Rick

Rick, or Richard, is 19 and comes from a small winemaking town just east of Bratislava. He’s wrapping up his final year of high school with his sights set on joining the police force, a goal he’s been working toward with determination. As a kid, he was all about football, but these days he’s dedicated to boxing, heading to practice several times a week to hone his skills.

We met about a month ago when I finally visited a country nightclub I’d been curious about for ages, tagging along with a group of friends. Though the club is tucked away in a remote spot, it’s surprisingly modern and buzzing with a young, good-looking, lively crowd. The vibes were great that night—my friends and I danced, mingled, and soaked it all in, and that’s when we stumbled across Rick. I instantly knew he’d be perfect photoshoot material. Over the next few weeks, we became friends, and soon after he returned from a short vacation in Croatia, we set up a session.

Rick’s a free-spirited, friendly guy with a mischievous streak—a real cheeky charmer who reminds me of a close friend from my younger days. Since the shoot, we’ve been hanging out more, and now that summer is around the corner, I have a feeling we’ll go on new adventures together soon.