Tom Silk Photography

Hi, and thanks for stopping by to have a look at work.  New images are added weekly.  I appreciate your comments and constructive criticism.
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PLEASE send a NOTE or leave a TAG or COMMENT on my work if you're going to send a FRIEND REQUEST. I will most likely delete your request if you don't.

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I specialize in the beauty, dynamics and sensuality of the male.  My work celebrates the male face and physique as an art form.  My goal is not to shoot the "perfect" face or body as I believe there is no such thing.  Personality is everything!  The model has to give "great face" and be dynamic with his poses.

My challenge is to expose a model's soul; his character, strength and inner beauty to the exterior and meld it with his physical features. 

I have a very eclectic style and like to include a variety of headshots, fashion and casual clothed shots as well as body shots in each shoot I do. 

I am a firm believer that both myself and the model need to be as comfortable as possible with each other in order to create amazing images.  For this reason, I try to get to know the model as well as I can before the photoshoot.  The photoshoot is a collaborative effort between myself and the model and great chemistry creates great images!
 
I enjoy seeking new talent and promoting those with potential.  I'll will sometimes offer TFCD (Trade For CD) shoots ONLY to SELECT MODELS who can add to my book of work with a fresh and/or unique look.

My rates for paid work vary depending upon the particular assignment, but are reasonable. 

At every TFCD shoot I do I always try to make sure the model receives equal time creating images that meet their personal portfolio needs as well as my portfolio needs.

I have an extensive model's wardrobe which I can use to style and augment your own, and I can do makeup as well.

I DO NOT INVITE THE MODEL'S FRIENDS, RELATIVES, MOTHERS, GRANDMOTHERS, GODMOTHERS, MANAGERS, ESCORTS, BOYFRIENDS, GIRLFRIENDS, BABYSITTERS, MANAGERS, PAROLE OFFICERS, PRISON MATRONS, YOUR CLERGYMAN, YOUR FAMILY DENTIST...(ARE YOU GETTING THE PICTURE?) OR ANYBODY ELSE OF A PERSONAL NATURE TO TO BE PRESENT DURING MY SHOOTS, AS I FIND IT DISTRACTING TO BOTH ME AND TO THE MODEL, AND NEITHER OF US CAN PRODUCE OUR BEST WORK.  THIS  ALSO SHOWS ME IF A MODEL IS SERIOUS  ABOUT THE MODELING BUSINESS OR NOT.  DO YOU TAKE YOUR FRIEND TO WORK WITH YOU?  NUFF SAID.  IF YOU FIND THIS NECESSARY, PLEASE DISCUSS WITH ME WHEN WE BOOK YOUR APPOINTMENT, NOT THE DAY OF THE SHOOT.

All comments and emails will be answered. Non-MM members can contact me through my direct email: ocfotoman@aol.com.

I've listed a few of the Model Mayhem Models who are currently in my portfolio  or have been photographed by me.  Please feel free to contact any of them for references.

Scott Frausto, 1072073
Joeboyfreshh, Milwaukee,  #839244
Shawnington, #1416447
Michael Bartha, #1374691
Ariyan Maghsoudifar, #1290240
Taylor Buckalew, #1403293
Masahiro Jackson, #1366883
Jorge David Munoz, #1368093
Marcus Ragas, #1369694
Ryan Humbach, #1374772
Robby Friend, #1361490
Nicholas Stettenbenz, #1297235
Jason H Kennedy, #1301105
Adrian Aghaie, #1278596
Jeremy Hoover, #1340807
Tim Fletcher, #1316110
Donald Waltz, #1304268
Sean Bay, #1326316
Stephen Ukraine, #865655
Jeffrey Fenoglio, #1209781
Steven Bright, #462634
Akexander Moens, Belgium, #1255888
OneSolo, Bristol, England #358997
Sean-Michaels, Toronto, #423175
Locke Vaughan Dunn, #1262142
Jase Lindgren, #1237762
Blake Vanamersfoorth, #1196563
Robby Gonzalez, #1987976
Sieva Shybkou, #1142315
William Alvarez, #1037261
Sergei Zelinski, #1228109**
Blake Knight, #1162477
Mike Lane, Lexington, KY, #822449**
Stephen Csanadi, #1156990
Anthonybrooking, West Sussex, UK, #772795**
Branden O'Donnell #317105**
Will Bedford, #1106370
Brandon Spear, #609564
Kyle Irish, #1107197
Ezra Kemp, #1072688**
Sumner Gleason, #1107667**
Christopher Basile, #1094265
Trevor Brunsink, #207366**
JJYosh, #739234
Kevin Clark, #684378
Lee Doud, #1050321
Darnell Branch, #1004738
CRHN, #304781
Derris, #905167
George Addison, #1019294**
Mohammad Molaei, #901439
Vianney Passio, #902441
Mike S Hill, #584807
Alberto Alvarado, #697715
Logan G Jackson, #881815
Ronald Brown, #817977
Nicholas Hanson, #847559
Daniel Krone, #860797
Orlando Araujo, #847559
Jared Michaels, #821266
Jacques Grintuch, London, #667810**
Jocelyn Binder, Florida, #59169
Anthony T. Lopez, #877264
Michael Showalter, Portland OR, #725541**
Brent Jareske, Tampa FL, #702455**
Robert Costido, #881815**
Bryan Vaughn, #723397
Kevin Kriuchuk, #383275
Cassidy Haley, #27366
Justice Van, #798004
Mike Markoff, Israel, #712836
Lucas di Medio, Milano, #295612**
Samuel Guevara, Venezuela #797999**
Nick Klaiber #662027
Gabriel Angeli, #799019
Christian Slate, #785038
Brandon Lance, #7735083
Eric Aston, #624563
Reinaldo Garrastzu, Puerto Rico, #488808
Anthony Valentine, #709058
Christopher Pavlik, #275289**
WesH103, #595968
T C, #135730
DeAngelo Alexander, #700549
Sean Little, #712849
Noah Scott, #360337**
Tanner Accord, #495159
Johan B, Netherlands, #321887**
Samuel Jaye Paul, #655988
Farmboy Tom, Nebraska, #411089**
Tanner Day, #599804
Benjamin W, Baltimore MD, #302285**
Domenic John, 631738**

Non Model Mayhem models who have appeared in my port:

Adam Carl
Aaron Tiberio
John Blotzer**
Kenn Lee
David Yancey
Luke McMahan**
Mike James
Rickey Castelberry
Tim Mara
Steven Rosengard**
Sky Woumack
Ryan Christopher
Jeremy Hogate
Jarod Starks
Mike Donofrio **
Logan Hilyard**
Aniss Hilyard
Sean Goodwin**
Joshua Williams**
Robby Jeske**
Omar Salazar **
** indicated worked with more than once.

Special thanks and appreciation to my good friend and photographer
Tom Cullis, MM#84102,
who continues to inspire me with his brilliant work.