Industry Faces

[genex]

OK so I know that I am not good on the other side of the lens but since I've been talking about doing something along these lines before I thought I'd start a thread of shots of the industry peeps who are at the shows, etc.

Here's a shot of Simon who works for Tre this past weekend in Canada. He's shooting Heather MacKinnon there:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1185/1196824593_368aadf6e1_o.jpg

[genex]

The legendary Steve Wennerstrom with Deanna Panting:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1076/1196842733_c2a6fd0067_o.jpg

[genex]

Dan Ray:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1160/1196853763_5ed8a257f2_o.jpg

[genex]

Steve Schiabelli of Awefilms with Claudia Partenza:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1147/1068029431_7a11dbe64d.jpg

[genex]

Journalist Hans Klein with Amy Schmid:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1091/1030495202_9dc3ce0868.jpg

[genex]

Mack daddy James Cook:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1266/956322767_831d7cedcd_o.jpg

[genex]

I'll repost that Rogues Gallery from Masters too:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1246/869915776_5eacf2798b_b.jpg
Left to right: Tom Nine (WPW/TomNine), Gene X (FTV/genex), John Nafpliotis (WPW), James Cook (FTV/genex), Bill Jentz (WPW), David Cooper (HD Physiques)

[genex]

From the mega shoot thread:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1164/646188934_deb4fa31b1_o.jpg

Click this link for IDs or add your own if you know the guy in the top right of the frame:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genexmagazine/646188934/

[James]

here's Gene at masters nationals with Kira Neuman. Super Cop!

[James]

But it gets a great shot! (this thread needs some nice-looking girls in it!)

[ibarramedia]

No doubt Kira is awesome. We need a shot of Kira Neuman and Cindy Phillips together.

[John Stutz]

Good thread.

After looking at a quarter of my face for so long, many folks have asked me to post a full body shot. So here's one of me shooting with Mari Kudla...

http://www.johnstutz.com/web/mari.jpg

[gymdiva1222]

who took that pic John?

[John Stutz]

who took that pic John?Mari's sister, Karen.

[Tre]

From the mega shoot thread:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1164/646188934_deb4fa31b1_o.jpg

Click this link for IDs or add your own if you know the guy in the top right of the frame:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/genexmagazine/646188934/

Quincy Turnage - Really nice guy, has done some work with Lou, and also for Kelly Lynn, and I'm working on getting him up to SuperCandidMan level on my site. :)

[Tre]

Great thread, Gene - I'm so proud of Simon! :)

[Gert]

Somehow i managed to place myself on a picture while shooting with dutch figure girl Marjan Broersen.:D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/484029853_2f62d3d731_o.jpg


hope you don't mind....

[genex]

Very creative Gert I like it!

[James]

Cool shot gert!. (Isnt the mirror the same distance as the model? I thought both would be in focus :Stoned_an goes to show you how dumb i am..)

[James]

The legendary Steve Wennerstrom with Deanna Panting:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1076/1196842733_c2a6fd0067_o.jpg

And 22 years earlier (Deanna is on right)
http://www.hostedforfree.com/members/fbbwest/twx_EX85Misc_01.jpg

[Tre]

Cool shot gert!. (Isnt the mirror the same distance as the model? I thought both would be in focus :Stoned_an goes to show you how dumb i am..)
The mirror itself is in focus, but I think we'd have to consult our physics texts to figure out why Gert is not.

:420 man:

[ibarramedia]

Doughdie Marie is on the left.

[ibarramedia]

Somehow i managed to place myself on a picture while shooting with dutch figure girl Marjan Broersen.:D

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/231/484029853_2f62d3d731_o.jpg


hope you don't mind....


Marjan has nicely developed delts.

