'Shooting outside in the fall was very invigorating to the senses! Being surrounded by the fall colors, feeling the crisp air, and submerging myself in the cool water made it easy to get lost in the moment and meld into the environment.'
When photographer Rob Colgan sent images from his shoot with Zachary, I couldn't wait to share them on the site. I'm usually a rather impatient person, but I knew I wanted to wait until Autumn, and the right time to use them. Canadian Thanksgiving seemed the perfect time for a number of reasons.
This series of images were shot in October, the time where in most locations in the North East, Autumn colors are at their peak. I'm also incredibly thankful for my connection with Rob Colgan, who's work I've had the privilege to share for over a decade now. I also especially love this shoot. Not only were they taken during my favorite season, they also feature the stunning Zachary, a model I first featured last Christmas, when he helped decorate Gordon Nebeker's Christmas Tree. (HERE:)
Zachary first connected with Rob last year through a mutual friend who had previously modeled for Rob. Their initial creative collaboration was so successful, they've now worked together three times. These shots, are from their third shoot together. Each time, Zachary made the almost 3 hour commute from Indiana to Columbus to meet up with Rob.
'Zachary is an incredibly energetic guy, with a background in pole dancing and acrobatics. We connected through Instagram after I became aware of his artistic movement-oriented images. Our initial shoot was wonderful, with Zachary eagerly rolling with any ideas. He was also quick to toss in his own! Zachary's also a perfectionist - attempting certain gymnastic poses over and over until he felt his body was creating the best form possible. '
'Working with Rob is always an adventure! We both have a love for finding beauty in abandoned and forgotten places that have been left to the elements. It’s a very special thing to walk into a shoot and have full trust in a photographer, and I know every time I work with Rob I can trust his vision without question'
What I love so much about outdoor shoots, especially with Rob's work, is the captured connection between the model with their environment. Through the images, and through the model's interaction, contact and touch with the location, The viewer can almost feel, or at least imagine, what they're experiencing. On this particular Autumn afternoon, I certainly got a hint of crisp Autumn air Zachary described, and sensed the coolness of the damp leaves and cold water against his skin.
'With a weird warming spell, we were able to strike out into the beautiful woods near a metro park and capture the crisp mood of Fall. Of course, Zachary was undaunted by the suggestion of hopping into the frigid river for more.
I truly enjoy working with this guy. He understands the desire to elevate image making beyond the basic and puts his entire efforts into the process. He's a rare gem of a model and I look forward to whatever the next year may bring.'
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Zachary is beautiful. Wish I could have him. Thanks to Zachary for being butt naked!
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