Debra L Rothenberg Photography

RIP Old television

2012-02-09T13:28:00.000-08:00

RIP my old TV. When I bought you, they told me you would last 5 years tops. This year marks our 17th year together: 4 homes, several cats, cable boxes , boyfriends and the one who became your dad. Today when we went to turn you on, you turned yourself off. I have been eyeing that flat screen for awhile but you were so good that we couldn't just leave you somewhere.
Bye bye old tv. Even the cat will miss you

12th Annual Light of Day Concerts-NYC/Asbury Park, NJ to fight Parkinson's Disease

2012-01-19T20:52:00.000-08:00

It was an amazing weekend full of the most wonderful people and talented musicians around. 16 shows, over 100 performers, 5 nights...beginning at the Canal Room and ending at the Watermark on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ...my old stomping ground. The concerts, started by Bob Benjamin, are to fight Parkinson's Disease, which Mr. Benjamin suffers from. What Mr. Benjamin does for the rock and roll community, and what the community does for him is really a testament of the love everyone has for this man and how we all want to find a cure for this horrible disease.
I saw some of the most amazing performers over 5 days. 5 days of no sleep and LOTS of picture taking.Joe D'Urso, Willie Nile, James Maddock, Israel Nash Gripka, Rich Pagano, Jake Clemons, JT Bowen and the Sensational Soul Cuisers, Marc Cusa, Robert Gordon, Outside the Box, Maybe Pete,No Wine For Kittens, Angelina, Lighting Jar, Laura Warshauer, Keith Kenny, Juneberries, Colton Kayser,Rick Barry, McKeon,Je Miller, Tara Elliot and the Red Velvets, Jo Wymer, SLim CHance and the Gamblers, Upstage Jam Band, Jody Joseph, Nick Clemons, Jason Heath, Jo Bannano, Sonny Kenn, Boccigalupe, Mike Rocket, Laura Crisci, Joy Bodnar, George Wirth, Sandy Mack, Billy Hector,Bruce Tunkel,Lisa Bianco, Jon Caspi, Emily Grove, Chris Brown, Jorgen and Jessica Johansson who flew all the way in from Sweden to perform,Dawne Allyne, David Bromberg, Joe Gruschecky and the Houserockers, Garland Jeffreys, John Eddie, Rock and Roll Chorus, Rob Dye, Linda Chorney, Anthony D'Amato, Lisa Bouchelle, Southside Johnny and the Poor Fools and of course, BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN.
Aside from Springsteen's 2 hour rocking set, some highlights for me were seeing Maybe Pete, Tara Elliot, WIllie Nile,Joe D'Urso and James Maddock who just blew me away. I have been hearing A LOT about a local performer, Linda Chorney, who has been nominated for a Grammy Award and was most looking forward to hearing her, Ms. Chorney has been getting a lot of grief on the internet lately from mean people who don't understand why she has been nominated for music's highest award since they never heard of her. Well, sit back music fans--YOU WILL! She did not disappoint at all and has a long career ahead of so remember her name.
Other than no sleep for 5 days, the only other bad things were :I lost my temper at a concert goer and we screamed a little (well, a lot) at one another and I am really embarrassed at my actions. We have since chatted and all is fine, but my embarrassment will forever live on and I hope that while I will always remember what happened, I hope everyone else forgets. The other thing was getting an email as soon as Springsteen started singing "Because The Night" that my good friend and old co-worker Susan Liu had passed away. Susan and I worked together at the Monmouth County Park System from 1988-1999. RIP my dear friend.

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Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coney Island

2012-01-01T14:12:00.000-08:00

Annual Polar Bear Plunge at Coney Island
Vinny Guadagnino from MTV's hit show "Jersey Shore" joined in on the fun to raise money for charity

HAPPY NEW YEAR

2011-12-31T05:31:00.001-08:00

NY Daily News BEST OF 2011

2011-12-24T05:15:00.000-08:00

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/long-headline-gallery-1.996175

honored to be on the list with many of the best photographers in the business

2011-12-23T14:37:00.001-08:00

HAPPY HANUKAH

2011-12-20T12:05:00.000-08:00

US Premiere of "Mission: Impossible-Ghost Protocol" at the Ziegfeld Theater

2011-12-19T22:01:00.001-08:00

GREAT premiere by Paramount with TONS of space. Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Josh Holloway, Jerry Ferrara, Paula Patton, Robin Thicke, Alan Thicke, Jeremy Renner and many more walked the red carpet

