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Sincerely yours - A retrospective

OVER THE YEARS WE HAVE FEATURED MANY PHOTOGRAPHERS. ONE OF THEM, WHO HARDLY NEEDS AN INTRODUCTION BY NOW, IFS OF COURSE NIGE RORBACH. THIS MOST TALENTED PHOTOGRAPHER FROM THE UNITED KINGDOM HAS NOT ONLY SEEN HIS WORK PUBLISHED IN REGULAR BM FEATURES, I DARE TO SAY HE IS ALSO THE ONE WITH MOST COVER ARTICLES IN OUR SITES HISTORY.

When Nige Rorbach learned we are closing the site, he immediately proposed a special article, dedicated to his many publications on BM. And as a year ending usually is the time to look back on things that have happened in the recent past, what better way to end the year with an editorial dedicated to Nige’s work. A small retrospective, featuring a selection of his models that you’ve all seen and known from the past years and months. And a handful of new faces. And because it is all Nige, why not let the master talk about each of his models himself.

“BeautifulMag has been an inspiration, a massive support and to be completely honest, become very good friends. Supporting and encouraging my work since 2012, I couldn't have asked for more. I think part of the success that I've had, not only with my work, but also with working with the talent that I have, is because of the constant support I've had from the team at BeautifulMag.”

“The images are from my favourite models. These are the guys that inspire me to pick up the camera, that make me want to press the shutter button, they excite me and give me a reason to keep doing what I love. I wanted to share some of the work that you haven't seen before, as well as a few favourites that have been published by BeautifulMag.”

“Adam - My bestie, lil brother, inspiration, muse. This guy just rocks every shoot and it's incredible to think that before we met, he had never stepped in front of a camera. We've worked together so many times, and his enthusiasm, passion and talent is obvious. He inspires me because he can do edgy and creative images as well as look like a total clothes horse and rock it in a suit.”

“Eric - My guapo. El hombre hermoso !!! An Instagram find, and someone who I love working with. Such a sweet, shy and quiet guy, but with a really sexy streak. Natural on set, beautiful eyes that command attention and draw you in.”

“Gabriel - Now this guy.... I spent literally years trying to get him in front of my camera ever since I saw him on Model Mayhem. He's an absolute professional to work with, in every way. An International award winning adult entertainer, with a fantastic attitude, killer look and physique. We've only worked together twice, but he is easily one of the most talented guys I've shot.”

“James - You know the story, I see a model and take ages to get in touch.... So glad I did. Both our shoots were incredibly productive, and James is amazingly talented.”

“Kes - Such a great model. He's got a really handsome face, and great body. We've so far only worked together once (mainly because of our schedules) but he worked so incredibly hard, and we created some fantastic shots. One of the other reasons we haven't been able to shoot is because he's a man in demand, which is great to see from my point of view, he deserves the success.”

“Lee - I met Lee on Instagram, liked his look and spent a good few months talking to him, trying my best to persuade him to model for me. Eventually he said yes, and he drove all the way from Bournemouth for our shoot. Handsome, muscular and with a really genuine personality.”

“Richard - I met Richard through a mutual friend, and we very quickly arranged to work together. Five shoots later... He's a natural. Very sweet, and a lot of fun to work with. It's also great to work with someone as open to ideas as he is. I love working with Richard, it doesn't feel like work at all and he makes it very easy to create beautiful, sexy imagery.”

“Ever since my first feature back in 2012, BeautifulMag has helped my work reach a worldwide audience and given me exposure that I wouldn't have had. For that I thank them from the bottom of my heart.” –BM-

Featured models:
Adam Reeves | Eric Guisado | Gabriel Phoenix | James Sutton | Kes Gunningham | Lee Pinto | Richard Dixon.

NIGE RORBACH | BEAUTIFULMAG

What's new Buenos Aires

IT HAS BEEN SOME YEARS THAT I LAST VISITED BUENOS AIRES BUT I WILL NEVER FORGET THE FEELING THE ARGENTINE CAPITAL GAVE ME. A UNIQUE MIX OF SOUTH AMERICAN CHARACTER, EUROPEAN FLAIR AND AN UNDERLYING SENSE OF NOSTALGIA AND MELANCHOLY. THE BARRIOS, THE ARCHITECTURE AND THE CULTURAL LIFE. THE CASA ROSADO, THE BASILICA DEL SANTISIMO SACRAMENTO, THE PALACIO BAROLO, THE KAVANAGH BUILDING. THE RÍO DE LA PLATA AND THE AVENIDA 9 DE JULIO. WHAT IS THERE NOT TO LOVE?

