Today I had an assignment to shoot NBA Superstar Mike Bibby of the Sacramento Kings. I was given a total of 8 minutes to "catch a moment" that would serve as a good publicity shot on some of his upcoming projects. I always go simple so I had Mike remove the fancy designer sweat suit top and photographed him in his white T-Shirt. I had to do all of this just outside the Beverly Wilshire hotel where he was staying but this has become a common scenario for me - odd places with little time - the life of a celeb. photographer. Mike and I spoke briefly about his Mom's (and mine) Trinidadian heritage and before we knew it, time was up with about 25 shots in the bag. I have included one for your viewing pleasure.
PS: Larry King stood just next to me while I was shooting Mike but I resisted the "papparazi" urge in me even though I got a great profile look that would have stood the test of time. Who knows, maybe one day. After the shoot I had to run to Bobby Simmons' Condo to shoot him and his Son. Check out the "I Shot Bobby SImmons" Blog following this one.
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Dexter Browne
