FORD Models

So....
I went to see FORD and Wilhelmina modeling agencies on Tuesday. Wilhelmina was first and it was to be seen for their Promo and Runway board. I wasn't as enthusiastic about that board as opposed to a print board but I was enthusiastic about Wilhelmina. So, I went and spoke to one of the agents, who looked at my book, took my information, and took some snap shots. I felt like it went fine but wasn't too excited about it.
When I left Wilhelmina I figured I would check and see if I could get in to be seen at FORD. So I called the agent whom I'd been emailing and said I was in the neighborhood and if he could see me. He agreed and I met with him. He was very friendly and seemed to like my book! He brought it in the back (they leave you in this central waiting room while they decide your fate out of site in mysterious places at that only the prettiest people can go). Soon after another agent came out to speak with me and he also seemed to like my book and he gave me information to fill out... contact info, measurements, etc. Then I met with a THIRD agent for more of the same. They took some snap shots and commented that the snap shots were good and that they would let me know.
Well, on Wednesday I emailed them a thank you note and they responded with an offer to sign with them!!! Now I'm scrambling to get my portfolio files to them. They are going to put me on their site and I get a FORD book and comp card!
I'm very very excited... now let's hope that I get all kinds of amazing work through them!!

As if in response to my excitement I went into work at the hospital that night... which is a good thing. Like I say, it keeps me grounded. So, last night I worked on the Burn Unit... it's like the universe was working to keep me humble... which I'm very happy about. I usually hate that unit but I had really great patients and it was really not bad. Maybe I'm just getting used to it. The patients expressed gratitude for the care I offered them which makes me feel good... that maybe I do make a difference to someone. (Not to get all hippy dippy though)

This pic is one of my main headshots... hope you like it. I'll add more photos over time... so stay tuned. ;)

Update

Hey,
Quick update... Things have been so great since the March Instinct Magazine came out! I've heard so much support from family, friends, and people I've just met! I'm looking forward to a party this Monday to celebrate the cover. Instinct has asked me to do a signing at the GLBT Expo here in NYC. I'm really excited about that as well.
I went to see Wilhelmina Models and Ford Models today. There seemed to be some interest so I'm keeping my fingers crossed! We'll see how that works out and if not then I'll just keep on plugging at getting some representation. I'm tired of freelance... it's exhausting.
Oh, my friend Allison and I went on a trek through the snow to find the magazine and in the mean time I found the 2 romance novel covers I'm on!! I posted one a little while ago but I also found the "Bare Nerve" one. These were done by George Kerigan.
Tomorrow night I go back to reality and work at the hospital which will be good. It keeps me grounded and humble, which I think is key.
Have a great week, all. I'll do the same and keep you posted!
Billy

Instinct Magazine Cover

Hey,

I know I haven't posted in a very long time... which means there is probably no one reading this anymore. I will be better about it in the future. I took a little break from modeling which turned out to be a good idea. I'm on the March cover of Instinct Magazine shot by Frank Louis! It hits the stands March 2nd and there is an online version up now. The actual magazine has a bunch more pictures so... maybe it's worth a look. ;)

I've been enjoying south Florida for the past 6 weeks and just got back to NYC. It's great to be back in the rush of the city and with my friends but, I'm not gonna lie, the cold still sucks. I've been so out of touch, I have no idea what is going on in the world right now. 6 weeks of Beach, wine, and Netflix will do that to a person. I'm gonna get on Google reader and fix that. (Anyone who uses Google reader... add my blog!) I did watch President Obama's Congressional Address... good times and hopefully more to come.

That's all I'm gonna post for now but there have been a few other projects which I'll post later... right now the cover is fun!

Photoshoot with Tate

So, the 2nd installment of my shoot with Tate Tullier has been posted on DNA Magazine.
Also, Tate has posted my pics to his blog. Check them out!
I've added a few of them to this posting as well.
Hope you like 'em!

DNA Magazine

The shoot I did with Tate Tullier for DNA Magazine is up! There are 5 pics up now and more should be coming over the next 3 weeks. I will keep posting as more come out.

Check the site out here!

Here is one of the pics from the site!

Novel Cover

It's been a while since I've updated but I got something fun in my email today and wanted to share it. As you might recall (or scroll down and read), I did a shoot for a romance novel cover. That book is to be titled "Bare Nerve." Well, to get that job I had to go to a casting with the photographer George Kerrigan. He took some test shots and submitted them to the client. George just told me today that the client liked some of the test shots and are going to use one of them for the cover of another novel! Here it is:

Broadway Bares 2008

Hey,
Sorry for the delay but I just wanted to throw up a quick post and some pics from Broadway Bares 2008.
I had a BLAST and met some very fun people. My friend Dave had an amazing party with a few Broadway stars there. Among them; Max von Essen (Broadway: Les Miserables, Dance of the Vampires, Jesus Christ Superstar) , Martha Plimpton (Yup, the blond chick from The Goonies and recent Tony Nominee for her role in Top Girls on Broadway)
At the show I met Jerry Mitchell (Legally Blonde plus too many credits to list, see the link) and Chuck Saculla (Broadway: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels). Jerry let me dance in rotation so I included a few pics of that.
For those of you who aren't familiar with Broadway Bares: Jerry Mitchell is the HBIC of this amazing Broadway's brand of Burlesque show. Tons of Broadway performers donate their time to put on a show to benefit Broadway Cares/Equity Fights Aids. This year they raised nearly $875,000!!
On with the pics!
Dave Adams (our host), Jerry Mitchell, and me
Jerry Mitchell, Me, and Chuck Saculla
Max von Essen, Me, and Dave Adams
Chuck Saculla biting me on the ass... my personal favorite.
Chuck Saculla and I... being more dignified
Dancing in rotation!
Organizing the money I'd raised for BC/EFA so far... do you like the Cheshire Cat garter? (thanks Dave!)

Enjoy!
Billy