John Tan Casting/Styling

COOL AS ICE|DALE TOOGOOD

2012-01-26T11:57:00.018-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: DALE TOOGOOD

Name|Dale Gwyn Toogood

Age|25

Hometown|Northhamptonshire, London, England

How did you get discovered?

Working at a construction site, took a lunch break, followed for a while, then bang! Mr. Clarke (Elite London) asked me the big life changing question!

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Carpentry and chasing big money!

People would be surprised to know that I...

can bust a move as smooth as casanova or I don't have a proper education!

What's your latest obsession?

New York City

Your most prize possession?

Eminem music collection

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

My dad and the character in Scarface!

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

To my lovely daughters, Bella and Emily...everyday!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Charming, punctual, polite and full of passion!

Describe your personal style

Classic gangster, a mix of New York and English

Your favorite place you have travel to

New York City

Your favorite film

Flight Of The Navigator

Favorite scene: When the ship flies, amazing!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Football

Team: Manchester United/Arsenal, Barcelona and Real Madrid

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

London, England—Visit The Queen and Buckingham Palace—the place is nuts!

Your favorite song/artist

My favorite artists: Eminem, Frank Sinatra, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley and Meatloaf

Your greatest moment in modeling so far...for you

Getting signed to my very first fashion show, DSquared2...love Dean and Dan!

What is your wish for 2012?

For my family to be secure!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Oscar Garnica|ReQuest

IMAGES|John Tan

HIGH VOLTAGE|ALEXANDER MICHELS

2012-01-25T22:20:00.035-05:00

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IN CONVERSATION: ALEXANDER MICHELS

Name|Alexander Earl Michels

Age|18

Hometown|San Francisco, California

How did you get discovered?

I went into a modeling agency open call in San Francisco

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Studying in high school

People would be surprised to know that I...

was a part time hand model

What's your latest obsession?

Dunkin Donuts—There's only one in California! Love maple donuts!

Your most prize possession?

My Macbook Pro...It's my life!

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Actor/model/artist Matthew Gray Gubler

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

One week ago to the lovely Zaya Bayarjargal!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Lanky, obnoxious and cheap!

Describe your personal style

Fashionable homeless!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Benihana—love the food there!

Your favorite film

The Matrix

Favorite scene: The shootout scene, can't beat it!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Water polo

Team: San Francisco 49ers

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

San Francisco, California—I would take you to Creme in Berkeley, amazing $2.00 ice cream cookie sandwiches!

Your favorite song/artist

Take Care by Drake

What is your wish for 2012?

To be able to survive and living in NYC!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Oscar Garnica|ReQuest

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Alexander Mchels|ReQuest
Special thanks to Oscar Garnica and the men's board at ReQuest; Alexander for coming by late in the evening to shoot with JTC in the garage basement, very fashion glamorous!

JTC POLAROIDS|PATRICK ARBOR

2012-01-25T00:25:00.028-05:00

Name|Patrick Alan Arbor

Age|16

Hometown|Chicago, Illinois

How did you get discovered?

At my cousin's graduation party, discovered by photographer, Stefani Pappas

What were you doing prior to modeling?

Playing lots of hockey, baseball and going to school

People would be surprised to know that I...

love to go pheasants hunting with my grandpa

What's your latest obsession?

Pond hockey—just played this weekend!

Your most prize possession?

Iphone!

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Jonathan Toews, Chicago Blackhawks, Forward

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

Last night, before I went to bed to my parents

Describe your personal style

Chill, relax look—t-shirts, shorts and Nikes

Your favorite place you have travel to

Playa del Carmen, Mexico

Your favorite film

Hangover 2

Favorite scene: When they realized they have to repeated the whole ordeal all over again!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport: Hockey

Team: Chicago Blackhawks

Player: Brent Seabrook

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?

Chicago, Illinois—Portillos, you gotta have a Chicago style hot dog

Your favorite song/artist

Cinema by Benny Benassi + Skrillex

What is your wish for 2012?

To do the best I can in school, hockey and modeling!

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Oscar Garnica|ReQuest

IMAGES|John Tan

JTC POLAROIDS|VICTOR LECLERC

2012-01-24T07:40:00.019-05:00

All clothing by DeFursac SS 2012

Name|Victor LeClerc

Age|19
Hometown|Versailles, France

How did you get discovered?
On the street by a scout

What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying art in university

People would be surprised to know that I...
have extremely large feet—size 46

What's your latest obsession?

To be recruit by a communication company so I can pursue by art career

Your most prize possession?

My laptop...it goes wherever I go!

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Batman

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

One hour ago to my beautiful girlfriend

Describe your personal style
Very French...dress shirt, fitted trouser and a blazer!

