Model: Omar Photo: Andrew Melick
His first camera? Kodak Instamatic, and that was years ago, back on his exciting grade school years, followed by Polaroid SX-70 complete with flash cubes! Timeless. Fun. Thought provoking. In every shots, there's always a story. There's always an element of connection. He's NEXT. Premiering in the Blogosphere's Most Admired Modeling Blogazine, NEXT Hottest Model, Ready to go NEXT with Andrew?
Andrew Melick is the Hottest Photographer at NEXT Hottest Model
Always Exciting. Always NEXT.
Model: Ashtyn Long Photo: Andrew Melick
"Most favorite shots? You can't have a favorite child! I have maybe 8 or 9 favs of mine. I love Ormond Gigli's "Girls In Windows" and Avedon's "Dovima with Elephants."
Photo: Andrew Melick
"A muse, a gorgeous face....inspires me."
Model: Eric Allen Photo: Andrew Melick
"If I'm a brand, I would be Ralph Lauren. Timeless Elegance! Most fashion is made to become unfashionable. Ralph Lauren is not."
Model: Jackson Photo: Andrew Melick
"I try to create a casual and relaxed atmosphere. My models and subjects usually get excited after seeing a few shots on the laptop."
Photo: Andrew Melick
"Final shots? You know instantly when you see it."
Photo: Andrew Melick
"Models have taught me the importance of mutual trust and respect. The photographers I assisted in the first couple years taught me a lot about the business. You learn much more from assisting than school."
Photo: Andrew Melick
"How I deal with rejections? It's their loss!"
Model: Ric Photo: Andrew Melick
"I taught photography at the University of Miami in Coral Gables for three years. I miss that! I learned a lot from my students as well."
Model: Christian de la Fuente Photo: Andrew Melick
"What really makes me laugh? Sick Humor!"
Model: William Photo: Andrew Melick
"My style of photography is timeless. Very clean."
Photo: Andrew Melick
Andrew shares his experience during his first professional photo shoot, "They were test shots for the Miami modeling agencies. I started testing models in college while I assisted fashion and celebrity photographers. The first few models I photographed were guys because I did not need a hair and make-up artist. They came out amazing." Five things he can't live without? "1)My two dogs...is that one or two? Though, they are not things! 2) My iphone. 3)My negs and digital files 4) Long underwear in the winter 5) Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies" His advise for new models? "Take the advice of good photographers over modeling agents. Most guys can't make a good living at modeling, so I would tell them to expect potentially to have a second job. You know the boys that can make it full time when you see 'em. Clean living is important. If you party top much it will catch up with you early. Also, very few save their money. The looks don't last forever so this is very important."
Explore his photography, click Andrew Melick. Follow Andrew on his daily Blog.
Model: Leo Photo: Andrew Melick
"Photography is my passion and legacy. Photography does not reproduce what we see. It makes us see."
Always Exciting. Always NEXT.
Photo: Andrew Melick
"Models have taught me the importance of mutual trust and respect. The photographers I assisted in the first couple years taught me a lot about the business. You learn much more from assisting than school."
Photo: Andrew Melick
"How I deal with rejections? It's their loss!"
Model: Ric Photo: Andrew Melick
"I taught photography at the University of Miami in Coral Gables for three years. I miss that! I learned a lot from my students as well."
Model: Christian de la Fuente Photo: Andrew Melick
"What really makes me laugh? Sick Humor!"
Model: William Photo: Andrew Melick
"My style of photography is timeless. Very clean."
Photo: Andrew Melick
Andrew shares his experience during his first professional photo shoot, "They were test shots for the Miami modeling agencies. I started testing models in college while I assisted fashion and celebrity photographers. The first few models I photographed were guys because I did not need a hair and make-up artist. They came out amazing." Five things he can't live without? "1)My two dogs...is that one or two? Though, they are not things! 2) My iphone. 3)My negs and digital files 4) Long underwear in the winter 5) Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies" His advise for new models? "Take the advice of good photographers over modeling agents. Most guys can't make a good living at modeling, so I would tell them to expect potentially to have a second job. You know the boys that can make it full time when you see 'em. Clean living is important. If you party top much it will catch up with you early. Also, very few save their money. The looks don't last forever so this is very important."
Explore his photography, click Andrew Melick. Follow Andrew on his daily Blog.
Model: Leo Photo: Andrew Melick
"Photography is my passion and legacy. Photography does not reproduce what we see. It makes us see."
Always Exciting. Always NEXT.
