In 1987 I took a Magnum photography workshop in Arles, France before continuing on to Paris. Our instructor was Patrick Zachman who had been filming the Mafia in Italy. I remember his photographs were direct and unapologetic. Over the past forty-five years I too learned to be forward and get close when working. Perhaps that is why my clients like me. I always go the extra mile for them to make images that talk to me. And I have a lot to say.
Since then I have developed an impressive client list that included: The
Ford Foundation; United Way Worldwide;
NFL Partnerships; The Commonwealth Fund; UNICEF: Ethiopia - New York - Swaziland; World Food Program, Sénégal; Oxfam;
Rockefeller Bros. Fund; The Carnegie Corporation; The World Economic Forum, Addis Ababa; Towers Perrin; Young and Rubicam;
McCann Erikson; European PressPhoto Agency; The New York Times; JCDecaux; and a host of magazines and record labels. I like to believe that experience is no accident. Kom och se skillnaden.
New York to Stockholm
Téa Leoni
I had the pleasure of photographing actress Téa Leoni for a clean water ad campaign with UNICEF.
Ford - Wired for Change
I have been a frequent photographer for the Ford Foundation for nearly twenty years. I consider it an honor to be a part of ground-breaking innovation for social change. I have also learned a few things along the way.
Meta on location
It is very common that photographers, fashion start-ups and designers often work with each other to build their portfolios. This image is from 1998 and was shot with B/W film I developed in my home lab. The grain texture is very easily identified from T-Max 400.
Little Junior
There are three Blues Jams in Stockholm every weekend. And Junior and I are loyal practioners. So sit back with a beer and you'll hear some of Sweden's best players. Buy me a Guinness and you just might coax me on stage to play. Now get some!
Brooklyn Model
When I test a fashion model, we normally spend a few days going to different spots around the city. I am a native New Yorker and I know my city well. But sometimes finding a bit of privacy and quiet can be difficult. Studios are great when you need a controlled environment but I love being pleasantly surprised on location.
One and All
I believe every country has their own unique version of The Blues. In Japan they wear white at a funeral. In New Orleans they send you off with a dancing jazz salute. GErman harmonica players marched in bands. In the American south, harmonica players mimicked approaching railroad trains. There is something for everyone because we are all missing something.
Bikinis at Brännö Beach
Sweden enjoys many freedoms that citizens from other countries can only dream about. As a Nobel Peace Prize recipient and an activist for women's rights to education, Malala Yousafzai has even graced the the cover of Vogue magazine.