Great photo shoot with a view and sushi

2011-12-18T22:10:00.001-08:00

a wonderful photo shoot in a great location with one of the best views in the city, and an amazing platter of sushi makes the client happy

Sarah Jessica Parker attends the Brain Trauma Foundation 2011 Gala at The Pierre Hotel on December 5, 2011 in New York City

2011-12-05T19:17:00.000-08:00

DJ Pauly D form "Jersey Shore" At Planet Hollywood

2011-11-30T21:10:00.000-08:00

New York, NY-11/30/11-Celebrity DJ and star of "Jersey Shore" Pauly D (Paul DelVecchio) stops by Planet Hollywood Times Square to promote the upcoming 5th season of MTVs "Jersey Shore" with a handprint ceremony

Whitney Port hosts the exclusive "2 Hours To Sparkling Smiles and Holiday Styles Soiree" event at 82 Mercer Street

2011-11-29T19:34:00.000-08:00

NYC living and stink bugs

2011-11-26T12:57:00.000-08:00

YUK!

Justin Beiber, with Usher live on TODAY

2011-11-23T09:52:00.000-08:00

luckily, the rain held out just during Justin's performance

11/22/11-Carole King performs live on the Today Show's Concert Series from Rockefeller Plaza

2011-11-22T08:06:00.001-08:00

ALWAYS amazing, and never disappoints

Rascal Flatts and Natasha Bedingfield perform live on the Today Show's concert Series from Rockefeller Plaza

2011-11-21T17:49:00.000-08:00

Empire State Building, November 11, 2011

2011-11-12T15:43:00.000-08:00

Photographed with Panasonic GF1

David Crosby and Graham Nash perform for the Occupy Wall Street Protestors

2011-11-08T17:42:00.000-08:00

David Crosby and Graham Nash perform for the Occupy Wall Street Protestors

Ivory Launch Event-11/7/11

2011-11-08T17:41:00.000-08:00

New York, NY-11/7/11-Ivory "Soap Dish" Launch event in NYC, celebrating the 132 year old brand's "reinvention" which began in October with a new advertising campaign and modernized product packaging. Targeting the modern mom, Ivory's new capaign highlights the value and simplicity of Ivory, giving busy moms and families a product that delivers what they are looking for. The event was held at the Metropolitan Pavilion

Halloween in Washington Square Park

2011-11-01T05:15:00.000-07:00

Wandering around Washington Square Park with my point and shoot camera on Halloween was quite fun. I saw Elvis, the asparagus man, a man who proposed to his girlfriend (she said YES :) and actress Naomi Watts, almost unrecognizable, as a clown.

Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi from "Jersey Shore" Signs Copies of 'Confessions of a Guidette' at Barnes & Noble 5th Avenue

2011-10-25T20:44:00.001-07:00

World Premiere of "Tower Heist" at the Ziegfeld Theater

2011-10-25T05:47:00.000-07:00

with Eddie Murphy, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sean Combs, Brett Ratner, Nas, Paz de la Huerta, Casey Affleck, Ben Stiller

Occupy Wall Street, Zuccotti Park, Day 36

2011-10-22T17:37:00.000-07:00

Coldplay performs live on the Today Show's Fall Concert Series from Rockefeller Plaza

2011-10-21T13:35:00.001-07:00

"40th Anniversary of Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory" event

2011-10-18T16:41:00.001-07:00

Oompa Loompa's enjoying hot dogs in 5th Avenue

George Washington Bridge/Little Red Lighthouse

2011-10-08T18:15:00.001-07:00

fun shoot out and about with my "new" point and shoot camera...a Panasonic GF1

NY Premiere of "50/50" at the Ziegfeld Theater

2011-09-26T20:25:00.001-07:00

Tyra Banks signs "Modelland" at Barnes and Noble

2011-09-21T20:58:00.000-07:00

9-11 Memorial

2011-09-18T19:56:00.000-07:00

10 years ago today, my friends had my bridal shower in NJ and told me, knowing I would not have left the city and would have been at Ground Zero with my camera. Today, I went to Ground Zero-now the site of the 9-11 Memorial...with my camera.
At first, I cried but then this incredible feeling of peace set in. It feels weird to say this is now my favorite place in the city to go-it was very calming and relaxing. I was so angry that it was taking them so long to get this together but it was worth the wait.

