Alex Beer Photography

"I Am Man: For Homme Style magazine Issue 2

2012-02-16T12:38:00.000-08:00

"I Am Man: For Homme Style magazine Issue 2

Model: Paraskevas Boubourakas

Stylist Kristine Kilty

Make Up: Ruth Frances

Hair: Scott

"This is Max"

2012-01-19T03:09:00.001-08:00

"This is Max" For Homme Style magazine.

Photography Alexander Beer

Model: Max Rogers @ Storm.

Stylist: Sara Darling

Hair: Larry King

Make up: Jenni Davis

New Shoot with Sam Webb - Essential Homme magazine

2012-01-11T06:44:00.000-08:00

Styling: Kenny Ho

Model: Sam Web at Select.

Grooming: Ruth Frances

" This is Max" for Homme Style magazine

2011-12-22T15:49:00.000-08:00

Homme Style shoot

Featuring Max Rogers like you have not seen him before - With out the "hair"..!!!!
Taking you on a journey through how he was with big hair to having his hair cut as part of the shoot.
To the new and transformed Max Rogers

Filmed by Crane TV
Stylist Sara Darling
Amazing Hair styling and cut by Larry King of Daniel Hersheson

Dead Calm - Essential Homme shoot

2011-10-28T14:32:00.000-07:00

Behind the scenes:

Essential Homme editorial shoot in Ibiza.

"Dead Calm" - with top model Sam Webb, Stylist Kenny Ho, Ruth Frances.

Patrick Kuszmar - for NEXT models London

2011-10-11T14:14:00.000-07:00

See amazing new face for Next Model London- Patrick Kuszmar

"Strength of the Man" editorial for Fab magazine.

2011-10-07T08:48:00.000-07:00

"Strength of the Man" editorial for Fab magazine.

Featuring top models:
Dudley - Next
Paris - Select
Parris - Storm

Styling - Vix adams

Make up and grooming Ruth Frances

Essential Homme shoot - DENIM MEN

2011-09-14T14:38:00.001-07:00

One to watch - Casper oechsler

2011-07-30T02:25:00.000-07:00

At the age of just 19.
German born Casper got stopped by Abercrombie scouts to work in the store in London.
A casting for the campaign followed and booked with Bruce Webber.
Hollister campaign followed quickly - then Ralph Lauren Fragrance.
All before he had an agency.
Now Represented by Next Models London - Casper is a rising star

Homme Essential magazine shoot..!!!

2011-07-28T03:58:00.000-07:00

**PHOTOGRAPHER: Alexander Beer
**FASHION EDITOR: Kenny Ho
**HAIR: Paul Donovan @ www.PaulDonovanHair.com using Shu Uemura
**GROOMING: Salina Thind @ AArtLondon.co.uk using Alpha-H
**PHOTO ASSISTANT: Ben Gleam
**FASHION ASSISTANT: Marianna Mullings
**MODELS:
- Ollie @ Nevs, Richie C @ Models 1, Luiz @ Elite London, Colin Dack @ Select, O’Shea @ Select

Shoot for big September issue of Homme Essential.
Cover and 10 page editorial.
After a crazy start at an amazing location - security turned up and we had to leave.....
After Plan B we headed to south bank - Waterloo - where Graffiti painting is legal...
The shots flowed quickly.... Thanks Paul.
Amazing team of people with amazing models made the results what they are - see 1 shot sneak preview..!!

" Strength of the Man" editorial - Fab magazine

2011-06-10T15:52:00.000-07:00

12 page Editorial for September issue of Fab magazine
Models:
Paris @ Select
Parris @ Storm
Dudley @ Next

Styling: Vix Adams
Make up: Ruth Frances

New pictures

2011-05-31T14:56:00.000-07:00

New editorial for New Style magazine..!!!

2011-04-23T03:33:00.000-07:00

Behind the scenes :

Models: Keely Sheppard and Ivan Silic @ Nevs
Make up and Hair - Jonas Oliver
Styling Vix Adams

"Back On Track" for Velour magazine

2011-04-12T01:33:00.000-07:00

Model Alex Evans - Nevs Makeup and hair - Ruth Frances Styling - Vix Adams

New beginnings

2011-04-01T03:03:00.000-07:00

Hi there,

So since returning from Australia last year in September with my now "Fiancee"...!!

