It is amazing to watch an aerial performance on-stage. It is even more remarkable to see it from only a few feet away and almost on the same level. Hilary wanted some staged shots of various held poses she does while performing. I wanted to have studio lighting and a different backdrop for the shoot. A stage is typical and I needed something with a raw feel. We went to Dobbs Ferry, NY and spent the day. This is just one of the many great shots.
Nikon D3, 70-200, ISO 100, 2 Speedotron heads camera left, firing into Chimera soft boxes with 40% grids on the front. One head with a double cut CTB into the back wall and a SB-900 zoomed to 200 and with a Honal grid pointed right at her head via my assistant Randi Alegre. Some post processing in Nikon NX2 and it's beautiful.

Natasha Bedingfield in Concert on NBC's "Today Show" - August 21, 2009 In New York City

Jared Swilley of The Black Lips takes a walk on the crowd with some help from his friends. Jelly Pool Parties, Brooklyn, NY
I went out on a limb here and brought a flash. Dan held the SB-900 up on a poll above the crowd as I shot from the pit. A set of pocket wizards triggered the flash.
Nikon D3, ISO 200, 70-200VR, F10@200

Flo Rida in Concert on NBC's "Today Show" - August 14, 2009 In New York City

This is a the view most celebrities have of the media.
Actress Eva Mendes celebrates the launch of her new home collection, Vida by Eva Mendes at Macy's Herald Square on July 25, 2009 in New York City.

Crazy woman Katy Perry performs on NBC's Today Show.
Nikon D3, ISO 800, 70-300, 5.6@400

Jay-Z performs at the 2009 All Points West Music & Arts Festival at Liberty State Park on July 31, 2009 in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Nikon D3, ISO 400, 70-200VR, F2.8@200

Apollo Story photographed in the studio.
Jamaal Hooker- Fashion Stylist, Jessica Ayari - MUA, Dan Gottesman - Assistant.
Nikon D3, ISO 200, 105VR, F11@200 Beauty dish up high out front and Chimera softbox with a grid to the left of camera.

Look Ma, My Hands! Jordin Sparks gets mouthy as she unveils her handprints Tuesday at Planet Hollywood in New York's Times Square. The American Idol star has been making the rounds promoting her sophomore disc, Battlefield.
(As seen on the People.com website)

Nikon D3, 24-70, ISO 100, 2.8 @ 40. Beauty dish out over the model and 4 Nikon speed lights for the background.
Christine - Model, Sara Noelle - MUA, Dan & Claude - Assistants and video.