A Look Inside 'Pref' #24
We Like What We See
The generous kids over at French gay glossy Pref just sent us a sneak peak of their latest issue. Photographer Lope Navo shot Morning Goods alum Michael Churchill for this installment's cover. See another angle after the jump.
And, just because we love you, we've also included two shots from New York-based Rick Day, as well as two pieces by Justin-Julius Santos.
Could this man be more perfect? Do we kmow which team he plays for?
He has a beautiful face, but leave it a French make-up artist to slather vampire lipstick on that kisser!
zzzzzzzzz
He is not that good looking, he is short and he is straight, a typical kid from New Jersey if you know what I mean!
Lope Navo sexually harassed Michael during this shoot. Lope Navo has been banned in New York City from testing new models. And, outside of Pref Magazine, Lope Navo has never had any other magazine/editorial work. Please google and research photographers. Male models, this guy is really sleazy and scary.
I heard the same thing… that he is being sued for sexual molestation
Well he is very busy photographer and he has a lot of jealous people around him…
Like Bruce Webber, Steven Klein, Steven Meisel, Mario Testino and etc…
All famous and talented photographers in the world are always being associated with this…
I guess Mr. Rico and Mr. Mike (if thats your real names, or your just hiding because your one of this photographer's haters, are just one of these people whos dying with jealousy…
I agree this creeps (Mike?? Rico??) maybe the same creepy person…hiding anonymous names are just his detractors…
If that is true…half of the industry will be behind bars right now…including GAY agency bookers (which are the worst)
I heard Lope Navo is shooting a lot of major campaigns and major magazines all over the world and the more you go to the top more haters youll have I guess…
MORE POWER Mr. NAVO!!!!!!
I hardly think lope would be found in the same ranks as the photographers you have listed… i just googled him and he has no website…
he is not with any of the top or 2nd tier agencies for photographers… it doesn't take nancy grace to uncover this.
talented maybe…. creep definitely.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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"Lope,
Listen to me to you stupid little ignorant twit. You may have talent but you have no relationships when it comes to this industry. You have created shit storms with every single model you have photographed and many models that have nothing to do with me. Unfortunately I did take a chance in helping you with being the only one in the country to get you published. Never the less like many photographers you are just another number and a ticking time bomb. So spit all you want my little crater face midget.
What rumors would I have time to spread? Unlike you I actually do work and use my time and energy wisely. I don’t have time for people like you who don’t have any actual jobs to give and all you do is cause drama with everyone you come into contact. You’ve screwed models out of photos and money time and time again. You’ve already burned your bridges with Major and other agencies in NY. You definitely burned your bridges in MIAMI . The list goes on and on with a number of models you have black mailed in order to get their photos is too long. There is nothing I could possibly black mail anyone for when I have everything I need. You’re the one spreading rumors to models that you hunt online with your model mayhem crap and modelwire. I many e-mails been forwarded to me from models and quotes about how arrogant, creepy and tasteless you are. Seeming that I am the only one who helped you the only thing I have learned is not to trust people who have bad energy. As far as Marlon goes he is his own person and I defended you even when he warned me about you, but that’s what I get for not believing him and I should have because he’s worth giving the chance to whether then a worthless peace of shit like you. Marlon was not the only one to warn me about you it was many. Many models from FORD who you think I don’t know. Trust me I know much of the things that you have said or done for that matter.
Comparing your self to world famed photographers like Bruce Weber is a joke, I don’t know why you think you’re even in the same league, He not only has talent he has class. Reason to try to get models to do nudes in exchange for picture be seats the kind of person you are.
MOST of all complaining about Rick Day constantly and stating that you hate him; you are the only one trying to copy him and his work. All you do is contact all the same people he shoots with on model mayhem and my space pretending to be an established photographer. At least he works on real jobs. All you do is hunt online as a sexual predator. Pretty sure I have more then a dozen people who will testify to that. Do you really want to go there? As far as trashing my agency, its funny how do so using the many images to promote yourself of talent you’re received from Front Management. So trash all you want, you’re the one couch surfing because you’re not even legal in the states and using models to crash at there place or even to get them to sign leases in your name.
I have never discredited your talent but I will admit for sure stating that you are completely irresponsible and difficult to deal with. You talk trash about everyone who’s tried to help you and harass every model you work with especially the ones that don’t want to work with you ever again. Things to remember in this industry you’re as good as your last job and relationships stand laud and proud. Neither of which you have, I on the other hand have been in this business for 13yrs and have no reason to defend my name to a photographer who fakes his campaigns and compulsively lies about everything. There no reason to cut your hands off, you’ve already done it to yourself.
I have taken down bigger fish then a worthless guppy. So no worries on calling the Calvary , there is no need; I know how to deal with people like you. And when you least expect it I’m sure you will be extremely sorry you crossed me or uttered my name. Because I take notes very well and so far all those aspiring models you think are your friends have thrown you to the sharks.
As far as believing in Karma if you did believe that was true you would have been hit by a bus already. Have fun in New York , Malibu , and LA because no one in Miami will ever see you for anything else which is a test photographer at best. Try selling your phony campaigns to someone else because your cheese ball lies put me to sleep. Like I said keep spiting, because that all you’ll ever be good at besides propping everyone up against the wall in the same underwear.
Respectfully yours,
MIAMI Season is near….We recommend all the model management agencies in this link
http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
CREEPPPPPYYYY!!!
MIAMI Season is near….
We recommend all the model management agencies in this link
http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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We recommend all the model management agencies in this link
http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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We recommend all the model management agencies in this link
http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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We recommend all the model management agencies in this link
http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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We recommend all the model management agencies in this link
http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
CREEPPPPPYYYY!!!
