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.

A Salute to President’s Day!

Just in time for President’s Day, I did this shoot with Calpernia Addams last week.  Hair and makeup by the talented Siobhan Carmody. Calpernia is a veteran of the first Iraq wars (during Bush #1), ...

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: Sean Ching

Sean was another great guy to work with.  Sean works as a pro model, last I heard from him he had temporarily moved to Asia, where the market is booming. Models have been flocking to ...

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 ...

We’re on Facebook!

In fact, if you’re on our facebook fanpage right now you’re probably reading this message.  The facebook page also lists upcoming events.  We plan on doing some online-only charity events and giveaways as well.  So ...

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 ...

The Naked Truth: Gustavo Marzolla

Continuing with the Naked Truth photoessay I shot for the Advocate back in September…  I met Gustavo Marzolla for this shoot, but it turned out he was a friend of a friend (who I also ...

The Naked Truth: Willam Belli

I feel like I’ve turned this blog into an underground tabloid rag. All my indie / subculture friends in the nude, good times. Willam is an amazing actor — I don’t know how he would ...

The Naked Truth: Trevor Wayne

The Naked Truth was a rather large photo essay I was hired to shoot for the Advocate magazine.  We ended up shooting about 30 people, the spread was I think 10 or 12 pages.  I ...

Johnny Hazzard

This was my 3rd shoot with Johnny. Click here for the first. Johnny is photographed with his pup, Petey, who is equally fantastic.

Marissa Devins

Marissa Devins, Television literary agent, UTA. Photographed at her home in Westwood for TV Week by Eric Schwabel.

Tal Rabinowitz

Tal Rabinowitz, VP of comedy development and head of digital programming and development, Sony Pictures Television. Tal is gorgeous, busy-as-hell, but very gracious and wonderful to work with. We shot this at Culver Studios, which ...

Micah Mayell

Actor Micah Mayell Photographed by Eric Schwabel

David Engel

Actor David Engel photographed by Eric Schwabel

HOT for WINTER

Sunday, December 14th at the Distillery, Venice Beach, CA. Info at Facebook events

Lily Holleman

Lily Holleman photographed by Eric Schwabel

Alexandra Billings

Transgendered actress Alexandra Billings photographed by Eric Schwabel.

Cricket Meyers

Sound designer Cricket Meyers photographed by Eric Schwabel.

Paul Plunkett

Paul Plunkett photographed by Eric Schwabel.

Michael Sheppard

Herb Siguenza of Culture Clash

Actor Herb Siguenza of Culture Clash photographed by Eric Schwabel for LA STAGE.

Alan Mandell

Actor Alan Mandell photographed at his Bel-Air home by Eric Schwabel.

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 ...

Tom Kurthy

Tom Kurthy photographed by Eric Schwabel

Taylor and Taylor

Taylor and Taylor photographed by Eric Schwabel

John at the beach!

More John Kilar. Hair by Noogie Thai.

Trevor Does Hollywood

Trevor Wayne once again!

Oanh Nguyen

Oanh Nguyen by Eric Schwabel

Betty Garrett

Actress Betty Garret (All in the Family, Laverne and Shirley) was amazing to work with. Photo by Eric Schwabel

I've Finally Made It!

Thanks to PhotoshopDisasters blog… I kindly let them know that this image wasn’t photoshopped (well, by me at least… lord knows what was done with it after it left my hands… *ahem*). I love finding ...

Fran Bennett

Actress Fran Bennett recently played the title roles in Othello and King Lear

Alexandre

Alexzandre photographed by Eric Schwabel

Mike Darnell @ Fox

Mike Darnell of FOX photographed by Eric Schwabel

Johnny Hazzard No. 2

More Johnny Hazzard photographed by Eric Schwabel

Johnny Hazzard No. 1

Photo shoot with Johnny Hazzard. Part 1.

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…

Trevor Wayne and Johnny Hazzard

Trevor Wayne and Johnny Hazzard photographed by Eric Schwabel in Palm Springs, dec 2007. Check out hazzardcentral.com and trevorwayneshow.com and while you’re at it, you may as well check out schwabelstudio.com

Trevor Wayne

Trevor Wayne in Palm Springs on Christmas Eve. We were both hungover if I recall properly (me more so). Check out Trevor at TREVORWAYNESHOW.COM

Random.

