Terrence Ford in Muzik Mill Magazine as May's Model of The Month

DTk Photography's Terrence Ford was featured in Muzik Mill Magazine as May's Model of the Month using some of his previous DTk  photos!!!!!! Check it out below!!!

Some of Kevin's & Terrence Final Photos for The Model of The Year 2011 Competition

Green With Envy Eye Patch By Jason Christoper Peters w/Terrence Ford

Model: Terrence Ford

Photographer: Deonte` Keller

Location: Largo, MD

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Terrence Ford: A Message About HIV Awareness

This photo was taken during my 1st dTk photography Model of The Year Competition! Terrence was challenge winner on one of the last challenges through out the competition & he wanted to use his challenge winning photo to shoot this with me! Love it!!!

"This shoot allowed me to cross two of my loves: My growing passion for modeling, and my already existing and burning hot desire to fight the HIV/AIDS epidemic head on by helping one survivor at a time. Knowledge is DEFINITELY power and knowing your status should be just as important as knowing your social security number, p;hone number, or even your name. If you are negative you should take steps to protect yourself. If you are positive you should take steps to protect others by starting treatment and ensuring you can still live an equally long, healthy, and prosperous life. HIV is no longer a death sentence, but the decision has to be yours. Get tested twice a year." - Terrence Ford"

Kevin & Terrence: My dTk photography 2011 Model of The Year Finalists

Who is dTk photography's 2011 Model of The Year?????? There can only be one!!!!!!!!! Find out January 19th!!!! 

Merry Christmas from #Teamtop2 of The dTk photography Model of The Year Competition

Kevin

Terrence

Happy Holidays everyone!!!!!!!! 

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition: THE FINAL 2 Guys

Congrats to Terrence & Kevin for making it to the final 2 two of my dTk photography's 2011 Model of the year competition. 

The next photo challenge is going to be their most difficult shoot yet! Each model will definitely be pushed to their limit! 

The winner will receive:

*Cover the page of my website http://www.wix.com/deontek/dtkphotography as the reigning dTk photography Model 2011 Winner.
*A Full Spread photo shoot by dTk photography.
*Featured in my next blog banner photo with me.
*A interview With Openfly Magazine.

*Will be featured on the cover of Supertarr Magazine's February Cover
*Multiple promotional photo shoots in select local designers clothing, including different dTk photography ads, as well as other promotional photos for and with other photographers.

Plus so much more!!!!!!!

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition: The 3rd Challenge/Photo Shoot/Elimination

THE CHALLENGE:

 "Dark & Sexy" Would like all models to wear dark colored outfits....Blacks, greys and anything in between. You can wear something stripped but only if it's black and white and only of there's something dark worn over it, like a blazer or something. That same rule applies if you wear a white shirt. I want the look to be sexy, edgy.....somewhat formal but certainly not stale. I do want your personality to shine thru though. Take a step out of your comfort zone but be able to perform. I will be shooting full body to please be sure the look is head to toe(socks are important too). Bring any accessories you might have that will work with the outfit...necklaces, hats, shades, rings, scarves, etc. I will try to have someone else on hand with accessories to help style you guys. Each model will have 50-60 frames! Last week the top 3 guys had a photo shoot with photographer/judge Emile Benjamin. I reason I had the guys shoot with Emile: For one, he's a great photographer, but he's also a very stern photographer. Not so much in a harsh way, but he will not bite his tongue about how he feels about your outfits on his shoots, and he will definitely let you know, if your giving him what he needs during your session with him. I should know, I've shot with him. I felt if the guys could get through a shoot with him, they definitely have the skin to make it to the next round in this competition. I went from taking hot photo after photo, then to get in front of him and deliver a mediocre shoot really destroyed my confidence for a quick min, but then, I decided that I was going to get better at my craft, and got back out there continue to model. So with that being said, I wanted to see which 2 out of these guys deserved to be in the finale? I have alot riding on the winner, and alot I'm going to put into whoever wins. So I trusted my judges to help pick the best two guys. 

