Michael
In 2006, Michael Jackson was living in Bahrain, dressed in a burka. (GQ Magazine)
Very Trumpy Post
He likes having his picture taken and understands what makes for a dynamic image.
Brooklyn Ghost Stories
I was revisited the Brooklyn townhouse 21 years after the sitting with Paul Auster. (Siri Hustvedt for Guardian Saturday)
Michals Muse
It was mentioned that Duane Michals likes to put things on people‘s heads, and a light bulb went off. I also liked putting things on people’s heads!
Lena Dunham 2026
The morning of the shoot, I told myself: “Your main job today is to not panic.“
Pilgrimage 1984
We stopped listening to English bands and turned our ears to the American indie scene. (R.E.M. 1984)
Return to Doonesbury
Having photograph Garry Trudeau previously felt like a secret weapon.
Model American
As careers mature, contemporary influences fade, Katy Grannan was an exception.
‘ello Gov’nor
My daughter’s eleventh hour selfie swung the candidate to gubernatorial victory. (Mikie Sherrill for NJ Monthly)
Rockin’ the Suburbs
It was great to take in the glow of a master living his best life. (Bill Owens session)
In Times of Tress
I made a page of notes, like, “emerging from dirt,“ and "tie something around his head, like pants." (Arthur Tress session)
Monk Wisdom
“It must be always night, otherwise they wouldn’t need the lights.” (Tips from jazz great Thelonious Monk)
Snow Bunny
“A politician doing actual work, we should get pictures of this!" (Antonio Reynoso for City and State)
Beatles Best
My list of the best Beatles songs.
Mincefluencer Wrangling
Once we got shooting, I stepped up and made an unplanned speech. (For The New York Times Magazine)
A Reckoning
Sean Combs was arrogant, but he came with good ideas, which is rare for a subject.
The Foam House
He said, “I think that we should go caveman — just naked.“ I laughed, “Be careful, we might just do it.“ (Turner Brooks for Yale Alumni)
Black Flag 1984
An obsessed fan meets his idols, it gets awkward. (Interview & pictures)
Chris Buck’s Chris Bucks, Again
What started as quick headshots turned into something ambitious. (Namesake exhibition in San Francisco)
Guardian Magazine 20
They look out for the photographer, going beyond a transactional relationship.