Your favorite place you have travel to

Palermo, Italy

Your favorite film

Clockwork Orange

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Not really into sports but if I have to choose, it will be volleyball

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Paris, France—A excellent Japanese restaurant called Takara, it is located by the Opera area in Paris!

Your favorite song/artist
Electronic music—hard to be specific!

What is your wish for 2012?
Be able to travel a lot more this year! Great editorial shoots for my book!

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCIES: Karen Long|Shawn Zane|Root Mgmt. (NY) and MGM (Paris)
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Victor LeClerc|Root Mgmt. (NY)|MGM (Paris)
Special thanks to Karen Long, Shawn Zane and the men's board at Root Mgmt.; Jacques Shu for DeFursac (Paris); Victor for doing the shoot during the busy show schedule in Paris! Merci beaucoup!

VT6|SHOW BOY|BONUS SHOTS

2012-01-16T23:07:00.015-05:00

THOM BROWNE SS 2012 Collection

Please visit: http: www.visualtalesmagazine.com

Book 2 for the complete feature

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: George Brown|Red Citizen

IMAGES|John Tan

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

HAIR|Dennis Fei

MAKEUP|Hiro Yonemoto for MAC Cosmetics

MODEL|Peter Sikorski|Red Citizen

BOY FROM CAMBRIDGE|CRAIG LEWIS

2012-01-15T00:05:00.033-05:00

Clothing: t-shirts by Rxmance; jeans by Levi's; checkered shirt by Hollister; cardigan by Abercrombie & Fitch; coat by Superdry

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IN CONVERSATION: CRAIG LEWIS

Name|Craig James "Bungle" Lewis

Age|21
Hometown|Cambridge, England

How did you get discovered?
Discovered by super great agent, Dave Fothergill in Soho, NYC while sightseeing back in March 2011!

What were you doing prior to modeling?
Studying in London majoring in product design

People would be surprised to know that I...
play football (soccer) semi-professionally and looking to go professional

What's your latest obsession?

Watches

Your most prize possession?

Pandora bracelet (given to me by friends with charms to remember each on travels etc.)

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

My grandpa (Mr. Fix It) inventor/bits and bobs man—inspired me to get into what I do now at university

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

4 days ago when I skyped home to family

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Sporty, lively and funny

Describe your personal style
Smart, casual with a sporty twist

Your favorite place you have travel to

San Francisco, so many cultures in one place!

Your favorite film

Finding Nemo—Scene-"He touched the butt"

Batman: The Dark Knight-Joker bank robbery scene

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Sport-Football (soccer)
Player-Gareth Bale
Team-Tottemham Hotspur

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Cambridge, England—Fish & Chips—because it's not the same anywhere else in the world!

Your favorite song/artist
Music from The Script by Boyce Avenue

What is your wish for 2012?
Make it as a pro footballer
Make it in the modeling scene
Get my graphic designer business off the ground

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Dave Fothergill|Red Citizen
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Craig Lewis|Red Citizen
Special thanks to Dave Fothergill and the men's board at Red Citizen Models; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts; Craig for braving the cold to shoot with JTC, like a true Brit!

JTC POLAROIDS|JAN AEBERHARD

2012-01-13T09:33:00.011-05:00

Name|Jan Aeberhard

Age|17
Hometown|Bern, Switzerland
but on an student exchange in Perth, Australia

How did you get discovered?
I send in some snap shots of myself into Vivien's Model Management in Perth and they liked them enough so I went for an interview!

What were you doing prior to modeling?
I am learning to fly a small engine plane, cooking, photography, surfing, traveling and playing soccer

People would be surprised to know that I...
flew a plane and did not crash yet!

What's your latest obsession?

Being in New York City!

Your most prize possession?

My watch (I do not anywhere without it) and my family!

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Soccer player Thierry Henry

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

When I was at the Perth airport, I told my dad that I am gonna miss him and that I love him!

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Happy, inquisitive, philosophical plus a bonus word...unorganized

Describe your personal style
Casual, simple, basic looks

Your favorite place you have travel to

NYC—even though this is my first week here, I love it already! It is just like the movies!

Your favorite film

The second installment of the Bourne Identity

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Arsenal , London

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Bern, Switzerland—Skiing in Wengen

Your favorite song/artist
Satisfaction by The Rolling Stones
Angel by Flypside

What is your wish for 2012?
Do really well in modeling!

All shirts by Warriors Of Radness

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Christophe Sanchez-Vahle|Red
IMAGES|John Tan
CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan
MODEL|Jan Aeberhard|Red
Special thanks to Christophe Sanchez-Vahle and the men's board at Red Models; Paul Conrad at Medium Concepts; Jan for stopping by JTC and his upbeat, fun personality!

