I would stick him in the middle.I would stick him in the middle. I set up my studio time for the next three days that fit into my schedule. That gave me some options with the guys too. The first one on my list was Todd Paxton. I gave him a call and was able to get him into my second time slot. "Oh, and Todd, bring your glasses," I said. "Okay," he answered. "Do you want me to bring anything else?" "Sure. You might want a bathrobe. It might help you get more comfortable." "Okay. I'll bring that too." * * * I arrived early to set up the studio. I played with the lighting and set up a cozy sofa scene. I knew Todd was a really good student who wore gold wire-rim glasses once in a while. I wanted to play up that brainy part of his personality. Todd arrived on time wearing his glasses and carrying a blue terrycloth robe. He looked very much like Bryan: he was 5'11" with broad shoulders and a broad chest. He and Bryan had played football together in their high school. Todd had brown hair which was cut very short all around. He had green small eyes, an average nose, and thick lips. "You can put on the bathrobe in the changing room," I told him. "Take everything off?" he asked. I nodded. He left and returned shortly clad only in his robe. Brown hair showed through the top of the robe where it didn't come to a close entirely. I had him stand in front of the sofa and then I started taking pictures, easing him into the situation. I also needed to wait until the marks from any tight clothing, such as underwear or socks, had disappeared. |