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Sunday, February 12, 2023
February Fantasy:
'It's one Valentine's Day he didn't forget, and one you'll always remember.'
February Fantasy
A Day of Wine & Roses
Playgirl, February 1990
Photography by Richard Broun
It's Valentines' Day, and you send the day nervously wondering whether he'll remember. Will he buy you a box of chocolates like he did last year (and the year before that)? Flowers perhaps, Flowers would be nice.
You arrive home from work, his card in hand. As you open the door to your apartment, you start to smile. There he is in a tux, a bottle of champagne in one hand and a heart-shaped cake in the other. There are a dozen roses on the table. Your heart melts. A sweet and sticky reward was definitely in order!
Given my love of holiday imagery, it's not surprising I loved whenever Playgirl featured a holiday pictorial. I featured a teaser, featuring images from all that I could find in a post back in 2019. (HERE:) If anyone knows of any other Valentine themed shoots from the magazine, let me know.
With a few exceptions, they seemed to phase them out in the 1990's. I only wish they credited the models as I'd love the name of the cutie in this pictorial, and also love to know if he appeared in other layouts in the magazine.
Prick
'Is love a tender thing? It is too rough, Too rude, too boisterous, and it pricks like thorn.'
William Shakespeare, Romeo & Juliet
When we're young, we innocently succumb to temptation. We grab everything that looks appetizing, not realizing that at some point, there will be ramifications. It's only when we're older, we understand that almost everything we covet and desire, comes with consequences. Satisfying things often come with concessions and compromise, and beautiful things, are adjoined with thorns.
The thorns, and the accompanying prick and pain, can't really be avoided, not if you want to enjoy the beauty of the rose. Most of us however, eventually learn how to either avoid the pricks, or at least finally accept the fact, they're apart of of the process. The alternative is to avoid beauty and desires all together, and a life without beauty, and the odd prick or two, isn't really a life at all.
I love this set of Jaime, and the use and placement of the Valentine rose. I didn't ask Tom, (TR Pics) who inserted the stem into it's voluptuous vase, but I'm guessing, I'm hoping, the thorns were safely removed beforehand.
TR Pics: Beating Hearts & Pulsing Parts
Jessie
'Hi, ma’am. I’d like to buy a box of candy for a girl who doesn’t know I exist. Nothing too expensive, I’ll never have the nerve to give it to her anyway.'
Charlie Brown
I know that Charlie Brown isn't the only guy too shy to express his true feelings at Valentines. Whether it's a little red-haired girl, or like me, the cute brown-haired guy who stood next to me in choir, some loves, because of time or circumstance, remain sadly unrequited.
My love of images of the male form however, especially hot holiday images, is something most of you know I don't hide. I flaunt it in fact, as often as possible. These are some of my favorite Valentine themed shots that Tom (TR Pics) sent on. Whether it's Jessie and balloon bouquet, Eduin's box of chocolates, or Edgar in a rose pedal bath. Tom captures so many of the visuals we associate with February 14th.
Although Charlie Brown's love for the little red-haired girl might have made for a painful holiday, for most of us, Valentine's Day is usually a fun, light, and often uneventful holiday without much muss, fuss or drama. Going with the fun theme, I threw some silly questions to Tom about his holiday imagery, his own Valentine experiences, and his thoughts on the Valentine inclinations of the five models featured this year.
Do you remember what holiday that first shoot was for?
Most likely Christmas. That, and Valentine's are the two I shoot for most. Then, the Fourth of July.
What is your favorite holiday to shoot for?
I love shooting for Christmas the most, because it's always such a fun, joyous time. Plus there are many aspects to shoot: Santa, Elves, wrapped presents, lights strung around a naked torso...
Is there a holiday you haven't shot for you might like to try?
Most of my holiday shoots have been very American-centric. I wouldn't mind shooting holidays for other countries and cultures, mainly because International Men are HOT...!
Have you ever had a model not want to shoot holiday shots?
Naw, most go for it. Even if they think it's silly, for a lot of models it's something new and different.
What has been your most memorable Valentines?
Honestly, as set of Charlie Brown markers I got when I was in 5th grade. Don't know why I remember them so well, but I loved them -Do you and your Valentine do anything special? We are so cheesy. We always get each other flowers, candy, and a card. SO cliché, but also sweet.
If you're partner was on board, do you have a celebrity hall pass you'd share a Valentine experience with?
Oh wow.... so many! Jason Mamoa, Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman...
Edgar
Out of the five guys we've featured, (Eduin, Jessie, Jaime, Gabe and Edgar) Who do you think...
Is the most romantic? Eduin
Would never forget to plan a Special Valentines for their love? Jessie
Would be up for a Valentines night of Karaoke? Edgar, Jessie... probably Gabe, too.
Is the best dancer and would want to go dancing to celebrate the holiday? Edgar, without a doubt!
Would make the best Valentine themed dinner? Jaime
Would want to do something sexually adventurous on the day? Gabe, Jaime
Would be the most fun to lick melted chocolate hearts off of? All of the above!
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