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Archive for the ‘Real People’ Category
Alex Minsky
Former marine and current model Alex Minsky, photographed by Eric Schwabel earlier this month in Los Angeles.
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Happy Valentines Day! Former marine and current model Alex Minsky posed for “Steampunk Cupid” this past weekend at Schwabel Studio. It’s amazing to me that Alex has only done a handful of shoots, he’s a ...
Black Rock Arts Foundation’s Artumnal Gathering
Many thanks to the Black Rock Arts Foundation for inviting me to photograph their Artumnal Gathering this past weekend at the beautiful Bently Reserve in San Francisco! Black Rock Arts was founded by several of the ...
F Boke
Did this photo of F Boke earlier this week. F is an artist/designer. When we updated my studio a few years back, he designed the new kitchen and upstairs office spaces. He’s also the original (and current, ...
The Man Burns in 50 Days!
These two are the creators of the sailboat “Junk” (behind them). Photographed in 2011 at Burning Man. New banner for my facebook page. Support this Burning Man photography project at humanlightsuit.com!
Ike Taylor
Meet Ike Taylor, #24, defensive back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I shot this recently at my studio. Ike and his team were really cool, and though it was a lot to ask of him to ...
Dare Hare from Kritter Krew
It’s been one of those odd Venice days. Shot this earlier today. Meet Dare Hare of Kritter Krew… and that’s all I can say.
Takeo Spikes
Say hello to Takeo Spikes, linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. When I googled him before the shoot, google suggested I search for “Takeo Spikes Neck Size…” Great guy, and he clearly knows how to ...
Father and Son
Photographed these two in front of my studio today, 6/1. The plus side of these hazy beach days is, of course, the easy smooth lighting…
Sailing: Video Stills
Video stills from yesterday’s sailing adventure. #sailing #sail #boat #ocean #water #dog #LosAngeles #sunglasses #men #mountains #EricSchwabel #photography
Jamie Drake
Singer/songwriter Jamie Drake, photographed in Silver Lake (unfortunately the name of the location escapes me at the moment)
the Human Light Suit in “Vegas Rated”
My Human Light Suit project was recently featured in “Vegas Rated,” a beautiful publication (something that you can’t say about too many of ‘em lately) that is, in fact, precisely what it’s title suggests. Pick ...
Shooting Male: Limited Edition now available!
In 2009, Bruno Gmünder published a collection of my work. I was 28 at the time and… Shall we say… excited. 3,000 copies of the first edition were printed. This very limited edition re-release contains, ...
Friends and Neighbors: Martin Sugarman
Martin Sugarman sat down with us for the Friends and Neighbors series of video portraits. Martin is a former war photographer who founded the surf culture magazine “H20.” He is heavily involved in the Venice ...
Friends and Neighbors: Angel
Angel was our 10th subject for this video portrait series. I met her through a mutual friend, she did hair and makeup for a number of photographs in my book, “Shooting Male.” We hadn’t spoken ...
Burning Man 2011: the Human Light Suit
If you’ve been following me on Facebook (as opposed to here… where I have a terrible habit of not posting updates) you’re aware of my Kickstarter campaign to photograph the Burning Man festival. Well, we’re ...
People Are Strange…
Meet the good folks from Team One Advertising in Los Angeles. We shot these agency photos of them, and they were kind enough to let us use it as an eMail promo. Muchos Gracias! We ...
Eric Schwabel at the Venice Art Walk
Once again this year, Schwabel Studio opened it’s doors for patrons of the annual Venice Art Walk. The art walk raises money each year for the Venice Family Clinic, which provides healthcare to under- and ...
Schwabel Shoots People.
(new eMail campaign goes out tomorrow AM) -schwabel
Faces of Burning Man
In 2010 I went to Burning Man. Not the first time and certainly not the last. However, this time I brought lights and a camera and photographed portraits in a less-than-traditional manner, staying true to ...
SchwabelStudio shoots Toyota Mobility
We shot these ads for Toyota Mobility — which makes all sorts of cool handicap-accessible vehicles and accessories. Photo production was done in-house by our very own Joseph Aranda, and our client on this was ...
Faces of Burning Man
More images from my time at Burning Man last month.
