I could just gaze into those blue eyes of 22 year Dale Hamilton all day! Dale who is from Montreal has been a photographer 3 years, but recently got in front of the lens.
'The day of my first photo shoot was probably the most memorable day of my life. I have been a photographer for around 3 years but never yet had the opportunity to try being in front of the camera'
Photography is Dale's life and he loves everything about it. Many models turn to photography, but it is not too often you see a photographer turn to modeling. I cannot wait to see more of the results.
Dale Hamilton Stats: Height: 5' 11" Weight: 145 lbs Measurements: 34-30-34 Shoe size: 10 Hair color: Brown Hair length: Short Eye color: Blue Skin color: White Experience: Some Experience
Some of you who are regular readers of FH know that I love to spotlight up and coming actors, especially stage actors who rarely get the attention they deserve.
When I began University, I was a first year theatre major with dreams of the stage. I played everyone from King Lear to Curly in Oklahoma. My biggest role was the lead in my University's production of 'Betrayal' by Harold Pinter. Oh how I struggled with 'the Pinter Pause'. I tended to rush through scenes, leading to much frustration from my director.
Alas, the next year I switched majors and pushed Theatre down to a minor when lectures from those around me finally convinced me it was wasted time and money to pursue this dream. Letting go was not easy, and regrets followed. I continued to do some local Theatre and a bit of directing, but I eventually left the dream behind and moved on to the reality making money.
This is why actors like Blake Logan and others I have profiled on the blog interest me so much. People often ask me how I find the people I profile. Finding Blake took me on an interesting journey. It began with some research I was doing on a project unrealted to the blog. This research led me to a site called Quiet Earth. Quiet Earth is an interesting site dedicated to genre film and all things post apocalyptic. "We're fans first, journalists second." They say.
Now I have to be honest, I was not looking to read a review on a film, but the writer had to throw Channing Tatum's name into the review title: 'Move Over Channing Tatum' caught my eye. (I know I know). The Movie, an independent film entitled 'Gutter King' written and directed by Keith Alan Morris 'tells the coming-of-age story of a young man recently released from the Juvenile Department of Corrections. He's determined to stay straight but when the girl next door falls into trouble, he turns to what he knows best, the world of amateur bare-knuckle brawling, for money.'
So off I am checking out 'Gutter King' websites, youtubes and photos. One link leads to another and the next thing I know I am on the site of an up and coming actor from Florida, Blake Logan who plays Paul in 'Gutter King'. Blake caught my eye for a couple of reasons. Yes, he is great looking, with his beautiful green eyes and classic face. He also has a professional look and is able to change his appearance dramatically from shot to shot. Great mouth as well!
Blake's site struck me as it was so professionally put together for a actor new to the business and includes some great shots (many by Chris Ian Garlington, see more below), and a resume which had my jaw drop due to how much it remined me of mine before throwing in the towel. (It must be a law that all actors at one time or another play a role in The Fantasticks.)
There was something about Blake's site that I was drawn to. Many young actors have sites, but Blake's was different. More than just a showcase, Blake's has a respect for the craft of acting. he is not looking to springboard to overnight success, you can tell the journey is as important as the destination. I was struck by a couple of Blake's quotes including this one;
'Telling Stories is a sacred art, one I believe to be of the utmost importance. For me, the actor, is a shaman who is given the divine power to transform and heal lives. It requires a conscious soul and the humility to to expose ones humanness to others' Blake Logan
This quote struck me as I remember a teacher once telling me when playing Edmund in a scene from 'Long Days Journey Into Night' to expose the characters humanness. That always stuck with me and became a bit of a motto for how I try to live my own life. It is one of the reasons I try to keep this blog positive, and why I loath some other sites who seem to live to demean others. I think Blake Logan is in it for the long haul and don't see him taking of the route of reality shows or other quick fixes to find his 15 minutes. He is looking for quality over quantity.
If you want to check out Blake's site you can find it HERE: You can also check out the Official 'Gutter King' site HERE: and facebook page HERE:
Antonio Garcia is a relative newcomer to the fashion industry but he has already had photographs published in several magazines, catalogues and calendars and he has also taken part in some important runway shows in Spain. He is a keen sportsman and loves everything related to sport. He has worked with photographers Mark Leigthon, Andres Ramirez, Alberto Peregrino, Mark Montovio, Gonzalo Bernard, David Ruiz, Jose Cuenca and Manuel Barca to name but a few. He recently returned from taking part in an international contest where he took the award of Best Physique and 1st Runner Up and he is now in Bulgaria taking part in the final of Best Model of the World which will take place on 11th December.
23 year old Antonio describes himself as energetic with a passion for his work. You can see the passion in Antonio's face in each and every one of his photos. Antonio has it all, a great face, lips and an incredibly sexy nose. A great body, due in part to his love of everything related to sports. Hailing from Spain, Antonio is represented by Mount Productions in Gibraltar. You can check out Antonio's full profile at Mount Productions HERE:
Antonio Garcia: Stats: Height: 5' 9" Weight: 169 lbs Shoe size: 9 Hair color: Brown Hair length: Short Eye color: Brown Skin color: White Experience: Experienced
When I say new face, but lets just say new to me. Tommy Cupples has actually been modeling for over two years now and has been featured in print, commercial and on the runway.
With that beautiful hair and blue eyes (not to mention those perfect lips), I picture Tommy on the beach or on a skateboard somewhere but this 23 year old Michigan has aspirations for his future which include personal trainer, actor or broadcaster. Tommy will have completed his Bachelors Degree in TV Broadcasting this spring and between his education, skill and looks I think he will have plenty of choices. In his spare time Tommy loves music and sings and plays acoustic guitar. Special thanks to talent manager Denis Dwan for introducing me to Tommy!
Tommy Cupples Stats: Height: 6' 3" Weight: 190 lbs Shoe size: 13 Hair color: Brown Hair length: Medium Eye color: Blue Skin color: Tanned Experience: Some Experience
I was looking through some of the work of Scott Hoovers when I came upon a few shots from his work with Drew Doyon who is a new face from Fusion Model Management. Drew has a great look, very unique and beautiful face. Great eyes and nose and a great body. Check out more of Drew's portfolio at Fusion HERE:
Drew Doyon STATS: height: 5'11" suit: 40" shirt: 15" waist: 31" hair: Brown eyes: Brown shoe: 10 US
Last three images from Scott Hoover. Drew is one of Scott's favorites and Scott says 'I love his face, he has an amazing body and working with him is always fun'.