[Jennifer Cowan]

A few from the USA's, sorry I don't know how to actually embed them in the message. I am sure it is pretty easy if someone wants to tell me :)

[Physique Photography]

dsc_0098copy
Hi to all. I know many of you do not know of us. We just got up and going this summer. I have been at 2 shows sofar. The Greater Knox Classic i took stage shots at perjudging and the main event. Clay Spires is a good friend of ours. The other show is Tennessee State NPC. Championships i took stage shots of perjudging and night show. I also worked with a figure competitor. Bryan Hayworth is also a good friend of ours. He is also the permotor of the show. Our goal is to one day be as well known as Genex, Dany Ray, Bill Dobbins.

[Tre]

Our goal is to one day be as well known as Genex, Dany Ray, Bill Dobbins.
There is only one GeneX.

There is only one Dan Ray.

There is only one Hiram D. Damn Walker.

Maybe you can be the next Bill Dobbins.

[genex]

Danny Dettwiller who shoots for Awefilms:

[twixpix]

Thought I'd jump the gun before somebody found something REALLY unflattering :rolleyes:

http://i115.photobucket.com/albums/n294/skittles_579/PICT0061-RK.jpg

This, on the other hand is just plain d'oh!

David

[genex]

The elusive Twix! We'll have to scrounge up a better mug shot for you David!

[mark000]

Cool shot gert!. (Isnt the mirror the same distance as the model? I thought both would be in focus :Stoned_an goes to show you how dumb i am..)

The mirror is in focus, the image in the mirror is equivalent to twice the distance. :cheers:

[James]

Our man on the street... literally!

[chris10000]

The mirror is in focus, the image in the mirror is equivalent to twice the distance. :cheers:
to solve this problem close the lens and use a longer time

[John Stutz]

to solve this problem close the lens and use a longer timeBetter yet, don't stand in a spot where you can be seen in the reflection of a mirror.

[chris10000]

in his case , he wanted to stay in the mirror.
but you can also use a mirror to shoot a model from front and back.

[Gert]

in his case , he wanted to stay in the mirror.
but you can also use a mirror to shoot a model from front and back.

....indeed, and out of focus....:D

This is a picture from the same shoot with the same mirror.....tough i'm not in it...

http://farm1.static.flickr.com/173/484797528_9835733c14.jpg

[chris10000]

thats tre scott

i dont know in which way he takes the pics allways staying with the back to the model......

but he makes good pics

[Pandmoanium]

How about Jeff Binns and the crowd that fbbs attract? This crowd was about 30 people deep before I ran up the stairs.

For those with a keen eye, there is actually a second photographer and famous fbb in the picture. Can you spot them?

http://img72.imageshack.us/img72/2507/dsc0175copygo2.jpg

[Tre]

thats tre scott

i dont know in which way he takes the pics allways staying with the back to the model......

but he makes good pics

Dammit, you've got to remind me to suck that fat gut IN!

I think what happens is that I set up photo shoots with women and then don't actually take any pictures. I spend the whole time talking. :D

[FGPhotography]

Here's a new photographer to the ranks. Patrick Miller is Emery Miller's husband, and a real good photographer and great guy! Wait and see what he is bringing to the table! I like this thread so I am adding a Pic of Patrick and 3 more photogs. See if you can spot them.

[FGPhotography]

From left to right, Myself (Paco Gutierrez), Tre Scott & Jeff Binns.

[FGPhotography]

Just to make my identity a little clearer, in case someone who owes me money is looking for me, but has no idea what I look like....LOL!

[ibarramedia]

Oh i want Debbie Bramwell. ;)

[CanonGirl]

Hey Gene! Long time no see!

I'm still around (for now) working for Muscular Development here and there and still shooting the local NPC shows in California. I'm still working with my business partner Bill Comstock who is at every show it seems these days. That man never takes a day off! My career has taken a backseat since the birth of my daughter but hopefully I'll have more time shortly to get back into the groove of things more than I am currently.

Keep up the good work Gene! (and everyone else too)

:camera:

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j194/nga300/nga_0201.jpg

[fotoguy]

Looks like I need to start going to some shows again, even Gene forgot me:stupid:

http://i44.photobucket.com/albums/f6/freimanis/boxing.jpg

[ripitupbaby]

I love this thread!

:cool:

[TomNine]

Some Vegas images.