1st Place - Terrence 

Last week all the judges had already cancelled Terrence out from being in the final two. They felt he had reached his limit with his last photo shoot in this competition, and felt he would not step up to the plate with this challenge. But with this photo Terrence turn this entire competition around! This is a side of him I've never seen before. He took his critiques, and applied them to this challenge. He shocked us all. Terrence really wants this and he showed up to win. The judges have truly had a change of heart after seeing this photo. There could be a chance he could win. He went from the bottom straight to the Top. 

2nd Place - Kevin

Kevin has been winning challenge after challenge. The judges like his poses, but felt this week he slipped really hard in the wardrobe department. Kevin has proven to the judges that he can definitely model, so having a wardrobe issue wasn't enough to have him eliminated. The judges truly expected more from him from this shoot, but they also feel, that Kevin is the best poser in this competition. Let's see who will bring it between him and Terrence. 

3rd - Aaron Eliminated 

Aaron is the only guy that actually got what the wardrobe requirements were. The judges feel that Aaron had one of the best personal styles of the Top 5 guys in this competition. But what hurt Aaron in this competition was throughout the challenges, there was no growth. He always seemed to be lingering in the middle all the time. So when it came down to choosing the Top 2, the guy with the best photo, and the guy who delivered consistently throughout competition was voted into the top 2. I could have easily seen Aaron in my top 2, but this is a competition, and you have to have diversity. Having a great style is one thing, but delivering something different throughout each photo shoot is totally important.  

Only 2 Models left..................... Who's dTk photography's 2011 Model of the Year????? There can only be one!!!!!!!!!!!!

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition: This Weekend, The Top 3 Will Become 2

 Aaron                             Kevin                       Terrence 

My top 3 guys had a studio photo shoot with photographer Emile Benjamin Sunday.... only 2 of these guys will be in the Finale of my competition next week.... as a added bonus for making it to the Top 3, these guys got a chance to participate in a separate shoot from the challenge photo shoot, called "THE Madness Album" Check out their photos below:

 KEVIN

 AARON 

TERRENCE

Even I did one with Emile back in January 

 Find out which 2 models will continue on out of the 3. What the judges had to say about their challenge & photos. Who rose to the occasion, and who fell short of the challenge. There can only be one dTk Photography model of the year! Who will it be????????????????????????? 

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition: The 2nd Challenge/Photo Shoot/Elimination

THE CHALLENGE:
Last Sunday I met up with my #TeamTop4 guys for my 2011 dTk photography Model of the Year Competition for a photo shoot. I wanted the guys to Dress Up in their best Fall/Winter gear, followed by picking a location they think would allow them to display their look as if it came across as a fashion AD in a magazine. I did this because I personally feel you can shoot anywhere, and create a hot photo out of it. When I used to do my blog banners, I would pick a location, and make sure whatever look I'm going for I could deliver it. I want my winner to take risk, and not be afraid to be different. I want to see attitude, style, and dedication.

 Examples some of my locations I've picked & shot at below:

I want the models to remember, the winner will be shooting with me in a photo after they win, and my dTk photography 2011 Model of the year has to be able to hold it down with me in a photo..... so let's break down the judges critiques....

 1st Place - Kevin (challenge winner..... he will win a $100 gift certificate to Express)

The judges feel he's modeling from head to toe, AGAIN!!!! (Kevin has won best photo of the bunch for the second time in this competition). They loved his location, and look. He nailed this, and the light is hitting his face perfectly. Very strong photo. Some of the judges already gave him the title "dTk photography's 2011 Model of The Year" crown!!!!!

I agree with the judges. Of all the models, as the photographer, I enjoy shooting Kevin the most. With him I wasn't focus on the fact he only had 50 frames. I got so excited during the shoot, that I almost went past that amount of frames. I like when a model makes me chase them to capture a great great shot. Excellent shot, and my favorite of the bunch. I want Kevin to believe he can win this. I don't think he really know how good he is. 

2nd Place - Aaron

The judges loved Aaron's look. They like the intimacy of his photo. He has great style, and has great sense of what's in for fashion today. Love the intensity of the eyes, and pull of the sweater. Great image. The judges had only one question, why didn't Aaron have a full length photo?

