Critical Component: Conner by Gordon Nebeker

'This was my first shoot in Gordon’s new place so I enjoyed getting to have new settings in which to work. We all enjoyed getting to throw out ideas and collaborate to make it a great shoot.'

Conner

Having worked with Conner (Texas_Phoenix) in the past, photographer Gordon Nebeker knew he not only gave it his all, he also always delivered.  Conner has a incredible body and a strong face with expressive features.  This makes him not only a great solo model, but also a great addition to any couple shoot. Conner has the unique ability to create heat and chemistry with almost everyone he works with.  Living in Orlando, Conner was close to Gordon's home studio, and was able to get a day off a work when he received the call from Gordon.

'I always enjoy shooting with Gordon so I knew it would be a good work experience. I had never met Nico before but I had followed him on Instagram and seen his work. I usually don’t Google or do too much before to research them. I like the meeting to be genuine and to form first impressions in person. I usually ask Gordon about the other models experience in modeling. I’m not a pro by any means but it’s nice to know how much experience they have. It’s also fun to just know where they are from or what they do for a living. '

Conner & Tim

Many of you saw Conner's previous FH appearance last year on FH. (HERE:)  The piece featured Conner's work with Tim, and the finished images which Gordon compiled in his most recent book, Love In The Afternoon.  Gordon remembers that over their two days of shooting, Conner and Tim beautifully bonded together in the creative and posing process.  Later, when Gordon finished processing the photos, he was blown away by their chemistry and the images created.  It was then, he knew a book was in order.   You can check out the book on Blurb HERE:

For this shoot with Nico, both he and Conner arrived around 10pm the evening before the shoot.  This gave them the chance to meet and talk before waking up the next morning and getting down to business with the shoot.  Conner says they clicked really well and both were comfortable with nude modeling and it was easy to wake up and get started right away.  Conner also enjoys observing and learning from the models he works with.  From Nico, Conner received some new tips and tricks for keeping energy in the shots, and finding new and unique poses. 

'I am very proud of what we captured in the day. I always love getting in the water and so it was fun to help Nico in his first underwater shoot.'

'It was nice that between shots, or when Gordon was setting up, Nico and I were able to make small talk and get to know each other better. It helps to keep out any awkward tension when in your undies or naked so being to chat was very nice. I think that is what helped us capture some great moments. . It also helps that neither of us were shy, so we didn’t mind the intimacy of some of the shots we captured. Being able to connect and have that level of comfort is crucial I feel. Gordon also always makes a very fun and safe environment enabling such moments to occur.'

Conner

Nico & Conner

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