We wanted to portray the seducer, the demon. The bad boy from hell who captivates the family’s son or daughter. Appearing self-confident, somewhat scornful and cold, and having emerged directly from the flames of hell, he stands at the door, confidently demanding entry.
For this motif, we brought the Belgian model Shawn Lambrechts in front of the camera for an introductory shoot. Shawn plays basketball and, at 1.92 m, is an impressive figure. He has experience as a model and completed the shoot with great commitment.
We are continuing to work on the concept of a charity calendar, similar to the calendars of the Australian fire brigade, in which athletically trained young men confidently present themselves. And an official calendar from the Federal Office for Magical Creatures will naturally feature appropriately styled and staged vampires, demons, werewolves, and elves.
We noticed Jinthe Martens, a young male model from Belgium, on his Instagram account. We asked Jinthe if he could imagine trying out a shoot on a bike in front of our photographer Barbara Frommann’s camera and being staged as an attractive werewolf. He could, and we agreed with him on what our makeup artist would do with him, how she would style him, and what setting would be suitable.
From the outset, it was clear that it was about Male Beauty meets Fantasy, but staged humorously and playing with clichés.
Male Beauty: Werewolf Boys on a Suzuki are Cool – What else?
Werewolf boys on a bike are cool – what else? (Photo: Barbara Frommann)
It should appear cool and passively aggressive at the same time. This question should invisibly hang in the air: “Dude, do you have a problem?” But at the same time, it should be clear that there is something to discover behind the coolness.
The werewolf, at least the variant appearing in newer fantasy novels and series like Teenwolf, no longer comes across as a bloodthirsty monster, but as powerfully masculine, hands-on, and protective of his pack, his (chosen) family, and friends.
The basic idea is to portray a young man on his bike as cool, self-confident, aware of his attractiveness, and dominant. He stands by who he is. He knows what he is. Everything else rolls off him, and he knows it doesn’t affect him. If someone bothers him, he might raise an eyebrow or twitch a corner of his mouth. He calmly dismisses it as “The toad farts, the caravan moves on” and goes about his business. He takes the freedom that is due to him – beyond excessive wokeness and nagging political correctness. He doesn’t wave a string of lights; he solves the problem and takes responsibility. And he also knows that he is attractive to both other guys and girls. It doesn’t bother him. The Teenwolf-Bikerboy doesn’t ask for leadership; he leads. He is the alpha whom the sun asks if it may rise.
Werewolf on Bike
A strong role that every teenager can identify with, which is why the werewolf motif is very popular in fantasy literature. At the same time, he does not stand for an overly sensitive demeanor. The alpha of a wolf pack does not wave a string of lights and doesn’t annoy people with Kumbaya my Lord. His presence dominates the scene and makes others yield. He just acts; he doesn’t talk.
And he rebels; there’s a bit of James Dean in him. Werewolves are fast and wild, which is why a motorcycle belongs to the theme of “Male Beauty meets Fantasy”.
An internship as a male model for Dark Fashion in Victorian Style (Photo: Barbara Frommann)
A mother, who was a guest at one of our events with the Nazi contemporary witness Ivar Buterfas-Frankenthal with her family, asked a few weeks later if her 15-year-old son Frederik Schrade could do an internship with us. We called back, the boy was directly on the phone and received a commitment to participate in the next model shoot, specifically as a male model.
But before that, a joint meeting at our office was scheduled, because we naturally discuss a model shoot with a teenager with their legal guardians.
Internship as a Male Model in Victorian Style
What motif will be chosen, in what environment and at what time will the model shoot take place? The boy should feel comfortable, have fun, and learn something. He should – that is the purpose of the Parents@Work internship series at Collegium Josephinum, where he attends school – gain insight into the professions of photographer and make-up artist with us.
First, a visit to Boudoir Noir, an online shop for Gothic and Dark Fashion, was on the agenda. It initially took some persuasion, as Gothic style is not his usual attire. But that’s also what an internship is about: trying something unfamiliar, mastering a initially strange situation, and trying out a new role. Frederik had chosen some shirts and trousers that would transform him into a cool young vampire in a dark, elegant Victorian style.
Result: We now have a male model. And Frederik Schrade can imagine continuing to model. As a holiday or student job, for example for Urban Street Style, but also for further fantasy shoots.
Model: Frederik Schrade, Bonn
Photographer: Barbara Frommann, Bornheim
Make-up Artist: Emilia Keil, Bornheim
Textiles: Boudoir Noir, Ebersbach
Location: Old Cemetery with St. George’s Chapel, Bonn
Internship in a Photo Studio: Discover the World behind the Camera – and in Front of it!
Two young male models available for fashion photoshoots, for example for Gothic and Dark Fashion in Victorian Style.
Are you 16 or older and interested in photography, styling, or just want to know what really goes on at a professional photoshoot? Then an internship in a photo studio is just right for you!
At Sprungbrett BAfmW, you get the chance to get to know three exciting professions up close:
📸 Photographer – an eye for the extraordinary Learn how to create impressive images with light, perspective, and technology. You’ll get to help with real shoots, operate the camera, set up the scene, and learn how an idea becomes a powerful image.
🎭 Make-up Artist – the artist behind the scenes This is about more than just make-up: you’ll see how looks are created with brushes, colors, and creativity – from natural to crazy. You can watch or even try out small tasks yourself.
💡 Model – Confident in front of the camera Do you want to know how models work? With us, you’ll get an impression of how to pose correctly, handle the camera, and appear confident during an internship. Who knows – maybe you even have talent for modeling?
What you should bring:
Curiosity and openness
Creative interest
Team spirit
No fear of stepping in front of the camera yourself
What you get:
Insight into creative professional fields
First experiences in daily studio life
Tips and tricks from real professionals
Cool impressions – and maybe even a few pictures of yourself!
Interested? Then apply for an internship now and discover your creative talent!
