Adrian Brody, Spin Magazine (Type 55 Polaroid)

Studio Archived Prints

16x20 Portfolio Print on Giclée Hahnemühle Matt Fine Art Paper

Assigned by SPIN magazine, this was one of my first shoots in my Abbot Kinney studio, a space originally designed by Enrique Martínez Celaya for painting, with soft, natural light streaming through skylights. It felt like stepping into an Irving Penn-inspired dream.

Adrian Brody arrived to promote The Pianist (his 2003 Oscar-winning role). Rain that day softened the already beautiful light, creating the perfect atmosphere. Shooting with my 4x5 camera and Type 55 Polaroid film, I captured frames that came alive with every peel—each print an instant work of art.

Adrian’s understanding of photography was innate, shaped by his mother, Sylvia Plachy, whose work I had long admired. Her images, which filled the magazines I studied early in my career, made Adrian no stranger to the medium. His ease with movement and self-awareness made the shoot seamless. And that Kangol hat? It completed the magic.

Please note that these are Studio Archived prints in near-perfect condition. They were originally created as part of a presentation portfolio or for special events. These prints are signed but not editioned.

Actual Polaroid not included in sale.