"Adam Raphael's photographs are immediately likeable and sexy as hell. In Barely Working, Raphael takes the nuanced intimacy of Room Service and flips it on its head in the great outdoors. The lush interiors and sensuous fabrics have been replaced with a grittier reality. Pipe wrenches and earth-moving equipment are handled with grace and ease by Raphael's young men, who practically throb with visceral friendliness and 'aw shucks' charm while possessing a humanity that makes them irresistibly appealing." - Reed Massengill, photographer, editor, and author

"Adam Raphael tells stories with his camera. Whether focusing on torsos smeared with boiler room grease, shoulders straining in the sun, or hips resting in sweat-stained khakis, Raphael's imagery echoes the lives of the men he has chosen to portray, allowing viewers to create fantasies of their own." - Grady Harp, Amazon Top 10 Reviewer