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. “
Seth Rogen & “Nice Hands”
The New York Times Magazine realized that what they needed was his distilled joyfulness. But how do you put the Seth Rogen giggle in a photograph?
Worthy KAWS
I received a concerned call from KAWS a couple of days before the shoot date, he was worried and was possibly going to cancel the session.
HBD Bob Dylan!
Bob Dylan turns 80 today.
Best of the Blog
Ten years in, here are some of my favorite, and notable oddball, blog posts.
Chris Farley, 1994
Flipping through the contact sheets after his death, the pictures depicted him as dramatic and sad that was not pretentious, but actually telling.
Blog 10th Anniversary
This week marks the 10th Anniversary of this blog, let’s revisit its origins.
Threading The Neeleman
I had flown to Brazil for this unique shoot. After multiple conversations we were able to wrangle this prestigious location, and now it was slipping through our fingers…
Gentlemen’s Club - Foreword Favorites
Author Lily Burana references six other photographers in the book’s foreword, let’s take a peek at the work of each.
Gentlemen’s Club - The Cat’s Pajamas
As I neared the end of the journey of Gentlemen’s Club a few one-on-one interviews with dancer’s partners stood out as amongst the best of the project.
Gentlemen’s Club - First Session
I was in Toronto and decided that I would use my free time to line up a sitter for something that I’d only talked about. I visited a small strip club near where I was staying…