I don’t know. I used it as my Christmas card.

Lisa Hackner for Telepictures

Lisa Hackner of Telepictures photographed by Eric Schwabel

Neil Patrick Harris

Photographed Neil Patrick Harris. Seems like I get hired to shoot him once a year. He’s been great every time!

Garry Marshall

Photographed Garry Marshall, who has written, directed, produced or acted in everything funny.

It’s Molly!

My friend’s dog stopped by the studio… As did my friend.

Winter Fashion

We shot this on location very close to Mexico. The concept was to make a desert location look… erm… cold. It was close to 90 that day from what I remember. The crew rocked. This ...

John Malpede

The face that launched “Faces,” John Malpede. This is one of those ridiculous publicist moments which have become so common. There was no budget for hair, makeup, or wardrobe on this shoot… It was a ...

Christine Lahti

Oscar, Golden Globe, and Emmy winner Christine Lahti photogrpahed by Eric Schwabel

Chris Grant of NBC/Universal

Was lucky enough to have the Universal Studio Tour bus filled with heavy midwest-looking people (I can say that b/c I’m from there) drive by while photographing Chris Grant. The lot producers arrived on golfcart ...

Ian Roberts

From my first shoot with Ian Roberts.  We’ve since become friends and done a number of interesting setups…

Men’s Swimwear

Men’s Swimwear and Loungewear photographed by Eric Schwabel

Scott Burn

  Scott Burn photographed by Eric Schwabel

Trevor Wayne

  This was my 2nd photo shoot with Trevor Wayne

Venice Art Walk 2007

  Venice Art Walk 2007 photos by Eric Schwabel

CurlGirls

CultureClash

Santa Barbara

Rebellion Rugby

LA’s Rebellion Rugby

Eri Moriyama for Pepsi

Eri Moriyama photographed by Eric Schwabel

RJ De Vera for Pepsi

Rj De Vera for Pepsi

ROCKSTAR magazine

Jack Plotnick

Jack Plotnick (voice of Xander on “Drawn Together”) photographed by Eric Schwabel

Watts Theater Group

Photographed by Eric Schwabel @ the Watts Towers

Charlie Matula

Eagle LA owner Charlie Matula photographed by Eric Schwabel

Jillian

  Jillian @ Q Models photographed by Eric Schwabel

Willam Belli

Actor Willam Belli of Nip/Tuck and American Wedding

Whitney Dineen

Brett

More fun in the shower – test shoot with Brett

Suzan-Lori Parks

Pulitzer and Obie award winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks. Most recently known for 365 Days / 365 Plays

SOAKED

  This set was fun to build and amazing to shoot on but a pain in the ass to tear down

Paul Jamison

Paul Jamison of Orphaned to Hatred for Spector Bass

Wylde Bunch

Janee and hiphop supergroup Wylde Bunch

Phylicia

Blue Magazine’s “Undressed to Thrill”

Justin photographed by Eric Schwabelfor Blue Magazine’s fashion book “Undressed to Thrill”

Furonda from Next Top Model

Furonda Brasfield from America’s Next Top Model.  Kind of a hectic day that had to be cut short for a number of reasons…  But some show-able shots nonetheless.

Press Shots for Romeo!

More Valentino!

Valentino Bonfiglio by Eric Schwabel

Kelsey Day

Kelsey Day photographed by Eric Schwabel

Swimwear in Portland!

I shot swimwear near Portland, Oregon… Why not?

Model Test

Mode Models

Portland

Model test on the river

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.

Benjamin Bulik for Playgirl Magazine

Benjamin Bulik.  Photographed by Eric Schwabel for Playgirl Magazine.  This was probably the last shoot I did on film professionally.  Happily, after some time shooting on dSLRs, I’m back to using my RZ and 645 ...

Neil Patrick Harris and Nicole Sullivan

Actors Neil Patrick Harris and Nicole Sullivan photographed by Eric Schwabel