Venice Artists: Mb Boissonnault
I recently did this photograph of brilliant Dusseldorf Academy-trained Venice Beach-dwelling painter Mb Boissonnault. I am working on a series of portraits of Venice, CA artists and artisans in their workshops and studios, more to ...
thank you, venice art walk!
Thanks to the thousands of people who came through for the Venice Art Walk last Sunday! The Venice Art Walk and Auctions are a fundraiser for the Venice Family Clinic, which serves up some quality ...
Meet Josh Babich, part 2
More shots with model Josh Babich.
Meet Josh Babich, part 1
Photographed Josh Babich recently… More tomorrow.
More Silver Schwabel Satisfaction.
I photographed dancer Tom Biagini with makeup by Trefor Proud. a
Joe Spano, Evil Mickey, and Chris Pine.
We’ve all noticed changes in the world the past few years — that’s a big “duh.” But those changes translate to what visual artists produce for the world as well. Last year, German publisher Gmunder ...
Dennis Smeal and Jon Beauregard
Dennis Smeal wrote the adaptation of “Stronger” that I have blogged about in the past. Jon Beauregard was recently nominated for an Ovation award for “Land of Tigers”
[ detail ] Actor Barry Lynch and Writer Deborah Behrens
Some new faces for today. Deborah Behrens is an award-winning freelance writer. Actor Barry Lynch has appeared in numerous movies and TV shows, as well as acclaimed stage performances.
[ detail and light ] Bee and Brandon
I’ve been photographing Bee since I moved in to my Venice Beach studio in 2005 — were right near Gold’s gym. So this giant man showed up with Bee — that would be Brandon, who ...
[ vision ] Wizard of Bodybuilder Oz (NSFW)
We recently shot a Schwabel-esque version of the Wizard of Oz characters. Professional bodybuilder and past Schwabel model Brenda Smith was our Dorothy. Jack Taggart portrayed our Scarecrow, Mitchell Rock re-appears as the Lion, and ...
[ detail ] Another Man’s Vision, P.1
I was recently asked to be a part of an interesting performance project. An adaptation of “the Stronger” from the play by August Strindberg. The piece was part of Creative Director Terence McFarland’s artist-in-residency at ...
Happy Chirstmas Eve!
To all my Christian friends. Took this shot of Trefor while we were prepping a shot of Jesus. God Bless ISO 3200. Of course, I lit the actual shot, which I will post t’morrow.
[ detail ] Cooper Huckabee
Actor Cooper Huckabee recently sat for my [detail] series. One of the most amazing faces I’ve had the honor of capturing for the series, and the first person I’ve met in this town that doesn’t ...
Shooting Male recap
A recap on my book, “Shooting Male.” Which was published by Bruno Gmünder in 2009., available at local bookstores or through amazon.com. Admittedly, this comes via the press release from this spring. ‘SHOOTING MALE’ IS ...
[ light ] Angus and Anthony
These gents showed up with a friend, which seems to be a common occurrence at my studio lately. This was their first time in front of a camera, and right before they both boarded a ...
Christopher Landavazzo
LAPD officer Christopher Landavazzo of the “Cops for Causes” charity.
[ vision ] Ben and Mitchell, together at last
As the Jay-Z song says, “what more can I say?” Ben and Mitchell, shot together. Makeup by Trefor Proud. Hair and merkins by Noogie Thai.
[ vision ] Mitchell Rock part deux
Continuing from yesterday, this is where the magic of makeup artist Trefor Proud really comes in to play. It’s interesting how much a person’s personality can change when they are wearing such a heavy mask, ...
[ light ] Mitchell Rock
Mitchell arrived with makeup artist Trefor Proud — apologies, I mean Academy and twice Emmy Award-winning makeup artist Trefor Proud. I wasn’t really sure who was coming this day. Trefor and I have very different ...
[ vision ] “Evil Mickey” feat. Ben Patrick Johnson
I’ve been working quite a bit recently with Oscar-winning makeup artist Trefor Proud. Some of the work has recently been published, and I think it’s time to start showing it to the public. A few ...
[ detail ] Ray Bradbury
I photographed author Ray Bradbury (89 in this photo) earlier this year, a great hero of mine. This was the second time I hunted a subject down. Writer Deborah Behrens told me she was interviewing ...
