When I get an assignment to photograph executives in dark suits against a black background, the challenge is to make them more of a portrait than a headshot. By shooting them off-center and giving them something to lean against, the tension makes the portrait more distinctive.
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A Decade of Trust: From Book Covers to Broadcast — Photographing Dr. Jennifer Ashton
I've been photographing Dr. Jennifer Ashton for over 10 years. When she needed a book cover for “the Body Scoop for Girls: A Straight-Talk Guide to a Healthy, Beautiful You” she came to me. Since then the publisher Penguin Books, has used me for half a dozen other book covers and author portraits. It pays to do good work.
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A Full Circle Moment: My Portrait of Zac Posen in "House of Z"
I photographed designer Zac Posen for New York Times Magazine early in his career. Now this portrait is featured in the new documentary @houseofz on Netflix and had its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival directed by @sandy_chronopoulos Thank you Zac Posen for the repost!
Photo Credit: Michael Benabib
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When I photographed David Bowie for Blender Magazine
When I photographed David Bowie for Blender Magazine I was told I'd only have 15min. The magazine wanted him shot against basic white background. I didn't want to blow my shot with Bowie so I saved a slice of time to shoot this abstract background. CEO photography is a race against the clock to produce an iconic photo - always be ready to capture that moment.
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