'This session was done before I realized you had a pathologic obsession with butts or I would have done more butt shots.'
I wouldn't necessarily call my love butt shots 'pathological', but I'll let it go. I don't hold a grudge, and I have been a little... let's say 'relentless when working on pieces for the site with photographer Tom Nakielski. (Lights On Studio) Because Tom created and captured so many incredible holiday shoots for FH, I admit to ending more than a few e-mails requesting, (pleading) for more butt shots.
When you have a model as hot as Malyk, it's really hard to blame me for asking. Malyk is just one of those models who looks incredible from whatever side and angle he's being photographed at. I was introduced to Malyk's work the same way that Tom was, through the work of photographer Phil Rugel from PR Photo. I first featured a tease of their work together in a seasonal sightings post back in 2017. (HERE) I followed that up with a full post featuring Malyk's work with Phil the following year. (HERE:)
I loved everything about Malyk' work, from his strong, handsome face to his incredible body. I think I especially loved how nonchalant he appeared posing fully naked in front of relative strangers. It wasn't that I though Maylk's didn't care about modeling or the work, it was more that I felt he just knew...
Malyk seemed keenly aware of how his physical appearances impacted others, and went with the flow. There wasn't anything 'put on' or forced, just a natural sensuality that he exuded in front of the camera that seemed organic. Since I began bugging Tom about digging into his archives, Maylk's been on my list to revisit. I've featured Tom's work with Malyk several times before, but knew there were several other themes and locations that the shot, that I still wanted to share.
How did you first come to notice Malyk?
I first became aware of Malyk through photographer Phil Rugel from Kalamazoo, MI. Phil is also a music composer and conductor. He contacted me to introduce me to model Malyk. He thought I might like the opportunity to photograph Malyk and also expressed that he would like the opportunity to observe me at work.
Was it easy to schedule a shoot?
Phil arranged the session. Malyk does not have a car so Phil brought him.
What about Malyk's look had you wanting to work with him?
I liked that he was in very good shape. Also his ethnic look was a plus . He is of American/Trinidad descent. The fact that he is well endowed was also not ignored by me.
How many times did you shoot?
We had one long session. It was done in two separate locations. The first part was in a friend's house that had a lot of African décor. Hence me taking the session into a kind of African theme. Then we continued to the studio that was a bit more pin-up style. There, I did manage to get a few butt shots for your pleasure :)
Was Malyk talkative, or focused on the work?
Malyk was not very talkative He he quite at ease in the posing though. (I think I may have gotten him to do an erection shot if I weren't too shy to suggest it).
Tell me about the process?
I was really enjoying the session and lost track of time. After about 4 hours, Malyk did hint that he was ready to call it a wrap. I could have gone on for a couple of more hours. I did manage to cram a lot of useable images in that time. He was very cooperative and went along with my suggestions. He was great at trying to follow my lead, and looked to me for direction, especially with pose.
You can check out more of Tom's work with Malyk, as well as Tom's answers to questions about his thoughts on photography since his retirement on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
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