So this is me being very serious on the beach while catching some last minute pre-fashion-week rays. I snapped one shot and the batteries died, so please excuse the sour puss look on my face. You are officially not going to hear from me until V next week, where I will be reporting from backstage and freezing my ass off. My week is CRAzy.
Look for me at Vmagazine.com Feb 4th- 11th. See ya!
Models.com has been around forever! I remember 10 years ago I was bickering with my booker in Paris about whether or not a model was cute and she said "Well Models.com has him ranked as Top 10!!" There was a time they were the authority on all things model.
Well I'm happy to report, that time has returned. The site has undergone a complete face lift and not only have they updated their long-standing Top 50 list (much to the pleasure of bookers, wanna-be models and modelizers around the world), but in addition to their popular Of the Minute section they've started a blog called Daily Feed.
Great job guys! And Betty I'll see you backstage!
What would show season be without Douglas Perrett's fun show Tee's? Courtesy of Development NYC.
After a successful run in Europe the Major boys are ready to take New York.
Everyone knows Paul Rowland is the master at show cards. I'd say Women really out-did themselves this season. Take a look at these cards. Amazing.
Ryan Vigilant has been creating quite a stir lately. It's easy to see why in this fun shot Joe Lally did of him.
Paul may not have watercolored Women's cards himself, but I can guarantee you he shot Supreme's. When he's not busy managing the careers of some of today's biggest stars, he's quite the photographer. In fact, these days, I'd say he's more photographer than agent.
I know everyone was just as shocked and devastated (seems to be the word of the week) as I was to find out about Heath Ledger. I haven't been near a television all week and resorted, last-night, to surfing the web for info or updates of unfolding details about his death. And I have to say I am so disgusted at how the media has not only handled their coverage but with such insensitivity and blatant disregard for the feelings and grief of family members and close friends.
I found so many disgusting images on the web from this week. The most horrific comes from the smut-trash hub TMZ with their "Sad Day In Brooklyn" video (which I refuse to link), where you see, first, Keri Russell being harassed by a woman who corners her on the sidewalk barking "Come on Keri! OK Magazine! Give us a comment!" Followed by the most disturbing I've seen yet of a sobbing Mrs. Williams being escorted to the Bklyn residence with paparazzi stepping all over her, stating the entire time (with cameras flashing) "Sorry Mrs. Williams...sorry about this," as they snapped away. All the while an outraged Bklyn resident yelling from her window "LEAVE-HER-ALONE!!"
There's Lindsay Lohan, who upon learning of his death, is escorted out the back of an LA restaurant completely breaking down when a photographer screams right in her face "HEATH'S DEAD LINDSAY! WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY ABOUT THAT!?" This person has just found out someone they loved has died and your yelling at her? For what? A sound byte? A money shot? Disgusting.
Obviously Michele Williams returning home to a hoard of awaiting press, daughter clutched in her arms, is beyond disturbing. I couldn't even watch that one.
I was outraged to see that a boycott of Heath's funeral was being planned by the same ignorant-fuck "Minister" who we saw protesting Matthew Shepard's funeral years ago. Fox News' John Gibson joking about Heath's death on his radio show was the pinnacle of disgust for me this week, only made worst by his half-ass apology the network forced him to give after refusing to say he was sorry the day before. BEYOND disgusting.
I am happy to say though I did see a lot of beautiful reflections of Heath this week. Watching Daniel Day Lewis speak about him on Oprah brought a tear to my eye, as did John Travolta's heartfelt comments of the actor he so admired, calling him his "inspiration."
It all seems so crazy to me. I know we live in a media driven, celebrity obsessed, information kind of day and age- but someone has died. I don't know...it all just seems in such poor taste and I can't help but wonder if it's going to get worst before it gets better. With companies such as Best Buy and Netflix pouring advertising dollars in to sites like TMZ, I'm afraid no change will occur soon.
So, in lieu of letting the media shape my feelings this week about losing one of my favorite actors and exposing you to yet another negative image surrounding Heath's death, I'm going to share with you a playful interview I saw a couple years back from Ellen where a new father gushed proudly of his daughter and the excitement of being nominated for an Oscar. This is how I choose to remember Heath Ledger. Fuck that media circus.
Show season is a time for the agents to get creative and set the tone for the image they want to portray as an agency. I think Request did an amazing job this season as seen here with past New Face Adrian W. WHO had such a great season in Milan he skipped Paris to shoot the Prada campaign. Well done guys!
I've been crazy busy with castings and getting settled in to my new apartment I've had no time to shoot a few things V sent down last week. However yesterday I got a call saying they needed it back so I thought I'd better get on it. Barbara over at Ford sent over the most adorable boy.
His name is Luke Hogan. He's 6' 2, he's from Iowa and he's a lot of fun (think Ashton Kutcher). Most of what I shot on him was in the clothes so here's one I grabbed as we were heading to the beach. He's like Christian Bale, no?
Working on DNA's cards was the first time I've actually gotten excited about having to head back up to New York for fashion week. They have so many great girls and so many of my faves. 
Check out this hot French guy I met on the beach the other day. His name is Christophe. You'll be seeing more of him...trust.
I love Olga Sherer. I remember when she first started there was so much talk about her. She was very shy and sweet. I always enjoy catching up with her backstage.
Major's Ryan Vigilant is SO cute. I wrote about him last month after first running in to him on a casting and then at Major's Xmas bash. He's so sweet, this kid.
Show packages are trickling in and I was happy to see my girl Suvi. She's way up there on the list.
I'm loving the new Tokion and not just because Jay Massacret is there or because they've got hottie James Franco on their latest cover, but because it's fresh and fun. With a new designer on board they've definitely kicked up their game! Well done guys.
The only thing that could get me off the beach right now would be shooting backstage in Milan this week. I was happy to see so many of the boys I've shot as New Face's, on the catwalk this season. Starting with Jensen, who is so sweet, and ending with the gorgeous Alexandre Cuhna. 
Wilhelmina's Duran Bunch
Request's Adrian W.
DNA's Alexandre Cuhna
Major's Jeremy Simpson is such a little hottie! Not only did Bruce Weber shoot him as the new cover boy for Abercrombie and Fitch but he just worked with one of my favorite photographers Doug Inglish who did a whole series of images on him. What do we like?
So I received an email from a model I shot years ago requesting that a photo of him be removed from my website. Apparently since becoming a member of the highly intelligent "Models For Christ" group (its a Miami thing) he would no longer be doing ads that include alcohol, tobacco, kissing anyone other than his girlfriend or, oh yes, underwear. All of which make up a high percentage of the work that comes through South Beach. Good luck with that dude!
Speaking of Prada. How genius is Miuccia's Fall collection? So constructed and graphic. I love it!
HE has come out with their 5th issue and it's my favorite yet. I guess you can tell by these fun covers which feature Patrik Ervell and Jamie Burke. I love HE. I think it's fresh and innovative and the issues are always packed with so many people I love. Garrett Neff, Cole Mohr, Joshua...the list goes on.
The issue is loaded with cute boys shot by Marcelo Krasilcic, Luke Irons, a great accessories story by Dan Forbes, and KT Auleta who does her usual magic with the boys as well as a beautiful story on Chloe Sevigny. I got to shoot Michael Stipe's closet for this issue which was a total treat! Check it out!
The kids down in South Beach got it goin' on and Front Management has the Polaroid board to prove it. Who doesn't love a Polaroid?