I agree with the judges here as well. I love Aaron's style. Of all the models, I think his personal style is one of the most unique styles of the bunch. To answer the judges question, I feel Aaron needs to work on positioning his body better to get full body shots. I think he has a beautiful face (and I always tell him that), but I'm not looking for a face Model. I'm looking for a model who can model from head to toe! There is alot more to Aaron than closeups. I see it all the time in his regular photos, so I would like to see more of that on set. Although I loved Aaron's photo, I felt his was my least favorite of the bunch, only because I actually saw what he had on that day, and for his BEST photo to only be a piece of what I saw made me vote that way. But I didn't vote him to be Eliminated, because I know he has the potential to be in the FINALE of this thing!!! I actually believe he will be.....

3rd Place - Terrence

The judges think his photo is nice. But feels he's lacking in personality in this shot. They feel his past photo was wonderful, and was hoping to be blown away! But this time they were not. The judges also feel they won't get anymore from Terrence other than what we've seen. They feel luck got him this shot. Some liked his look, other felt it just OK.

I love Terrence. I like that he takes each challenge very serious, but sometimes I feel he takes it, too seriously that he forgets the modeling aspect of the challenges. He wants this soooo bad. I can tell. I feel if he just let go, and let whats in his mind flow freely on set, he could deliver a great shot. He also had the least amount of frames to choose from. Terrence was almost voted out the competition, but what saved him was him having more potential than the eliminated model. I voted Terrence's 1st photo best photo in the guys 1st challenge. This time I voted his photo 2nd place, although I felt this way about his photo. Only because I know he got something!!!!

4th Place - Baraka (Eliminated) 

The judges love this location!!!! But they felt Baraka did not maximize the potential of this outfit or this location. They felt his expression was not interesting, and he did not connect with the camera. Although his photo is not bad, the judges felt they needed more than just a great scenery. Some asked where is the model? 

This one was very tough for me. Only because Baraka is almost like a little brother to me, and he always ask me for advice. On set we had some very emotional moments, because I felt I had to beat this modeling thing out him. He's the only guy out of the 4, who really consider himself as a model, and who wants to be one. He's the only one with a model Mayhem page, and feel he didn't give me his all. See the great thing about shooting these guys, and having them sign up for this competition was, they have already shot with me before. Look at this photo of Baraka  click here to see photo. He gives a very strong pose here. What happen to that model? I had to stop during or shoot, and I had to tell Baraka this. "I feel no energy from you." "No passion." "I don't feel your taking this serious." I felt he was thinking about this way too hard. When your doing something you love to do, don't worry about your competition, and what the judges will think or have said. If your a model, get out there and Model. At least if you don't win, you still tried, and gave it your all. I feel my little man lost that somewhere though out this competition. He focused more on what people said, vs focusing on perfecting his craft. Was I proud of him after this shoot, for the most part yes. Because I love this shot, but it took alot of energy from me as the photographer to get. Even when I got it, as in his last photo, no life in the face.When my Baraka with "I'm the sh*t" attitude returns, I want to shoot him, and I want him to show me he is that undiscovered model!!!! 

Only 3 Models left.....................

Who's dTk photography's 2011 Model of the Year????? There can only be one!!!!!!!!!!!! 

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition: This Weekend, The Top 4 Will Become 3

My top 4 guys had a photo shoot with me this pass week. It was a fashion ad shoot, based on a Fall/Winter look. The guys had to pick there own location, and give the pose of their lives.... 

 Find out which 3 models will continue on out of the 4. What the judges had to say about their challenge & photos. Who rose to the occasion, and who fell short of the challenge. There can only be one dTk Photography model of the year! Who will it be????????????????????????? 

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition: The 1st Challenge/Photo Shoot/Elimination

THE CHALLENGE: 

The models had a one on one session with a photographer. Their challenge was to show up in something that describes their personal styles, and pose in it as if it was the best thing they have ever worn. To me fashion can be what you make it. When it comes to being in front of a camera, I feel if you want to cut a hole in the middle of a colorful rug, as fashion, you can. As long as you can sell it in a photo, and make it look hot I'm fine with that. So the overall challenge for me was not to see who's clothes look the best, but what model showed up in their attire and posed for their lives. What model delivered, and what model made the photographer feel he could 100% trust this model if he sent him on a paid photo shoot to model something completely paid for by me. As Head of this competition, I definitely don't want to waste money on a shoot with someone who I cant trust to deliver a great photo. So who did the photographer feel had that spark, and delivered on set, whether their outfit was the best or not, who made the photographer feel he was worthy of this prize. 

