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Parklife 2021

Model and influence Alex Cowling in the park in London, 2021

Parklife is the collection of photos I’ve taken from go-sees or meet-and-greets I’ve done with prospective models. I prefer to do them in the park outdoors because why not?

I met James, Charlie Lee and Alex, among others.

All the model agency details etc. are on our who’s who page here.

Alex Cowling

Model and streetlifting junior world champion Alex Cowling photographed in London via Nevs Models. The Men's Division
Model Alex Cowling photographed in London. The Men's Division

Shooting Alex Cowling was memorable because he’s a bit of a social media legend and I didn’t even realise it!

We agreed to shoot at an outdoor gym in north London. I asked Alex whether he used such facilities but being the well-mannered, modest guy he is, he said yeah because he’s into calisthenics. I thought nothing of it. Well...

Turns out Alex Cowling is one of the most famous guys on social media in the discipline and is a street-lifting world champion. Videos of Alex at outdoor gyms across London have clocked up hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube and TikTok! My ignorance and Alex’s modesty equals a massive facepalm.

Maybe next time we shoot, I’ll catch some of his legendary skills but still, we got some great pictures.

Alex Cowling at outdoor gym in London. The Men's Division

Alex Cowling is rep’d by PRM Models (London) and Homme Mgmt (New York). Further agency details are here.

All details correct at the time of shooting.

Model Alex Cowling in London. The Men's Division
Model Alex Cowling via Nev's Models in London. The Men's Division.

James Gough

Male model James Gough via Nev's Models London. The Men's Division
Male model James Gough from Nevs Models, London

When I met James Gough, he instantly reminded me of the guys I used to go to school with in Cape Town. Around 6’2, plays rugby and therefore quite physically imposing and mostly wants to talk sport and beer and such.

I mean, I support the Springboks so maybe that’s one conversation? But no.

James does play sport but his primary interest in English lit and he loves writing poetry and comedy. I think he may have suggested even wanting to do stand-up.

It’s a cliché but it’s true - don’t judge a poetry book by its cover. Breaking stereotypes is fun, thanks James.

Model James Gough, via Nevs Models. The Men's Division
Model James Gough (Nevs Model Agency) photographed in the park in London, 2021
Model James Gough, via Nevs Models (London). The Men's Division
James Gough, model in London via Nevs Model Agency. The Men's Division

James Gough is rep’d by Nevs Model Agency (London). Further agency details are here.

All details correct at the time of shooting.

Charlie Lee

Model Charlie Lee via Select Model Management (London)
Model Charlie Lee via Select Model Management (London)
Model Charlie Lee via Select Model Management (London)

Charlie Lee is rep’d by Select Model Management (London). Further agency details are here.

All details correct at the time of shooting.

Model Charlie Lee via Select Model Management (London)