'We do not want merely to see beauty... we want something else which can hardly be put into words- to be united with the beauty we see, to pass into it, to receive it into ourselves, to bathe in it, to become part of it. That is why we have peopled air and earth and water with gods and goddesses, and nymphs and elves.'
C.S. Lewis
The tradition started back in 2015 with Elf Herzog, (HERE) Given how busy he is, every Christmas, photographer Gordon Nebeker hires holiday helpers to help deck his halls, hang his balls, and trim his boughs. Since Mr. Herzog first tossed his tinsel, Gordon has put together a delicious elf ensemble with a hot pack of pixies I've been fortunate to feature each holiday season.
Some years, when the work load is light, Gordon hires just one Elf to holiday up his home. Other years, it takes two to ensure every nook and cranny is garlanded and lit. This year, with a huge holiday party planned, Gordon again hired and elven twosome to prepare for his Sunday shindig. Thankfully, elves are paid with sheets of peppermint bark, so it was well worth the extra sugar and sweat to make an extra batch.
This year Gordon did just find a couple of elves, but an married elf couple. Elves always marry freely, monogamously, and only once. They marry for love early in life and adultery is unthinkable. A year before their elven espousal, elves enter into a betrothal, with the exchange of rings. This lasts at least a year, and is revocable by the return of the rings, but is rarely broken.
The entwined elves who this year flew down to Florida to titivate the tree were Alexander and Cooper. Some of you may recognize Alexander from his previous appearances on the site. I've featured Alexander's previous work with Gordon, as well as his work with Images Male in his first appearance back in 2017. (Air Pressure)
'I've known Gordon for many years, but have only worked with him once before in tandem with Wes Triplett. As it had been a very long time, and Cooper is getting into modeling, we reached out to Gordon about a doing a shoot with him. Gordon really wanted us to be part of his yearly Christmas Elf theme, and we eagerly agreed.'
In addition to love, lust and trust, they say one of the ingredients to a happy marriage, especially in the elf community, is shared interests. In addition to decorating homes and making toys, these Christmas elves were brought together by a shared love for theatre and cosplay conventions.
'Alex is amazing! We met when he was in a theater production I attended in DC. After seven years of nerding out together and following him to photoshoots and conventions, we decided to get married.'
Given they had so much in common, it shouldn't be a surprise that Alexander wanted his new partner to share in his love of modeling. Conner shares that Alexander sort of 'tricked' him into his first photoshoot with their dear friend Wes Triplett. Many FH are familiar with work as I've featured the work of Wes from New Manhattan Studios many times over the year.
It was Wes who initially connected Cooper with Gordon. Given how busy Cooper is as a M&A lawyer, Alexander wanted to give him a short break, so they flew down to Florida for some rest and relaxation, some good seafood and elven up the Nebeker abode. If you look closely, you'll see a third elf joined the pair. Unfortunately, the other Cooper, Gordon's Goldendoodle, tired out easily, and flaked out under the tree after getting his fill of elven cuddles and belly rubs.
'Alex and Cooper were a delight to work with! They got right into character and required little direction. We all agreed that having fun with it was paramount and they did! It was a true collaboration! This was my first Elf shoot with a newly married couple!'
'Gordon did two shoots. The traditional naughty elf he does every year, and then another nude shoot. It was the first time we were invited as a couple to do a shoot. Wes' shoot was technically an engagement shoot that quickly turned slutty. I've still got a lot of work to be as good a model as Alex as a model but I love doing it with him.'
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