Come to my window
Crawl inside
Wait by the light of the moon
FH readers are aware how much I love the use of windows in shoots with a focus on the male form., In addition to providing a convenient source of natural light, windows often add an element of erotic voyeurism. I always find myself wondering what the model's looking at, and whether there are visible, and often also non-visible.... eyes looking back.
If you've enjoyed my previous pieces featuring UK based photographer Jack Saul, you may be aware he often shoots in the same hotel. The rooms have large windows along one side of the room, which Jack always ensures to make full use of. For this shoot with Brandon, I was also struck with how Brandon made use of those windows, using them almost like an invitation, and an erotic summons to all those those who might be looking in.
Many models learn to use the camera as a stand-in for the viewers, using the camera's lens to draw in and seduce the viewer. Brandon's sultry seduction seemed almost like a well choreographed and artistic show, highlighted by his elegant poses and his expressive and enticing dark eyes. Brandon's 'performance' is something he's studied and employs in his work as an adult performer and drag queen.
It was exactly those 'performance' traits that had Jack initiate contact with Brandon. Jack first saw Brandon's images on Instagram and reached out about collaborating for a shoot. Jack was confident given's Brandon's experience as a performer that he'd be perfect for an artistic nude shoot, and be comfortable with improvising different concepts and themes to create a stunning set of images.
'Brandon clearly presents a specific image of himself in the way he looks. I think he was wearing make-up which usually troubles me but this was quite well done and didn't strike me as posing an issue with the camera flash. Although there weren't any erotic elements to our shoot, with his experience with \ performing, he was very body confident.'
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