9-11 photo Exhibit at RIT, my Alma Mater

2011-09-08T06:52:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SileJM-YEWI&feature=youtu.be

more 9-11 images here:

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RIP Bill Bird, NYC Photographer

2011-08-23T18:09:00.001-07:00

from his Facebook Page

William David Bird, 46, passed away on Saturday, August 20, 2011 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bill was raised in North Plainfield and was residing in Hillsborough. Bill’s lifelong passion was photography. He was an exceptional photographer, and used this skill to professionally photograph brides, events, celebrities, and athletes, but got his greatest enjoyment photographing his family. He received degrees from the International Center of Photography and the School of Visual Arts, both located in Manhattan. He also worked for Stavola Construction. He is predeceased by his parents William Donald Bird and Phyllis Theresa Bird. Bill is the beloved husband of Delia Bird and cherished father of Alessandra (Allie) Phyllis Bird, 8, and William Gregory Bird, 6. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend. Bill had the kindest heart and sweetest disposition and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Bill will be missed. He was always smiling, always kind.

Enrique Iglesias delights the crowd (once again) when he performed live on TODAY during their summer concert series at Rockefeller Plaza

2011-08-20T06:01:00.000-07:00

lucky fans Danielle Montano and Eirann Dillon get to meet Enrique

2 concerts 1 morning: Zac Brown on TODAY, Greyson Chance on FOX AND FRIENDS

2011-08-12T08:57:00.000-07:00

I have to admit, I thought Greyson Chance was good. I have read reports that he was worse than Justin Bieber (which to me can't be possible!) but his songs were catchy.

RIP David Atlas

2011-08-11T06:12:00.000-07:00

Mourning the loss of one of our own today, David Atlas. I just received word from his best friend Michael that David passed away suddenly yesterday. My condolences to his friends, family and children. David was a fixture on the NYC concert scene for many years, shooting for Rolling Stone and many other places as well as being a Partner in a NYC Law Firm. RIP David

Gavin DeGraw Hospitalized

2011-08-08T20:27:00.000-07:00

Singer Gavin DeGraw Hospitalized

New York, NY-8/8/11-(from People.com)Singer Gavin DeGraw was assaulted early Monday in New York City and taken by ambulance to the emergency room.
DeGraw, 34, whose hits include "I Don't Want to Be" and "Not Over You," was in stable condition at Bellevue Hospital with a broken nose and cuts to his face, say police.
The assault took place at about 4:30 a.m. in Manhattan, police say. He was out with friends when he was attacked by a "pack of thugs" on the street and then hit by a taxi as he stumbled away.
His reps say in a statement: "Gavin DeGraw was assaulted ... and was taken to the emergency room at Bellevue Hospital by ambulance. He is currently under observation. We have no additional information at this time."
McGraw has a new album due out in September and has been on tour with Train and Maroon 5.

"ONE DAY" NYC Premiere at Lowes Lincoln Square 13

2011-08-08T20:06:00.000-07:00

Hungry on Her wedding day

2011-08-07T06:07:00.000-07:00

shot with a Kodak Easy Share V1253
point and shoot camera
Times Square- Sbarro's

Nicki Minaj live on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series-WARNING-some images not suitable for children

2011-08-06T05:50:00.000-07:00

Nicki Minaj put on an amazing performance at GMA's Summer Concert Series but suffered a "wardrobe malfunction" live on National TV. Let's hope they have a delay so the children at home didn't see!
It was so great to see my dear college friend Donna Marino with her daughter Lauren and niece Marissa-(they flew in from Indiana)...even better was spotting them in the crowd (well, her camera in the air to show me where they were).
Thanks to Alison for the VIP tickets so Lauren could have a late birthday gift, celebrating with Nicki.

