On George Buck
Even as a child, I recognized that my father was exceptionally decent and honorable.
a-Tom-ic Jones
A few minutes into the interview, there was a prolonged silence. Tom Jones was speechless. (1988 Interview)
15 Years Google
Michelle recently marked 15 years at Google. Awesome!
Handy on Set
On assistant (and hand model) Sophia Pallwein-Prettner. Her counterintuitive takes are a welcome break in an often bland world.
Testament to Youth in Verse
Aiming for a winning portrait of The New Pornographers, two sessions a dozen years apart.
A Thousand Words
“I tried to make small talk, but that wasn’t going to fly.” (Joel Sartore on being Chris’s subject for National Geographic)
Headshot Photography?
I offered to shoot David Marchese’s headshot and immediately realized that I shouldn’t be texting after having a drink.
Photog Collaboration
There’s something extra going on, and it’s a bit uncontrolled and chaotic. (With Sophia Pallwein-Prettner)
Andy Dick Session
Andy’s psychologist had him carry this picture around as a reminder of what the bottom looks like.
‘ello Gov’nor
My daughter’s eleventh hour selfie swung the candidate to gubernatorial victory. (Mikie Sherrill for NJ Monthly)
Chris Buck’s Chris Bucks, Again
What started as quick headshots turned into something ambitious. (Namesake exhibition in San Francisco)
The Shaman Church
A love/hate relationship with The Doors developed into a satirical cult around Jim Morrison. (Ray Manzarek interview)
Demo Portrait Dilemma
Even the subject said that an audience invites jokes and commentary. (Matthew Salacuse portrait)
Love Island
I was surprised when this kitchen island couples portrait came together so magnificently.
Portrait by Matt Salacuse
His personality—joyful, bold, spontaneous—bleeds into his images.
The One Where Rachel Is Pregnant
Rachel was so far along that I added a “contraction clause” to my agreement with her husband.
NEW! Portfolio!
Rethinking the format, from a book to a box.
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)
Announcing “Checking Focus”
I’ve started an accountability group for portrait photographers!
I’ll Be Your Mirror
Taking cues from my work, Rick Wenner was going playful and funny — that got me pretty scared.