Above:
Rock Bottoms by Mike Tossy
Saturday, November 10, 2018
Gordon Nebeker: The Best Parts
Jordan by Gordon Nebeker
'Gordon I had worked with prior to this shoot and I’ve always been impressed by his vision and ability to work between the individual and the group so smoothly.'
'Gordon was great and probably the biggest challenge for me because his style of photography is so completely different than mine. I find his images to be very soft and calming. When he would direct me on how to pose I would stand there and think to myself ‘there’s absolutely no way this can look cute from ANY angle...’ but I trusted him and naturally the photo turned out great! It definitely took me out if my comfort zone but I loved that.'
'Gordon I had worked with prior to this shoot and I’ve always been impressed by his vision and ability to work between the individual and the group so smoothly.'
'Gordon was great and probably the biggest challenge for me because his style of photography is so completely different than mine. I find his images to be very soft and calming. When he would direct me on how to pose I would stand there and think to myself ‘there’s absolutely no way this can look cute from ANY angle...’ but I trusted him and naturally the photo turned out great! It definitely took me out if my comfort zone but I loved that.'
Lake Powell 2018: Media Men
Images below by Mike Tossy
I guess the first surprise was (and it shouldn't have been) was how committed to getting content for social media (especially Instagram and OnlyFans) all four guys were. When not the subject of our cameras, they were frequently subjects for each other.
'A sign of the times perhaps but all the models were very involved with social media and even though internet coverage was sparse to nonexistent on the lake, the models were busy taking photos and films of themselves or each other (when they were not working with the photographers) to create content for their social media platforms. And they are mighty fine photographers too!'
Despite the presence all of the models have on social media, for about 95% of the time, there was no cellular connection while out on the lake! Although that didn't keep the four models and entrepreneurs from taking photos and videos, most couldn't be posted until they returned home. Gordon shares however, that while enjoying dinner on the lake, no one was checking their phones or messages, a refreshing change from what usually occurs when out with friends for meal. Being 'off the grid' may be a pain, but all agree it contributed greatly to the bonding process while on the lake.
We are no longer the soul documenters of these trips!
I guess the first surprise was (and it shouldn't have been) was how committed to getting content for social media (especially Instagram and OnlyFans) all four guys were. When not the subject of our cameras, they were frequently subjects for each other.
'A sign of the times perhaps but all the models were very involved with social media and even though internet coverage was sparse to nonexistent on the lake, the models were busy taking photos and films of themselves or each other (when they were not working with the photographers) to create content for their social media platforms. And they are mighty fine photographers too!'
Despite the presence all of the models have on social media, for about 95% of the time, there was no cellular connection while out on the lake! Although that didn't keep the four models and entrepreneurs from taking photos and videos, most couldn't be posted until they returned home. Gordon shares however, that while enjoying dinner on the lake, no one was checking their phones or messages, a refreshing change from what usually occurs when out with friends for meal. Being 'off the grid' may be a pain, but all agree it contributed greatly to the bonding process while on the lake.
Lake Powell 2018: Memorable Moments
Mike Tossy
As incredible as the images are, as FH readers know, I also love a story. Now, with three photographers and four hot, naked models on a houseboat, you can only imagine the stories a erotic feature writer could come up with. The actual Lake Powell stories may be a little tamer than that writer might imagine, but the models and artist impressions of their adventure are just as compelling as the images which accompany them.
'I wasn’t sure what to expect but we were all very comfortable together. We had dinner together every night and it was a nice time to talk about our day or idea we would have for the next day. I appreciate having the opportunity to make art with such fine people.'
'Being in the motor boat and looking out for creative and elegant shoot locations was so stunning and spectaculars. The 4 of us models were naked for the entirety of the 5 days we were on the shoot. Having the company of 6 other people who were all within the wonderment was a really special gift'.
Benjamin by studioMGphotography
'There was a beautiful afternoon in the speed boat after a long day of shooting that all four of us cuddled at the bow as we headed back to the house boat for dinner. Everyone was satisfied with the day and it was a nice moment of silent reflection with a beautiful sunset and warm skin all around. It was an amazing way to officially end the Summer.'
Gordon Nebeker
One evening Ben offered to make guacamole for us. We had our own naked chef, with his three naked model tasters!
The swimsuit fashion shoot to keep 801's sponsors happy... I can't shoot fashion for long though so soon they were naked and having a water fight instead!
The laughter and camaraderie of the 4 guys
The glorious clouds on the first and last day (we had solid blue skies the 3 days in the middle)
5 days with the speedboat and for once we didn't bend the prop!
studioMGphotography
'My favorite moment for the shoot was our day excursion into the first slot canyon we visited. This was the moment that I get all of us models came together and bonded as friends. We danced on the front of the boat to the music and connected with each other. We were genuinely having a blast together! We took some fun photos that day as well but the real highlight was the friendships we all formed that day, we didn’t feel like strangers anymore.'
'Aside from some mostly minor cuts to hands and feet from the sharp rocks hiding in the water, we all stayed healthy and well and not too badly sunburned. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Whenever you put together a major shoot like this lasting several days, you always hope the models will get along with each other and enjoy the experience as well as bringing excellent modeling talent to the task. In my experience, we were fortunate to have an all star team this year.'
As incredible as the images are, as FH readers know, I also love a story. Now, with three photographers and four hot, naked models on a houseboat, you can only imagine the stories a erotic feature writer could come up with. The actual Lake Powell stories may be a little tamer than that writer might imagine, but the models and artist impressions of their adventure are just as compelling as the images which accompany them.
'I wasn’t sure what to expect but we were all very comfortable together. We had dinner together every night and it was a nice time to talk about our day or idea we would have for the next day. I appreciate having the opportunity to make art with such fine people.'
'Being in the motor boat and looking out for creative and elegant shoot locations was so stunning and spectaculars. The 4 of us models were naked for the entirety of the 5 days we were on the shoot. Having the company of 6 other people who were all within the wonderment was a really special gift'.
Benjamin by studioMGphotography
'There was a beautiful afternoon in the speed boat after a long day of shooting that all four of us cuddled at the bow as we headed back to the house boat for dinner. Everyone was satisfied with the day and it was a nice moment of silent reflection with a beautiful sunset and warm skin all around. It was an amazing way to officially end the Summer.'
Gordon Nebeker
studioMGphotography's FaVorite Moments
A few of my favorite memories from this year include: The first afternoon we'd still essentially only just met. We all went ashore to explore. Passing a small sand dune I asked 801 to lay in the sand. His response was "yay - I'm the first one naked!"One evening Ben offered to make guacamole for us. We had our own naked chef, with his three naked model tasters!
The swimsuit fashion shoot to keep 801's sponsors happy... I can't shoot fashion for long though so soon they were naked and having a water fight instead!
The laughter and camaraderie of the 4 guys
The glorious clouds on the first and last day (we had solid blue skies the 3 days in the middle)
5 days with the speedboat and for once we didn't bend the prop!
'My favorite moment for the shoot was our day excursion into the first slot canyon we visited. This was the moment that I get all of us models came together and bonded as friends. We danced on the front of the boat to the music and connected with each other. We were genuinely having a blast together! We took some fun photos that day as well but the real highlight was the friendships we all formed that day, we didn’t feel like strangers anymore.'
'Aside from some mostly minor cuts to hands and feet from the sharp rocks hiding in the water, we all stayed healthy and well and not too badly sunburned. Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize! Whenever you put together a major shoot like this lasting several days, you always hope the models will get along with each other and enjoy the experience as well as bringing excellent modeling talent to the task. In my experience, we were fortunate to have an all star team this year.'
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