Check out the concentration on Gene's face:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/TomNine/DSC00097.jpg

I never noticed how tall those girls are before:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/TomNine/DSC00039.jpg

Sarah Dunlap looking yummy, working with an unidentified gentleman:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/TomNine/DSC01996.jpg

And a self portrait:

http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a215/TomNine/DSC00029.jpg

It was nice to see everybody again, catch you in Dallas.

[Tre]

From left to right, Myself (Paco Gutierrez), Tre Scott & Jeff Binns.
LOL - Classic!!

Now why do I keep showing up in all these pics? I barely even go to shows anymore - how are you guys finding me???

[genex]

Great stuff Tom! Man I am good at looking like a goofball...

[James]

From the Olympia last weekend: (anybody recognize the image on his shirt?)

[femalemusclefan]

From the Olympia last weekend: (anybody recognize the image on his shirt?)

It looks a bit like those bikes in 80's movies Tron! :)

[genex]

Here's Joe (HD Physiques) and Heather Bayer at the Olympia after party:
http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1209/1480622247_5c38bdd683_o.jpg

[James]

It looks a bit like those bikes in 80's movies Tron! :)

good job! Viva La Nerds! :sprite10:

[femalemusclefan]

good job! Viva La Nerds! :sprite10:

Thanks James! :cool:

[James]

noreene castillo telling a scary story

[claus]

Hello all -
here is a picture of GeneX - the most photographed photographer here - during his group shot for the american team - it was nice to meet you again in Santa Susanna - a great time, a fantasic show, nice collegues - and great athletes.

Sincerely, Claus

[genex]

Hey Claus, that's a really cool shot! THanks again for saving my ass by letting me use your AAs for the shot.

We'll have to get a good shot of Claus up here next!

[genex]

And here's Claus right before he saved my ass:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2360/1494798145_8a282cc04b_o.jpg

[Tre]

THanks again for saving my ass by letting me use your AAs for the shot.
Aha!! I knew Gene was on steroids - how else could he hold onto the sides of giant buildings using only a single fingertip while taking amazing photos??


;)

[chris10000]

steve from awefilms

[ibarramedia]

steve from awefilms


He looks like Stanley Tucci.

[genex]

That's funny he does a little bit I guess - photo:

[Tre]

Next to Gene, Steve has to be the happiest of all among us.

[Zennie]

thats tre scott

i dont know in which way he takes the pics allways staying with the back to the model......

but he makes good pics

Yeah, but bro's gotta lose the belly, there! :)

[TomNine]

A photo shoot and a shadow puppet show, all in one. Genius!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjHjGRMx9cg

[genex]

oh geez...

[fivegrand]

A photo shoot and a shadow puppet show, all in one. Genius!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjHjGRMx9cg


THAT was funny.

[SarahDunlap]

steve from awefilms


CLASSIC! HA!banana_strogg banana_strogg banana_strogg

[dano]

considering that these women are dedicated to aesthetics and somewhat to health, i find it extremely strange that the majority of the industry faces / photographers appear to not train at all ... wth?

[Lift Studios]

Epic moment this weekend. Tre and JC shaking hands before posing down.

[genex]

So there's some muscle for ya dano. I don't think it's necessary to train to shoot photos so I think that's why many of us are not buffed out, just as the photographers who shoot basketball are not all tall, etc. etc.

[dano]

there's a huge gap between being buffed out and being totally untrained ... and in the middle lies "being in shape", for lack of a better phrase ... training, nutrition, and other facets of the scene are such a big part of these women's lives, and to me it seems as if there is next to nothing in common

i venture a guess that most sports photographers would prefer to be the athletes they capture but couldn't become for one reason or another ... are you telling me you want to be a fmale bodybuilder? ;)

i'm just trying to understand something that really stands out to me as strange ...i really appreciate what you guys do

[Pandmoanium]

Ok, do not make me pull out the calves of doom! I didn't realize that the new gold standard for photographers was to have big legs...I'm there, dude!

[genex]

Sh*t man, we're doomed....