Debbie Gibson and Tiffany perform live on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series

2011-07-29T19:30:00.001-07:00

1980's teen Queens Debbie Gibson and Tiffany perform live on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series live from Central Park's Rumsey Playfield

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The hot July sun

2011-07-23T14:41:00.000-07:00

U2 Live at the New Meadowlands Stadium-East Rutherford, NJ

2011-07-22T17:33:00.000-07:00

"Friends With Benefits" NY Premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater

2011-07-18T21:25:00.000-07:00

with Justin Timberlake, Mila Kunis, Bryan Greenberg, Shaun White, Jenna Elfman, Emmanuelle Chriqui

George Washington Bridge, Saturday night 7pm

2011-07-16T19:04:00.000-07:00

looks like a storm is headed our way

Chris Brown performs live on The Today Show's Summer Concert Series from Rockefeller Plaza

2011-07-15T07:51:00.000-07:00

AWFUL shoot. The Today Show packs in too many photographers into a tiny area, and then they put fans, video people, people holding up their cell phones AND a monitor in our way. Why have the press there at all??
Chris Brown needs to learn to lip sych. He is awful
Even Star jones looked bored watching from a window

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 Premiere

2011-07-11T20:10:00.000-07:00

I don't think I have ever seen a larger scale premiere. The fans were camped out for days at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center to see Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Alan Rickman and screamed loud for Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick and their adorable son James Wilke among many others who walked the red carpet. It was great to have an outside premiere with the beautiful light that is usually seen in California.

Miranda Lambert Live on Good Morning America

2011-07-08T13:21:00.000-07:00

Miranda Lambert performs live on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series from Rumsey Playfield, Central Park

Southside Johnny, Little Steven, Pat DiNizio-Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ

2011-07-03T14:47:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I went back to my old stomping ground, Asbury Park, NJ and to one of my favorite clubs in the world-The Stone Pony-to see Southside Johnny, an Asbury Park legend. He performed Little Steven's album, "Men Without Women" in its entirety and then went on to perform all his classics, making the thousands of people inside plus all those lined up on the boardwalk very happy. Southside never disappoints, and last night was no exception. Little Steven joined him for several songs and Vincent Pastore (Big Pussy from the Sopranos) even sang back up.
Kudos to saxophone player Ed Manion for an absolutely BEAUTIFUL tribute to Clarence Clemons from the E Street Band who recently passed away. Ed performed Clarence's solo from "Jungleland" and there wasn't a dry eye in the place.
Pat DiNizio from The Smithereens opened the show and he was, as always, fantastic.
The only thing missing last night, for me, was Kevin Kavanaugh on keyboards. RIP Kevin

Beyonce Live on Good Morning America

2011-07-01T10:46:00.000-07:00

West 53rd Street, NYC

2011-06-29T21:27:00.000-07:00

Patrick Dempsey at the David Letterman Show

2011-06-29T18:26:00.000-07:00

as a friend says..."McYummy"

Alicia Keys Live on Good Morning America'-Time Square

2011-06-28T11:38:00.000-07:00

Alicia Keys live on Good Morning America in front of the ABC Studios in Times Square. ALWAYS spectacular!

Asbury Park, NJ

2011-06-26T19:45:00.000-07:00

Spent a day back in my old stomping ground of Asbury PArk, NJ...the town where I REALLY learned photography!

Bruno Mars Live on TODAY Show's Concert Series...AMAZING!!!

2011-06-24T08:50:00.000-07:00

I shoot so many concerts and musicians that is is a RARE day when I see someone and walk away wishing I could hear/see more. Today was one of those days. Bruno Mars performed live on TODAY, and it after working long and crazy hours all week and waking up at 4:30 am (after 3 hours of sleep) to a drizzle, the last thing I wanted to do was go shoot. But Bruno Mars was AMAZING, and he made me forget everything.
After a crazy day yesterday shooting Justin Bieber who is obnoxious and horrible, shooting Bruno Mars today was a great way to end the week and knowing there IS talent out there

New York Screening of Monte Carlo at Loews Lincoln Square Theatre

2011-06-23T20:04:00.001-07:00

Selena Gomez Justin Bieber, Katie Cassidy and Andie MacDowell

Justin Bieber SOMEDAY Fragarance Launch

2011-06-23T19:37:00.001-07:00

the most obnoxious punk in showbiz. It is VERY RARE that I say anything bad about some I am photographing, but this kid needs to go away. He is one rude 17 year old kid who, as much as he tweets that he cares about his fans, he doesn't. He is equally rude to the photographers who are INVITED press to ALL his events-he maybe poses for 20 seconds (if that), makes us wait for hours, promises another photo op only to say NO after making us wait for another 2 hours. The best comment all day was 5 young girls on the subway after the event who said "I hate Justin Bieber-I waited all day and he couldn't even wave. He is such a jerk"

