Tender
This session began with a simple but layered brief: to capture portraits that celebrate the client’s physique as a calisthenics athlete while revealing the gentleness of his personality. He wanted images that could hold both the discipline of the body and the quiet thoughtfulness that defines his inner world.
The shoot moved fluidly between controlled studio light and softer natural settings, each space drawing out a different aspect of his presence. The intention was to frame the masculine body as a vessel for tenderness. Through collaboration and trust, the images find balance between strength and vulnerability, showing how both coexist within the masculine experience. ©Kit Rees 202