[ detail ] Dan Martin
Did these shots of my friend Dan Martin @ Chrome Hearts. Trying a new lighting setup for the closeups, aside from the high key background… something a bit more traditional perhaps, but entertaining for me ...
[ light ] beautiful vision: Andreas
I photographed Andreas for the title page of Bruno Gmunder’s new book, “Beautiful Vision” Andreas was one of the models in my book, “Shooting Male,” this was our second shoot. Andreas works as a masseur ...
[ detail ] David O, Jacqueline Wright, Jessica Hannah, Laurie Woolery
Of the more recent faces I’ve captured for the [ detail ] series, these are four of my clear favorites. I’m continually honored to be allowed to work with the people I get to work ...
[ detail ] Mark Kinsey Stephenson, Chad Borden, Ed Waterstreet
Three more great faces. The descriptions below came directly from my producer on these shoots: Mark Kinsey Stephenson is an actor and artistic director on and off for several companies, including Actors Co-op, the most ...
[ detail ] Ann Closs-Farley, Steven Leigh Morris, E M Lewis and Vanessa Smith
It’s a Three-for-all Sunday. A little recap on the Faces series, which, henceforth will be called [ detail ] Why? You’ll find out. This is not an explanation of what my vision is, or how ...
Infrared and JT Chestnut
JT and I did these shots with my infrared cam. Someday I’ll post specs on that but basically it’s made from a Nikon D100 body, I ripped it apart to accept the infrared and visible ...
Faces: Debbi McMahon at Grand Guignol
Debbi McMahon is the artistic director of Grand Guignol, a movement-based company that performs in the style of the Grand Guignol of Paris — known for onstage ‘horror and comedy’ shows that featured dismemberments, etc ...
Pic of the day: Self-portrait
Shot this on a new digital back for my Mamiya RZ67 that I got a few months back. I’ve shot a few commercial projects on it but haven’t really played around with it that much. ...
Faces: Gustavo Marzolla
Gustavo originally hails from Brazil, but now works as a screenwriter in Los Angeles. I met him through a previous model, Jeff, and shot him for the Naked Truth series, but called him back for ...
Faces: Christian Levatino
Artistic director and lead actor for Gangbusters Theatre Company, Christaian Levatino, recently sat for my “Faces” series.
Gabriel Rivera for LUXE magazine
Artist Gabriel Rivera photographed by Eric Schwabel in his studio for LUXE magazine.
Faces: Edgar Landa
Edgar Landa recently sat for my “Faces” series. Edgar is the managing director of Son of Semele, a very alternative, experimental theatre company. He is also a successful fight choreographer, and a faculty (and alum) ...
Faces: Lynn Manning
Lynn Manning is an award winning poet, playwright, actor, and former Blind Judo Champion of the world. He recently sat for my “Faces” series.
John Smith
Yes, that’s his real name! Makes googling impossible. John was awesome, this nude shoot is from way back in 2006, but as he just got in touch with me — apparently his agent had never ...
Amazon delivers Schwabel’s SHOOTING MALE
Amazon.com received their first shipment of my new book, “SHOOTING MALE” today. Already, they’re down to three copies while I’m writing this, order now! Shameless plug, I know I know. In 2009, I think ...
New Faces
Eileen T’Kaye on IMDB . Justin Hibbard’s website . . Ian Roberts on Wikipedia
Happy Birthday, Harold Cleworth!
Today is my dear friend and famed painter Harold Cleworth‘s birthday, and it’s a big ‘un — 70, but he doesn’t look a day over 69. Anyhow, Harold and I were a part of something ...
Furious Theater Company
I photographed the Furious Theater Company a while back but never posted. Yes, finally, a post since FEBRUARY. ACK! Stay tuned for more.
HAPPY FRIDAY THE 13th!!!
It’s a repost, but thanks to Ian Roberts and Daniel Skehan for posing for these photographs. Makeup by Oscar and Emmy-award-winning makeup artist Trefor Proud. Hair by the amazing Noogie Thai.
The Naked Truth: Calpernia Addams
Calpernia is the only transgendered woman we photographed for this project (see the previous post on Jim Howley, our only transgendered man for this series). I found her insights very direct and down to earth, ...
