'I love that modeling allows me to share my body with others. I think I have a really unique body type for a male and it would be a shame not to share.'
I don't use Model Mayhem much these days, except to check out the Pic of the Day contest. Model and photographers new to the site enter often enter to connect with others and promote their work. I first discovered many of my favorite model and photographers through the contests. I first spotted images of the stunning Jared (yungblosley) in the contest late last year.
With his incredible body and handsome face, it wasn't a surprise that Jared's image got the most votes that day. Since then, Jared's has continued on his winning streak, winning several more times with multiple different photographers. When I got in touch with the Louisiana based model last December he was on board for a piece on the site. Sill fairly new to modeling, Jared wanted to wait until he built his portfolio.
With several shoots recently completed, and even more scheduled, Jared promised to get back to me when he had new images to share. A few weeks ago, he sent on this hot shower series from his recent work with Creative Portraitures. Some of you may remember it was Creative Portraitures who also shot the outdoor shoot with Nico that I featured last week. (HERE:) Although Jared's had an interest in modeling for awhile, it's only in the last year that he began to pursue it more seriously.
How did you get started?
I've really only started sharing photos of myself in the last six months or so. A couple photographers reached out to me through a few different channels from forums to Instagram to Tinder
What was your first nude shoot like?
I was kind of antsy at first but then got more comfortable. I had myself thinking "why was I changing in the other room if I was just gonna end up nude?"
Was it a hard decision to make?
Maybe a little but it wasn't too long before I was like "why not?"
Were family, friends reactions ever an issue?
They largely don't know yet.
Do you have a favorite modeling experience thus far?
I don't. I'm still new enough to where I'm learning by leaps and bounds with each one.
How did you first connect with Creative Portraitures?
He was in town to shoot a wedding and wanted to know if I wanted to shoot in some of the down time. It was really relaxed, I really got to explore myself.
What is the best thing about working with Creative Portraitures?
Getting to know how a model works with a photographer. I never knew how important lighting was when now it seems obvious.
Do you have a dream scenario for a shoot that you'd love to do?
Not one in particular. I would like to do some work in nature. There's a movement called solarpunk that's very focused on the sun naturally but also how we relate to the earth and a move towards sustainability I think would be cool to explore.
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