He is always looking for new forms of expression; always happy to follow wherever his camera takes him… Adebonojo’s works are the results of a journey. His vision is intense, creative and distinctive producing images that are inspired and provocative. His subjects are his muses and they seek to be captured by him. Henry says, “I have always been interested in portrait photography. Portraits stir me deeply. I have been a filmmaker and photographer for a fairly long time now. Within the last few years however my camera and I have been seduce by photography of nude forms in various...

I am part of group of Photographers and Models who get together, every now and then, for some casual shooting. And last week we went on a lakeside stroll. I got a few great shots and I will probably post them later but right now I want to focus on the captures of Hafees Byard. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

“if it wasn’t for the modeling I would’ve never met some amazing photographers, got glimpses into other subcultures and made some great friends” Abigail Ekue At one point, I was pondering what to blog about and within minutes, Raising Hope switched to a scene of Jimmy in an art class where his girlfriend walks in as the nude art model. The moment of truth–could he date a nude model? I’ve done nude modeling since 2006. I’m not as active as I used to be because I’m more selective of the photographers I work with and the projects they present to...

Let’s look back on this striking image set featuring photographer Michael Bennet and model Anomalia Chin. There really aren’t too many words for it. The images speak volumes. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

a pictorial moment… these are few of the inspired captures from Tamara Natalie Madden (the Renaissance Woman) of the Garden’s newest EarthSista, NineEther. You can see the full set of images at PangeasGarden.com Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

I’ve never met her but from what I know of Tee’s, it seems she keeps it real. Tee is Model/Actress born and raised in San Diego CA. As a naptually beautiful woman, she likes the idea of transforming and working with other creative individuals. Tee says she always looks forward to working with great artist and becoming a better artist myself. The wide variety of her captures reflect a wholeness that is rarely envisioned most models today. Discovering her passion has definetly been a journey, which is what inspired her quote “Do what you love and love what you do. If you don’t...

Makeda is a woman of African and Native American descent. Born and raised in Harlem/Washington Heights, NYC but she currently spends time between New Orleans and NY. Makeda is dedicated student of the body and all of the methods involved with bringing the body to it’s highest level. She has a B.S. in Exercise and Sports Science with a concentration in Strength and Conditioning and a minor in Nutrition. Afterwards, she went on to complete two years of graduate work at Columbia University in Applied Physiology and Nutrition. In addition to that Makeda has done plenty of self study and considers...

Tomorrow, Saturday, Sept 5 at 8 pm… Join in a celebration of two artists, “Remember Peace, Remember Pleasure” features the photography of Saddi Khali and the music of Nakia Henry at the Casa Freia Gallery in New York Designed to incite the senses, the evening features both photography and music. For the eyes, a photo exhibit will challenge dominant standards of beauty. For the ears, a CD release and performance will reshape the limits of song. The Casa Frela Gallery is hosting an opening reception for the artist on Saturday September 5th, 2009, 8pm to midnight Casa Frela Gallery 47...

I am Vincent Christie, the creator of this blog and the latest entries were not from me. They were the works and words of Artist and Photographer Tamara Natalie Madden. And she joins the Project as a regular contributor to the Garden. A Jamaican native, I’ve known Tamara since she moved to Atlanta five years ago. The young creative has lived through some challenges. Diagnosed in 1997 with a life threatening genetic kidney disease called IGA Nephropathy, her art became her lifeline. But as her health deteriorated she decided to take trip home to Jamaica where she discovered she had a long...

I had a moment. It was around the time at the end of session with a model that I’d shot in my HomeStudio. I knew we were done, she needed the images for an online community she was involved in and we had plenty… We took a few more shots. They were a little racy and I was very interested in the play of bright colour on dark skin. They ended up not being used in the set. I think they look beautiful here. Do you? Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post