
Nigel Barker's High Fashion Philanthropy

Nigel Barker is making sure every step taken during Fashion Week is for a good cause, so
PopEater hit the pavement with the 'America's Next Top Model' photographer in NYC's iconic Meatpacking District to kick off Nine West's
Runway Relief, which raises awareness for
Fashion Targets Breast Cancer. Barker is passionate about his latest project, adding it should "hit home" for everyone. "My wife's grandmother died of breast cancer. It was very hard for us," he tells
PopEater.
The philanthropic photographer isn't missing a beat, though, living life to the fullest and gearing up for season 16 of 'Top Model.' Andrew Leon Tally is back on the panel as a permanent judge, and this year, there's a new magazine sponsor.
"This season's winner will receive the cover of Italian Vogue!" Barker reveals. "We've always been known for our antics, so it's a great, exciting season."
When Barker isn't jetting around the world for a photo shoot or 'Top Model' gig, he's busy with his wife, model Christen Chin Barker, and their two children, Jack, 4, and Jasmine, 18 months. Gushing about his kids, Barker openly admits he'd like them to follow in his footsteps and take on photography and modeling.
"I did it. I was a model, and now I'm a photographer," Barker says. "And now, I'm on both sides of the camera all at once."
"The world is changing rapidly. Who knows by the time my daughter is old enough to be in the business, there will be some kind of cyber modeling," he says.
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Model Jessica White, famed photographer Nigel Barker, models Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves attend Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City.
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(6th from L - R) Model Jessica White, photographer/television personality Nigel Barker, models Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves attend Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. CFDA And Nigel Barker Kick Off Nine West's Runway Relief Program Meatpacking District New York, NY United States August 31, 2010 Photo by Mike Coppola/FilmMagic.com To license this image (61456490), contact FilmMagic.com
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Shoe detail of boots worn by models at Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Shoe detail of boots worn by models at Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: A general view of photographers with Nigel Barker in center at Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nigel Barker
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Photographer Nigel Barker photographs models Jessica White, Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves during Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nigel Barker;Jessica White;Coco Rocha;Michelle Alves
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NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Photographer Nigel Barker directs models Jessica White, Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves during Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nigel Barker;Jessica White;Coco Rocha;Michelle Alves
Nigel Barker Snapshots
NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Photographer Nigel Barker photographs models Jessica White, Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves during Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nigel Barker;Jessica White;Coco Rocha;Michelle Alves
Nigel Barker Snapshots
NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Photographer Nigel Barker photographs models Jessica White, Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves during Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nigel Barker;Jessica White;Coco Rocha;Michelle Alves
Nigel Barker Snapshots
NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Photographer Nigel Barker photographs models Jessica White, Coco Rocha and Michelle Alves during Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Nigel Barker;Jessica White;Coco Rocha;Michelle Alves
Nigel Barker Snapshots
NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Model Jessica White, photographer Nigel Barker, model Coco Rocha and model Michelle Alves attend Nine West's Runway Relief Program kick off in the Meatpacking District on August 31, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jessica White;Nigel Barker;Coco Rocha;Michelle Alves
Nigel Barker Snapshots
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I do not see Brandy on list ??
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HAHA! Too funny, I don't see Brandy on here either. Very smooth Popeater
What kind of poll is this when you obviously did not include everyone(Brandy) to your site. I seriously doubt this was an oversight. Won't be participating in any of your (SNAP)polls.
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Get your facts straight...it's Andre Leon Talley.
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