Jon Hamm Video on Chris Buck Session
On The Howard Stern Show Jon Hamm told the story behind Chris Buck's Newsweek session with him and Bryan Cranston.
Drawn & Quartered
An online group built an evening of “quick art” around my portraits. “It’s an art podcast with a couple hundred live participants.” The results are impressive.
Behind Poolside Portraits
Public pools draw a photo-ready crowd: children eager to play, elderly lap swimmers, swim teams, and sun lovers.
Enter Sandman
Neil Gaiman was great with poses and expressions, offering a bit of a performance with dramatic gestures. He told me that it wasn't always this way.
Cold Call Portraits
"Would Chris Buck make my portrait?" Two men stepped forward, asked this question, and here are the results.
A History With David Cronenberg
Two miles from where I grew up there were some low-rent motels along Lake Ontario. I found these places fascinating, and apparently so did David Cronenberg.
NY Times: “Inside Playful Magazine Photo Shoots”
The New York Times features the stories behind their Magazine shoots in a new article, and I'm delighted that my Seth Rogen session opens the piece.
“Meet The Artist” Video
Canadian agent Sparks Photographers produced a series of video clips with their artists. Does this clip distill my style and approach properly?
The Second (Alan) Cumming
He strolled in, with his mischievous smile and matching polkadot jacket and shorts, and I knew that everything was going to be okay.
Postmates’ Genre Breaking Ads
This campaign takes the meta further, presenting images so enticing that they inspire cravings in the ads around them.
Criterion “Studio Visit” Video
Criterion asked if they could shoot a BTS film of the “Dick Johnson Is Dead” cover session. “I’m good so long as they won’t hold back, and will aggressively get the footage they need.”
Bringing Dick Johnson To Life
She said, “When I think of this movie, I see Dick’s face: full of humor, empathy and life. If the cover can convey that, then it will be a success.”
Tao of Wee Man
"I can just see the headline, said the New York Times Magazine photo editor, ‘Wee Man Sails Through Life’”
Nothing But The Truth: Photo Lawyer Interview
Joel Hecker has been my photo attorney for nearly fifteen years; we recently sat down to talk about the photographer/photo agent relationship.
Huma Abedin: Back In Black
When I walk into the styling area Abedin immediately said, “You don’t like this outfit.” Oh my God, she’s a mind reader. I’m going to have to be better at this.
Past & Present Cromwell
Cromwell said, “You don’t want to hear about that, it’s a long and involved story.” I cautiously replied, “No, I’m interested.”
What We Do With Matt Berry
This could be a disaster, or a quiet opening to something special…
New Series: Montclair Children
Children are interesting. Well, not always to have a casual conversation with, but their internal life is.
Gentlemen’s Club - Designer Interview Part 2
Part 2 of an interview with Gentlemen’s Club designer Alex Camlin. “A cover has to have an iconic quality. It’s something that’s familiar, yet different enough. “
Gentlemen’s Club - Designer Interview Part 1
An interview with Gentlemen’s Club designer Alex Camlin. “Designers love to show you their rejected ideas, but there’s usually a good reason why that didn’t end up being the one. “