los angeles men's fashion and beauty photographer ronald n. tan

I finally decided to affix and preface my “Personal Project” with an artist statement. Perhaps some of you are thinking, “What’s the big deal with nudity?” If you know me and how I was brought up, perhaps you’ll understand me.

I was born into an academic-centric and conservative family and our Burmese culture has restrictions and taboos on sexuality. As a gay man whom came out Jan 30, 2006, I find East-Indian men beautiful and enamored by their culture, entertainment, and cuisines. I love everything Indian–I considered myself at times “a Desi-at-heart.” Friends and family whom are aware of my fascination joked that if I visit India, I’d never want to leave. The Indian government would have to forcefully evict me from their grounds. I truly feel passionate towards East-Indian men and their greater culture.

The purpose of Personal Project (for now) is taking East-Indian male models whom are socially repressed because of their culture and mutually and regally explore sexuality by modeling for edgy photography that borderlines with our comfort levels. I’ve drawn a clear and unmistakable borderline to never cross and together we’ll help each other build confidence and trust while exploring the genre together.

Between trying to modestly survive in pursuit of my dreams, Personal Project is in its infancy and I hope it would ameliorate itself and grow into fruition. Between editorial shoots and trying to learn the business behind photography, I have faith and hopes in myself and abilities to study Personal Project regally with class. I am honored and felt privileged to receive the help from Freddy, Asher, Hasan, and Sukh.

If you have questions and comments, please feel free to send me an email directly.

Cheers and best in health!

I don’t think I’d ever want to leave. The Indian gov’t would have to boot me out! I will NOT be shamed in what I find beautiful and I truly find East Indian men beautiful–they’re my kryptonite.

I was introduced to Freddy by my “unofficial bhaiya” and photographer friend in Mumbai, Sayan Surroy.

I took a photo of Freddy July 21, 2008.

You must be based in the Los Angeles area, have a minimum height of 5′ 11″ with an impeccable skin for beauty with an athletic and toned fashion body. I am interested in photographing East Indian/Persian/Middle Eastern male models this year in 2009 along with Black and Black/White mixed male models. Tasteful nudity is required for personal projects. The images will be used in the manner defined by the usage terms. Personal references are available upon request. A brief summary on me is presented in the Bio section of the website and also my AltPick Spotlight. I encourage you to google search me and my past works.

At your request, I can assist you in finding representation in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Miami, and New York City modeling agencies in which I am on good terms: City Models SF, FORD Models SF, Bleu Model Management, Click Model Management LA, LA Models, Next Model Management LA, NTA Life Models, Vision Model Management LA, Wilhelmina LA, Next Model Management Miami, Renegade Model Management NYC, Red Model Management NYC, and Silver Model Management NYC.

For more information, check out the “Modeling Information” on my website, www.ronaldntan.com and following submission instructions there.