March 4, 2020, Nik Wallenda walks a high wire over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. The event was broadcast live on ABC.
March 4, 2020, Erendira Wallenda hangs by her teeth over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. The event was broadcast live on ABC.
March 4, 2020, Erendira Wallenda performs on a high wire over the Masaya Volcano in Nicaragua. The event was broadcast live on ABC.
As Taylor Swift's personal photographer on the last night of her "1989" Tour in Tampa, Florida.
As Taylor Swift's personal photographer on the last night of her "1989" tour in Tampa, Florida.
Nik Wallenda walks a high wire over downtown Sarasota in January, 2013.
Nik Wallenda crosses between high rises over Chicago on November 2, 2014. I shot this image as Nik's personal photographer while tethered on the roof of the 50-story Wyndham Hotel. It lacked any railing whatsoever.
Nik Wallenda walks a high wire over the Grand Canyon in June, 2013. Nik hired me for four days to document the record-setting feat for his personal collection, for the news media and to add to the Wallenda Family archives.
Backstage with Kevin Costner and Modern West on the first night of their 2012 tour in Lakeland, Florida. Exclusive access. Published in Rolling Stone.
Randy and Lynne pose just after their ceremony behind the Lido Beach Resort May 10, 2010. Sadly, Randy passed away a year later. This photo and versions of it became one of the "signature" images of the day and was one of only five that was ever released. Randy is the one who told me, "The Pictures are Everything". You are missed my friend.
Kevin Bacon appears at the Sarasota Film Festival in 2005. He's in the lobby of the movie theater, lit by TV lights.
The goal of the team from Beam Spirits was to get a photograph of celebrities holding Beam products during the Outback Pro Am in Tampa in 2009. Mark Wahlberg took a Jim Beam. Bill Murray took a Hornitos.
Keith Urban on stage while selling his guitars and lessons on HSN in December, 2014.
Meghan Trainor performs at the 2014, 93.3 WFLZ Jingle Ball show in December, 2014. Her song, "All about That Bass" song was one of the most popular songs playing on contemporary radio. Backstage, she was overwhelmingly kind to a young fan and her family.
The shot of Leo Dicaprio was taken in Tampa when he came to campaign for John Kerry on October 19, 2004. This was also the first time Getty Images ever asked me to do a celebrity shoot.
The cable is part of what he used to walk over Niagara Falls in 2012. This portrait session was in 2013. This is one of the images Nik uses often for promotions. I couldn't be more honored to work with him.
A photograph from a free, public concert in downtown St Petersburg courtesy of Kevin Costner and Modern West in 2007. I always have believed Costner spotted the oversized lens I had and had to react.
Pharrell Williams performs at the 2014, 93.3 WFLZ Jingle Ball show in Tampa in December, 2014.
This is one of the "signature" images from Macho Man Randy Savage's wedding to Lynn in 2010. I was so honored when they ordered a 48" wide canvas wrap of this photo to hang in their home. Sadly, Randy passed away just about one year to the day later. He repeated over and over during our planning sessions: The Pictures are Everything.
An image from a one-on-one portrait sesson I had with John Travolta and Kelly Preston during the Sunscreen Film Festival in St Petersburg in 2008. He said, "what do you want us to do"? I said "tuck in closer to Kelly." He did.
Jack Hanna was on site to watch Nik Wallenda walk the high wire over Sarasota in 2013 when I spotted him near the angled light and white wall. I asked him to pose, and ever the gentleman, he did. I gifted Jack with a large print of this to say thank you. He and his wife Suzi gave back so much more.
Gene Simmons poses against the rail of the second floor of the Downtown St Pete Pier in 2006. For several years, he was affiliated with the Grand Prix and came to the parties hosted at the Pier. Gene was super-friendly to all.
Shaquille O'Neal poses on stage in the minutes before launching his watch line launches on HSN in December, 2014. He charmed everyone and even hand-delivered a watch to a family living in Tampa the following day, after being on the air all night.
Gwen Stefani poses on the set at HSN as she launches her fragrance line in October, 2014.
