Gary Oldman for the LA Times ()
Gary Oldman is a Londoner, born and bred. He came to prominence playing Sid Vicious in Sid & Nancy in 1984, and returned to his London roots playing George Smiley in highly acclaimed Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy.
The photographs of Andrew Macpherson
Glee ()
I had an amazing behind the scenes look in the incredibly hard working world of Glee when TV Guide asked me to photograph the making of their ‘What Would Michael Jackson Do?’ special.
Here are a few of my favorite moments, and for a more complete look jump over to the Essays section of the site.
Geoff McFetridge for the LA TImes ()
This set of images of the extraordinary artist Geoff McFetridge were made to illustrate a story on his collaboration with Heath Ceramics and L.A. Studio Director Adam Silverman that is part of the current Pacific Standard Time shows and events in LA.
I was familiar with his work from blogs, magazines, Beautiful Losers and the Virgin Suicides but seeing the prints,...
The Modern Pose ()
When I was asked to photograph some of the most handsome men in the country for a story on these new poses, I dived into the web and quickly discovered that the ‘Leisure Dive’, ‘Owling’, ‘Batmaning’ and ‘The Thinker’ have each become icons. Each of these fun fads are lovingly documented on their own websites dedicated to sharing the phenomenon....
Bill Maher for the LA Times ()
His show and irreverent take on mans need for god in Religiosity has made me a huge fan. It is always a little nerve racking meeting your heroes because they can be such a let down, but Bill was a blast. Sharp as a razor and with the brightest of sparkles in his eyes he made this short sitting both...
Straw Dogs ()
I haven’t seen the remake of this classic yet, but was thrilled when BlackBook asked me to do their double cover with the two stars of the film. The reason that they wanted a double cover was to celebrate their fifteen year anniversary, so Happy Birthday BlackBook!
The Voice for The Hollywood Reporter ()
It’s a great pleasure and privilege to have my first cover for The Hollywood Reporter in it’s new weekly format.
The Hollywood Reporter is eighty one years old this year, so it’s been around for almost as long as the historic Warner Bros studio complex where The Voice is currently being recorded for NBC, and where these shots were taken. The...
Steven Tyler for People ()
Steven Tyler, self proclaimed Demon of Screamin’, is as much fun to photograph as you’d imagine, and he’s living life as large as you’d expect. As well as starring on Idol, he has just published his memoirs and released a solo single, not bad for a man closing in on the age immortalized by the Beatles song, “When I’m Sixty...
LA Kings for the LA Times ()
Jonathan Quick and Anze Kopitar on ice. I had just five minutes with each of these amazing athletes on the practice rink down at the Toyota Center by the airport, and we had just ten minutes before they arrived to set up all our lights and background on the ice. Jobs like this make me so proud of my team, lightening...
Nicki Minaj for BlackBook ()
Nicki Minaj exploded into the music industry with amazing performances and collaborations over the last year, defining a whole new attitude of empowerment and dynamism in the process.
- Styling: Brett Bailey
- Hair: Terrence Davidson
- Make up: Day
- Manicure: Nettie Davis
Cindy Crawford for Futureclaw ()
Working with Cindy is always an absolute joy, she is the consummate professional and the perfect dancing partner in the picture making process. I also love working in black and white, so this shoot for Futureclaw was a real dream day out for me.
- Styling: Elizabeth Sulcer
- Hair: Enzo Angileri
- Make up: Robin Black
- Manicure: Jenna Hipp
Dr. Vahedi for the LA Times Magazine ()
Dr Vahedi’s tale is spine chilling in so many ways. The seventy seven year old Los Angeleno made a two week trip to his native Iran to visit his parents final resting place, but became trapped in months of terrifying Kafkaesque entanglements with the Iranian secret police, and was forced to flee overland to avoid being jailed for not paying...
Geoffrey Rush for the LA Times Magazine ()
Geoffrey Rush has been one of my favorite actors since his Oscar winning role as David Helfgott in Shine, but as all photographers know, not all your heroes turn out to be as you hope. However, when one does, and a truely extraordinary actor really gives himself to the simple act of sitting for a still camera, the joy you feel at...
Troupe Vertigo for the LA Times Magazine ()
I was absolutely delighted when the LA Times Magazine asked me to shoot the amazing Troupe Vertigo group for them. I’d been aware of the LA based group and their work for a couple of years through Rick Frey at the CW, but had never had the chance to see them. After spending a day in the studio with them...
The simply stunning Mila Kunis for Venice magazine. ()
Long known to TV watchers for her roles in Family Guy and That 70′s Show amongst others, Mila has recently been setting the big screen alight with string of incredible performances, none more beguiling than her role as the freewheeling Lily in the incredible Black Swan. Mila is mesmerizing through the camera, sexy, sensual, funny, and present in the best...
Fernanda Romero for Latin Bazaar ()
This set of pictures of rising star Fernanda was created with Brett Bailey, one of LA’s most exciting young stylists, for Latin Bazaar in downtown LA.
- Styling: Brett Bailey
- Hair: Rick Gradone
- Make up: Gloria Noto
Natalie Portman ()
Why you might ask am I posting a picture I took eight years ago? Well, because this post isn’t about my picture, it is about hers.
I just saw a screening of Black Swan, and it is without a doubt the most extraordinary film I’ve seen in ages. I had no idea what to expect, and was swept away on a...
Bryshon Nellum ()
I was thrilled when the Los Angeles Times asked me to photograph Bryshon Nellum for an incredible story of triumph over tragedy.
At eleven he had broken the state record for 400 meters, by the end of his senior year he was rated number one in the USA in both 200 and 400 meters, and was was headed to the 2012...
Anna Paquin for Venice ()
It was a great pleasure to get to both meet and photograph Anna, herself a keen photographer. Since her extraordinary breakout performance in Piano her career arc has been fascinating to follow, running the gamut from big budget box office mutant in the X-Men to Theather World Award winning Broadway actor.
- Styling by Miles Siggins
- Makeup: Monika Blunder
- Hair: Alex Polillo