Myk O'Connor © Leland Bobbé

I met Myk while shopping at Whole Foods in Chelsea where he was working. One look at that beard and i knew i wanted to get him in front of my camera. Ir turns out that Myk is a member of Beard Team USA and Gotham City Beard Alliance and is very active in the world of beard and mustache competitions. He also appeared on the IFC show, “Whisker Wars”. My wife Robin and I approached Myk, I introduced myself and asked him if he would be interested in sitting for a portrait. He obviously said yes and i’m very happy with this shot which I feel really shows off his beard well.