VT6|GLAMOUROUS CITIZENS|BONUS SHOTS

2012-01-13T09:31:00.001-05:00

BRENNAN KAREM-Discovered by George Brown

JAKOB GRAFF-Discovered by Dave Fothergill

Please visit: http: www.visualtalesmagazine.com

Book 1 for the complete feature

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: George Brown|Dave Fothergill|Red Citizen

IMAGES|Louis Christopher

CONCEPT|STYLING|CASTING|John Tan

GROOMING|Dennis Fei

MODELS|Brennan Karem|Jakob Graff|Red Citizen

VISUAL TALES|VT6|JUST LAUNCHED!!!

2012-01-11T12:54:00.005-05:00

THE OFFICIAL COVERS:

BOOK 1|DEPARTMENTS

WITH MODEL JOSH TUCKLEY|SELECT (UK)

Photographed by DAVID NEEDLEMAN

Styled by Contributing Fashion Editor

DAVID VANDEWAL

BOOK 2|FEATURES

WITH MODEL LOWELL TAUTCHIN|SOUL ARTISTS

Photographed by PAUL MAFFI

Styled by Contributing Fashion Editor

DAVID VANDEWAL

JOHN TAN CASTING|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL PETER SIKORSKI|RED CITIZEN

Photographed by JOHN TAN

VISUAL TALES|BLOG COVER

WITH MODEL DUCO FERWERDA|NEXT

Photographed by THOMAS HOEFFGEN

BONUS COVER

WITH MODEL NICOLA WINCENCE|REQUEST

Photographed by FRANCES TULK HART

VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-11T09:04:00.005-05:00

IMAGE|Paul Maffi|Community.NYC

CONTRIBUTING FASHION EDITOR|
David Vandewal|Art & Commerce
CASTING|John Tan|JTC Casting
VT6 COMING SOON!
Check back for more info on JTC and VT!!!

VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-10T09:45:00.004-05:00

IMAGE|Frances Tulk Hart|See Management

CASTING|John Tan|JTC Casting

Check back for more info on JTC and VT!!!

VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-08T11:58:00.003-05:00

Check back for more info on JTC and VT!!!

VISUAL TALES|VT6|COMING SOON!

2012-01-05T10:10:00.000-05:00

Check back for more info on JTC and VT!!!

INSTANTMATIC|MALTHE LUND MADSEN

2012-01-04T17:51:00.016-05:00

NEW FOR 2012!

All clothing, bag and i-phone, Malthe's own;

trouser and cap, both by Versace for H&M

MODEL AGENT|AGENCY: Loni Bronfen|VNY

JTC POLAROIDS|KNUT ROERTVEIT

2012-01-02T21:41:00.018-05:00

NEW FOR 2012!!!

Name|Knut Roertveit

Age|17
Hometown|Sandnes, Norway

How did you get discovered?
In Union Square, waiting for a friend but I was standing at the wrong spot...instead, my agent found me

What were you doing prior to modeling?
Composer—all kinds of vocal melodies/instrumental music in all genres

People would be surprised to know that I...
have a father who is a priest

What's your latest obsession?

Staying healthy, living in the moment

Your most prize possession?

My family, without them, I am nothing!

Growing up, who did you look up to as your hero?

Bon Jovi—their music speaks to me

When is the last time you said "I Love You" to someone?

My sister

Three adjectives that best describes you...

Extremely hard working, impatient, swinging

Describe your personal style
Sophisticated...I am the master of contrast

Your favorite place you have travel to

NYC!

Your favorite film and scene from the film

Too many...hard to choose one!

Your favorite sport or sports figure

Weight lifting

If there's a destination or item you would recommend us to check out or visit about your native country/city or town, what would you recommend?
Sandnes, Norway—The cinemas are the best in the world!

Your favorite song/artist
These Days by Bon Jovi

What is your wish for 2012?
Be healthy and do really well in modeling!
Note: JTC would like to send a get well wish to Knut, he's been under the weather of late...

