Pygmalion creating life from infinite blackness. I love the way Jakob twists and turns showing off every sinew and muscle movement. The mean stare is great, too, full of pride and danger, like he’s daring us to look at him.





Gallery 63: I love the brightness of this series. Like the Gap adverts the brilliant white has a cool chic. Jaxon’s skin tone, hair and clothes shine like the sun. His bright and bubbly persona and dynamic poses double the effect. The multicoloured bands pierce the whiteness with a rainbow of shades in perfect balance with the white.





Gallery 62: The warm red tones reflect the fire brimming over from Jesse’s athleticism. His tough confidence seems assured. He’s ready and fighting fit to play ball. A strong presence for any team.





Gallery 61: The inimitable LJ carries off another gallery in his striking style. His little wry looks and glances are a joy and are a fascinating glimpse into his personality. The shoot’s informality makes you feel up close and personal with LJ, as if we’re socialising with him lounging around at home. His casual, relaxed look is very cool and sophisticated with a hint of cheeky teenage rebellion.





Gallery 60: Jojo looks extremely smart in his suit and hat. He dazzles with personality as well as dress, striking beautiful poses, twirling his cane and doing a little dance. He looks perfectly poised on the chair, too. Jojo exudes well-groomed manners and maturity and would make the perfect dinner date for any high class lady. This is his most stylish gallery yet. Hats off to you, sir!





Gallery 59: Tyler has a lovely way of posing formally combined with a charming innocence. He engages well with the camera which brings out his nice, open expressions, especially his infectious laughter. Tyler ’s playful side fits the football theme perfectly as demonstrated by his ball skills.





Gallery 58: Jordan is so full of bounce he’ll put a fizzy can of Coke to shame. His vibrant basketball play is full of fire and passion, captured through his fantastic expressions. The formal ball shots and quirky Coke poses are wonderful portraits showing Jordan ’s serious and perky sides. With the strength and vitality of a bull, Jordan adds a powerful addition to his portfolio.





Gallery 57: DD’s bubbly mood boils over with a feelgood attitude, matched by the colourful shirt he’s wearing. As a result, the shoot has nice open feel to it. His mood may be informal, but DD makes the gallery look composed and controlled with cool poses made to precision.





Gallery 56: Jakob oozes so much bad boy attitude he’ll have the police knocking on his door! Those sly glances, lip-bites and showy postures have a strong hint of danger and a delicious rebellious streak. The grey shirt section contrasts with a cleaner cut boy-next-door look, bringing out Jakob’s softer side. He still makes casual look cool, though, with an attractive smile opening up the tough exterior of before.





Gallery 55: There’s an enigmatic and quiet grace about Chris. His calm and charming demeanour is so much in sync with the tranquil surroundings. I love the way the browns and dark blue of his hair and costume match and complement the brick wall and door of the building behind him. The steely stares show a more powerful side to his nature, the white sky in the background, tinged with darkness, reflecting his simmering machismo. You feel as if there’s a lot going under the surface with Chris, which makes him a very interesting model to watch.





Gallery 54: Jesse shows he is a master of posture with his perfect poses. The shots with his hands on his head make excellent compositions. He is very studious and in control and has a very commanding presence in front of the camera. The fabulous lighting highlights Jesse’s poses and the shadows and dark background outlines his body like a marble relief. He looks very statuesque, like a mythical Greek hero.





Gallery 53: Jonah goes out on a high as a cool surfer dude. He makes the informal sportswear look sophisticated. He injects light-hearted smiles into his shoot making it appear fun and effortless. The powerful trio with Tayler and Tyler is awesome enough to put the A-Team to shame. Love the camaraderie between them, too. They seem as close as brothers.





Gallery 52: James ends his tenure at Going Foto on a very classy high note. He injects some serious chic and magnetic charisma to all his shoots, and an intensity that is very engaging. His dapper demeanour perfectly matches the very smart suit he’s wearing. James brings his likable personality to the other indoor and outdoor shoots, too. The candid skateboard shots are wonderfully intimate and I love the way the camera captures the expressions on his face.





Gallery 51: Hang on to your seatbelts as Jaxon goes wet and wild! The wet look is very cool but hot as well, spiced up by Jaxon’s moody looks and striking poses. He brings a strong starry presence to the shoot, especially with the longing looks into the camera that connect emotionally with the viewer. There’s a charming knowledge in his eyes, too, with glints of humour lightening the shoot.






Gallery 50: The joy of new shoes! DD’s latest gallery has a particularly fresh and revitalised feel exuding from his enthusiasm for his new footwear. The crisp new look haircut and shave add to the effect immensely. The Puma shoes are very bright and shiny. They go well with DD’s light costume and the background, making everything in the world seem brand spanking new.





Gallery 49: LJ busts some serious moves both in basketball and in modelling. As sharp as steel, LJ is ready to make some killer attacks on the court. The red colours express his aggression and raw power. LJ’s cool sports skills are well complemented by the confident and stylish machismo of a true sports star. His warm charisma adds light-hearted humour to his overall charm.





Gallery 48: Holy smoke! Jojo’s having a whale of a time lathering up heaps of fun on his birthday shoot. The party’s started and Jojo’s lets his creativity run wild, squeezing, weaving and clapping the bubbles into puffs of smoke. He’s clearly fascinated by the nature of the bubbles as shown by his excited expressions. The close up detailed shots of the beautiful bubbles help us to share in Jojo’s amazement of these unusual creations with their strange look. The smoke effects particularly are just magical. I want a bucket of smoke bubbles for myself :)






Gallery 47: GBoy’s come back all lively and perky in his latest gallery after his absence, like he’s got an extra spring in his step. That mile high feeling comes flying out of his pictures. He’s so pumped up he’s even doing a bit of muscle flexing. Cool and in the groove, GBoy is on form and on fire.






Gallery 46: Jordan looks ready for the fight of his life. Acting every inch like a leading action hero, he appears as sharp and deadly as the sword he’s carrying. Jordan has a commanding presence and total confidence his swordsmanship as if he were someone twice his age. Even so there is a childlike fascination and delight in wielding such a dangerous adult power.





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: Jojo 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 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 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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