Note: The challenge winner didn't necessarily have to have best photo! 

Photo ranking by the judges votes:

1st place - Kevin

The judges loved loved his connection with the camera. They feel he have a Very demanding presence & great attitude. Pose was great, and modeling from head to toe. The only issue they had was his vest. It should have been pulled in the back to give his body more definition. If he bring his confidence level up a notch, the judges feel he could win this thing. Voted the best photo of the bunch. 

I personally agree with the judges.... Kevin is giving it to us here. if his vest was tighter this would have been a A+ photo to me... (also had a great set of film to choose his best photo from).

2nd Place - Terrence

The judges loved his expression, although some of the judges feel the pose was average, it worked for him. Giving him urban/sex appeal. Some of the judges felt his underwear was a issue (could have been removed, or pulled down)... Looks like he came to win. Can work on face diversity. 

I thought this photo was the best of the bunch. I couldn't find one thing about it I didn't like. I was truly impressed with his photo. But of course I have to respect my judges, and the way the votes fall into place.

3rd Pace - Aaron D.

The judges loved his personal style. They felt alot of thought was put into his look. Very masculine pose/boy next door. Could give stronger poses in the face, but over all nice photo.

I think Aaron's look was my favorite. I can actually see me wearing what he has on. (had the 2nd best set of film to choose from.)

4th Place - Baraka 

The judges had mixed feelings about this photo. Some thought it was great, but most felt like he lucked up on this shoot. Could have done more with his accessories, but left us with a completely flat photo. 

I kind of agree with the judges. But I actually felt this photo should have came in last place. There was no diversity in his film. I feel I will get this same look from him in each photo challenge, based on his film. Every photo looked exactly like this. I can tell he was nervous....I loved his outfit....Hopefully he can prove to the judges & me him continuing on was not a mistake. 

5th Place - Aaron Brown (Eliminated)

  Most of the judges felt he didn't take advantage of his look. Some felt it was trendy, but he was totally disconnected from the photographer. Felt he was a bit lost on set, and the photo is un -inviting.

I can tell Aaron was nervous during his shoot, by looking through his film. I would have liked to see him continue on in the competition. Although this photo was just OK to me, I think he had more potential. But his photo did not save him in this competition.  

Overall, I was proud of my guys for being good sports. They all made me really proud of them, and I can't wait to see what the top 4 will do with their next photo challenge.

Photographer: Dwight Berry for 2DPhotography

Challenge Winner chosen by the photographer was Kevin. 

Kevin will get a all expense paid shopping spree for a professional photo shoot provided by David E. Thomas. Check out some of David's work here: http://davidethomasphotography.com

Who's dTk photography's 2011 Model of the Year?????

Update: dTk photography's 2011 Model Of The Year Competition

Next week my Top 5 will become 4! Info on their current photo shoot challenge coming soon!!!!!! Find out which 4 models will continue on out of the 5. What the judges had to say about their challenge & photos. Who rose to the occasion, and who fell short of the challenge. There can only be one dTk Photography model of the year! Who will it be????????????????????????? 

The Nominees Are In: Meet Your Top 8 dTk Photography Models

Two weeks ago, when 1st decided to put this competition together, I never expected the outcome that came with this. I'm truly touched by the people who support my work, and what it stands for. People always say to me, the people you shoot aren't real models, and I always say, yes they are, they are dTk photography models. My photography has, and will always be for everyone! My photography is to help build people, and their confidence. It gives people a chance to experience a part of their lives they once believed that could not do based on what others has said. It is also used to help others build their portfolios & whatever else they choose dTk photography services for. I used to be the one so afraid to modeling, and getting in front of a camera (because of what I thought I looked like & how I felt about myself), and so forth. Now I have photos of me all across the Internet. I've found that I loved what I did for myself when it came to being a model, and that I wanted to share that with others. So I self taught myself everything I know when it came to photography (and I'm still learning). I wanted to show people they can do anything they put their minds to. I'm a perfect example of that. I'm proud to be able to provide opportunities for individuals who wants to make a little part of their dream, feel a bit like reality. For all those who submitted these nominees, I encourage you to continue to support these guys dreams, and continue to push them to the next level.   Again thanks to anyone who has supported anything dTk photography has done!!!!!