We are finaly settled in a lovely flat and able to concentrating on shooting.
As modeling has been crazy busy - it has been very hard to work on new shoots.

To update on the shots i have done getting good responses:
"Twisted Sisters", "Rooftop Romance" and "Belle du Nuit" - see website "Fashion" section.

I have 4 amazing magazine shoots - shooting in April.
Just casted and booked models.
locations sorted and wicked stylist and make up artist booked..!!!!!

Keep peeled for the behind the scenes of all 4..!!!!!

Alexis George campaign

2011-02-19T15:44:00.000-08:00

New girls Adelaide - testing

2010-07-19T21:04:00.000-07:00

reFresh editorial backstage !! "Back stage Fix"

2010-07-16T00:06:00.000-07:00

Back Stage Fix - the only place to see the best behind the scene of top fashion editorials, fashion shows and campaigns.

Have you had your fix...????

http://www.backstagefix.blogspot.com

Back Stage Fix Of reFresh shoot editorial http://www.backstagefix.com

2010-07-15T23:56:00.000-07:00

http://www.backstagefix.blogspot.com

Scene Melbourne

2010-06-21T03:32:00.000-07:00

New Face
Tabatha

Chadwick model Alex

2010-04-25T17:54:00.000-07:00

New face Alex at Chadwicks - Australia.

Shooting in Australia...!!!

2010-04-25T04:58:00.000-07:00

Behind the scenes of photoshoots so far in Australia....

Australia

2010-04-19T02:28:00.000-07:00

I have re located to Sydney Australia.

So far i have been here 1 month.

Weather is amazing with unreal locations for shoots.

I have been testing models from the agencies here.

fantastic mag Editorial 17/2/2010

2010-02-17T03:18:00.001-08:00

Dark Enlight

2010-01-31T05:14:00.000-08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBVYrH8TfDY

Make You Want To SCREAM..!!!! FANTASTIC Magazine - Nov issue..!!!

2009-09-28T14:42:00.000-07:00

Models: Deano Bugatti Mitchinson and Jamie Hanson

refresh magazine AUTUMN issue

2009-09-28T13:33:00.000-07:00

Alter Ego

2009-09-25T09:19:00.000-07:00

Model Peter Cairns: D1

Freedom of life..!!!

2009-09-24T03:49:00.000-07:00

Shot 2008 in ibiza

Matt Peacock, Max Rodgers and Anthony Lowther

2009-09-24T00:42:00.001-07:00

Refresh magazine AUTUMN issue

2009-09-23T08:31:00.000-07:00

Models:

Carl Graham and Rob Sabel.

Make up: Ruth Frances

Styling: Sara Darling.

Location: New Forest - Sandy Balls

Cover and 16 page editorial - out end of September

Nico-D AW Ad Campaign

2009-09-21T16:13:00.001-07:00

Models:

Rhys Hobbins @ Next

Rob Sabel @ MOT

Make up: Ruth Frances

I LOVE HATS - editorial

2009-09-10T14:47:00.000-07:00

Photography : Alex Beer

Fashion Styling : Francesca Marotta

Grooming : Jonas Oliver using MAC Pro

Models : Colin Dack and Oliver Cheshire both at Select

"Inside Out"

2009-08-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

Inside Out

Shot with Max Rodgers @ storm

http://www.beautyconfessional.net/

2009-08-24T15:43:00.000-07:00

Interview

http://www.beautyconfessional.net/

Saturday, 22 August 2009

ALEX BEER - CONFESSIONS OF A MODEL TURNED FASHION PHOTOGRAPHER

There is something quite "007" about Premier model Alex Beer; He is mysterious, sexy, athletic and not afraid of a challenge. Behind the camera or in front of it Alex is making waves in the fashion industry;modelling internationally and shooting ad campaigns for labels like Danielle Alessandrini and editorials for magazines like GQ. And like a true man of mystery he still makes time for his leading lady (sorry girls!). Be sure to check out his blog where you can check out his photography skills!

