Tom is an old friend of mine from middle school who I recently reconnected with when I was surprised to discover he was gay. Tom is a man's man. An overly masculine type who doesn't easily reveal his emotions and lets them stew quietly beneath the surface. He's a pilot, an eagle scout, a boater, an all-around outdoorsman and an expert at tying knots (I know!). I didn't expect him to agree to be photographed, but I think he knew we had some exploring to do. Beneath the rough exterior, Tom has a sweet playful sensuality that was a pleasure to discover. Here are my favorite shots from our shoot, both in black and white and color.