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Sunday, December 26, 2021
Flap in the Back
Image by Eros Adonis
It's beginning to look a lot like Twixmas....
Clark Parker
Today's Boxing Day and December 26th marks the beginning of Twixtmas, the time between Christmas and New Years. For many it's a busy time, highlighted by parties, family gatherings, and hitting the malls for holiday sales. For me, and for FH, it's a quieter time meant for lounging, chilling, and self gifting the present of time and self indulgence. It's also the time of year to be fashionably comfy, and perfect time to pull out, pull on, then pull off your holiday onesie. You can check out a few or my previous Twixtmas posts HERE: & HERE:
Seasonal Sightings:
Last week I posted a piece featuring some favorites from photographer Shutterclickphx. (HERE:) When I was putting the piece together, I put these two images aside, knowing they'd be perfect for my after-Christmas salute to the onesie!
Romjul:
Romjul:(ROMyoola)
Norwegian for the time and space between Christmas and New Year's Day
Peeled
Beau by
On The Side: Kanike by Cooks Photography
'I don’t consider what I do modeling, photographers message me on Instagram to collaborate. I just get some free shots on the side lol '
Kanike may not consider himself a model, but his work with Hal from Cooks Photography is much more than just a side dish. As soon as I saw images from their holiday themed shoot, I knew they'd make the perfect entrée for today's buffet of Boxing Day posts.
As much as I love holiday themed imagery, I'm always curious what motivates a photographer or model to shoot holiday imagery. For Hal, the answer was simple. Hal loves the holidays as much as I do, and he wanted to have images to post on those days. When it came to working with Kanike, the decision was also a simple one. Hal had seen images of the Palm Springs based model and messaged him on Instagram about working together.
Although Kanike ends up slipping most of this clothing off, I was curious who supplied the onesie and comfy wardrobe. Kanike says that when he heard Hal wanted to do a holiday shoot, he brought some pieces from his winter clothing and Hal supplied the rest. Hal always has plenty of supplies at the ready, but also really liked that Kanike came prepared with all the necessary clothing.
'It was very easy working with Kanike,. he was also extremely comfortable with nudity, there were no qualms at all. Kanike was very down to earth and easy to work with. '
Holidays are supposed be joyful, but sometimes it's hard to muster the joy, especially during stressful time. Holiday images however, capture a moment in time and usually the ideal of what a holiday should be. I love the sense of lightness and fun both Kanike and Hal brought to the shoot, especially felt and seen in the twinkle in Kanike's eyes and his big beautiful smile.
'Hal is an out this world amazing sweet man. He always makes sure you are comfortable. He a very professional, great communicator, and always has a smile to his face. Collaborating with Hal is always a joy, he knows what he doing.'
Ho, Ho & Ho
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