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It was very exciting to have a chance to interview Bradford Rogne, the talented photographer who recently photographed Jessie Pavelka, Marco Dapper, Jakub Stefano, and other hot models, Bernardo Coppola and Pablo in the past months.

Indeed, today we bring you the conversation!! Let’s start to get to know more about Bradford Rogne from here, shall we ?

Could you tell us a little about yourself and how you got into photography?

I first discovered the transformative power of photography when I was 15, growing up in Sacramento , CA. A good friend of mine just had her photos taken by a German fashion photographer and I was blown away. I decided in those moments of looking thru her photos, that photography was an itch I had to scratch. I’ve been itching ever since! I moved to San Francisco immediately after high school and began shooting for the local modeling agencies. It all just snowballed from there.

Do you remember your first published photography? How did you think and feel?

I was lucky enough to have my work published in some small local publications, while I was still in high school. Ifound local magazines with small to no budgets, and worked my way in. At the time, I felt it validated my work, and gave me a huge sense of accomplishment. Now, I get even more satisfaction from seeing my work online. You get instant feedback from people all over the world, and reach audiences you that might not have seen your work otherwise. How amazing is that!

How would you describe your photographic style and how it has developed over the years?

I’ve always gravitated towards beauty, so I think my work has been and will always be a little sexy. I’m still exploring, so at this point in my career, it’s hard to say what defines my point of view. At the moment, I light everything! I rarely use natural light on it’s own, and favor multiple combinations of light sources. In studio or on-location, my strobes are with me. Last year, Jil Greenberg was a big inspiration, and I think that may have influenced my work a tiny bit.

What makes you choose to shoot something in B&W or color?

I think it just strikes you in the moment. I always have a vision in my head of the final outcome, so whatever that is, I shoot for.

We assume, there are times when everyone tells you that your photographs are good, but you are not satisfied with it. What do you think about this point?

It’s hard to have perspective on your own work, just as it’s hard to have perspective on yourself

You see things that other people would never notice, but I realize that. The one wonderful lesson that I’ve learned over years working with so many actors is that everyone is their own worst critic. I refuse to be that person, even though it’s tuff sometimes. Create it, and enjoy it as it is.

Will you publish your own photography book?

I’d love to publish a book of my work at some point. I’m just guessing that process will start to evolve on it’s own. We’ll see!

Do you have any words of wisdom to offer someone aspiring to become a photographer?

My biggest bit of advice is to listen. Find a mentor or mentors who inspire you, and learn all you can. Know-it-all’s always take the long road. Offer your time for free to a photographer who can inspire you, and give you a careers worth of insight. You’ll be glad you did

Finally, a big big thanks to Bradford Rogne for the interview.

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Homotrophy Interview : Joe Snyder




As we already promised and mentioned to you about our exclusive interview yesterday, it is our honor to present you a famous, one-and-only Joe Snyder from Mexico…. This time he opened his heart and souls to talk about ……Excited already?
Come on…what are we waiting for? As Heidi Klum would say in Project Runway, ‘Let’s start the show!’

HMTP : What do you like about your underwear ?
Joe Snyder : That it is not just a boring underwear that only suits the basic purpose of underwear, but instead it makes you feel sensual, comfortable and when you take your pants off you keep looking great!

HMTP : Your collections are always amazingly sexy and beautifully designed underwear, what’s your inspiration ?
Joe Snyder : How do you feel today? Sporty? Professional? Sensual? Just like everyone of us guys might wake up feeling different from one day to the next, I design with the understanding that some days you just feel a certain way and want to dress appropriately for that particular moment, whether being alone or shared with someone.



HMTP : Do you have favorite fashion designer ?
Joe Snyder : No, I think all designers have their own talent and qualities and that is what is interesting for the public, to give them as many options as possible.



HMTP : What makes Joe Snyder’s underwear different from another brand?
Joe Snyder :
Ergonomic design: It adapts perfectly well with the male anatomy.
Color: No company in the world provides its clients with the color options that we do.
Material: Almost all other brands are made of cotton or mostly cotton, we on the other hand have been working and we consider ourselves experts when it comes to Poliamide/Lycra® spandex blends. It is this material combination that allows the Joe Snyder products to adapt perfectly to your body, while at the same time making you feel so sexy wearing and feeling it on your skin.

HMTP : Do you still remember your first designed underwear ?
Joe Snyder : The first design was the Joe Snyder Bikini 01 [which is still in production all these years later]. I designed it because at the time there was not a single company making a product that was genuinely comfortable. In fact, it was the outcome of this extremely complete piece that made me a designer. I had been in clothing my entire life, but this set the stage to becoming a full blown designer. I thought to myself, this product came out just like I want it, why not sell it in my own boutique? The rest is history…..
[as shown below is Joe Snyder Bikini 01]



HMTP : You’ve done many underwear design and which one is your favorite and can you tell us why?
Joe Snyder : Me personally? I still keep liking the Joe Snyder Bikini 01, it is actually the one I wear most often. But again, depending on the state of mind that I am in that day, I wear the corresponding Joe Snyder underwear. I wear every style that we make. In fact, the color that I choose for my Joe Snyder as well as my outerwear also goes with the way that I feel that day.

HMTP : Will you have a fashion show ? we imagine, it’d be fantastic.
Joe Snyder : Two times per year, in February and August, we attend the MAGIC show in Las Vegas. This is the world’s largest and most important clothing show and next year we are working on attending Colombia Moda as well as another show in Paris.



HMTP : What advice would you give to the young designers?
Joe Snyder : See what people want. In this business there are only two options: Satisfy a need or create one.

Finally, we thank to Joe Snyder and his team Mr.Gandara. Also we thank to our beautiful friend here for editing our intro.
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