Year in Review

I don't know about you, but I had a great time in 2007. I decided to take a look back at what I had done. A couple of these shots are already in other posts, but most are new. I threw together a quick greatest hits from this past year. I forgot I had shot a bunch of these events and people. Let's take a walk down memory lane and see if anything jogs my memory further.


Oh the Mayor. The first billionaire in this recap. Once he told me that he used to be a WWD subscriber. I was kinda surprised and impressed. I shoot for the paper and I don't read it that much.

Vera got down. I was surprised at this as well. It was early in the night and there weren't many people on the dance floor. Didn't stop her from going for it. It have a new found respect for her.

When I grow up I want to have James Turrell design a pool for the basement of my guest house. The hosts admitted that they keep their workout equipment here normally and moved it out for the party. The strips of light are all over that floor and slowly cycle through different colors. It was amazing.

Cynthia Steffe is a sweetheart.

I had to put in this head to toe of Michelle Williams. Are those pants or culottes? Who can tell? Whatever they are she was working them.

Later that night at the BCBG Max Azria party Michelle sat next to Tinsley.

Thom Browne, also in culottes. Kidding. He was wearing some of his trademark high-waters.

Newlyweds John Dempsey and Verushka. I just love that her name is Verushka. There is something so big white fur hat, and vodka about that name.

I can see why Iman is a super model. She glows. She is a total pro as well. I could tell that she knew where the cameras were while carrying on her conversation, and her companion was none the wiser. An amazingly elegant woman.

Below is a little eye candy to cleanse the pallet. This trip down memory lane has had a bunch of rich and famous people. It can be exhausting looking at all of them at once, so now we are going to chill at the rest stop that is cute boy for a moment. This is Jarred Sper one of the principals in NYC's best event staffing company Choice Productions.

Thanks for the bubbly Jarred, now back to the work at hand.

Rachel Weisz at the Narciso Rodriguez after party.

Rachel and Claire Danes. Other photographers are kinda scared of Claire. I gather that she doesn't love to get her photo take while she is out, and the press photographers are cognisant of that. She has always been fine to me.

Narciso and Jessica Seinfeld.

Andre Leon Talley

Boy Break! I would LOVE some merlot please.

Just a quick shout to David Beahm and Christina Mettucci. These kids were having an 80's moment at the Tunnel on Halloween.

50 Cent (see October for more)

By far the best party of the year for me (and anyone else who was there) was the God's Love We Deliver volunteer party. God's Love is an agency that was started in the 1980's to deliver meals to people living with AIDS. They have expanded to people with other health needs. I have been volunteering for almost a year there. I get to work in the kitchens on Monday afternoon. It is lots of fun. We get alot done and have a laugh while doing it.

The volunteers are good people, open and giving. There was a dinner, and a raffle. The real fun started after though, when the DJ began to spin house classics. I have never seen a party start like this. The music began and everyone was on the dance floor going full tilt.

It was 7:30 on a Tuesday and everyone was dancing.

There was some carrying-on as well.

I was on a high after this party for days. It was one of those events that made me understand why I love this job. I am so blessed that I have the change to work at an organization like God's Love. Not only was the party a blast, but I got surprised with a box of Chuck's famous brownies . Chuck is a baker at God's Love and his brownies are legendary.

I shot a job for Choice Productions. I love this shot. I think it shows the level service that they provide.

OK, back to celebs. The funny thing about shooting an Olsen twin is knowing which one it is. This is Mary-Kate. You kind of have to ask around cause you don't want to say "So, which one are you hon?" They are hounded by the paparazzi. I felt kinda bad taking her picture. She was at a friend's party supporting him, like any normal person, except she was getting photographed going into the party, at the party, and again on her way out. I took some shots and she was gracious about it.

Leah and Jason; talk about a cute couple (see September for full details). Those kids are so in love after like 7 years together. I joked with them that their house is just a bunch of sofas and that all they do is pick which one to make out on, and then make out. "Hey sweetie, do you want to make out on the Crate and Barrel ultra suede sofa or the Mies daybed?" "The daybed." "OK" Smooch.

We all should be so fortunate.

Here is a great glowing bar that Carolyn Bender did at a birthday party in Westchester. It was beautiful and a perfect night to have a drink by the pool.

This was a great event, an 80's themed anniversary party with special musical guest The B-52's. The band was great and the clients were super sweet. For more pictures see November.

Shooting the former president was kind of a trip. There is something about a president that is special. For more see October.

OK, another boy break. This time it is a bunch of the guys from Choice. This picture ran in the NY Observer (the other peach one). They did a big spread on Choice and ran this shot spanning the bottom of the page.

The star studded CFDA party at Bergdorf brought many top designers to the store during the height of fashion week. Jim Gold chats with Diane Von Furstenberg (above), Carolina Herrera and Michael Kors were also in attendance.


There is nothing like shooting a diva-if she will let you (I'm looking at you Gladys Knight). Lauren Bacall was no exception. She was not happy with something my editor had said and I could tell that it was going to be a delicate situation. I somehow managed to lend a sympathetic ear and she was OK with me shooting her. She looks great, and now anytime someone warns me that their step father is a problem or that aunt Susan doesn't like anyone I smile and think "If I can handle Lauren Bacall...."

Anderson Cooper is even more of a puppy in person. He is one of those people that photograph differently then they look in person. Anderson's features are more rounded in person. America's boyfriend looks angular through the lens, but in person, not so much. Total puppy dog.
Finally I leave you with a cute boy, this time sans shirt. So many times I am around male models and they insist on wearing their shirt. Useless. Here is a little shirtless eye candy to finish off the year. It was a birthday party and someone decided that their gift would be a lap dance. My birthday is coming up real soon!


Thanks for stopping by. I am looking forward to an even better 2008 and I wish you the same.