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER and MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
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http://models.com/agencies/directory/li … _Southeast
We highly recommend NEXT MIAMI especially for MALE MODELS http://models.com/agency/Next-Miami
I heard from hundreds of models…
Dont go with creepy agencies like FRONT models MIAMI…
Theyre all-gay bookers CHRISTIAN ALEXANDER
& MARLON BOLTON will just sexually harrass you and theyre infamous for money laundering.
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http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
http://staugustine.com/stories.....7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says, but "every rumor you hear about the fashion industry is true, plus more.
"It's a wild and crazy life. If I wanted that kind of lifestyle, I could have it."
Burrier credits tai-jitsu, a martial art, with helping him to remain grounded. Martial arts require discipline, he says. He started taking tai-jitsu at age 6 and earned his Black Belt at age 16.
His parents have also been like a rock for him.
"I talk to my mom when I'm homesick," he said, and his dad's words of encouragement are good from another angle.
"Their support has always been 110 percent," he said.
Modeling myths
There are myths about modeling, says Burrier. He discovered that when he was on his own, the money quickly disappeared with rent, utilities and other expenses.
Initially, he says, he thought modeling was a good way to make "easy money" for college, but "I found out there's no such thing as easy money."
So what he has to think about now is whether to continue modeling for awhile, or move back to St. Augustine and work with his father to put away money for college.
Pay for young male models is about half of what young female models make, says Burrier. A male model's career, though, "gets riper as time goes on."
Another downside is that models have to be ready to travel at a moment's notice. He once was off to Colombia for 10 days, after 48 hours notice.
The short notification time, he says, is one reason he couldn't continue modeling if he decides to go to school.
At other times, he's been called out of the county on 24 hours notice.
'A stepping stone'
Burrier was born March 22, 1986, at Flagler Hospital. "From my hospital room, I watched the Blessing of the Fleet the next day," his mother said.
He was educated at Memorial Lutheran Preschool, where his mother is director of the school.He attended kindergarten at Hartley, then attended Mason Elementary, Gamble Rogers and eventually Pedro Menendez.
He has an older brother, Tommy, 23, and a younger sister, Marissa, 18, who just graduated from Pedro Menendez.
Growing up, he attended Memorial Lutheran Church and put in his time as an acolyte. He also remembers being in Christmas plays at the church, and "I think they had me as Joseph one year."
Today, church"is really inside my head and in my mind. The forest is my church — breathing the same air God created for us," he says.
After all his travels, he says he's anxious to return to St. Augustine for awhile. "I've traveled around the world, but no place can compare to North Florida."Burrier says that his main goal in wanting to become a chemical engineer is alternative energy sources — coupled with the human energy systems. His focus, he adds, is improving himself and improving the quality of life for everyone around him — "clean food, clean air."
"The more I travel, the more I see there is a growing lack of that."
For him, Burrier says, modeling is "a stepping stone." It's sad, but true, but traveling has opened his eyes to the fact that there is a lot which needs to be done.
As to his love life, Burrier currently has no girlfriend.
"I'm single," he said. "Want to put my phone number in the paper.
"No, just kidding!"
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http://staugustine.com/stories…..7342.shtml
By ANNE HEYMEN
Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006
Joseph "Joey" Burrier, Cosmopolitan's Hunk of the Month for August, has a big decision to make.
Should he continue modeling a bit while longer, or should he start his college education?
His goal is to become a chemical engineer. He's leaning toward attending the University of Florida, says the son of Tom and Linda Burrier of St. Augustine. His dad, a contractor, graduated from Florida, and "I grew up seeing orange and blue everywhere," Burrier says.
Burrier, who turned 20 in March, chatted by cell phone last week while camping in Northern California. He and two friends set out about a month ago on a spiritual retreat, traveling first to Colorado for an International Rainbow Gathering, and then heading west. During the trip, Burrier is contemplating his future.
The young men plan to head east soon, though, Burrier said last week, because they've heard rumors that the price of gas is once again going up. They are already paying more than $3 a gallon in California.
Burrier, a 2004 graduate of Pedro Menendez High School, began his modeling career at age 17.
It all started when he was contacted after his photo was placed on a talent scouting Web site.
That led to a trip to New York, and it "took off from there," Burrier said. "It's been like clock work — one thing has led to another."
He's been to nine cities in six countries — Paris, Milan, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Miami — within the last three years, and he's modeled in some major campaigns.
"He's amazing, very down to earth," says his manager Christian Alexander of Michele Pommier Management of Miami Beach. Burrier was featured in a recent shoot with model Kate Moss, Alexander said, and that's due to come out in the fall in either "W" or "Vanity Fair."
Well known fashion photographer Bruce Weber did the shoot, Alexander said.
"I describe Joseph as a very down-to-earth hippie who is always both pleasant and charming to be around," says Alexander. "I guess you could say he is like a kind clown — very thoughtful and always very excited to share his homemade cookies that his grandma sends him."
Alexander notes that Burrier "photographs beautifully and sometimes looks like a real rebel."
One of Burrier's first advertising campaigns, says his mother, was for Abercrombie & Fitch in Los Angeles.
"He has also done runway shows during fashion weeks in New York, Milan, Paris and Miami," and "he has walked for Calvin Klein and many other designers."
She says that he is currently the campaign model for the 2006 launch of a new clothing line, Latino Royalty, and headlined the first three shows in New York and Miami.
Living in South Beach for awhile, Burrier recently gave up his apartment to move back to his St. Augustine roots.
Modeling has been an exciting experience, he says