Recently when I was profiling model and actor Chris Schram I talked about how Richard Gerst is able to bring out something in his subjects, something new that has not previously been seen. I described it this way:
'It is not just the physical strength on display, it is more emotional, more to one’s core. It is seen clearly in his eyes. Richard says that he captures images he himself want to see. I would also add his lens captures something inside his subjects that they are longing to express.'
Certainly this is the case in these great shots of Nick. Nick has always photographed as strong, as sexy, but there is something deeper in his work with Gerst. There is a beauty as well a sense of playfulness in some of the shots that really works well for Nick.
