Joseph Sayers | Better Than Ever, vol 1

THERE ARE PERSONS THAT, WHATEVER THEY DO AND WHENEVER THEY DO IT, THEY GET PUBLISHED ALL OVER THE PLACE. JOSEPH SAYERS IS SUCH A PERSON. WHICH MAKES IT OF COURSE VERY DIFFICULT TO BRING NEW AND UNIQUE MATERIAL. BUT THAT IS OK, BECAUSE WHATEVER YOU HAVE SEEN FROM JOSEPH, IT NEVER HURTS TO SEE IT AGAIN. AND HAVING A SPECIAL TALK WITH THE SEXY MAN FROM BUFFALO MAKES IT EVEN MORE INTERESTING.

He stands 5’6” tall and weights about 150lbs. His measurements are 38-28-36 with a very respectable 8,5 shoe size. Blond, blue eyed and delicious. And on top of that, he is witty, smart and modest. Joseph Sayers is all you want from a guy. We have known Joseph Sayers pretty much from the beginning of his modeling career but met him first through mutual friend, photographer Joe Oppedisano. Which resulted in a fantastic double portrait back in 2006. Not so long after that, Joseph made a quite exit from the international modeling scene and retired to his hometown to focused on college. And even though he still anticipated in shoots very now and then, it wasn’t until recent that he made a full blast return. Joseph Sayers in back, better than ever.

Joseph, welcome back. Last time we had the honor to see you on BeautifulMag is already 2 years ago. At that time you announced a temporary retirement from the modeling business. What have you been doing in the past two years?
Joseph: I went back to college in order to finish my degree. I successfully did so and with flying colors and I now hold my bachelor of the arts in biology. I feel that was the right decision to make at that point in my life. I needed change and I needed something that I could control. I cannot control whether or not I book and editorial campaign as those opportunities are based on the decisions of photographers, art directors, clients, etc. My transition into adulthood is something I could control, though. I left the city and moved back closer to my family and devoted my time to school. Although I was extremely lazy and took full advantage of the fact that I retain knowledge easily, I did put a lot of time and effort into getting good grades and helping fellow classmates that were struggling. I’ve acquired a lot of knowledge over the past two years. I actually didn’t miss chasing around castings and auditions. I didn’t drop off of the radar entirely. I still accepted some direct bookings just so that I wouldn’t be forgotten.

It is a known fact you shot to fame after your nude centerfold for Abercrombie and Fitch. The label of Abercrombie Male Model still seems to be clinging on to you. How do you look back at that now?
Joseph: I still hear about being associated with Abercrombie from time to time, but mostly in my home town. Abercrombie still has such a large impact on the local fashion that I suppose that is what the residents use to describe and identify me. I look back and still see beautiful images. The double-page of me hanging from Marathon Bridge is still one of my favorite photographs of myself so far. When I look back on it, I reminisce about the trip and not so much the photographs. I made some good friends down there and we still stay in touch from time to time.

How has it been for you, growing up on photographer sets?
Joseph: It is not that I literally grew up on locations and in studios. But it is where I had experiences, developed confidence, and learned about myself, my body, and the world. Photographers are artists who create art with a camera instead of clay or a paint brush. It was once described to me by Richard Phibbs that I am an artist, as well, but I use my body to create art in the same way that a dancer does. I’ve come across various perspectives on life through my travels and being in modeling. Honestly, I feel that I grew up in Buffalo. I learned a lot in modeling and in NYC but I grew up in Buffalo because I had to adapt my lifestyle to accommodate for various changes, such as work opportunity, scheduling, cooperation, etc. I don’t regret it but I definitely grew up more in the past few years than I did in the several years I spent modeling and living in NYC.

Joseph, we have come to know you as a modest, down to earth kind of guy. You once said you feel you don’t deserve fans simply because you had not enacted enough change or attained enough social status to effect large amounts of change. Still, you have been and still are enormously admired. How do you explain this popularity?
Joseph: I honestly can’t explain it. I don’t notice it or deal with it. There are not paparazzi photographs of me out there either because I duck out of the way or no one really cares. Models really aren’t celebrities anymore as most have a very short shelf-lives and careers. I never viewed it as a career. I viewed it as a hobby. I’ll probably do it for a long time as long as it’s convenient for me within my schedule, but I like the feeling of knowing that I’ve flown under the radar. I’d rather be happy than famous. The fact that I am still remembered after such a long time, and being repetitively employed after so many years have passed, both are incredibly flattering. Most of the clients that I work with and my personal clients know that I strive to collaborate in order to create the one timeless photograph that everyone will remember and talk about for years to come. There are the “in guys”, “out guys”, and “it guys”. I don’t want to be any of those three. I am perfectly content with leaving my mark and being remembered. To me, that is famous. -B-

Continue reading the BeautifulMag |Joseph Sayers Interview on December 16 when Joseph shares his experiences with famous photographers and talks about his future.

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Comments

[Steve]

It is great to see hometown guy Joseph Sayers back in the modeling scene once again, better than ever. He is the perfect combination of beauty and brains. Hopefully he will continue with his modeling career for a long time to come, but whatever he decides to do in the future, we are very proud here in Buffalo to have him as one of our very own.

[fan]

gorgeous guy,wonderful pics!

[Glen]

He has definitely matured over the years and kept his stunning looks. Good to see him doing so well in his personal life as well. Seems to have a great head on his shoulders as well. More, more, more.

[janvos]

Wat een hunk Joseph Sayers is. Maar PLEASE met zijn lichaamsbeharing. Zo veel heter en masculine.For me dat hij kan mijn maaltijd altijd hier in Nederland.

[Bordersboy]

These photos truly are beautiful to look at! When I was young and my sexuality was blossoming, this is the type of man I fantasized about falling in love with. It wasn't about sex because I was too young to know what that was. Joseph Sayers has the stuff that dreams are made of. Nice work Beautifulmag!

[MG]

He sure is one purdy man!

[jan vos]

Joseph. What a hot man you are. But please don't shave your body. Natural is the fashion now. Just stay as mother nature.
Jan from the Netherlands