Pics from "Expressions of Divinity" - Ike Love Holiday Photo Showcase/Reception

Images from the event, "Expressions of Divinity" - Ike Love Holiday Photo Showcase/Reception, that took place Friday, December 11th, 7-9:30pm.

       

Images from Divinity Collection Photoshoot

Here are images from the Divinity Collection photoshoot that were showcased at the event, "Expressions of Divinity" - Ike Love Holiday Photo Showcase/Reception that took place Friday, December 11th, 7-9:30pm.  Shots were taken by photographer, Claudio Marinesco of Dogar Photo.  Body Painting was done by PSCOTT of PSCOTT IMAGES and female model was Masha.

 

Behind the Scenes for the Sadio Underwear Photo/Video Shoot

Here are some of what went on behind the scenes for the Sadio Underwear Photo/Videoshoot  that took place on Monday, August 31st at West Street Studios in Greenpoint Brooklyn for THE IKE SHOW VIDEO LAUNCH - "Get out of Your Own Way."  The shoot was a blast and I was blessed to have been working with a truly talented, creative, and good natured team.

EMERGING IKONAGRAPHY - Ike Love's Earliest Photoshoots at the Beginning of His Journey as a Model

Here are shots from the VERY beginning of my journey as a model.  They comprise my first three photoshoots.  These were taken before I was able to relax in front of the camera, before I knew anything about projecting in front of the camera never mind how to project in front of the camera, and before I really knew anything about how to offer my unique gifts as a model.

The lesson to learn is the race isn't given to the swiftest, so never give up, and always stay true to your dreams.  If you stay focused, persistent, and consistent, you'll be able to look back over the years and be amazed at how far you've come...

Photo by Geoffrey Miller

Photo by Jeffrey Taylor

Photo by Jeffrey Taylor

Photo by Alexandra Kanal

Part II of Ike Love's Participation in a Men's Panel Discussion with BET Style Icon, Keith Ritzberg

The Emerging Icon, Ike Love and fellow emerging brands in the fashion/entertainment industry sat down with BET Stylist Icon, CEO of Point Blank Productions, Keith Ritzberg who is hosting an upcoming webisode series dealing with issues concerning men of colour. In this segment, the discussion is dating and interracial relationships....

Check it out!

My FAVOURITE 5 Shots I've Taken with Photographers

“Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you.

You must travel it by yourself.

It is not far. It is within reach.

Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. 

Perhaps it is everywhere - on water and land.” 

― Walt Whitman, Leaves of Grass

As we approach the end of the year, I am forced to reflect not only on the past year, but also about my past in general.  In doing this, I've thought about my journey as a model and that led me to think about my favourite pictures I've taken.  Some I consider favourites because they mark a certain milestone I reached as a model, others because they showed me an aspect of myself that I hadn't before seen, and others simply because I like the look.  

Here are my five favourites (in no particular order)

Photo by PSCOTT Photography
Winner Underwear Ad Campaign 2011

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Photo by Clique Photo

Photo by Richard Lipscomb

Photo by Arteo Photo

Photo by PSCOTT Photography

Top International Model, Bertini, Introduces Mister Africa USA 2013

I am pleased to announce that an esteemed colleague and friend of mine, Bertin, International Model/Fitness Consultant/Actor/Underwear Designer will be holding his First Annual Mister Africa USA 2013, on Saturday, August 10th, 6pm-12pm at the National Black Theater at 2031 Fifth Avenue.

Mister Africa USA 2013 was a concept conceived by Bertini to celebrate the accomplishments of African men living in the United States and to empower young African Men in America, while embracing their African Beauty and Heritage. The pageant will provide the platform for young African male leaders to serve humanity and empower communities in Africa, USA and around the world. 

Proceeds from the event will go toThe Fabo Foundation for the Deaf, an organization that supports deaf young people in Africa, also founded by Bertini in honour of a younger brother who was born deaf.

For more info about the event, you can visit the Mister Africa USA website.

My Participation in the PSCOTT Dusk to Dawn Sleepwear Collecion Showcase

On the tail end of New York Fashion Week Spring 2013, Thursday, September 13th, I had the honour of being one of the models showcased at the PSCOTT Dusk to Dawn Sleep and Intimate Wear Showcase for Men.  It was a very cozy, intimate event and I had a lot of fun interacting with other models Bertini, Max Rivas, Neno Bland and Malaysia, along with photographers.

Sadly, it was also the last time I was to see Richard Sommerville, one of the videographers/photographers at the event, who left this earthly plane several days later on Tuesday, September 18, 2012 after a long, protracted battle with illness. R.I.P. Mr. Rich Sommerville, from the short time I worked with you,  you showed yourself to be a very giving, caring, beautiful soul.

Here are some pics from the event.

Photo by Ken Fitch

Photo by Giselle May

Photo by Giselle May

Photo by Giselle May

Photo by Ken Fitch