Love Island
I was surprised when this kitchen island couples portrait came together so magnificently.
Butthole Breakfast, 1987
The Butthole Surfers agreed to an interview, over a 6 a.m. diner breakfast after their CBGB show.
Presidential Portrait
Yale’s President McInnis was gracious, grounded, and easy to photograph.
Portrait by Matt Salacuse
His personality—joyful, bold, spontaneous—bleeds into his images.
Viral on TikTok
The creators’ struggle to balance audience expectations with making meaningful work was relatable.
The One Where Rachel Is Pregnant
Rachel was so far along that I added a “contraction clause” to my agreement with her husband.
Zen Alongside TVC
Shooting alongside TVC, one thing I can control is my connection with the talent. (Endo XiaFlex for Klick)
Commitment is Everything
“How did you get them to do that?" Simply: I ask. But it's my full commitment that makes them say yes. (Nanfu Wang)
Return to Y2K
Jaime Levy was navigating a transitional moment, and I was happy to be there to capture it.
Waltz #2
The record label liked my ideas, and Elliott acquiesced, but reluctantly. (Elliott Smith for Dreamworks)
Of Bud & Maria
Bud is a master storyteller whose rambling tales land with humor and poignancy.
The Story of Nocturne
The goal was to simplify the film by having a tight close up as the key visual — in reality, it was anything but simple.
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.
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.