'Kyle loves his vintage beefcake, and he has a perfect look for that.'
When it comes to the male form, Beefcake is not only one of the most iconic words, it was one of the most significant periods in the history of the nude male body in photography. For me, it goes beyond just the incredible images, the beefcake era was also a time when shooting the male form was both risky and dangerous.
It was those trailblazing models from the late 40's through the 70's that inspired Kyle to transform his physique into a modern incarnation of the classic beefcake bodies that inspired so many. It was through this lens, that inspired Kyle and Brian, (Inverted Image Photography) in the creation of this series of images.
'When I shoot, I try to bring out as much of the model's personality as possible, and I think the fun Kyle and I had together really shows. He loves his vintage beefcake, and he has a perfect look for that, so we tried some of those and improvised some actual workout shots with logs and rocks that were lying around on the beach.'
I certainly feel the fun, both model and photographer had during their time on Wreck Beach, just west of Vancouver in British Columbia. The shoot took place just a couple of weeks ago, and you can also feel the cool Autumn air. You can see the coolness as well, especially in the darker sand, not yet warmed and dried by the afternoon sun.
Brian and Kyle hit the beach early in the morning. So early, they were able to catch the sun rising through the trees on the cool late September morning. Kyle guess it was about 10C/50F and when they arrived, the water was chilly, with the beach tide still pretty far out. The began with a few on theme wardrobe pieces, Kyle was nude for the remainder of the shoot. Although they did shoot frontals, like many classic beefcake shoots, Kyle wanted to leave a little to the viewers imagination, well at least for now...
When did you first discover your love of being nude in the great outdoors?
In my early twenties at Beaconia Beach on Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba. Beautiful white sand beaches and a large freshwater lake. I was there this past summer it's still really beautiful.
Where, besides the beach, is your favorite place to be naked?
Being out in the forest freehiking is my #1 I have a very short attention span and when you're freehiking you're very present and most of the time I'm barefoot so I'm in the moment and it almost gets meditative. It didn't start that way but it totally is that now.
What inspired you to post your first nude?
Couple things That episode of Sex in the City when Samantha gets a nude because she's feeling great and confident in her body at 45. I've never been muscular before and I love the beefcake era big time.
What part of your body gets the most attention?
My butt. My whole life my fat ass and thighs squished into jeans and now big butts are having a moment and I'm all in.
How did this shoot come about?
Brian contacted me. It was my first time with a photographer like this. Brian's a really great guy, I come in pretty hot and he balanced that energy well. And of course he's cool! Most everyone I've met from Nelson BC is awesome.
Outside, great camera, in my favorite place, great morning lighting through the trees . The beach is called Wreck Beach it sits along the 7.8km trail called the Foreshore Trail which is all clothing optional. There are about 6 different areas to hang out in. The beach is along the foreshore trail It's literal rainforest, insanely lush and flowers and fruit growing all year long.
'We had only a limited time, so we were constantly on the move for an hour, which allowed us to capture a huge variety of images. I really appreciated Kyle's willingness to try different things, and it was so great that he came to the shoot with his own ideas. It makes the whole shoot so much more fun when it can be a true collaboration!'
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