Announcing “Checking Focus”
I’ve started an accountability group for portrait photographers!
Coping with Uncertainty
This is the story of “coming out twice“ —first as a gay man, and then as one attracted to older people. (For Guardian Saturday)
Second NME Cover
He was handsome with a big smile, but once we started shooting his demeanor changed. (Jordan Adetunji)
Character Test
Moments before the first setup I leaned over to my assistant and said, “I am rudderless." (Eva Yaso test session)
I’ll Be Your Mirror
Taking cues from my work, Rick Wenner was going playful and funny — that got me pretty scared.
Quentin Tarantino 1992
Brooklyn is now a cultural center but in those days it took some persuasive talk to convince a subject to cross the Williamsburg Bridge.
Nerve - Media Analysis 1985
I analyzed an entire issue of the Nerve music monthly for a college paper. This is the full transcript.
Election Stress 2024
With a high quantity day we focused on framing, talent performances, and staying inventive. (For Men's Health)
Bangers & Smash
This portrait demo with Nick Smash took on greater meaning, as I looked to redeem myself for an earlier fumbled session.
Into the Deep End
When your subject is suffering trauma from a shark attack, the temptation to treat them gingerly is attractive.
On Andrew Leigh Green
I always found him playful and charming, despite the grief he seemed to bring to those he was closest to.
Elevated Golf Game
My pivot point is often between awkwardness and grace, so using golf for recovery captivated me. (For Golf Digest)
Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon
Admiring his 36 years with Kyra Sedgwick, I asked for some relationship tips. “Never ask celebrities for marriage advice.”
Exiger Office GOAT
This video asked for a low-key approach, and we essentially did gently moving still photographs. (Exiger advertising)
Desk Duty Heroes
It was a win-win! What started as a subtle and thoughtful campaign, developed into something rich and inviting. (Exiger advertising)
Celebrating Kathy Ryan
What stood out was her optimism about the work that we do. (Kathy Ryan’s retires from The New York Times Magazine.)
Pretty in Black
Steve Albini was a central voice of my generation. I interviewed him in the spring of 1987.
We’ll Meat Again
My most recent assignment for The Guardian was with the same person as my first - 19 years ago! (Alexandra Jamieson returns)
SEO Speedwagon
“It’s about a guy who has written hundreds of songs about poop - I knew that we had to call you!” (For The New York Times Magazine)
Lux et Veritas
Yale University was founded in 1701, I started shooting for their alumni magazine in 2023. Coincidence?