Steve Brothers is the NEXT NY Man

Rob Buco Photography

Rob Buco returns with the hottest NY Man, meet Steve Brothers. Want to know why he's so amazing? He's a dad to two kids, and his children had been the center of his life. But at the same time too, he always finds time to concentrate on his modeling career. Steve's natural charms are captured perfectly by Rob Buco, join us as we welcome the hottest model this August, Steve Brothers. From Producers Rob Buco Photography, Stephen Fofanoff Photography and the premier Modeling sites of NEXT Blogazine MEDIA with the fabulous brand IQONIQ. The search is on for the 2009 NEXT NY/LA Man.

Steve Brothers is the NEXT NY Man.



Rob Buco Photography

What's your source of inspiration?

"Music is the best source of inspiration for me. During the NEXT NY Man photo shoot, Rob played some great music, and that had set the mood for the shoot"



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What's the best thing about IQONIQ?

"IQONIQ impressed me with its bold designs. At the same time too, I was surprised that its actually very comfortable. I love the fit and the body conscious style, it actually enhances all the right attributes."



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What can really make you laugh?

"Sometimes silly things, nothing too high brow. Laughter can be incredibly contagious. Some of the best memorable times of my life happened while sharing a good gut busting, eye tearing laugh with a friend."



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What's sexy for you?

"Confidence, intelligence, a passion for what you do....kindness and a sense of humor"



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"What's the part of NYC that you think resembles you the most?"

"New York is an amazing city! I think the thing about NYC that reminds me a little bit of myself is its diversity. I’ve always tried to keep an open mind about new and unfamiliar ideas and experiences. New York is also a resilient city, always overcoming adversity and ending up better for it. I see myself like that."


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"How was your experience with the NEXT NY Man photo shoot?"

"It was a lot of fun, and surprisingly a lot tougher than I would have thought. This is my first modeling experience and hopefully not my last. Rob contacted me after seeing some of my photos on a networking site. And things just went on from there. Rob is very professional, he explained the process before we got started. Being a rookie, I was a little nervous, well more than little. But Rob put me right at ease. He kept things light during the photo shoot and gave me a lot of positive encouragement. Truly, working with Rob is a blast!"



Rob Buco Photography

What do you think photographers see in you?

"I think photographers see someone that had some life experience and is comfortable with himself. I can be a little reserved so I would like them to see my lighter, fun side."



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What's the most funny moments during the NY Man photo shoot?

"There were many funny moments but one in particular where Rob had me wear a bandana with a baseball hat which was a little out of character for me. But I thought I’d have fun with it and gave him my best hip-hop pose. We both started laughing and Rob snapped a few shots, which we both really liked."



Rob Buco Photography

Advise or message for new models?

"Be realistic about your expectations, educate yourself about the industry and understand what you're getting into. If it's still what you really want to do, then go for it! Commit yourself to it. Be professional and respectful, but at the same time, be yourself."



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How do you deal with rejections?

"I try to learn something from the experience. And I do, but I'm human too, sometimes rejections can be tough. But the important thing is to keep things in perspective and not let that experience affect how you think about yourself"



The 2009 NEXT NY/LA Man is all about dreams and how a new model can make a difference by inspiring countless dreams and proving that even if you're a new model, you definitely have what it takes to make it to the top. Rob and Stephen together with NEXT Blogazine MEDIA would like to thank fashion brand IQONIQ for their support in this month's NEXT NY Man. A special thanks to Vizeau, IQMatics, Andrew Christian, Jameswinston Co. and all the models, site readers, photographers, runway judges that had supported us on our NEXT NY/LA Man event.

Steve sent a very strong message that models comes in different types and genres. There are so many faces in modeling, and for every model there's a specific needs and clients. Steve also had proven that you can actually balance your family life with modeling. It's all about examining your priorities and working towards attaining a balance between life and career. Congratulations Rob and Steve for this month's exciting and oustanding NEXT NY Man photo shoot.

There's only one big question left.

Is Steve the ONE?

Find out, on January ONE. Only at NEXT.

The winning Model will win a Return ticket to Puerto Rico, NEXT gift pack, Rob Buco Photography gift pack, one year side banner placements in all NEXT sites and the title, 2009 NEXT NY or LA Man The winning Photographer will win the title 2009 NEXT Photographer of the Year, Fabulous NEXT gift pack, 50 Official NEXT Wristbands in customized packaging, and Fabulous Trophy. The first runner up, Photographer of the Year will win a gold label certificate, NEXT gift pack and 20 Official NEXT Wristbands in customized packaging.

The newest excitement? The winning NEXT Model and Photographer will also win a Super Fabulous Gift pack from Netherland's hottest Fashion brand, IQONIQ. Because the NEXT NY/LA Man totally knows what's hot, what's exciting and what's fashionable! and that's totally IQONIQ!

 All the Monthly NEXT Man contestants had won a full editorial and exclusive photo shoot with talented LA Photographer Stephen Fofanoff and Celebrity Make Up Artist, Lynn Rodgers, while the NY models are launched with the support of amazing NY Photographer Rob Buco, together with a grand Blogosphere Launch in all the NEXT Premiere Modeling sites. Want to go NEXT with us and help our gorgeous NEXT NY/LA Man models reach their Modeling dreams?, click "I love to help the NEXT NY/LA Man"

"The fact that I’m much older than most of the other models, can’t be overlooked. I give Rob a lot of credit for using, let’s say, a more mature guy in an industry that’s very youth focused. I like to think that I can show, in some small way, that we don’t all have to be 18 to feel good in our skin.  I bring  maturity and life experience that’s expressed in my images, a unique perspective that best represents the NEXT NY Man."

The 2009 NEXT NY/LA Man. ONE Model. January ONE.

Always Exciting. Always NEXT.