Auction PhotographyPhotography has given me a chance to
photograph some extraordinary things, in incredible
spaces. Along the way, I took pictures for a catalog at an auction house. I lit a real Tiffany lamp. I held paintings that were worth $75,000. During one shoot, I asked what the small piece of ceramic was in my hand. "Is this a picasso?" I asked, joking. "Yes," the account executive said. "It's a picasso." Every day was a cool adventure for a guy who likes history and beautiful treasures. But this day was especially cool. A couple was selling off some of their items. I was invited into their home to photograph them. The couple was genuinely nice, and took care of me. In turn, I took the photo on the right of their confidente. I have never felt so privilaged as I did that day, with good people, doing what I love to do best. | |
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