'It was challenging to consider a Christmas themed study without seeming cliche and holiday card-ish. But it was a fun shoot.'
Jesse, Rogue Aperture Photo
When you care enough to send the very best may be Hallmark's tag line, but they're not exactly boundary pushing when it comes to the creating their card and product line. Kittens and ribbons, puppies and presents, snowmen and winter scenes abound. Traditional Christmas imagery remains their visual staple. When photographer Jesse Merrell from Rogue Aperture thought of his upcoming shoot with model and artist George, he knew he needed to do something different.
FH are familiar with George's work both in front of, and behind the camera. (HERE:) George is not exactly a traditional model and photographer himself. He also loves to push the boundaries. You won't see a lot of 'boy next door' type models in classical physique poses in George's port. You're more likely to see a hot naked model crawling on the floor with a rat mask covering his face.
With George, I'm not sure Rogue could have gotten a traditional holiday card-ish vibe if he tried. George may have a few of Santa's physical traits, but that's where the similarities end. Although there is a Mrs. Clause, Santa Clause is usually depicted as almost asexual. George, as you can see... is the polar opposite.
This wasn't the first time George and Rogue Aperture worked together. The first time was a few years ago when they collaborated to create imagery for the annual Nudes in November exhibition in Fresco. They got together again a few weeks ago. Rogue loves to mix erotica and whimsey, using his digital art to tell stories. George shares a bit of the story behind this second shoot below.
'The second shoot was a few weeks ago in the studio/dungeon he made in the second floor of his garage. We started out doing some naked Santa shots. Later in the shoot he asked if I was interested in posing for some bondage themed photos. I agreed and he draped a chain across my body and shot some pics of that.'
If you check out the NEXT PAGE, you'll see a bit more of George, both his work in front of, and behind the camera. In addition to some nude tree trimming, George shares a few of the naked naughty elves he's captured over the last few years.
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