Now that's off my chest (LOL) let the competition begin!!!!!!! Ok this is how things are going to go down!!! Because there were so many ties when it came to the nomination process between the models, that instead of having 4 we now have 8 nominees!!!!!(this competition has gotten bigger than I thought it would be) There are 8 guys here, but only 5 people from this group can continue on to the finals. So people, who should continue on to compete in the 1st dTk photography's Model of the Year contest. Place your votes now!!!! You have until October 19th to vote. The 5 models that will continue on, will work with different designers, & photographers (including me). We will do challenges to see who really has what it takes to win this thing. The winning model will have a gang of prizes & opportunities provided to them, that I wish I could get HELL lol.    Just to name a few:

*Cover the page of my website http://www.wix.com/deontek/dtkphotography as the reigning dTk photography Model 2011 Winner.
*A Full Spread photo shoot by dTk photography.
*Featured in my next blog banner photo with me.
*A interview With Openfly Magazine.
*Multiple promotional photo shoots in select local designers clothing, including different dTk photography adds, as well as other promotional photos for and with other photographers.
Earlier today these guys announced these prizes for my winner as well: (I just totally love them for their support)
*Jaleer: If the winner of DTk Photography (@deontek) is a female they will get two (2) tickets to our Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Debut in NYC in February as well as our 1st pair "Halos" designed especially for them. (None of the females I've shot participated in this, so I guess this is out... wish they really would have.)
*Aestín: If the winner of DTk Photography (@deontek) is a male, they will receive one (1) custom made garment of their choice and will be invited to our fashion show in LA in April.
*Plus plenty more!!!!  (some things I can't name due to request of the vendor or contributor, until some things are worked out).....

I just want everyone to enjoy this..... no one is a loser..... this is in all good fun... let's make the best of this and let the voting beginning!!!!! Peace & Love........

deonte` K's Spot New Blog Banner Photo/A dTk photography All Star photoshoot!!

The Banner Photo!!!! 

The All Star Shoot!!!!! 

Staring Star Brooks ..... (a bad ........ lol) 

Sean Evans (killing this pose) 

Demond Maurice (the very 1st dTk photography model..... still Steaming hot!!!)

Terrence Ford (you better pose!!!) 

 Taurean (HOTNESS)

Deonte` Keller (ME) 

Me & the boys!!! LOL

Back in June I wanted to create a new blog banner for my blog page. But I wanted to share the spotlight with some of my most consistent dTk photography Favs. It was really hard to pick from the bunch of people I've already worked with, but these models where hand picked by me personally, because they have proven to me, and themselves that they are dedicated to what I believe in, and everything that my dTk photography brand stands for. Each one of them has made the cover of all my photography pages, and have produced some of the best work dTk photography has to offer. This shoot meant alot to me because normally when I come up with ideas for a shoot for myself, I never really include anyone. Believe it or not, I can be very shy, and never really feel comfortable posing in front of people (other than my camera men) but I wanted to show my models that I practice everything I preach in my photoshoots with them. I lead by being an example of my own product, and everything I teach the people when I work with them, I live by, and produce myself. I love these guys very much, and I'm sooooo proud of them. For them to show up, and participate in this shoot with me meant everything. As I watched the cars pull up, I got very emotional. I was like "all these people are here to support me." Not just the models, but the photographers, and other crew members on the set. I can go on, and on about this, so I will just bring this to a close and say, thanks to everyone that supports dTk photography. These photos had no special strategy. This was more of a challenge for each of us. We were all provided with the tools, and information on what type of shoot this was going to be, and we were thrown together, to create a photo together (no matter how different our outfits looked). The goal was to "MAKE IT WORK".... so I present to you the very 1st "dTk photography allstar photoshoot." :) Enjoy........



