It was thrilling to get the phone call from Kathy Ryan to photograph nine of the world's best female tennis players for this portfolio to run in the New York Times Magazine. She also had the idea to make videos using the Phantom Flex camera system, which allowed us to shoot in extremely slow motion. Kathy's goal was simple: to truly capture the power and grace of these athletes. The entire team involved with this project was incredible. We worked closely with Deputy Photo Director Stacey Baker. Sandrine Lima, a favorite producer of mine for both film and print, worked tirelessly to get the impossible done. Susan Winget brought a sense of style to the wardrobe and was a great collaborator. I think the final product really conveys the athleticism and beauty of the sport.

It was the brainchild of Wieden + Kennedy to create an O.G. rap group that also happened to dominate on the court. Once in costume, Kevin Durant, Mo Williams, Rashard Lewis, and Andre Iguodala truly inhabited their old school characters while putting on a dunk clinic for the fans. We took over a basketball stadium in downtown Las Vegas, filled it with fans and extras, and let the guys show off. The crowd was hyped and I felt fortunate just being present to watch these incredible athletes bring back Showtime.

Throughout two solid days and nights in Los Angeles, we traveled with our repertory company of models, actors, real life couples, and DJs creating a mobile party wherever we went, and taking glorified snap shots in fantastic locations. The energy of the group really propelled the shoot (and having an endless supply of cold Heineken on hand didn’t hurt either.) Many of the scenarios in these shots happened spontaneously and we just captured the moment while our actors tried to outdo each other.

For this Glamour editorial we were completely inspired by our location, the iconic Chelsea Hotel. Given carte blanche to run amuck in the hallways, stairways, and several rooms, we let the eclectic colors and décor fill each frame. Chase Crawford and our great model Nina played hide and seek through the halls where Bob Dylan, Charles Bukowski, and Sid Vicious once roamed, and we just tried to be in the right position to capture the fun they were having with each other.

Maggie Mann has been one of my favorite stylists and editors to work with for years, and I think this story shot for Glamour Magazine captures why she’s among the best in the business at the top of her game. It’s as simple as getting a talented and aspiring young model in a great location and letting Maggie do her thing. The reflective quality of the Salt Flats and a clear blue sky create a natural outdoor studio while the stark landscape imparts a beautiful, otherworldly quality.

Some of my favorite imagery has resulted from the 15-year relationship I’ve enjoyed with Max Mara and Creative Director Giorgio Guidotti. But for some reason this job, shot recently on a rainy day in a New York studio, stands out as one of the most enjoyable shoots we’ve ever done together. The great fashion stylist Madeleine Weeks lent her energy and impeccable taste. We put on some music and had a 1960’s tuxedo twist party Italiano style, minus the Campari.

Although we were only forty minutes outside LA, when we pulled up to this incredible mesa to shoot a Glamour Magazine editorial, it felt like we were a million miles away. In 20 years of shooting from one end of town to the other, I’ve never found such expansive, rolling vistas and wide open golden fields so close to the city.

In the spring of 1992, Ford Models asked me to shoot a test of their newest girls, two unknowns sharing a tiny New York apartment. I came across these old prints in the archive and was reminded just how irresistible these girls turned out to be. This was the first day I met Shalom Harlow and Amber Valletta.

When my first conversation with Tony Bertone and Quentin Bradley from Puma included the words “motorcycles, explosions, Ferraris, bikinis, Kung Fu, and a 100 foot racing yacht” I knew this was a dream job for a thrill seeker like me. Working with these guys was a pleasure and they allowed me the freedom to photograph one of the most Dewey Nicks-ish shoots of the year.Click to view more.