COLORFUL ROOMS AND SUNLIT GARDENS. THOSE WERE THE SETTINGS AGAINST WHICH MARK HENDERSON SHOT HIS BEAUTIFUL HOUSEHOLD IDOLS. A BOOK FILLED WITH BEAUTIFUL MEN IN SATURATED COLORED ENVIRONMENTS, THAT LOOK LIKE REAL TIME PAINTINGS. AND JUST LIKE THE CLASSIC PAINTERS, MARK HENDERSON LIKES TO PLACE SOME OBJECTS IN HIS WORK THAT HAVE SYMBOLIC VALUE. THE ATTENTIVE ADMIRER OF MARK’S WORK PROBABLY ALREADY KNOWS WHAT WE ARE TALKING ABOUT. BOOKS AND GLASSES.
Recently Mark Henderson bought himself a new house in his home state Texas, where he already started to work on his planned follow up to Household Idols. More contemporary and spacious in appearance, with many white walls, high ceilings and modernist furniture, the Texas house stands in sharp contrast to Marks Los Angeles home. So it seems logical that the second book will breath a very different atmosphere. The series he shot with one of his favorite models, Marcus, is a first example. “My images are taking on a more austere look with occasional pops of jewel-like color,” Mark explains. “This set is very different from the rest of my photographs in that it is probably the most monochromatic work I've ever done, and represents an experiment of sorts for me. I don't know if I will ever completely abandon the saturated color palette of my other work, but I wanted to share these particular pictures with the readers of Beautiful Magazine as an alternative to my usual fare.”
Mark Henderson is a man with a weakness for the sexy bookworm type of guy. He likes to see men in eyeglasses. The idea of what is known as the ‘nerd’ has always appealed to him and in many of his recent work you can find strategically placed books and glasses that lead into this direction. Placing a well-defined athletic physique in the context of more cerebral pursuits is a theme Mark hopes to explore further. It seems that for some reason putting his bare skin against the soft leather of the chaise is distracting Marcus from studying, so wonder what it was that mark was trying to teach Marcus here. In any case, we can’t wait to see what else Mark Henderson has in mind to make sure his subjects stick to the lessons.
Marcus is one of Mark Henderson’s favorite models. They started working together about two years ago, when Marcus was 18 years old, is bright and always happy and according to Mark a delight to photograph. Marcus currently resides in San Francisco where he studies (yes) to become a personal trainer while at the same time works on his modeling career. Given the fact he loves to show off his ever –improving physique – and why wouldn’t he – for sure he will succeed in reaching both goals. –B-
Mark Henderson's work can be found on the Edendale Studios website as well as his own Model Mayhem profile.
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Such stylish eroticism here! It remembers me of a high-end fashion spread WITHOUT out the censorship! HOT!!
Posted by: Andre DeLoach | June 16, 2009 at 06:50 PM
He looks kind of silly with the black socks, but he's still purdy!
Posted by: MG | June 16, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Mark never ceases to amaze me! An incredible eye for composition and the use of his props are perfect. What a marvelous shoot!!!
Posted by: John Hough | June 16, 2009 at 08:54 PM
These compliments above are from creative camera men one and all . His peers compliments carry the weight of gold . Mark truly moves the energy and eyes and imagination; He jumps on the energy of the model and each viewer sees an eroticism that is sharp and clear.
Bravo
Posted by: Lucien | June 17, 2009 at 03:00 AM
Marcus seems to be having some difficulty concentrating on his studies. We, however, have no difficulty whatsoever concentrating on Marcus! Nothing like a cerebral guy with a great physique to attract the attention of all gay men!
Posted by: Steve | June 17, 2009 at 06:16 AM
Another stellar shoot by one of the most brilliant talents in the field of male erotic photography. Two things you can always count on with Mark is his selection of outstanding models styled exquisitely Marcus is no exception. I can't wait to see the new complete body of work. Congratulations Mark!
Posted by: Rodney Washington | June 17, 2009 at 08:13 AM
I wish you'd post the smaller photos lager. They're all so great.
Please???
Or e-mail them to me?
Posted by: Steve | June 17, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Gorgeous, there is a subtle sense of voyeurism, as if you were peering through a window, eager to catch a glimpse of the neighborhood college boy, home for the summer. The muted sepia color scheme gives this set of images a sense of nostalgia, making them unquestionably sultry and erotic. Bravo my friend, keep up the good work!
Posted by: Don Pollard, Don Pollard Photography and Imaging | June 17, 2009 at 10:59 PM
Marcus is tender and sublime...
"For I ne'er saw true beauty till this night"
Posted by: Randsome | June 18, 2009 at 03:12 AM
MARCUS just seems to grow more luminous and beguiling.
Posted by: Lucien | June 20, 2009 at 04:28 AM
Yeah I don't get the black socks either...kind of makes the shoot distracting...I am just noticing the socks!
Posted by: Chucky Baer | June 24, 2009 at 03:34 PM
Marcus is definitively the most beautiful gay porn actor.And he's so fucking hot wearing only black dress socks.
Mark Henderson did a great job on this set.
Posted by: juliano | July 02, 2009 at 01:01 PM
YOUR STYLE IS UNIQUE........
BLESSINGS
OCTAVIO.
Posted by: OCTAVIO POZOS | July 11, 2009 at 06:22 AM