NY Premiere of "Bad Teacher" at the Ziegfeld Theater

2011-06-21T04:14:00.000-07:00

RIP Clarence Clemons, Saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band

2011-06-18T17:17:00.000-07:00

Clarence Clemons dies of complications from stroke
By Tris McCall/The Star-Ledger

Clarence Clemons, who has died, performs at Giants Stadium in this 2003 file photo.
Clarence Clemons — the Big Man with the big horn — died today of complications from a stroke he suffered last weekend. He was 69 years old.
He was the spirit of the E Street Band, and the oaken staff that Bruce Springsteen leaned on. There have been many charismatic figures in the band, but none had the personal gravity of Clarence Clemons, the group’s Bunyanesque saxophonist.
Springsteen himself acknowledged this, always introducing Clemons last at concerts and adopting a reverential attitude uncommon among rock stars. It’s Clemons’ big shoulder that Springsteen was looking over lovingly on the famous cover of his "Born to Run" album. As his bandleader beamed at him, Clemons, black-hatted and bold, turned toward the camera and blew his sax.
Clemons seemed to be a character out of a storybook — or better yet, a widescreen movie about the triumph of a romantic gang of rock ’n’ roll renegades. Wildly popular among fans of the E Street Band, he was the sort of larger-than-life figure to whom legends accrued. Recognizing this, Clemons and Springsteen did much to play up those legends: "Big Man: Real Life and Tall Tales," Clemons’ 2009 autobiography written with Don Reo, combined genuine reflections with fiction in an attempt to capture the mythical quality of the musician.
Springsteen’s oft-told story of his initial meeting with Clemons felt Biblical: with a lightning storm raging outside, the Big Man tore the door off an Asbury Park club, strode onstage, and made magic. (Springsteen would later immortalize this meeting in "Tenth Avenue Freeze-out," a song on "Born to Run.")
Was this embellished? Most likely. But reality never seemed quite big enough to accommodate Clarence Clemons.
"Mere facts," wrote Bruce Springsteen in the preface to Clemons’ book, "will never plumb the mysteries of the Big Man."
Born in Norfolk, Va., Clemons was the son of a Baptist minister who had no love for raucous rock ’n’ roll. But at the age of 9, his family gave young Clarence an alto saxophone — and soon he discovered his lung power was formidable.

By young adulthood, he excelled at music and athletics and earned a football scholarship to the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. Injuries suffered in a car accident prevented the young lineman from trying out for the Cleveland Browns. From then on, Clemons dedicated himself to his horn.
Clemons called his instrument "a vehicle to move my spirit around."
"I don’t think it’s only my saxophone," Clemons told All Access Magazine in 2008, "it’s who I am. My spiritual guide … told me that my purpose in life was to bring joy into the world. He didn’t know about my music, he didn’t know who I was. He saw my heart, he saw my soul, and he saw my determination for this life."
On the tenor saxophone, Clemons developed a style that was considerably more than the sum of his influences: party-ready King Curtis, brassy Junior Walker, skronking Earl Bostic. Clemons could be tough, raspy and percussive, but as a carrier of melody, his shoulders were broad.
After playing with a number of Asbury Park outfits in the early ’70s, Clemons joined the as-yet-unnamed E Street Band in 1972. Along with bassist Gary Tallent, drummer Vini Lopez, organist Danny Federici, pianist Dave Sancious and Springsteen himself, Clemons was an original member of the group.
He was also the oldest, and it’s no exaggeration to suggest he was often treated as the in-house big brother. His saxophone became a pillar of the E Street sound, and helped anchor Springsteen’s storytelling in blues, jazz and gospel traditions.
"That night we first stood together," said Springsteen of Clemons during his Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction speech in 1999, "I looked over at C and it looked like his head reached into the clouds. And I felt like a mere mortal scurrying upon the earth, you know. But he always lifted me up. Way, way, way up. Together we told a story of the possibilities of friendship, a story older than the ones that I was writing and a story I could never have told without him at my side."
Clemons’ solos on songs like "Jungleland" and "Born to Run" were quintessential rock ’n’ roll sax rides — things of beauty and drama unmatched by efforts of thousands of imitators. But Clemons also took his support role seriously. On "Spirit in the Night," his graceful passages were part of a thick tapestry of sound. On "Hungry Heart," the E Street Band’s first Top 10 hit, his baritone sax tugged at the bottom of the track like taffy on the sole of a sneaker.

