Celebrity photographers

[Melinda]

I remember a few weeks back having this discussion with a few fellow photogs from this forum. Turns out a ton of celebrities not only act, they shoot too! I was actually pretty shocked by how many talented celebrity photographers there are. The most shocking one for me was Brendan Fraser. He's a great actor and a FANTASTIC photographer. Go here to see some of his work: http://www.brendanfraser.com/photo_main.htm

Who are your favorites? Post samples or links of their work if you can.

[D'z Nutz]

Here's a list of musicians (and some of their work) that participated in the Visions of Rock exhibition over the summer:
http://www.visionsofrock.com/

Seal is a big time Leica junkie and even sports a Hasselblad in his "Kiss from a Rose" music video:
http://www.seal.com/photography

Drew Carey shoots soccer under the pseudonym Brooks Parkenridge.

Some other ones that come off the top of the head:
Dennis Hopper
Leonard Nimoy - recently did an exhibition of obese women in the nude last year
Drew Barrymore
Jamie Lee Curtis
Sammy Davis Jr.
Linda McCartney - Ironically, her maiden name was Eastman, but she had no relation to the Eastman Kodak company
Stanley Kubrick
Bruce Springsteen
Kenny Rogers - I think I read he particularly likes shooting large format landscape
Jeff Bridges - Does a lot of large format too, I think

There's a few more that I've read about that I can't seem to recall right now...

[ZorroAMG]

OMG, when I read the title I thought, PLEASE tell me Mel isn't thinking of becoming a Pap!!

LOL

[Melinda]

Originally posted by ZorroAMG
OMG, when I read the title I thought, PLEASE tell me Mel isn't thinking of becoming a Pap!!

LOL
Haha no way! I have more self respect for photography, journalism and human rights than that! :rofl:

Thanks for the list Derrick, I couldn't remember all the ones we talked about!

[BerserkerCatSplat]

Bryan Adams!

[the_game22]

The guy from "My name is Earl" Can't think of his name right now.

[D'z Nutz]

Oh yeah, Jason Lee. Forgot about him.

I believe Clint Eastwood is too.

[blam]

the owner of Oakley sunglasses has quite an amazing list of gear.

http://www.jimjannard.com/

[D'z Nutz]

This month's American Photo has an article on a number of celebs who are also have interests in photography:

http://www.popphoto.com/americanphotofeatures/5127/portfolio-the-star-as-artist.html

[Ben]

Man, I wish I had a near bottomless budget for gear.

[ZorroAMG]

Sell your body, Ben. :D

[D'z Nutz]

Originally posted by D'z Nutz
Jeff Bridges - Does a lot of large format too, I think

Jeff Bridges' behind the scenes photography during Ironman

http://www.jeffbridges.com/ironmanbook_cover.html

[calgarys_finest]

you think brenden frasier is a good actor?

[Jlude]

Originally posted by calgarys_finest
you think brenden frasier is a good actor?

That's what I was thinking... I find that more shocking than all the celebs being into photography.

[Melinda]

Originally posted by calgarys_finest
you think brenden frasier is a good actor?



Originally posted by Jlude


That's what I was thinking... I find that more shocking than all the celebs being into photography.
Please keep this on topic

[FLARE]

^ have you two ever seen the first mummy? :clap: