Equidistant: Occupying a position midway between two ends or sides
When they first began their work together, photographer Michael von Redlich described Jay as inexperienced, but eager to learn and excited to give modeling a try. As one creative collaboration led to another and another, Jay's confidence grew along with his desire to express himself sensually in front of the camera.
Jay and Michael shot together a total of five times in just over a one year period. Most of these shots are from the middle of their time working together. I especially love how with each shoot, Jay appears not only more comfortable, but more playful and interactive with Michael, the camera and the viewer.
What first struck you about his appearance?
He had a wonderful smile, a beautiful elf-like quality and a gorgeous body and had no sense at all of his power.
How did you describe to Jay what you wanted to achieve?
As with all my shoots, I asked to do a professional quality shoot with him and I let him set his limits and restrictions. Shirtless shots were discussed but that was it. I wanted him to trust and feel confident about what we were doing.
What was Jay like to work with?
He was always a dream - wonderful conversation, full of his own ideas and wonderfully cooperative
Do you remember if there was any talk/ chatter?
We kept up a constant banter of fun and serious topics
Given this was his first time modeling, did Jay require much direction?
I was directorial, but he also took easily and naturally to posing
Do you remember what he thought or said to you when he first saw the images?
He was blown away to see himself as I saw him - he had no idea that he could be seen like that
Did Jay ever express wanting to do any specific shot or theme?
Various ideas in all shoots were his - we sparked off each other well.
Was posing nude an issue at all for him?
He really seemed to enjoy it once he realized he was in complete control
At what point during the planning did Jay decided he would pose nude for the first time?
It was actually during the shoot. Jay's shirt was already off, he casually, unzipped his jeans and pulled out his erection and said, “what do you think about taking some like this?”
You can check out even more of Michael's work with Jay, including those erection shots referenced above on THE OVER-FLOW HERE:
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