Photo by Neil Stewart
“Marcel’s a born chameleon, I remember him being one of the first to arrive at the location, immediately interacting with everyone, a natural people person which comes over in images. He only lived down the street in Brooklyn, I like to shoot people in comfortable environments so it meant he was at ease. Direction wise he doesn’t need much, I like to keep things fluid, Marcel doesn’t like to stand still, so we had a great combination. The industry is sometimes privileged enough to have guys who make it this easy for us!” – Neil Stewart
Photo by Peter Zachary Voelker
What is your schedule like nowadays?
Marcel Castenmiller: Random. I could wake up at noon and spend the day reading or going on a walk and then maybe going to a party with friends or I could be woken up at 5am being called from my agency, being told I have to fly to Paris at 10am. It’s a waiting game.
Photo by Ryan McGinley
What is your most memorable shoot?
Marcel Castenmiller: This isn’t a fashion shoot but the one shoot I will never forget is the 2007 Roadtrip with Ryan McGinley. Any job I do with him is memorable, so I guess the Theory and Marithe Francois Girbaud shoots are included in those memories.
Photo by Hugh Lippe
Has modeling changed your view on fashion? What did you think before?
Marcel Castenmiller: It has sure opened a closed door in my brain. Before I never really gave “Fashion” any attention. Always thought it was for Girls and the Rich.
Photo by Marco Pietracupa
How do you feel about your experience modeling?
Marcel Castenmiller: Don’t feel very much. Kind of just watching the wheels turn, and once they stop I’ll move on.
