'The Superman theme arose because during our first shoot, with his hair getting into this face, BuffPup reminded me or Clark Kent... and I went, "ah ha'
I'm guessing many of you remember seeing some of Tom's (TR Pics) images of BuffPup, when I featured their work together earlier this year. (HERE:) I can see, and understand fully why Tom had his 'ah ha' moment. BuffPup certainly has the body and the strength of a hero, a guardian, a protector. He also however, has a beautiful face that expresses sweetness, empathy and humanity.
Unfortunately, we don't always see power and humanity hand in hand in one person. So often one trait is encouraged and celebrated at the expense of the other. I think the fact that Superman and Clark Kent embody them both, is what makes him such a durable and iconic character and symbol of hope.
As you can see as you scroll though Tom's work with BuffPup, the goal was to capture all sides of the hero, in and out of his iconic suit and cape. Tom wanted to create a complete chronicle of the man, hard at work as a hero, and also a bit of a 'behind the scenes' look at the hero at home. Unlike Batman, who had an Alfred Pennyworth to help around the house, Clark was raised by loving couple who knew he had to be independent, understanding he couldn't always depend on others for help and support.
Tom and BuffPup had a few differing ideas on how the man of steel would be spending his free time. There was some debate as to whether he'd have support when it came to daily duties beyond leaping tall buildings in a single bound, flying around the globe and saving the world. Ultimately, a vision was established, and both shared with FH how everything came together.
'I think Tom knows what and how to best portray my physical features. I have been called Clark Kent before, mainly cause I have his glasses and the hair curl. But since I been bulking up, I have been fitting that chest image more I imagine. So, I was happy when he suggested it. Plus, it gives me another opportunity to shoot with him, and I’m always looking for more. '
The Costume:
I went straight to Amazon, and found one that worked perfectly. Cheap, but good enough for a photoshoot! Haha! The blue leggings were a separate purchase from Amazon: men's crotchless leggings. I figured this was a way to make Superman VERY sexy...
I did like the costume, but it’s not something I can wear at a cosplay event. So, I would probably invest into a more covered up outfit. Plus, I would seek a one piece outfit, cause I want the whole aura of it. For the outfit in the pictures.
This first series of images features Tom's visuals of BuffPup as Superman the hero, and back at home, at the end of a long day of both saving citizens and kitty's, and battling the big baddies. In order to fully chillout and relax though, Clark really needs to peel off that suit entirely so that he can just be himself in his own skin. Check out more of Tom's work with BuffPup, including Clark jumping into the shower, on the NEXT PAGE HERE:
'My idea or goal was to shoot Superman in a domestic setting, sort of like the old "LIFE Magazine's Celebrities At Home" series. BuffPup rolled his eyes and went along with it, questing why Superman wouldn't have help. When we shot the image in the kitchen, I thought it would be fun if he was just cooking on the stove.... and Buff said, "No... if Superman was going to heat anything, he would use his laser beam eyes..." So we switched gears and made what was probably the most fun shot! '
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