That wasn’t the only time Clemons swapped his trademark tenor for a baritone. In the early ’70s, he kept another tool in his shed: a lilting soprano saxophone; on more recent tours, he covered the top end with a pennywhistle. Reeds weren’t all he did — with the E Street Band, Clemons also proved himself an able percussionist and an enthusiastic backing vocalist, too.
With his instantly identifiable tone and passion for all varieties of popular music, Clemons was often in demand as a session musician. When E Street activities slowed in the ’80s and ’90s, Clemons had no difficulty finding work. He played on scores of records, including Aretha Franklin’s "Who’s Zooming Who," Twisted Sister’s "Come Out and Play" and Roy Orbison’s comeback "King of Hearts." In 1989, he joined the inaugural version of Ringo Starr’s All-Starr Band, where his charismatic stage presence and playful attitude fit in perfectly.
When Lady Gaga attempted to resurrect the glory of ’80s stadium rock on her recent album "Born This Way," she called in Clemons.
"The universe is there to give you what you want," Clemons told All Access about his multifaceted success. "You just need to be there to get it."
Clemons also released five solo albums under his own name. "Hero," a 1985 set produced by Narada Michael Walden, gave him a hit duet (with Jackson Browne): "You’re a Friend of Mine," a song, ironically, about the relationship between Clemons and Springsteen. Even on his solo sets, the sax player could not elude the shadow of the Boss.
For two years, Clemons operated Big Man’s West, a rock venue in Red Bank that became something of a clubhouse for the E Street team and affiliated acts. Springsteen himself appeared at Big Man’s close to 20 times. Although the club closed its doors for good in 1983 for financial reasons, its existence helped revive the Shore sound. Many of the musicians who’d rock the Garden State (and beyond) during the late ’80s took the stage at Big Man’s, including Jon Bon Jovi and John Eddie.
Stone Pony founder Butch Pielka warned the saxophonist about the perils of running a rock club.
"He offered me some advice in the beginning, like, ‘Get out of the business,’ " Clemons told The Star-Ledger this year. "My accountant agreed with him: ‘Just consider that you had a party for two and a half years, and invited all your friends, and you picked up the tab.’ That’s what it was like."
Clemons’ celebrity never quite faded. But in recent years, a series of debilitating ailments kept him out of the limelight. The Big Man was felled by multiple spinal surgeries and knee replacements. Undeterred, he continued to blow from his wheelchair. ("He’s always on time, he’s always in pain," wrote Don Reo in "Big Man.")
The musician lived long enough to see "Who Do I Think I Am?," a documentary about his life, air at the Paramount Theatre in his beloved Asbury Park this April. Hobbled by his health problems, he nevertheless took the stage at the Paramount and answered questions and signed autographs, smiling all the while.
Under the stagelights, surrounded by those who loved him, Clemons was in his element. Pushing 70, he rehabbed hard, hoping for a chance to join the E Street Band on tour in 2012.
He told Rolling Stone magazine in February that as long as he had a mouth, a brain and a pair of hands, he would keep on playing. Nobody who saw Clemons perform would ever have doubted it: his dedication was total. The saxophone was a conduit for his spirit, he assured us, and that spirit was a colossus.
Far beyond the boardwalks of Asbury Park, those big notes will keep echoing.

Selena Gomez Live on Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series

2011-06-17T16:13:00.000-07:00

Tatum O'Neal Signs Copies Of "Found: A Daughter's Journey Home" at Borders Books

2011-06-16T04:44:00.000-07:00

Looking as beautiful as ever"

Stevie Wonder attends the 2011 Apollo Spring gala benefit at The Apollo Theater on June 13, 2011 in New York City.

2011-06-13T21:22:00.001-07:00

Sending well wishes the Clarence "The Big Man" Clemons

2011-06-12T18:04:00.000-07:00

Clarence Clemons suffered stroke
By Jay Lustig/The Star-Ledger

Clarence Clemons is seriously ill, according to a report on the web site showbiz411.com published by Roger Friedman at 7:03 p.m. today
The report said:
"We’re sending prayers to The Big Man, Clarence Clemons He is said to be seriously ill after a stroke at his home in Florida. The legendary, magnificent saxophone star of Bruce Springsteen’s E Street Band has had health complications in the past and overcome them. More info soon."
We will try to confirm this information and report more as soon as possible.
Clemons is the oldest member of the E Street Band, at 69, and, obviously, someone whose importance to the New Jersey music scene can't be overstated, and who is utterly irreplaceable. His saxophone sound is one of the most unique in rock. And although the E Street Band is currently on hiatus, he has been in the news, lately, after performing on Lady Gaga's new album, "Born This Way."

