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?
Table-Bottom Photography
Carrie Sun intuitively understood, bringing exasperation & exhaustion to perfection. (For Guardian Saturday)
Malice the K
I encouraged him to disrobe some, and we got to the point where the landline phone stood in for further reveals. (For NME)
Belly of the Beast
My entry point was the chance to collaborate with a creative dynamo - Jimmy Donaldson is an idea machine!
Slam Dunk Day
The top creative suggested that I get a jumpstart introducing myself, so that when we would inevitably grab him out of nowhere, he would recognize me. (Cigna with Magic Johnson)
Chess Strategy
The NY Times Magazine led with a simpler tight portrait but I’m equally proud of the hard-won accomplishments of our earlier setup!
Master of Puppets
I suggested that filmmakers must ask him to appear in scenes and he responded with a bit of horror. (Kazu Hiro for The New Yorker)
Magical Thinking
“This is going to get uncomfortable in ways that will be enlightening and delightful.” (A shoot with Bandsplain host Yasi Salek.)
Thicker Than Water
It seemed far-fetched that a trick of shooting light through an acrylic tray with an inch of water could work. (Kerry Washington for Guardian Saturday)