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.

Creative Team Assembled for the Sadio Underwear Ad Campaign Photo Shoot

I'm pleased to announce that the creative team has been assembled for the upcoming photo shoot on Monday, August 31st for the Sadio underwear ad campaign to be featured at the IKE SHOW VIDEO LAUNCH - "Get out of Your Own Way."

Here's the team:

Cavier Coleman - Ad Campaign Photographer

Cavier Coleman is a Detroit born photographer/artist that first started off as a model at 19 years old traveling the globe from around the U.S. to South Africa, to Australia.  After he felt he learned as much as he could as a model, he made his transition into photography, where his natural artistic ability enabled him to quickly develop a trademark style that set him apart from others in the industry.  His liberal use of bright colours that called the user's attention to every pixel of the shot has gotten him work with Ford, DNA, and Request Model Agencies and the covers for Obvious Magazine, and editorial spreads for OPPA, Rough, Complex and Interview Magazines.  To find out more about him, view more of his work and contact him for a collaboration, check out his site at www.caviercoleman.com

PSCOTT - Image-Maker/Makeup Artist/CEO of PSCOTT IMAGES

PSCOTT is an image-maker, celebrity make-up artist,  stylist, and Founder CEO of PSCOTT Images, a lifestyle brand company comprising of loungwear, t-shirts, accessories, jewelry, skin care, bath care, fragrances and a home collection.  As a celebrity makeup artist, he has enhanced the appearances of Multi Platinum Grammy, Tony and Academy Award winners: Melba Moore, Teddy Riley, Denzel Washington, Cher, Eric Clapton, Samuel L. Jackson, Nancy Wilson, Roberta Flack, George Benson, and Babyface to name a few.  His theater, TV, video, fashion, and magazine credits are equally impressive. To view more of his work and contact him for work, you can visit his sites at pscottimages.blogspot.com and pscottlifestylesmagazine.tripod.com

Jabari - Videographer

Jabari, Founder of The Simple Studio location in Greenpoint Brooklyn, is multimedia artist comprising of photography, film and fine art.  His images aim to create representations of his subject’s physical presence, but they also seek to find ways to talk about the world they transverse. In this way he thinks of myself as a portrait photographer capturing images that tell as much about a person as a time, experience, moment, or memory connected to the world we inhabit. he likes to bring this approach to all aspects of of his work and use it to give anyone in his studio a unique experience and images that speak to their distinct experience. This is hisSimple mantra…To see more of his work and to work with him check out his site at: www.thesimplestudio.com

Svetlana Jovanovic - Behind-the-Scenes Still Photographer

Svetlana is a Serbian born photographer now based in NYC.  She studied photography at the Royal Academy of the Arts in The Netherlands, The International Center of Photography in New York City and the Nuova Accademia di Belle Arts in Milan, Italy.  She has also done an artist residency at Point B in Brooklyn, NY.  You can view more of her work and contact her to work with her at www.svetlanajovanovic.com

Cavier Coleman Signs on as Photographer for Sadio Underwear Ad Campaign to Be Featured at IKE SHOW VIDEO LAUNCH

It's been awhile folks.  I guess the message is that no matter how hopeless or challenging things seem, keep plugging away and NEVER give up.  The IKE SHOW VIDEO LAUNCH - "Get out of Your Own Way" is still on course and I am pleased to announce that photographer/fine artist - Cavier Coleman has been signed as of Tuesday, August 11th, 2015 to shoot yours truly for the Sadio Underwear Ad Campaign that will be featured at the upcoming IKE SHOW VIDEO LAUNCH.

Cavier Coleman is a Detroit born photographer/artist that first started off as a model at 19 years old traveling the globe from around the U.S. to South Africa, to Australia.  After he felt he learned as much as he could as a model, he made his transition into photography, where his natural artistic ability enabled him to quickly develop a trademark style that set him apart from others in the industry.  His liberal use of bright colours that called the user's attention to every pixel of the shot has gotten him work with Ford, DNA, and Request Model Agencies and the covers for Obvious Magazine, and editorial spreads for OPPA, Rough, Complex and Interview Magazines.

Success as a model and a photographer has heightened his artistic interests and led him to revisit his childhood interest in painting.  Though influenced by greats such as Pablo Picasso and Jean Michel Basquiat, the style of his painting, just like his photography is unmistakably Cavier - high contrast, bold lines and vibrant colour schemes.  His work has been featured in Bottle Neck Gallery, RAW Artist Showcase, and The Great Pass Art Tour.

In regards to his work, Cavier says,"I don't just look at myself as an artist.  I am a visionary."  Currently he's involved in several projects and has work displayed in several store displays, agency websites, and art galleries around the world and is working towards becoming a household name.

It's an honour to have Cavier on board.

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!

Images from Iconic Fine Art Shoot with Italian Based Photographer...

Check out pics from my fine art shoot with Italian based American photographer, Kevin Moore of Arteo Photo. This was my third shoot with Kevin over the past six years and it's always a pleasure to shoot with him.  He's very open, friendly, extremely patient and easy to work with. Whenever I shoot with Kevin I'm always certain to get iconic images that capture my essence and embody my brand of inspiration.  Looking forward to the next one Kevin!

This headshot is just a teaser.. Click here to see more.

Ike Love Featured in the Current Issue of Rated UD Magazine - The Music Issue

Here are my pics from a shoot I did with the folks over at Rated UD Magazine - The Music Issue in Dumbo, Brooklyn.  It was a very lively, active shoot that kept me on my toes, literally.  To preview the magazine and purchase a hard copy, click here.