Somethin' Somethin'
Something, only sexier. Almost invariably found in the phrase "...a little somethin' somethin'..." because a LOT of somethin' somethin' would be too much of a good thing.
It's always fascinating to me to think about why certain images, and especially why certain models, have an impact on me. It's fascinating, because it's not always about a pose, or an image, or even the looks of the model It's not even directly about personality, although personality certainly plays a role. It's more a quality, a certain somethin' somethin' some models have, and perceptive photographers are able to capture.
I use the word perceptive, as it's not just the visual, but the combination of what's seen, and what's felt when seeing it. That's exactly what happened when I first saw Tom Nakielski's (Lights On Studio) work with Benjamin. Some of you may remember a naked Benjamin, cover in chicks, baby chicks, for two FH pieces from this past Easter. (HERE:)
Because of my love of holiday imagery, when a holiday is approaching, Tom will often throw out an idea he has for a shoot, and maybe send on an image of the model he is planning on shooting with. When Tom sent on a couple of shots of Benjamin, I was totally on board. He had a great face and body, and the most beautiful brown eyes. Those 'sampler' shots however, didn't prepare me to seeing Tom's final images.
There was something incredibly hot to me about how Benjamin came across in the shoot. How he seemed to have so much fun with the concept, how smooth he appeared doing his best Fred Astaire impression in his white tux, and how sexy he looked holding, and having those baby chick play upon his beautiful behind.
Not all male models would have the skill, let alone the interest, to strip down and play with baby chicks for an Easter shoot. That's why some concepts, and specific photographers, cane bring out that certain somethin' somethin is the models they shoot. There are some great shots on Benjamin's Model Mayhem page, but Tom's images captured a charming, suave sexy side of Benjamin that I really loved.
When Tom sent on the Easter images, he also shared that he and Benjamin captured some non-holiday shots. Tom wanted to take advantage of having Benjamin in the studio and shoot some other themes. After the Easter baskets were put away, and the chicks were safely back in their cardboard box, Tom wanted to switch to a more figure study focus, and some pin-up style images with Benjamin.
'It was fun working with Benjamin and the baby chicken on this collaboration. Usually, after I do a themed session, I like to get into a different mode and do some play with the light and some more dynamic and sensual posing. I love creating scenes with dramatic lighting and poses. The session is free-flowing. There is a feel in the air of artistic creativity. Benjamin was keen on the light play, and he has a physique that is perfect to sculpt with light. We were both attuned to the creative forces in play. What fun!'
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