Richard Yates Photography

Joshua

So this is Joshua,

Handsome, killer body, infectious smile and simply an overall Amazing Man who also knows when to be serious and when to have a good time! An exceptional, healthy balance we all should strive for!

Josh has done this before in the past and it shows! He instinctively knew what to do and when I gave him direction he was spot on!

While he has been photographed before, he expressed his excitement to be photographed in his Leather Gear and to have that happen outside. Two things that he really hasn't done before on shoots.

We had a blast and I'll be photographing him again in the future! No doubt about that!

Enjoy!

Del

So....This is Del!

So many things to say about Del.

His BF encouraged him to do the shoot,

Why would someone this attractive need encouragement?

First of all Del has been on his own personal journey. He used to be somewhat overweight and is now at a point in his program that he feels so comfortable in his skin and so proud of his current accomplishments that he felt it was time to do something he hadn't before and have some images captured of were he is at in that journey!

Suffice it to say I couldn't have been luckier! As most people like to say when looking at him he is DELicious! Sorry Del....I HAD to say it!

An IT guy, a Rugby Player for the Mpls Mayhem team and involved in his community Del is the complete package! I know that his BF feels lucky that Del is a part of his life and really, wouldn't you!?

Enjoy!

George Part 2

So....This again is George!

What else can I say about George that I haven't already said?

Great guy, Funny, sweet, intelligent, sexy as all.... Said it before and I can say it again! He is just Amazing!

George is just all around AMAZING! I love working with him as he knows what my limits are in images, has no issue with those limits and he just lets me creative and instinctively knows now where I am going with a shot and makes it happen!

Some of my best images come from my sessions with him. Take a look and judge for yourself!

Enjoy!

Allen

So this is Allen,

"Amazingly Positive!" Two of the best words to use to describe this Man.

I'm not sure what it is but I have been very blessed that the Men I have photographed so far have been such great guys and Allen certainly ranks right up there!

Business man by day and Boxer at night! Yes I said Boxer! Strange, when you first meet him you wouldn't think that. Oh the obvious is there. Loves to work out and keep his body in great shape, hits the gym on a regular basis, mature, kind and caring, but to hear he loves to spar and duke it out with his trainer? That took me by surprise and I don't mean that in a bad way! When you think about it what a great way to not only keep your body in shape but also what a great way to release some tension!

Allen simply rocks and I hope you think so as well!

Enjoy!

Chris

So, this is Chris!

I've said this phrase before and it fits Chris best of all......"He has such a gentle soul!"

He may look rough and tough on the outside but he is far from that on the inside!

I guess maybe I should also use to describe Chris what I have said about Daniel!

"You can't judge a book by it's cover!"

Stop down to The Eagle and find out for yourself. Chris is a Bartender there. After chatting with him for just a few moments you'll quickly agree what a truly great guy he is!

Enjoy!

Nate

So this is Nate!

Nate is...well, Nate is just Amazing! Striking good looks, Amazing eyes, a heart of gold!

He has this very intriguing way of grabbing hold of you with just his eyes and you just dont want to look away from them! They truly ensnare you! Did I mention his striking good looks!?

See for yourself and you decide!

Enjoy!

Daniel Part 2

So this is Daniel...part 2!

First I need to wish everyone a Happy 4th of July! This is our day of freedom and independence. We all should stop and take a moment to thank all of the soldiers past and present that fight for our freedom.
If not for them I wouldn't be able to do what I love to do most and have the freedom to post these and upcoming images! We may not always like what they are fighting for but we do need to remember that without them our lives would be much different and I don't believe it would be in a good way.

On to Daniel!

The images below are from a second shoot with him. It amazes me how one man can have so man different looks and all of them are damn sexy!

When I first met Daniel I was blown away by how easy it was to talk to him. He makes you feel like you have been friends for years. Not a trait you come by very often. It takes a strong, kind, outgoing and confidant man to make you feel that way. He is all of those things and more. Oh, and he does have a bit of a naughty side to him as well which is displayed in the first image below. Business and responsibility on the outside and a party on the inside!

Remember last time with Daniel I said "You can't judge a book by it's cover". He just proved that again!

Enjoy!