[Jennifer Cowan]

Me hard at work :)

and Gene what are you talking about, you are huge...

[genex]

Jen, shhh, you are the only one that knows how big I am...

[Jennifer Cowan]

LMAO,

I suppose I am the lucky one because I have gotten to feel your big muscles...your secret is safe with me ;)

[John Stutz]

there's a huge gap between being buffed out and being totally untrained ... and in the middle lies "being in shape", for lack of a better phrase ... training, nutrition, and other facets of the scene are such a big part of these women's lives, and to me it seems as if there is next to nothing in common

i venture a guess that most sports photographers would prefer to be the athletes they capture but couldn't become for one reason or another ... are you telling me you want to be a fmale bodybuilder? ;)

i'm just trying to understand something that really stands out to me as strange ...i really appreciate what you guys doMost photographers who make millions shooting supermodels have no resemblence to the beautiful women they aim their lenses at. The correlation you are trying to make is entirely non-sensical.

Now if our goal was to hop in bed with said "in shape" models, then you are correct, we had better be working out. Conversely, if it were the case that said "in shape" models were regularly hopping in bed with us photographers, you'd be rightfully confused. I can assure you that you needn't lose any sleep being confounded about that scenario though.

[John Stutz]

By the way, I was talking with Jeff Bins (whose photo is inconspicuously absent from this thread) at Nationals about a bodybuilding class just for photographers of the sport.

[dano]

Most photographers who make millions shooting supermodels have no resemblence to the beautiful women they aim their lenses at.

oh really? nice totally irrelevant reference. (besides, those guys are already married to a model, banging one, or gay.*)

The correlation you are trying to make is entirely non-sensical.
the bit about gene wanting to be a female bodybuilder was a joke. a joke is not meant to be taken seriously but may be intended to pull out some more insight rather than some defense.

Now if our goal was to hop in bed with said "in shape" models, then you are correct, we had better be working out. Conversely, if it were the case that said "in shape" models were regularly hopping in bed with us photographers, you'd be rightfully confused. I can assure you that you needn't lose any sleep being confounded about that scenario though.

i didn't imply anything about models being "in shape", nor did i imply anything about "hopping in bed" with anyone. i implied that maybe people in the fitness and physique industry - be they photographers, organizers, judges, whatever - might actually be interested in at least covering the very basics themselves. i'm talking about a very low level, fundamental common ground ... who do people like to hang out with and befriend? those that share the same interests, or others?

and surely everyone has a goal to "hop in bed" with someone - male, female, both, whatever. some basic level of exercise, nutrition, and a healthy lifestyle go a long way towards a good life in general and any meaningful relationship as well.

nobody has to give two sh*ts about my question, but i remain curious.

btw, nice work john.

* see, that is called a joke

[John Stutz]

i didn't imply anything about models being "in shape", nor did i imply anything about "hopping in bed" with anyone. i implied that maybe people in the fitness and physique industry - be they photographers, organizers, judges, whatever - might actually be interested in at least covering the very basics themselves. i'm talking about a very low level, fundamental common ground ... who do people like to hang out with and befriend? those that share the same interests, or others?

nobody has to give two sh*ts about my question, but i remain curious.You dismissed my comment as being totally irrelevant, though I beg to differ. Your premise that anyone hanging around the fitness industry in any respect ought to share the same enthusiasm for working out as the competitors is completely baseless. In the case of photographers, the commonality usually ends at a merely visual (but hopefully tactile) interest. Few share any goals related to lifting anything heavier than a 300/2.8 mm lens. Nor do fashion photographers have any interest in in donning the latest trendy clothes, nor do beauty photographers have any interest in wearing makeup, nor do playboy photographers have any interest in getting implants or getting naked in front of the camera. Photographers may photograph what they admire, but (with the exception of JC) there is no implicit desire to emmulate their models that I'm aware of. Universally, it's fairly widely accepted that they all do want to sleep with their models though. If only the converse were true!


btw, nice work john.
Thanks.

[Pandmoanium]

"raises hand"

I sleep with my model.