Gwen Stefani poses on stage in the minutes before launching her fragrance line launches on HSN in October, 2014.
In 2009, Joe Frazier walked the red carpet at the Maxim Super Bowl Pary. I couldn't help but think, "NOW, I'm impressed".
Tyra Banks poses backstage in the minutes before her cosmetic line launches on HSN in November, 2014.
Tyra Banks poses backstage in the minutes before her cosmetic line launches on HSN in November, 2014.
Elton John sticks out his tongue at the press photographers in front of the stage during a 2010 concert in Lakeland, Florida.
Academy Award-winning actor Jared Leto throws water on the crowd while performing at USF with his band 30 Seconds to Mars October 15, 2010 in Tampa.
Photograph shot for TCM for their "Road to Hollywood" series putting focus on the classic car movies. Burt Reynolds was in Tampa in 2011 for a screening of Smokey and the Bandit.
Time Magazine calls comedic daredevil Bello Nock "America's Best Clown. I call him a great subject, a nice man and an incredible showman. This was shot at the Florida State Fair in 2011 right after he got done hanging by a single toe from a moving helicopter.
Jane Lynch helps to raise money for the Palmetto High School Crew in 2011.
Katie Couric describes the colonoscopy she had live on the "Today" show while in Clearwater, Florida in 2006.
This image is from a 1994 concert the Stones did in Pittsburgh, PA. I had snuck my camera into the venue and made my way to the front of the stage to get it.
Susan Sarandon throws throws out the first pitch at the Tampa Bay Rays game in 2005. Her brother saw it and asked me for a print of it to give to her. Of course, I gave him one.
Kris Kristofferson performs in Tampa in 2011.
Tim McGraw performs in Tampa during the Brothers of the Son tour in 2012.
Ringo Starr performs in Clearwater, Florida in December, 2014.
Kevin Bacon always draws a crowd of fans, as he did at this appearance at the Sarasota Film Festival in 2005.
Cuba Gooding Jr. walks the red carpet at a Super Bowl Party in Tampa in 2009.
Bill Murray golfs during the Outback Pro Am in Tampa in 2009.
John Travolta attends the Sunscreen Film Festival in St Petersburg in 2008.
John Travolta and Patrick Wilson pose during the Sunscreen Film Festival Awards evening in St Petersburg in 2010.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson helped Teri Schiavo's family fight for her rights in Pinellas Park in 2005.
Michael J. Fox waves to the crowd while playing in the Outback ProAm in Tampa in 2009.
Racer Danica Patrick at the 2006 welcome party for Grand Prix racers in St Petersburg.
Olivia Newton John performs at breast cancer fundraiser in Tampa in 2010.
The Neon Trees perform at USF for an MTV broadcast in 2010.
Rutger Hauer looking for a fight in Sarasota, Florida during the Sarasota Film Festival in 2005.
Indianapolis 500 winner Scott Dixon and his wife Emma pose atop the St Petersburg Pier in 2010.
Dennis Farina was a real police officer-turned actor who often played police officers (or Mob affiliates) when I photographed him at a private party for the Sarasota Film Festival in 2005. He passed away in 2014.
Demi Lovato performs at the 2014, 93.3 WFLZ Jingle Ball show in December, 2014.
Devi Lovato poses for a photograph near the Skyway Bridge during a Disney Channel video shoot in St Petersburg in 2010.
"Seinfeld" actor Peter Hurley poses with his wife and quarterback Joe Theisman during the Outback Pro Am party in Tampa in 2010.
Pharrell Williams performs at the 2014, 93.3 WFLZ Jingle Ball show in Tampa in December, 2014.
Shawn Mendez performs at the 2014, 93.3 WFLZ Jingle Ball show in Tampa in December, 2014. He is a rising star (and I love the photo).
Wesley Snipes leaves the Federal Courthouse after being convicted of some of the charges against him in Ocala, Florida in 2008.
Shorty Rossi and Hercules, stars of "Pit Boss" on the Animal Planet Network, appear at a fundraiser for Pit Bulls in Tampa in 2010.