The Naked Truth: Rodrigo Toledo
Rodrigo is someone who I’ve known for a few years. He used to work at a bar in Venice, where I live. I’ve always thought his tattoos were pretty fantastic — I think he’s the ...
The Naked Truth: Jim Morris
At 74 years old, Jim is the oldest subject I photographed for the Naked Truth series. Jim was at the forefront of the “Gym” concept in the United States, namely Gold’s gym in Venice Beach. ...
The Naked Truth: Jim Howley
Jim was the first transgendered person I photographed for this photoessay. To recap once again: the Naked Truth was a 10-page photo essay I shot for the Advocate magazine on “Body Image.” We photographed about ...
The Naked Truth: JT Chestnut
JT was a late addition to our roster, and we were glad to get him. I believe he was the youngest person we shot. JT is new to LA, and I expect great things for ...
The Naked Truth: Corey Saucier
Corey rocks. He’ll be back in the studio someday, the man has an amazing look, but I’ll go into that when we shoot again. I definitely favor the shots of Corey sitting and reclining, if ...
The Naked Truth: Patrick Henry
Patrick used to be a neighbor of mine. I knew his story would be great for this article so I gave him a ring and was lucky to get him on rather short notice. Patrick ...
The Naked Truth: Dasha Snyder
‘Nother recap: The Naked Truth was a 10-page photo essay I was comissioned to shoot for the Advocate about body image. So Dasha was pretty awesome. We had an all-male crew of about 6 + ...
The Naked Truth: Chad Darnell
Alright, here we go… Yes, Chad has a butthole. It’s true. If you’re confused as to why I mention this, please click here for the Photoshop Disasters blog. Yes, that’s right, people have become so ...
The Naked Truth: Valerie Picarella
Valerie was the first woman who we were able to shoot for this project. She works as a personal trainer, which is obviously a great career choice based purely on her body type. Somehow she ...
The Naked Truth: Carlos Fierros
This was probably my favorite shot from the series “the Naked Truth.” To recap — the Naked Truth was commissioned by the Advocate magazine. It was run as a 10-page photo essay about body image. ...
The Naked Truth: Mark Hersh
I found Mark through an online casting call. I had about 10 people doing casting on this job trying to find a diverse group of individuals. I think he knew some of the other people ...
The Naked Truth: Alexandre Limandri
Alexandre is someone who I had heard about a few times. I believe he had responded to some casting calls in years past. Alex had worked as a model in Paris, and now works in ...
The Naked Truth: Jim Andre
Jim is 60 years old. That’s freakin’ awesome. We tried (generally in vain) to get a diverse group of individuals for this story. Living in Los Angeles that’s somewhat difficult. Our best option with the ...
Happy Halloween from Eric Schwabel, Ian Roberts and Daniel Skehan
I did this shoot of Ian Roberts and Daniel Skehan with oscar and emmy-award-winning makeup artist Trefor Proud “W” “Underworld” Initially I was going to print these as Halloween greeting cards but got too busy ...
SCHWABELSTUDIO.COM UPDATED
I recently signed with Scott Meyer and Associates. As a result, SCHWABELSTUDIO.com has been updated. This shot of Ian Roberts is for my 404 error page, much to his dismay! More to follow…
Ian Roberts
From my first shoot with Ian Roberts. We’ve since become friends and done a number of interesting setups…
Scott Burn
Scott Burn photographed by Eric Schwabel
Rebellion Rugby
LA’s Rebellion Rugby
RJ De Vera for Pepsi
Rj De Vera for Pepsi
Watts Theater Group
Photographed by Eric Schwabel @ the Watts Towers
Suzan-Lori Parks
Pulitzer and Obie award winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. Most recently known for 365 Days / 365 Plays
Male Underwear Models!
Mike from Tyra Banks‘ search for the next male underwear model photographed by Eric Schwabel . Quality programming all the way.
Tyler Dorchester
Controversial cartoonist Tyler Dorchester (the Brotherhood) of Vancouver, BC, photographed by Eric Schwabel.
schwabel rodeo
These shots of Joshua Martinez were recently published in Mate Magazine out of Germany and the UK.
Rodeo Posters!
Posters for the LA Chapter of the GSGRA photographed by Eric Schwabel.