1. Tell us a little about yourself.
I am a full time model with Premier. I have modelled all over the world and shot ad campaigns for labels like Danielle Alessandrini and editorials for magazines like GQ. I have always been interested in the creative side to photography and by the photographer's vision of how they decide on a story and then tell it through various compositions, lighting and subject expression. To me it is a window to a world that only exists for that moment in time and images are a permanent reminder of that world. Moving from in front of the camera to behind the camera seemed an obvious and easy transition. Photography is my passion.

2. How did you get signed to Premier Model Management?

I first modelled with Nevs back in 2003. Jon Bruce used to be my booker. He moved to Premier, and we stayed in touch and he took me on with Premier thankfully. They have been amazing. All the bookers are really friendly and great to work with. Plus get me good jobs...!!!!

3. Your modelling pictures have an element of mystery... would you say you're a man of mystery?

I think everyone has an element of mystery. That's what captivates you when you see them in images. The eyes tell everything about that moment... Modellling is like acting. You have to perform when the camera is on you. As a good model you have to make someone stop on your image, to make them think....having mystery is a good thing. Diverse mystery even better! Thats what gets you work.

4. You shot an upcoming editorial for GQ with Zena Holloway, what was it like working with her?

Working with Zena Holloway for the November issue of GQ was amazing and it's a 12 page editorial so you will see a lot of her work in the magazine and the story behind the shoot.

It was one of the most exciting shoots I have ever done.

I love the water and I used to be a national swimmer so it came naturally to me to play my role in the shoot. Being underwater and shooting was very different to anything else I have done in my modelling career and as I am a big fan of Zena's work it added to my excitement when I was cast to do it! She is an amazing photographer; Friendly, easy to work with and professional. Although my eyes were very red after! I recommend putting full fat milk drops into your eyes while shooting underwater all day..!!!

5. Describe your personal style?

My personal style (photography) is very cinematic and with a directional approach, where the concept, style and all the details are carefully thought out prior to the shoot with the models acting out their roles in the scenes. I create scenarios, concepts and feelings with my photographs.

My style is very eclectic and some may say eccentric! I love hats and I have lots of them, always like to put a hat with any outfit - no matter what the occasion! I love putting outfits together with a twist....

6. What made you want to crossover and work behind the camera as photographer?

I have always loved photography and art. I like to be moved by images, igniting feeling and emotion inside me. Being a model is sometimes very frustrating as you are just a subject, you have no creative scope or control. I am fascinated by everything that goes into creating a great shot; From finding locations to models to getting the right light, I could not wait to start taking pictures. I love the excitement I get from taking pictures. The self-fulfilling buzz and passion.

7. Does your experience as a model influence and improve how you work as a photographer?

Being a model has helped enormously..! I understand angles of models, body posing and above all how to make the models feel relaxed to allow their personality and spirit to shine through in shots.

8. Any upcoming shoots that you can tell us about?
I am shooting the Autumn editorial for Refresh Magazine. And this month, the ad campaign for Nico-D. That's all I can tell you about at this stage anyway!

9. What is your favourite movie of all time?
Matrix.

10. Finish this sentence. At weekends I can be found.....
Trying to chill out and switch off from my constant stream of ideas (doesn't usually work)!! Watching movies and eating out in my favourite restaurants.....with my girlfriend, who I ADORE!!! ha ha

Sang bleu Interview

2009-08-24T15:38:00.000-07:00

Sang Bleu - http://www.sangbleu.com/

Binary Function
August 09, 2009 by Ben Perdue
There are two sides to every story; in this case it’s photographer Alex Beer and his subject Mark Harris.

The view from behind the lens..

“I love photography as a whole but tattoos are my passion. I’m fascinated by their unique qualities, from person to person and culture to culture. How they function as a visual representation of a person’s life and family history. I like to capture this through photography but with an edge.

“I’m making a TV show next year about the history of tattoos across the world, visiting ten countries in ten weeks. From Australia to Brazil and Japan to New Zealand, using my body as a canvas to illustrate the different styles of tattooing in each country. I’ll also be making a photo diary as I go which will become a book to accompany the show. Until then I will continue to photograph interesting tattooed people. That’s the plan.” Alex Beer

And the view from in front..

