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Llyod by Shax Carter
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lunes, 6 de abril de 2026
Mud Waters:
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Cropped & Cut-Offed
'Shorts should only be worn on the tennis court or on the beach.'
Tom Ford
Christopher Atkins
With all due respect to designer and filmmaker Tom Ford, but he fashion senses are off when it comes men in shorts. Ford should know better! He went though his 20's in the 80's when short shorts, tight shorts and cut-offs were all the rage. Many of us don't spend our days at the beach, or on the tennis court and we too deserve to enjoy checking out a great set of legs and thighs.
One of the most enjoyable signs of spring are the first sightings of hottie in shorts. Now I'm not talking ab out the guys who where shorts all year round, that I can't get behind, especially in the dead of winter. But... when the temperatures start staying consistently above the freezing mark, it's time for the shorts.
Steve Connell
There's also something about shorts from the eighties that hit differently. Or, maybe it's just the images. But the shorts often seem paired with a crop top, or squeezed on a hot shirtless guy. I hate when my mother used to turn ripped jeans into cut-offs, but now pay big bucks when I find a great fitting pair to buy.
Werner Busen
It wasn't just spring that had me thinking about hot men in shorts, it was a post I did last week. When I looking for images of 80's model Arno Terschegget, (HERE:) I didn't find much on Arno. I did however, end up on more than a few sites spotlighting models from the decade with many hot shots of male models in shorts.
Shax Carter: Shades of Llyod
'Although Llyod normally took his own photos, he was very receptive to taking direction and working with me as a photographer to create photos from a different perspective than he was used to. '
My favorite shoots spotlighting the male form are multi- layered. For me, layered with visual of the human form means moving beyond just the surface. Three are many photographers that I enjoy who skillfully capture the male body. My favorite images are from artists who also tell a story. They strive to capture the man beyond the set of body parts in front of them.
One of my favorite chroniclers of multi-layers visuals and stories is photographer Shax Carter. If you've checked out my previous posts featuring Shax's work, (HERE:) you know that his process plays a key role in the photo essays he creates. Shax rarely shoots a model just once, but plans multiple shoots over time. This not supports Shax with capturing a model in different themes, moods and locations, it also increases the time he and his model spend together. This time builds trust and relationship, leading often, to more natural and intimate visuals.
In Shax's lates book, Shades of Llyod, Shax adds yet another layer to his visual resume. In addition to capturing the luscious Llyod in a variety of setting, both urban and rural, Shax also incorporated sections featuring dozens of Llyod's self-shots. It was seeing Llyod's sexy selfies that initially motivated Shax to want to connect. It's fascinating to see the differences, both obvious and subtle, between the two sets of images.
Equally sexy, there is a more fully told story in the sections photographed by Shax. Shax uses the essay format to display a series of visuals with a distinct beginning, middle and end. Because of the nature of social media, Llyod's goal is to use each individual images to grab the viewers attention. His selfies are often more raw, with each image capturing a distinct moment, usually of arousal. Although Shax too captures plenty of shots of Llyod erect, the visuals, much like an actual arousal, builds with the momentum of the story.
How did you first connect/meet Llyod?
I first saw some photos Lloyd had posted on his social media, and was interested in the work he was doing. I reached out to him and we started talking about collaborating on a photo shoot.
Was it helpful or a challenge that Llyod had so much experience taking nude selfies?
He was very comfortable being nude and posing for the camera. Although Llyod normally took his own photos, he was very receptive to taking direction and working with me as a photographer to create photos from a different perspective than he was used to. My over all goal was to create a piece of work that showcased what Lloyd enjoyed doing, but with a different creative process than he was used to.
What made you decide to include sections with Llyod's selfies?
I wanted to show the audience a back and forth effect, allowing them to see Lloyd's own work, and contrast it with photos that I took of him. I also wanted to hopefully introduce Lloyd's own work to an audience that might not be familiar with his work.
Tell me about how you started?
Before we started, I showed Lloyd a few of my photo books, so he could get a good idea of what the work would be like. Once we got together, we really didn't discuss it too much, just sort of jumped in and let the shoot take its own direction.
What stand out from your time together?
We got along really well and had a lot of fun with it. We would shoot for a while, and take a break to cook out, or explore the area we were in a little, and then after a while get back to work and shoot some more. We had plenty of time so we didn't need to work at a fast pace at all.
Did you have a favorite part about working with Llyod?
I think my favorite part was the combination of shooting, and then taking breaks and just hanging out or cooking etc. It made the whole experience very enjoyable and not seem like work at all.
Shax's new photo essay, Shades of Lloyd features hundreds of photos within it's 186 pages. The book comprises two separate locations, starting with several days shooting Llyod in the woods. Shax then spent another two days capturing Llyod in the city. In addition, in-between themes and locations, Shax includes several sections featuring many of Llyod's hottest selfies. You can check out, and preview more on Shax's site HERE:, or on Blurb HERE:
If you're a fan of Shax's work, or a fan of any of the models he's worked with, Shax is currently having his first ever sale on PDFs. All of the photographer's PDF books are currently on sale for just $20. Don't wait too long however, as they are only at this price until April 30th. Also, be sure to check out Shax's newest collaboration with Jimmy, and the soon to be released. Bobby’s Beach Adventures Part Two. Check them all out on Blurb HERE:
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