Drew Barrymore was the first “famous” person that I photographed. I was nervous, but in a good way. Usually, when things get nerve-racking for me, I get kind of “Zen” and adopt a relaxed focus. That definitely came in handy on this shoot.
The first task was convincing her publicist that the extra 30 minute drive out to Vasquez Rocks would be worth it. When we got to the shoot, the stylist pulled out some clothes and Drew quietly informed us that she would not wear any of it. It was Dolce and Gabbana, who has fur in their collection, and Drew doesn’t do fur. Monkeywrench!
The Zen was starting to fade.
The stylist sped back to LA to pull some more clothes as fast as he could. There was no time to lose! I stayed behind to oversee hair and makeup. Initially, Drew came out with way too much makeup on. I had to convince her that she was beautiful enough naturally and didn’t need it. In other words, take it off and start over!
Kithe, the stylist, got back surprisingly quickly with a little Moschino and some other PETA correct designers (hats off to Kithe, he pulled it off!). From there, the shoot went off without a hitch, and we ended up with some beautiful shots of Drew that to this day, I’m incredibly proud of.
After the shoot, I was having a moment with Drew as the crew were packing up, being my first celeb, I couldn't help but ask her what it is like to be so famous....she replied, " I have always been famous, I have nothing to compare it to. You tell me what is it like not to be?" She smiled.
AH, BACK IN THE DAYS OF FILM!
DREW AND HER DOGS
AH, BACK IN THE DAYS OF FILM!
DREW AND HER DOGS
ME AND THE LOVELY MS. BARRYMORE
