'All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt.'
Charles M. Schulz
Given FH's focus on the male form, it's understandable that most of my previous Valentine's posts, have featured hot, naked holiday hunks. Valentine's Day however, isn't all about sex and romance. Although a passionate connection is at the core of the day, when you don't, or can't have the sensual...the sweet can make a mouthwatering substitute.
For kids, Valentine's is all about the candy. The candy necklaces, the sweet tarts and of course the many varieties of chocolate. The Hershey kisses, chocolate hearts and those heart shaped boxed filled with so many different tastes and textures. Romantic partners come and go, but no matter your age, chocolate has the power to always hit your sweet spot.
Carl certainly also possesses the requirements to take aim, and then shoot straight into your sweet spot. Initially, Carl looks like the perfect gentlemen, one whose good looks, and adorable face, could easily melt your heart. With his white dress shirt and bow tie, not to mention those flowers and chocolates in hand, Carl looks like the sweetest of Valentine dates.
As you can see from this series of images, beneath that top layer of sweetness, a second salty layer awaits. Jim from Studio1x, beautifully captured both sides of FH's Valentine hunk. The the sweet guy, who arrives at your door at the beginning of the night, and his more lascivious side, as Carl's clothes come off and the evening progresses.
Although Jim's final images perfectly capture Carl's sensual side, the planning of the shoot, more than spotlight the sweet. Carl had recently joined a model/photographer group that Jim belongs to, and he posted that he was looking to build his modeling portfolio.
Jim and Carl began planning for their shoot, and a date was set. Unfortunately, Carl's son became sick and they needed to reschedule. On the day that the shoot was rescheduled, Carl's car ended up in the shop, but he was determined to get there and told Jim he'd be there not mater what, even if it meant a long bus ride.
'Unfortunately, I don't have bus service to near my studio so I offered to come pick him up. By picking him up that gave us plenty of time to chat on our drive back to get to know each other. Noticing his accent, I had to ask where he was from. Carl shared that he grew up in England and moved to the US when in his teens.'
Jim describes Carl as not only sweet, but a pleasure to work with. Jim says that Carl was very enthusiastic, and open to trying different looks and creative styles including the Valentine theme for FH. The Valentine portion of the shoot was towards the end of the day, but by that time, they had already shot about ten different set-ups and looks. By then, Jim says they were in the groove and Carl was doing a fantastic job. If Jim's words and images weren't enough proof of Carl's sweetness, maybe he thoughts on the shoot would help seal the deal.
'The shoot was amazing and its definitely something I've always wanted to do and want to do more of For me, Valentine's means just appreciating and showing love to that significant other. If your single, you can still share that love and appreciation with and to your family and friends.'
So that heart shaped box of chocolates wasn't just a prop. Near the end of the shoot, Jim suggested that Carl give one a taste. Check out PAGE 2 HERE to see how much Carl enjoyed it.
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