;-P

[ibarramedia]

"raises hand"

I sleep with my model.

;-P

Yeah. And we know how lucky you are. ;)

[Pandmoanium]

I thought I had posted Jeff Binns. Very nice guy, very excited about shooting with Emery. Attracted a sizable crowd.
http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/4567/dsc0058yo0.jpg
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/2164/dsc0175copyly1.jpg

[dano]

You dismissed my comment as being totally irrelevant, though I beg to differ. Your premise that anyone hanging around the fitness industry in any respect ought to share the same enthusiasm for working out as the competitors is completely baseless. In the case of photographers, the commonality usually ends at a merely visual (but hopefully tactile) interest. Few share any goals related to lifting anything heavier than a 300/2.8 mm lens. Nor do fashion photographers have any interest in in donning the latest trendy clothes, nor do beauty photographers have any interest in wearing makeup, nor do playboy photographers have any interest in getting implants or getting naked in front of the camera. Photographers may photograph what they admire, but (with the exception of JC) there is no implicit desire to emmulate their models that I'm aware of. Universally, it's fairly widely accepted that they all do want to sleep with their models though. If only the converse were true!

ok. i'm not suggesting that industry persons share the same enthuiasm, rather just some interest. i would expect that doing so would provide, and particularly for a photographer - an artist - an inside and more intimate perspective. i would want that connection, and simply i find it odd that few of the industry faces seem to.

as you know, the industry is by and large quite obscure. i'm just trying to understand things and will put up questions in an attempt to satisfy my curiosity.

happy t-day to all.

[mark000]

I thought I had posted Jeff Binns. Very nice guy, very excited about shooting with Emery. Attracted a sizable crowd.

Somehow I don't think it was Jeff who attracted the crowd.:D

[John Stutz]

i'm just trying to understand things and will put up questions in an attempt to satisfy my curiosity.Fair enough. Just keep in mind that you may not always get the answer you're hoping for.

[dano]

Fair enough. Just keep in mind that you may not always get the answer you're hoping for.

i'm not really hoping for any specific answer ... i am looking for reasonable explanations (such as yours) or at least an effort (notice you are the only one that bothered)

[TomNine]

i'm not really hoping for any specific answer ... i am looking for reasonable explanations (such as yours) or at least an effort (notice you are the only one that bothered)1. I like the look of athletic women.
2. I don't like to exercise.
3. I like to eat.

What is so hard to understand?

[dano]

i like the look of athletic women
i do like to exercise
i like to eat too

so at least i have an understanding of these women's dedication, the pain they put themselves through, the willpower they must possess, etc.

it is my opinion that not taking care of one's basic health and appearance is pure laziness, and in this case such behavior runs totally contrary to the focus of the industry

[TomNine]

4. I couldn't care less about the "fitness industry."

Thanks for clarifying your opinion, dano, some folks might not have guessed it from the way you phrased your "question."

[HDPhysiques]

i like the look of athletic women
i do like to exercise
i like to eat too

so at least i have an understanding of these women's dedication, the pain they put themselves through, the willpower they must possess, etc.

it is my opinion that not taking care of one's basic health and appearance is pure laziness, and in this case such behavior runs totally contrary to the focus of the industry

I agree with everything John said, as well as Tom Nine summarizing it perfectly. LOL.

BTW dano, one does not have to be a gymrat to "have an understanding of these women's dedication, pain, willpower.... etc". Shooting FBB's in the gym, or being married to them, offers plenty of insight to their lifestyle as well, perhaps even more than you are exposed to by understanding what it feels like to do a few drop sets.

I think photographers and videographers in any industry would rather spend their time perfecting their craft, and doing what they love, as opposed to wasting time in the gym and being non-productive, doing what "you expect".

[ibarramedia]

I agree with everything John said, as well as Tom Nine summarizing it perfectly. LOL.

BTW dano, one does not have to be a gymrat to "have an understanding of these women's dedication, pain, willpower.... etc". Shooting FBB's in the gym, or being married to them, offers plenty of insight to their lifestyle as well, perhaps even more than you are exposed to by understanding what it feels like to do a few drop sets.