Jennifer Hudson live on Good Morning America

2011-06-10T14:19:00.000-07:00

New York, NY-6/6/11-The 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall, Lincoln Center-Outside arrivals

2011-06-07T07:55:00.000-07:00

The Go-Go's perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park

2011-06-03T12:12:00.001-07:00

The Go-Go's Belinda Carlisle, Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine,Gina Schock and Jane Weidlin perform on ABC's "Good Morning America" at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park.
I loved this band when I was in college in the early 80's, and still love them. Their music makes me smile, and will always remind me of my Sorority Sister Cammy Callegari

American Idol Winner Scotty McCreery and Runner Up Lauren Alaina perform live on the Today Show's Summer Concert Series

2011-06-02T13:32:00.001-07:00

Lady Gaga Kicks off Good Morning America's Summer Concert Series

2011-05-27T09:56:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga ROCKS! This woman deserves all the praise and recognition she gets. The last time a performer excited me as much as her was when Pink was just starting out, still unknown, and I had the pleasure of shooting her in a small club.
The other thing I love about Lady Gaga is that she gives all the "misfit" youth a reason to believe, to know that just because society and their classmates may find them to be a freak, they can dream BIG and make that dream a reality.

Best Friends

2011-05-10T21:37:00.001-07:00

the 2011 James Beard Foundation Awards at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center

2011-05-10T13:08:00.000-07:00

Rob Lowe, star of St. Elmo's Fire and The West Wing, signing copies of "Stories I Only Tell My Friends"

2011-05-06T14:12:00.000-07:00

Rainy Day

2011-04-28T14:10:00.000-07:00

2011-04-14T20:45:00.001-07:00

Gwyneth Paltrow signs copies of her new cookbook 'My Father's Daughter' at Barnes and Noble.

2011-04-14T15:09:00.001-07:00

What a week. Bruce Springsteen, Eva Longoria, Helen Mirren, Russell Brand, Jennifer Garner

2011-04-07T17:40:00.000-07:00

What a week! I went back to my old stomping ground of Asbury Park, NJ for a reunion/benefit for the former owner of the Stone Pony who is need of some help due to medical issues. So many old friends and all the musicians from the 80's came back to play in a 12 hour concert that ran better than any festival I ever shot. 1000 people were crammed into this famous club and no one left-no one wanted to miss any of the great music. Bands reunited for this great event and it was really something that will go down in history. Lance Larson and Lord Gunnar, Holme, all the different versions of Cats on a Smooth Surface, Soul Cruisers, JT Bowen, Laura Crisci just to name a few.
Saturday had me photographing Bruce Springsteen two times, including his first time ever playing at the Wonder Bar.
Returned to NYC and it was off to shoot Eva Longoria and then the NYC Premiere of "Arthur."
Some how, I need to find time to sleep

Wrestlemania XXVII Press Conference at the Hard Rock Cafe

2011-03-30T14:33:00.001-07:00

Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi and WWE Superstar John Cena

Nicole Snooki Polizzi will discuss stepping into the ring for a six-person tag team match at WrestleMania to settle the score with WWE Divas LayCool (Michelle McCool and Layla), Vickie Guerrero and WWE Superstar Dolph Ziggler. In Snooki's corner will be WWE Superstar John Morrison and USA Network's Tough Enough trainer Trish Stratus. Dwayne The Rock Johnson will come face to face with WWE Champion The Miz and John Cena one last time before electrifying the Georgia Dome as this years host of WrestleMania

Lisa Rinna Handprint Ceremony at Planet Hollywood

2011-03-29T12:53:00.001-07:00

Susan Lucci signs her book ALL MY LIFE: A MEMOIR at Branes and Noble on 5th Avenue

2011-03-29T12:46:00.001-07:00

NY Daily News 3/28/11

2011-03-28T05:30:00.001-07:00

Paul Rudd...

2011-03-24T17:12:00.001-07:00

in NYC, you never know who you will run into!
Always a pleasure seeing this man.