All shirts by Cheap Monday except white t-shirt, Knut's own

MODEL AGENTS|AGENCY: George Brown|Red Citizen

BEST OF PT3|JTC'S YEAR IN REVIEW

2011-12-30T10:58:00.025-05:00

GRAHAM REESE|CITIZEN—CENTRAL PARK, NYC

DAVID HUNDERTMARK|WILHELMINA—JTC, NYC

TOM APPLEBY|AIM MODEL MGMT.—Harlem, NYC

JOSH TUCKLEY|SELECT—George Brown Photo Studio, NYC

EMILIO ESCAURIZA|SELECT—Paris, France

DAVID CHIANG|EUGENIY SAUCHENKA|MAJOR—

Major Models Headquarters, NYC

JAMES TOLLER|MAJOR—Central Park, NYC

DAVID HUNDERTMARK|WILHELMINA—JTC, NYC

TYLER BOWER|CITIZEN—JTC, NYC

NICLAS HUENTELMANN|REQUEST—JTC, NYC

MATT CLUNAN|FORD—Ford Models Headquarters, NYC

LOUIS MAYHEW|CITIZEN—Brooklyn, NYC

MISA PATINSZKI|REQUEST—Central Park, NYC

ADAM BERG|NEXT—JTC, NYC

IMAGES|JOHN TAN FOR JTC CASTING

HAPPY 2012!!!

BEST OF PT2|JTC'S YEAR IN REVIEW

2011-12-29T20:59:00.023-05:00

GRAYSON GETTY|WILHELMINA—Rooftop, NYC

DAVID HINKLA|ROOT MGMT—JTC, NYC

KEM WALKER|CITIZEN—HOTEL LOBBY, NYC

NICK WILSON|SELECT—HOTEL BALLROOM, NYC

KEM WALKER|CITIZEN—HOTEL LOBBY, NYC

NICK WILSON|SELECT—HOTEL LOBBY, NYC

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GRAHAM REESE|CITIZEN—CENTRAL PARK, NYC

WIKTOR HANSSON|MIKAS (SWEDEN)—JTC, NYC

JAMIE WISE|NEW YORK—Chelsea Parking Lot, NYC

ROBIN BARNET|DNA—Central Park, NYC

MICHAEL WILCOX|AIM MODEL MGMT.—JTC, NYC

TYLER MCCARTHY|CITIZEN—JTC, NYC

COREY JOHNSON|FORD—Harlem, NYC

ADAM BERG|NEXT—JTC, NYC

JACKSON VERGES|AIM MODEL MGMT.—Central Park, NYC

IMAGES|JOHN TAN FOR JTC CASTING

BEST OF PT1|JTC'S YEAR IN REVIEW

2011-12-28T13:58:00.042-05:00

MATT CLUNAN|FORD—Ford Models Headquarters, NYC

MATTEO GUARISE|MAJOR—JTC, NYC

JOHN TUITE|ADAM—Central Park, NYC

ALEC FOSTER|CITIZEN—JTC, NYC

GABRIEL SEVERINO|CITIZEN—JTC, NYC

CODY MARQUETTE|FORD—Washington Street, NYC

DAVID HUNDERTMARK|WILHELMINA—JTC, NYC

JAKE ZERRER|CITIZEN—Central Park, NYC

MATTHEW COATSWORTH|SOUL ARTISTS—JTC, NYC

MARIO CEDENO|CITIZEN—Central Park, NYC

DOMI SZABO|CITIZEN—JTC, NYC

CODY MARQUETTE|FORD—Washington Street, NYC

JAKE COOPERWHITE|SELECT—Paris, France

ROSS CRAWFORD|MODELS 1—London, England

BART GREIN|NEXT—JTC, NYC

IMAGES|JOHN TAN FOR JTC CASTING

TAKING PICTURES:

I started taking images for the blog around late December 2010 in London. The reason I started taking pictures in the beginning had to do more with time, finance and most of all, the models and photographers' availability. Through taking these pictures, I learned quite a bit about photography and also the subjects that I am covering. What began as an organic process became quite special for me.

As most of the models who have visited JTC this past year could tell you, most of these photographs are taken at my small make shift studio. It is not by design but what is available to me...At first, I felt quite strange taken on the role as a photographer (and shooting at such a small environment!) but what I discovered is that being in such an intimate space, it actually made the subjects I photographed more relax and as a result, more giving to the images.

In my humble opinion, some results are better than others but I utilized this opportunity as my way of experimentation and growth.

This series and the following series I am posting in the next few days are images I felt have stood the test of time for 2011.

I wanted to take this opportunity to thank all of my creative photographer friends who had contributed from the very beginning when I first started this blog. I have the utmost respect for their art, craft and contributions.

Thanks to all the models, models agents/agencies, grooming artists, designers and their respective pr firms. I sincerely appreciate all of your support and time!

Finally, I want to thank all of you for your visit to my blog and witness this work in progress. Happy 2012!

—John Tan|JTC Casting

JOYOUS XMAS FROM JTC!!!!

2011-12-19T15:19:00.007-05:00

Wishing Everyone A

Joyous Xmas From JTC!!!