10 Things To Know About Photographer and TV Host Nigel Barker

By inside + out | March 6, 2024

Renowned photographer and ex-model Nigel Barker said in a recent INSIDE+OUT exclusive interview, “I’m inspired by life itself, the weather, politics, fashion – everything.” His life certainly reflects those multifarious passions that have carried him far beyond just photography and modeling. TV show judge or host on several internationally beloved shows, Creative Director, podcaster, and flexer of a huge altruism muscle as celeb rep for Make-A-Wish Foundation and several others with global impact and reach, this devoted father and husband certainly lives a full life. He has also proudly calls the Hudson Valley home. From Top Model to top photographer and beyond, read on for Nigel’s 10 Top Things about his love for the valley and more.

OK, let’s get intimate with Nigel Barker…

Favorite Restaurant & favorite cocktail?
Goodnight in Woodstock.
Cocktail – The Paloma

Go-to Coffee Shop
I don’t drink coffee or any caffeine but I love Bread Alone

Fav Local view?
Overlook Mountain

Local store you most frequent?
Houst Hardware Store, I love to try and be a handyman

Fav Weekend Activity
Mowing the lawn and gardening

What are you reading?
99 Miles From LA by P. David Ebersole

Watching?
All American and Last Kingdom

Listening to? Music or Podcast
(aside from your own 🙂
My son has got me into hip-hop and rap, so now I’m listening to all of Kanye’s albums.

Favorite Artists (any medium)
Led Zeppelin
Gustav Klimt
Avedon

If you could be granted one wish, what would it be?
To end world poverty.