'I love telling stories in every medium.. I’m a fashion designer, singer, performer, I love all of it. Modeling is just one more way to express myself. I love capturing a moment. I also consider my body as part of my artistic process.. I’m constantly sculpting it and molding it, so I enjoy showing off and making art with my human form.'
Cassidy Haley's words above parallel so many of the reasons I am so passionate about imagery of the male form. FH readers are keenly aware one of my primary goals is to tell stories. The stories of image and art creation, stories on process on experience and change. I loved that even in the time between my first contacting Cassidy, and you reading this post, there were noticeable changes in the sculpting of his body.
'And so I wondered..in a sea of naked Instagram asses am I celebrating a culture of queer sexual empowerment with my 🍑📷 or simply giving in to the vanity and self-obsession heralding the downfall of modern civilization?? neither actually, just proud of my body sculpting endeavors! Added 15 pounds of mASS in the past two months! Woohoo!'
Next Two Shots by PhotoByDot
FH readers know I love a great butt shot, I think the lines and curves create some of the most beautiful visuals, and it was that ass of Cassidy's that first grabbed my attention. Once you've scrolled down, you'll come across and image of Cassidy from MarsPhotos, standing in front of a bathroom mirror. It is the first shot Cassidy on his MM Portfolio, and that first image, the mirror, the pose, the lighting, and that first impression, had me craving to learn, and to see more.
Cassidy graciously told me to pick my favorite shots to use, and it quickly became evident, Cassidy wants every one of his images to be a stand out, to pack that same punch and produce that same first impression I felt when seeing the mirror shot. Narrowing down images became a fun, but challenging task. Finding out a bit more about the model in focus was much simpler thanks to Cassidy's answers to my many questions.
Next four images from Fotorebelxt Photography
What got you started with modeling?
I got started doing photo shoots as a part of my pursuit of a musical and performance career. I need images of myself as an artist. many of my early photo shoots were for this purpose.
Favorite experience thus far?
At one point in my music career I was doing a magazine, and I gathered some of my favorite artists to do a photo shoot with me. It had a rainbow theme and each of my friends wore a different color. It was awesome to see so many amazing artists in one place.
Any odd or strange stories from any shoots?
I did some tickle videos for bit that were super strange. No nudity, but getting tied up and tickled mercilessly was the strangest thing. Then they made us talk about how much we loved getting tickled and I just couldn’t keep a straight face. Needless to say they did not hire me back haha
Any odd or strange offers or requests?
The line between art and porn is often grey for lots of people. I love being naked and making fine art, but not really interested in porn. More irritating than strange, but when someone sets up a shoot and confirms it and then at the last minute wants you to get hard and basically do a porn shoot and cancels if you don’t agree, (when that was never discussed prior) is annoying. it’s like, just be clear about what you want and find people on the same page. otherwise you are just wasting peoples time or being deceptive.
Had you ever been naked in public before modeling?
I was a little hippie after high school, so ya I was naked allot. Hot springs, beaches, burning man, everywhere basically.
What factors did you weigh before deciding to take it all off?
There was a point early on when I was worried about it coming back to haunt me...or causing me to lose future opportunities..but at some point our culture shifted so much around sexuality and nudity that I realized I should just be myself and do what I want. And I love shooting nude.
Next two shots from Theo Klein
On a scale from 1-10 how nervous were before your first nude shoot?
2 haha
Can you share any details on that first nude shoot?
Well it actually was pretty traumatic... I was super young, new to LA..and it was supposed to be an underwear shoot. the photographer “inspired me” to get naked, which was fine, I was into it. And I thought we had fun. but I did have to refuse his sexual advances.
After the shoot he wrote saying I had “led him on” and he decided not to send me any of the pics because I had “used him” and he wanted me to pay him. It was so awful because it was a test shoot. We had a clear TFP agreement. no matter how many times I wrote him or tried to convince him to do the right thing, he never sent them. Now I rarely leave a photo shoot without getting the raw shots on a drive. I am an expert re-toucher and most photographers are happy to have me do my magic on the shots.
What are your boundaries for a shoot? Have you ever said no to a concept or shot idea?
All the time. Haha..my boundaries are constantly evolving though. I've done a few shoots with other models that have..evolved beyond the original concept..and were super fun. I actually did make a porn once with a boyfriend, but we painted our faces like superheroes with body paint and it was a really high-art concept. It was actually super fun.
Remaining images from MarsPhotos
What part of your body are you most happy with? What part gets the most attention from others?
Lately I’ve been on a big ass pursuit...and I’m very proud of the results! gained almost 15 pounds almost all in the rear haha..but what gets the most attention when I’m naked is something I can only thank God and my genes for lol.
What inspires you to make changes in your life, and in your appearance?
Constantly evolving and becoming and learning. if you aren’t growing you are dying is my philosophy.
Is there a photographer you would really love to be shot by?
Nick Knight! Love his work. It’s so epic and sex and high fashion..my favorite.
Do you have a dream scenario for a shoot?
I’m really dreaming about video and film..Id love to do more videos for my music. and capture my fashion and performance on film. I have big budget dreams for the stories I want to tell...I want to fly on film more than anything haha..
You create great moments of movement, do you have dance in your background?
I’m a performer. But I should have been a professional dancer. as a little boy I was so insecure and ashamed of wanting to do “girl” things like dancing that I didn’t pursue it as much as I wanted. It’s a big regret. But I’m making up for it now by getting back into it with regular dance classes!
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