“I believe that you can tell a lot about someone by their tattoos, as they should be an extension of who they are, which is important for me as a performer. I’m a male solo singer and my artist name is Maze. The genre of music is comparative to that of a male Pink. I’m currently working on an album set for a spring 2010 release.
“I have had the same tattooist for all of my designs purely because she knows me as a person and therefore her illustrations represent who I am. My largest piece is the dragon over half my torso, which took around 30 hours to complete. I like the fact that not many people have large pieces purely because of the pain factor. Again this tells you something about the individual, even if it’s only that they are probably slightly insane.” Mark Harris

Tattoos by Lesley Chan at Shangri-la, Kingsland Rd, London

Fetishwear by Expectations, Great Eastern St, London

Roubi L' Roubi'

2009-08-24T01:20:00.000-07:00

Shooting Roubi L' Roubi's ad for their wonderful Autumn shoot September

http://www.roubi.eu/

IBIZA

2009-08-16T07:18:00.000-07:00

Just back from IBIZA.

Please see images of unsigned 21 model Deano...!!

Inside Light...

2009-08-04T15:01:00.000-07:00

Inside Light story......!!!

Model Fiona Brattle @ Storm

Alexander Beer Photography PRESS Interview..!!!!

2009-08-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

Refresh Summer issue features myself as a photographer...!!!

2009-08-01T00:36:00.000-07:00

Nico-D Lookbook

2009-07-19T05:46:00.000-07:00

I have been chosen to shoot the AW 2010 Lookbook for Nico-D

Shooting in the next 2 weeks.

Then His ad Campaign next month.!!

Watch this page for images from the shoot..!!!!!!

www.nico-d.com

"PARK LIFE"

2009-06-28T16:13:00.000-07:00

Editorial PARK LIFE.

Models:

Blair @ Nevs

Jan @ MOT

Pictures pre retouch and publication.

2009-06-28T13:51:00.001-07:00

Forthcoming Work: reFRESH Magazine

2009-06-28T13:49:00.000-07:00

Keep an eye out for my forthcoming men's fashion editorial that I did for reFRESH Magazine. The theme for the shoot was summer fashion and I ended up taking my team down to Brighton to shoot in and around Brighton beach.

The magazine is out in July, so check back here for some additional shots from that shoot that didn't get published.
Models:
Arthur Keller @ Premier Model Management
Petar Perovic @ M and P Models

Sang Bleu Editorial

2009-06-28T13:46:00.000-07:00

Sang Bleu is a Fashion Tattoo table book.

http://sangbleu.com

13 page editorial for the magazine.

Alex Beer Biography

2009-06-28T13:44:00.001-07:00

Alex Beer Biography.Alex Beer, born December 7th, 1979 in Cambridge Great Britain, was always a high achiever in his youth, applying the same enthusiasm to anything he put his mind to. It was only when he entered a modelling competition, judged by Vivienne Westwood that a whole new world opened up for him. Alex, as a result was signed to a top british modelling agency where he worked all over the world on various campaigns and high end fashion editorials but he was soon to learn his true passion lay behind the camera" I was always intrigued by the photographers vision, why they inevitably decided on the story at hand, telling it through various compositions, lighting and subject expression. To me it was a small window to a world that only existed for that moment in time and the images were a reminder of that world and I wanted to learn more."Alex decided that he wanted to focus more on the creative process behind the image and began to self teach the art of photography and bought himself his first ever professional camera. Each subject was tackled with a directional approach, where each detail was carefully thought out in order to tell the story how he envisaged it."I strive to bring the imagery in my mind to life and although I want to attain the "perfect image" i see imperfection as perfection as they are often less contrived."One of Alex's main passions is the art of Tattooing duelled with photography shot in portrait form."I like the spontaneity which this cinematic style of shooting offers as you never know what personality someone can bring on the day and by not deliberating too much i feel the best images can be formed" His approach is to depict the way in which each person wears their art on their bodies, capturing each subjects individuality."I find it a privilege and an honour to be invited into that persons life for that moment in time and in return i aim to give them something to treasure through my art" His first ever commissioned piece was for Sang Bleu, a high end editorial/portrait coffee table style publication which is tattoo illustrated.Although Alex treats every project with sincere professionalism he primarily loves what he does " It is important for me to maintain the same energy, enthusiasm and momentum on a shoot as these have always proved to be the best ingredients towards creating the final result" The ability to "shoot outside the box" keeps his style unique and special,making that short-lived love affair worthwhile.Publications so far include: Sang Bleu and Refresh Magazine