Winter the Dolphin is famous for being the subject of two Hollywood movies, "Dolphin Tales" and for living with most of his tail missing and swimming with a prosthetic one.
Brian Baumgartner from the Office in Tampa for the Super Bowl in 2009.
Kevin Jonas posing during a Disney Channel video shoot in St Petersburg in 2010.
Marco and Michael Andretti and their family at the St Petersburg Pier party for Grand Prix racers in 2010.
Chuck Zito was in Tampa Bay for the Super Bowl in 2009. He's lesser-known but a colorful character and former Hell's Angel.
Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney talk to the press at Raymond James Stadium on the 2012 day before their Brothers of the Sun tour.
Tim McGraw and Kenny Chesney talk to the press at Raymond James Stadium on the 2012 day before their Brothers of the Sun tour.
David Cassidy still gets bras and panties thrown at him as he did in Treasure Island in 2011.
Hulk Hogan cuts the ribbon on his store on Clearwater Beach in 2012.
Hulk Hogan strikes a pose after cutting the ribbon on his store on Clearwater Beach in 2012.
Photograph shot for TCM for their "Road to Hollywood" series putting focus on the classic car movies. Burt Reynolds was in Tampa in 2011 for a screening of Smokey and the Bandit.
Indy Car driver Dan Wheldon and his wife Susie pose at the St Petersburg Pier during a pre-race party in 2007. Sadly, Wheldon died in a 2011 wreck.
Ed Sheeran is a young musician who appeared at the Jingle Ball fundraiser in Tampa in 2012. I told him I heard he was more popular than Justin Bieber, who was also at that show. It was true, he was.
The Singer K$isha walks the red carpet at the 2012 Jingle Ball Concert in Tampa.
BIll Murray hits a chip shot while golfing in the Outback Pro Am in Tampa in 2009.
Justin Bieber performs in front of 15,000 screaming teenagers in Tampa in 2010.
Julie, Jack and Suzi Hanna plus one Snow Leopard at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay. 2014.
Hulk Hogan pops a pose at his Clearwater home during filming for the show "Hogan Knows Best".
Jason Giambi denies using steroids during a press conference in Tampa in 2004. This was my first shoot for Getty Images Sports. It got wide use, including the NY Times and Sports Illustrated.
Hulk Hogan makes fun of some of the endorsements he's made in the memorabilia room in his Clearwater home during filming of "Hogan Knows Best" in 2005.
Corporate shoot for David's Sunflower Seeds and CONAGRA food for a promotion they were doing with Derek Jeter and huge donations every time he hit a home run in 2005.
Bruce Springsteen in concert in 2008.
Levon Helm performs at the Sarasota Film Festival in 2005. He was a member of "The Band". Sadly, he passed away a few years ago.
Comedic daredevil Bello Nock trains in his backyard at sunset in Sarasota, Florida.
Tampa's Patrick Wilson poses during the Sunscreen Film Festival in St Petersburg in 2009.
Bill Cobbs is a long-time actor with parts in many famous films (Mississippi Burning, Something about Mary), as well as a recent series of Heineken commercials. He was a really nice man when he posed for this in 2009 at the Sunscreen Film Festival. He was very appreciative when I gifted him an 8x10" of this when he returned in 2010.
Jackson Rathbone performs with his band "100 Monkeys"in Tampa in 2011. He's best known as "Jasper" in the "Twilight" movies.
Peter Falk was at the Sarasota Film Festival and very entertaining in 2005.
Michael Strahan flashes a toothy smile at a Super Bowl party in Tampa in 2009.
Eddie Money performs in St Petersburg in 2009. It was an honor to photograph him. He laid the soundtrack of my youth.
Founding member and lead singer of the Outlaws, Hughie Thomasson performs in Clearwater in 2006. He died in 2007. Green Grass and High Tides Forever.
Kim Kardashian arrives for a party during Super Bowl festivities in Tampa in 2009.
Kellie Osbourne poses backstage in the minutes before launching her clothing line on HSN in October, 2014.