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Jed: Hi Casey! How did you started in this business? Who discovered you?

Casey: I was discovered by Viresh Pujara of CoverModels Management in Ottawa, Canada. We met through a mutual friend whom we both happened to visit on the same day. I think it was a Sunday. It is a very complicated step because the model who decides to jump to acting work is regarded poorly. But it is something that would fascinate me and I think would provide me a lot in a personal level. Life will tell which my path is.

Jed: What are your first impressions of modeling?

Casey: I really had no idea what the business was like.

Jed: Upon signing with your mother agency, did your impressions changed?

Casey: Yeah, it was more of a challenge then I first imagined.

Jed: What would be your first modeling assignment?

Casey: My first paid job was a Zellers flyer. What happened and how did you feel afterwards? Hungry. Was it memorable? Not really. I'm actually surprised I still remember, considering all the jobs I've done since.

- Casey Taylor backstage, reading a book, before the show. Photo courtesy of modelhommes.com

Jed: What modeling project do you consider the most fun?

Casey: I like doing big shows were I get to wear really cool clothes I could never afford.

Jed: Wow! You certainly look great in suits! Oh, what would be the most difficult and challenging aspects of modeling then?

Casey: The jobs where you work all night outside in the winter shooting summer clothes.

- Casey for Daniel Hechter. photo courtesy of modelhommes.com

Jed: For you, the best location shoot so far?

Casey: Capetown, South Africa.

Jed: and...what would you consider the most prestigious aspect of your job as a model?

Casey: That would have to be working for a big client like Gucci or LV.

Jed: What do you look forward to the most in your modeling career?

Casey: Having a good overall career and leaving with something when I'm finished.

Jed: Tell us what would you consider the dream project for you as a male model?

Casey: A campaign with Kate Moss.

Jed: The runways are perhaps the most exciting part of modeling, tell us some of your recent runway shows.

Casey: I did shows last season for Calvin Klein, Gucci, Valentino, Dolce & Gabana, Roberto Cavalli and a few others.

Jed: What are some of your impressions of the runways?

Casey: I like the runway. It's cool to know that for a few seconds all eyes are on you.

Jed: Some models have told us about the waiting time and how some models got bored, what do you do during this lazy stretch of time?

Casey: Talk with the other people, read a book or a newspaper.

Jed: Who are some of your model friends and what do you do during spare time?

Casey: Jamie, Will, Noah, Jeremy, Henry, Santiago. Most of the guys are cool. We usually play hackey-sack backstage, smoke cigarettes, talk about music, movies, girls.

Jed: On edits and photoshoots, what are some of your favorite projects so far?

Casey: Vogue Homme Alex Kay, Lanvin, Wunderland, Loaded, Collezioni, Messagerie, TNT.

- Casey sporting a new look! photo courtesy of modelhommes.com

Jed: Do you prefer doing photoshoots for editorials and campaigns or doing the runways?

Casey: Both can be a lot of fun and both can suck.

Jed: Alright, let's dwell on photoshoots, what makes a photoshoots something to look forward to?

Casey: Working with quality people who enjoy their job.

Jed: Any particular photographer you got a great experience with?

Casey: Yeah, I just did a photo shoot with Jens Schmit and I think the photos are going be good. I looked really pissed off in the pictures!

Jed: Favorite photoshoots assignment so far?

Casey: I did a photoshoot in Toscana and I was doing handstands, 360's and stuff like that. I like to do action shots more so then sitting still.

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