I think photographers and videographers in any industry would rather spend their time perfecting their craft, and doing what they love, as opposed to wasting time in the gym and being non-productive, doing what "you expect".

The best thing in the world is to be married to them...

[dano]

4. I couldn't care less about the "fitness industry."

Thanks for clarifying your opinion, dano, some folks might not have guessed it from the way you phrased your "question."

you guys are lazy ... is that better?

[dano]

IShooting FBB's in the gym ... offers plenty of insight to their lifestyle as well, perhaps even more than you are exposed to by understanding what it feels like to do a few drop sets.

i did a few drop sets once ... i felt teh pain

... as opposed to wasting time in the gym and being non-productive, ...

umm, yeah ... teh gym is a total waste

[HDPhysiques]

you guys are lazy ... is that better?

I work about 18-21 hours a day....... yeah, real lazy. :rolleyes:

[Pandmoanium]

you guys are lazy ... is that better?


Yeah, much better after your edit. You shouldn't even joke with that word.

Some of us work out AND take pictures. Just like beauty, health is in the eye of the beholder.

[dano]

Yeah, much better after your edit. You shouldn't even joke with that word.

Some of us work out AND take pictures. Just like beauty, health is in the eye of the beholder.

people are hypersensitive to that word. it "is sometimes used as a nonspecific derogatory epithet in referring to either sex. In British and Australian English it usually refers to a male (the Macquarie Dictionary defines it as "a despicable man").."

health is in the eye of the beholder? wtf?

[Pandmoanium]

You know what Dano? I'm not going to address those issues here. Wrong place, wrong time. Tell you what, start a thread about approriate terms with that one in particular and we'll see how long you last.

[Tre]

ok. i'm not suggesting that industry persons share the same enthuiasm, rather just some interest. i would expect that doing so would provide, and particularly for a photographer - an artist - an inside and more intimate perspective. i would want that connection, and simply i find it odd that few of the industry faces seem to.

as you know, the industry is by and large quite obscure. i'm just trying to understand things and will put up questions in an attempt to satisfy my curiosity.
I once made the mistake of asking a woman why she wanted to be with me. In my mind, I just assumed she wanted a more physically fit guy...a superhero. She informed me that the body is just a shell and that she wanted me for far more than that.

That's my story.

[John Stutz]

I once made the mistake of asking a woman why she wanted to be with me. In my mind, I just assumed she wanted a more physically fit guy...a superhero. She informed me that the body is just a shell and that she wanted me for far more than that.

That's my story.I want you for your body though, Tre.

[Tre]

I want you for your body though, Tre.
True, but you're just using me to get to Brittums.

:p

---

LOL @ that guy's use of the term 'lazy'.

He must not be aware of the amount of work required to deal with fcuksticks.

[Lift Studios]

I've competed twice and while it provided a newfound respect for what competitors go through to compete and make it on stage, it had no effect on my photography.

:sheep2:

[John Stutz]

I've competed twice and while it provided a newfound respect for what competitors go through to compete and make it on stage, it had no effect on my photography. Count your lucky stars -- no effect could be a good thing! I've actually heard rumors of photographers who try working out and who experience very negative side effects on their photography and their business, such as pushing steroids to their models, stalking them, and/or encourage them to sign deceitful or blatantly unfair agreements.

[Tre]

I've competed twice and while it provided a newfound respect for what competitors go through to compete and make it on stage, it had no effect on my photography.

:sheep2:

Isaac - YOU are the true pioneer of the men's figure movement. :D

To be honest, though, you're a much better photographer today than you were 2 years ago. The same cannot be said for all of us.

[John Stutz]

Isaac - YOU are the true pioneer of the men's figure movement. :D

To be honest, though, you're a much better photographer today than you were 2 years ago. The same cannot be said for all of us.Thanks Tre, though you may want to be a bit clearer next time as the ambiguity of your message might lead many to believe to were still referring to Isaac in your second paragraph, rather than moi. It's ok, I gotcha.