RECENTLY WE FELT OUR EARS RINGING WHICH USUALLY MEANS SOMEONE IS TALKING ABOUT YOU. NOW WE HAVE TO ADMIT THIS IS SOMETHING THAT HAPPENS QUITE A LOT, BUT THIS ‘RINGING’ HAD A SPECIAL SOUND TO IT. WE DECIDED TO GIVE IT SOME ATTENTION AND ARE HAPPY WE DID SO, BECAUSE IT BROUGHT US IN CONTACT WITH PAUL REITZ, AND THROUGH HIM WITH THE INCREDIBLE TASTY SIMON CZAPLINKSI.
Encouraged by his father Paul Reitz picked up a camera and started shooting at early age. he first gained acclaim when honing his skills in photography at the University of Oklahoma, where he landed the opportunity to shoot sexy and daring ads (often too daring for the local newspaper) for a hip clothing store. Soon after, he decided to focus his attention on two subjects - men and architecture. - and for using natural light. And that one doesn’t necessary has to exclude the other proofs this series with Simon, whom by himself is a piece of beautiful architecture.
Recently Paul, who has been living in New York for 20 years, and has spent the last several balancing dual careers as a producer of large-scale charity events and as a photographer, met his friend Walter Kurtz, not unknown to the regular Beautiful visitors, for dinner, and that is the moment we got that special ringing sensation in our ears. Paul Reitz’ passion is working with new faces from the men's divisions at various agencies. He explains: "I really enjoy shooting new faces the most... working one-on-one to capture them in my way, which often involves challenging someone, pushing them to see themselves differently, to inhabit some edgier space. And with more experienced men, I love taking someone who has done only the kind of work you'd see with some wholesome, ‘all-American’ brand, and throwing them into a gritty backdrop and letting them become something different." Paul has been fortunate to work with some brilliant, beautiful men in New York and from around the world, and has a bit of a reputation for what some models and agents have called a guerilla-style approach, as it often involves sneaking into forbidden places. "Capturing that adventure together bears huge rewards, for me and for the model."
Unlike his name might suggest, Simon Czaplinski originates from Rockford, Illinois. The man is 25 years old and has that absolute natural beauty and charm that made us completely fall for him. Open minded and easy going, he has in relatively short time been able to work with quite some well known photographers, like Kristopher Kelly, Rick Day, Edendale Studios and now also with Paul Reitz. Paul continues: "I met Simon through one of my best friends, Zach...and we immediately hit it off. We had the opportunity to spend several days together before shooting on a chilly, rainy New York weekend. I wanted to capture who I had come to know, in a much more vulnerable, open, softly sensual way than most people have - or would - capture him." Simon has that arresting, intense sexuality that is as inviting as it is disarming and over the course of one weekend, Paul and him shot thousands of images, with an end result that can make both of them very proud. Both models, setting and lighting are signature examples of Paul’s personal style and a valuable addition to Simon’s fast growing portfolio. –B-
He is astonishingly beautiful. Thank you for this opportunity to see him.
Posted by: Bob G. | December 11, 2008 at 12:20 AM
He looks exactly like Harley from Sean Cody
Posted by: bma83 | December 11, 2008 at 12:25 AM
VERY HOT! HE IS MY FAVORITE UNCUT STUD ON SEANCODY...SNOW RETREAT!!! If you guys want to see him in action.
Posted by: Eric | December 11, 2008 at 01:22 AM
The model, Simon, appers on seancody.com as Harley.
Posted by: Chris | December 11, 2008 at 05:14 AM
he is a bit like Owen the football star in Britain
he looks most sexy when there is some beard
Posted by: w | December 11, 2008 at 10:08 AM
I especially like the photo of Simon smiling with his arms up. What a beautiful smile!
Posted by: Justin | December 11, 2008 at 05:30 PM
Those of you who apparently don't get the memo: He's Harley from SeanCody!
Posted by: jannho | December 12, 2008 at 05:21 AM
Apparently some people seem to have a problem with the fact this guy works for Sean Cody. Apparently all these people are visitors of the Sean Cody website. Now what is the issue here? The guy is hot and I for one am most grateful to be able to see him without having to pay for it. You go Simon...
Posted by: Rick | December 12, 2008 at 07:07 AM
He is beautiful! Thanks!
Posted by: Alfred | December 12, 2008 at 08:26 AM
es hermoso, creo que lo vi por primera vez en Sean Cody
Posted by: Carlos | December 13, 2008 at 01:30 AM
Waouhhhhh ! J'adore ce mec !!!
Posted by: Nico - Gayrelay.com | December 13, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Sorry, i'm french so : i love this man !!
Posted by: Nico - Gayrelay.com | December 13, 2008 at 11:24 AM
He is from seancody.com my favorite, and Paul's other model Zach, is Owen. They're both so hot!! I love them!!!
Posted by: Katrina | December 14, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Actually Paul's other model Zach is Cooper from Sean Cody.
Posted by: jason | December 15, 2008 at 08:32 PM
I do not think no one has a problem with Simon/Harley and other models being in Sean Cody too. Just pointing out the facts that they are the same models in both sites. Now, What's with the different name? Who are they kidding?
Posted by: Eliud Sepulveda | December 20, 2008 at 12:02 AM
love you
Posted by: Tuan Kiet | February 02, 2009 at 07:07 AM
What happened to this tremendous site? Is anybody still beautiful at Thursday?
Posted by: Clyde | April 13, 2009 at 11:12 PM