Buenos Aires is a city where present times and history are interwoven. Often compared to New York and Paris, but a city with its own unique and warm personality. Buenos Aires is also the city where Gastohn Barrios was born and raised and where he recently returned for yet another collaboration with fashion brand Modus Vivendi. Gastohn is of course no stranger for us. The talented photographer has seen his work featured here on many occasions. Both artistic and commercial. Two concepts that seem to go hand in hand for the Argentine photographer.

Modus Vivendi is the brand name of a wide range of men's fashion items designed by the Greek fashion designer, Christos Bibitsos, who has been present in the market since 1989. The brand is not only known for its stylish and sexy products, but also for its immaculate choice of model representation. Though Greek by origin, Modus Vivendi seem to have found a perfect match with Gastohn Barrios and his often-Latin models. Jorge Piantelli is no exception to that rule. And for the attention paying reader maybe also not an unknown face. Indeed, we have seen Jorge before, in Gastohn’s Country Boy editorial. Today Jorge shows a very different side from himself, as urban young and successful model.

I do have to say I love photoshoots that are done in real living environments. Such as this stylish apartment in Buenos Aires. And thus, the set Gastohn Barrios shot with Jorge Piantelli gives me great pleasure. An apartment offers so much possibilities for just as many different poses. And though not all completely natural – lying on the staircase comes to mind – it does give a warm and fuzzy feeling to look at a beautiful man in a beautiful home. Though I admit, Modus Vivendi sexy wear might be partly to blame for that as well.

Today’s editorial perfectly embodies the Modus Vivendi philosophy. From the Latin, modus vivendi translates as lifestyle or way of life and it reflects the design and manufacturing approach to everything the brand make. It is not just a product or just a brand, it reflects a lifestyle. And the Modus Vivendi lifestyle is as simple as that: they do it because they love it. As do we, and Gastohn, and Jorge. And Buenos Aires. –BM-

GASTOHN BARRIOS | BEAUTIFULMAG
JORGE PIANTELLI | BEAUTIFULMAG
MODUS VIVENDI | BEAUTIFULMAG

Naughty and Nice

I NEVER REALLY UNDERSTAND THE QUESTION NAUGHTY OR NICE. THE CLASSIFICATION OF IT. AFTERALL, ONE CAN BE NAUGHTY AND STILL BE VERY NICE. THOUGH I DOUBT THAT THAT EVER WAS THE INITIATIVE WHEN SPEAKING TO FATHER CHRISTMAS. MAYBE TIME TO MAKE A CHANGE?

It has become a tradition here on BeautfulMag and even though it is our last Christmas we wasn’t break the habit. Gert Kist for Christmas. It never gets old. It’s always very yummy. Fernando is no exception to Gert’s rule to present us with some very nice Christmas eye candy.

Fernando is only 21 years old, but apparently knows well what live has to offer. He takes it with both hands. Born and raised in Groningen, the northern part of the Netherlands, he has decided to move to Amsterdam and try his luck there, this winter. Fernando is a student which obviously allows him the time to go the to gym 6 times a week, and it shows. During the weekends he works in a mens fashion store, where he probably got his passion for fashion and beautiful clothes from. Having that said, he had no problem stripping to near to nothing for Gert’s Christmas shoot. Fernando has a great body and doesn’t feel the need to hide it. Not should he.

So here we are, almost at the end, with our final Christmas gift to you. Fernando by Gert Kist, in all his glory. We hope you like it and that it makes your Christmas all the merrier? Whether you are naughty or nice, or both. –BM-

GERT KIST | BEAUTIFULMAG

On the edge

MEMPHIS, CITY, SEAT (1819) OF SHELBY COUNTY, EXTREME SOUTHWESTERN TENNESSEE, U.S. IT LIES ON THE CHICKASAW BLUFFS ABOVE THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER WHERE THE BORDERS OF ARKANSAS, MISSISSIPPI, AND TENNESSEE MEET. BEING ONE OF THE BIRTHPLACES OF BLUES, SOUL AND ROCK AND ROLL MUSIC, THE CITY IS ASSOCIATED WITH BIG NAMES IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY, SUCH AS BB KING, OTIS REDDING, AL GREEN AND OF COURSE ELVIS PRESLEY. YES, MEMPHIS SEEMS TO BE A CITY THAT HAS EVERYTHING GOING FOR IT.