Personal Thank Yous:


Demond: I ♥ you soooo much! Thanks sooooo much for being part of my big shoot! A lot of people may not know this, but you were the 1st model to debut my dTk photography company! (Remember my favorite black and white of you? Lol) ;) to see you out there with the rest of the guys really made me happy. To see me and you together modeling made me happy. Your a wonderful person & model. But more importantly, your a wonderful Friend. I love u!!!!!! :)


Sean: My little monster, what can I say about u... A LOT! Lmao.... but I will make this short..... Sean thank you soooo much for being in my life and for sharing this experience with me. We've been through a lot together, but it made us who we are today! Your one of my best friends and I will always love you. Through thick and thin I will always be here!!! Thanks for always holding me down and for having my back!!!


Taurean: Since the day we met on our 1st shoot together, you've been one of the most loyal models I've came across since I've started my dTk experience photo shoots. I love your passion for what u do, and ur dedication for ur art and craft. Thanks for everything..... your the best!!! :)


Terrence: Mr. Ford, thank you, thank you thank you sir for being on of my most consistent models. You've shown me nothing but love since day 1 and I truly appreciate that!!! Your a wonderful guy and thanks for sharing this experience with me!! You rock!! ;)


Star: If there's a Star in the house say whoa!!! Lmao..... hey babe, thanks soooo much!!! I'm thankful we've crossed paths. You are extremely hungry for your passion. When I look into your eyes, I see it. I love your hard work and I believe in you!!! You got big things ahead of you.... in our next lifetime boo.... tell them to give you a bigger name than Star, how about Sun, because you about to burn all these bitches down!!!! Lmao... love u pooh!! :)


Alfonce: What can I say about the old Fonce lmao..... ;) thanks soo much!!! It was great having you @ this photo shoot shooting me & my team. You've been there since day one, and your still kicking lol lol... Thanks so much. I love ya!! ;) 


Kevin: Kevin, your the newest addition to my dTk team, and I want to say thanks soooooo much for your hard work, and also for supporting me when needed. You support my dreams and stand by me proudly. I love you soooo much, and this is just the beginning babe. ;) Having you in my life is one of the best things that has ever happened to me!!! & I love you!!! (sidenote: you would have been in this shoot if you didn't shoot this, because you are also a dTk photography "Favs" model as well.) 


Calvin: Thank you soooo much for supporting buddy!!!! You are truly a great friend, and I love you dearly. Thanks for all your hard work on my photo shoot! ;)


Davon: Thanks Davon for being so professional, and making my shirt for my photo shoot. Your a great talent, and I love your work. Durrt Inc. is about to BLOW UP!!!!! LOL :) Love ya!!!!


Asia: I love you girl. Thanks for getting me that weird top!!!!! (people really don't know this, but you made that thing in 5 secs @ work in the bathroom out of some fishnet stockings LMAO) hell it worked lol... thanks babe girl... :)


Janet Jackson: yes the singer lmao.... thanks for kind of inspiring my look for this shoot. I was watching Janet - Live in Hawaii when I got my idea for this shoot. Some of the photo shoots that shot across the screen helped my come up with the idea of this shoot. :) 


Are you a dTk allstar????????????????????????????? :) .... lets get you certified for round 2!!!!! LOL :) Hugs everyone!!!!! Thanks again!!!!! 


Credits for the dTk photography allstar shoot:


Models:  Star Brooks, Terrence Ford, Demond Finney, Sean Evans, Taurean Harris, & Deonte` Keller.


Photographers: Alfonce Reese, & Kevin Entzminger Jr.


Location: Baltimore, MD 


Designers: Asia Quick, Davon Kane for Durrt Inc., Calvin Lineberger, & Deonte`Keller


Makeup: Deonte` Keller & Star Brooks


Hair: Deonte` Keller's Fade - Calvin Canon Clay Lee, Color: Asia Quick, and Deonte` Keller


Photoshoot directors: Calvin Lineberger, Alfonce Reese, Kevin Entzminger Jr., & Deonte` Keller


If you on my fackbook page, these photos actually tell a story under each photo.... :)