Billy Bob Origin Story
The story behind the "Billy Bob peeing on the seamless" picture is specific.
Nourished by Surprise
He managed to come off as both curious, and blasé. (Nourished By Time for NME)
Demo Portrait Dilemma
Even the subject said that an audience invites jokes and commentary. (Matthew Salacuse portrait)
Hannah Marcus x 2
Working with dynamic and unpredictable artists like Hannah is what makes my job great.
Buck & Buckley
Given his childlike precociousness, Jeff Buckley’s manner was charming, instead of off-putting.
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)