Greg
Thespian/Pet care provider

This has truly been a unique experience for me. Looking back on the shoot, I really surprised myself. I have always enjoyed posing for photos and taking pictures of myself, but never has it been anything this intimate. Before we began, I promised myself I would keep an open mind, and allow myself to explore my boundaries.

I decided to wear a henley styled shirt with a pair of torn jeans to start. I chose this look because I find it to be a comfortable lounging look, and being comfortable is a part of sexiness to me. It was difficult considering who I might be dressing for, because in all honesty, I dress for myself. I wear what I find to be appealing, yet comfortable. The henley shirt gave me a just-rolled-out-of-bed look, while the torn jeans made a rough and rugged appearance. It is the type of look you might imagine one wearing “the morning after,” which seemed very appropriate for a boudoir photo shoot. When we began shooting I didn’t have one single person in mind. I was simply trying to make myself feel sexy. It’s a state of mind I am so rarely in.

The photographer asked me to consider how I would approach the idea if he wasn’t in the room with his camera. As a result, I posed in blue boxer-briefs, blue armbands, sneakers, and a pair of blue glasses. This look came about mostly, from the color of my underwear. The photographer gave me some ideas about what objects around the house we might include in the final portrait. The final pose we chose for the formal portrait is very interesting to me. When I think about it now, I realize just how personal it was. It was personal to me because clothing and electronics are the two things in the world that seduce me the most. Clothing is part of what makes me feel sexy, and there is just something about a sleek piece of modern technology that takes my breath away. They are two things that are so much a part of my life, and who I am. It is because of this, that part of me feels like I may have revealed a little too much of myself in this project. However, another part of me is excited to see how others react to it, what they think of the situation, and what their interpretation of the scenario may be. I will admit, I am nervous about who may see the photos and what they might think of me, but I feel it was worth it to break out of the box.