ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

This book wouldn’t have been possible without the tremendous response and involvement from all the photographers listed on the previous pages, so a big thank you for your time, your stunning imagery, and for providing me with a behind-the-scenes glimpse into your working practices: without your “secrets” this book just wouldn’t have happened.

Thanks also to Gayle Taliaferro at Trunk Archive, Cara and Stacey at Focal Press for their words of encouragement, and the team at Ilex—Adam, Natalia, Roly, James and Tara—for giving me this opportunity to start with and for pulling the project together. Thanks also to Rolo for the 3D lighting diagrams.

In true Oscars fashion, I also need to thank my parents for their unwavering support: For buying me my first camera when it became clear I wasn’t interested in a career as a brain surgeon, rocket scientist, or accountant all those years ago, and for backing me 100% in everything that’s followed. It’s appreciated more than you know.

And finally, special thanks have to go to Nat and Tat for distracting me with reruns of “Spy Kids 2” when I really should have been working: not entirely conducive to meeting deadlines, but definitely more fun! Love you both!