As a photojournalist at the Los Angeles Times, I’ve had the honor to cover the Oscars from every vantage point throughout my 37 year career. The last 16 years, my focus has been photographing the red carpet and backstage during the Academy Awards ceremony.
Despite being well documented by hundreds of media from around the globe, only a few photographers are allowed to walk on the red carpet amid the nominees and presenters.AdvertisementThe Academy Awards season is a time to celebrate achievement for these people at the top of their craft in the motion picture arts and sciences; but, it is also a time for reunion for the people who work in film.
This is often where the celebrities greet each other with great emotion, so I’m looking for those intimate moments.2012: Meryl Streep delights fans with a wave from the red carpet.I’m looking for the perspective that no one sees during the show. When winners come through the curtains backstage clutching their Oscar statuette they let their emotions flow. There is jubilation, crying and a lot of hugging.2018: Allison Janney beams backstage after receiving the supporting actress Oscar.
the whole award show is crap