Super moon

2011-03-19T21:07:00.001-07:00

Seeing an old college friend, but the visit was too brief

2011-03-19T15:47:00.000-07:00

so fantastic to see my dear college friend David (I haven't seen him in about 22 years!-and he looks exactly the same!) and to finally meet his beautiful wife Amy and adorable boy Jacob. They were passing thru NYC to go on a cruise. Jacob was told he was coming to NYC for a week and they surprised him with the cruise. I can't wait to see the video I shot of David and Amy telling him-his smile was priceless.

Janet Jackson Signing 'TRUE YOU: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself' at Barnes and Noble in NYC

2011-03-19T15:22:00.000-07:00

Sammy Hagar signs copies of his new book Red: My Uncensored Life in Rock at the Borders Books in Columbus Circle in NYC

2011-03-15T18:36:00.000-07:00

hard to believe he is almost 64 years old!
NY Daily News

2011 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Press Room

2011-03-15T13:20:00.001-07:00

Alice Cooper
Elton John
John Densmore
John Legend
Neil Diamond
Rob Zombie
Dr. John
Darlene Love
Leon Russell

Legend and New York Icon, Liza Minnelli, Honored in Gray Line New York ’s "Ride of Fame” Campaign in Times Square in NYC

2011-03-08T11:05:00.000-08:00

Former Danity Kane Pop star Aubrey O'Day promotes her new Oxygen docu-series "All About Aubrey" with an appearance at Planet Hollywood

2011-03-07T18:50:00.000-08:00

Bomboozled: How the U.S. Government Misled Itself and Its People Into Believing They Could Survive a Nuclear Attack' by Susan Roy

2011-03-06T12:35:00.000-08:00

Bomboozled: How the U.S. Government Misled Itself & Its People Into Believing They Could Survive a Nuclear Attack' by Susan Roy is available now @ www.pointedleafpress.com/bomboozled.
Check it out: Copiously illustrated, it's the first-ever cultural history of the family fallout shelter during the Cold War. If you grew up in the 50s and 60s - or are curious about those years - this is the book for you! (It's also authored by my terrific sister in law!.)

Attorney portraits

2011-03-05T08:17:00.000-08:00

had a fun retirement party for a law firm in NJ along with portraits of all the attorneys.
Entire firm is pictured here, in their lobby

Out and about with a point and shoot camera....

2011-02-28T16:19:00.000-08:00

Grand Central Terminal, NYC

2011-02-26T06:41:00.001-08:00

R Train, NYC

2011-02-26T05:39:00.000-08:00

Whoopi Goldberg unveils 'Meet the Oscars,' an exhibition of Oscar statuettes on display in Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal

2011-02-23T14:23:00.000-08:00

2011-02-20T19:39:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Mom

2011-02-16T21:25:00.000-08:00

Boy Meets Girl Fall designer Stacy Igel and Natasha Bedingfield at the Boy Meets Girl fashion Show

2011-02-15T20:01:00.001-08:00

NYC Premiere of "The Adjustment Bureau"

2011-02-14T20:22:00.000-08:00

Luciana Bozan Barroso and Matt Damon , and Emily Blunt all walked the carpet

Frankie

2011-02-10T11:53:00.000-08:00

photographed with a Kodak EasyShare V1253
available light

Jenni Farley, JWoww of "Jersey Shore", signing copies of "The Rules According to JWoww" at Borders Books in NYC

2011-02-09T19:23:00.000-08:00

Alex Pettyfer promotes his starring role in Dreamworks Suspense Thriller I AM NUMBER FOUR with a handprint ceremony at Planet Hollywood

2011-02-07T17:31:00.001-08:00

New York Special Screening of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never

2011-02-02T18:49:00.001-08:00

New York Special Screening of Justin Bieber: Never Say Never at the Regal E-Walk Stadium 13 on West 42nd Street

Radio Interview

2011-02-02T10:04:00.001-08:00

I was just interviewed on the radio about my career. If you missed it,you can listen to it tomorrow:
http://www.lifestyletalkradio.com/weekday_hosts/hgrs.shtml

came home to a beautiful email from the producer:
"You were AMAZING!!! We would love to have you back on. Thanks so much!!!

if you missed it, go here and scroll to the 47:40 mark
http://archives.warpradio.com/ltrn/HandelRadio/020212.mp3