Memphis is unapologetically gritty but full of history, culture and beautiful people. And being the birthplace of such important and revolutionary music styles one would think it is a city that embraces change and free spirits. It might be that it is, but there is still some ground to cover. In male art photography for example. The male physique/fitness/fashion photography industry doesn’t really exist here, or male model industry for that matter. But Jonathan Christian is hoping to change that.

It was once our objective and though I believe we came far, apparently, there is still some work to be done. Male physique and fashion photography is not an art direction that has been fully accepted everywhere as of yet, so it pleases me greatly to know there are still artists out there who are willing to step up and fight for what they believe in. Jonathan Christian of JMC PHOTOART is such an artist. His biggest focus, regardless of concept, is to show the beauty of his subject. “There is so much ugliness in the world lately so I choose to focus on beauty,” says Jonathan. “The viewer’s idea of beauty may differ from mine, and that’s okay too. As long as I elicit a response, lust, admiration or even hate, I have created art.”

Jonathan is fighting his battle with the help of some amazing male models. Such as Erand D. Williams. “Erand is an amazing muse for me. He is always smiling and happy. He is so open to experimenting with concepts. Every collaboration is a joy.” Erand lives to inspire others. Whether personal training or general life coaching, he wants to make a difference in your life. Driven, passionate, dedicated, Erand has many qualities and Jonathan is always ready to shoot with him as he knows they will capture something beautiful.

On the edge of yet a year passed, today marks Jonathan Christian’s first feature on BeautifulMag and as we are closing our digital doors, it is most likely also his last. But that is OK because we have no doubt that others will pick up where we leave things behind and Jonathan will definitely be part of that ongoing adventure and quest. –BM-

JONATHAN CHRISTIAN | BEAUTIFULMAG
ERAND D. WILLIAMS | BEAUTIFULMAG

 

Introducing: Trevor Adams

WHEN I COMMENTED TO TREVOR AFTER SEEING HIS LATEST SUBMISSION THAT I THOUGHT THE PHOTOS WERE MAYBE A BIT TOO SHY, BOY DID HE TELL ME. AND RIGHTFULLY SO. LOOKING TWICE I REALIZED I MADE A HUGE MISTAKE. THE IMAGES AREN’T SHY. THEY ARE JUST DIFFERENT. DIFFERENT FROM WHAT WE USED TO SEE WHEN IT COMES TO TREVOR.

The title of today’s article is of course a joke. Trevor Adams really doesn’t need an introduction. But just in case you haven’t been paying attention over the past years, here’s a quick one. Trevor Adams is a godlike creature who makes a very nice living being a model. Based in Houston, Texas, Trevor is much a much sought after model and has worked with many accomplished photographers, both in the area of fashion and artistic photography. Many of those photographers have been featured on BeautifulMag, and so has Trevor himself of course. He even made it to the cover once.

But here’s the thing. Usually when it comes to Trevor Adams, we receive material that falls under the category of artistic male physique. And not surprisingly so. I mean you only have to look at Trevor’s amazingly developed body to understand why. But Trevor is so much more than just a beautiful body. Trevor is, so say it simply, a beautiful man. In every aspect. A real head turner. But a very nice guy as well. With a good sense of humor. And a man that looks good both dressed and undressed. As he proudly proofs with this selection of photos.

When asked about his choice of images submitted, Trevor told us: “Variety is what I am accustomed to. I have already taken lots of nude and or erotic shots but there's not very many forms of social media that will allow me to showcase these so they just kind of sit around and I feature them on my fans page on occasion. I have lots of people who like the erotic shots but there are also a lot of people who like variety and find my clothing and smiling pics fashionable.” Believe it or not but this was also the very first time Trevor did something that was Christmas themed and thus most fitting for a feature at this time of the year. The perfect combination of warm and cosy pulls, naughty Santa portraits and – well – a kilt. In other words, Trevor Adams at his best. –BM-

TREVOR ADAMS | BEAUTIFULMAG