Gael Garcia Bernal by Leslie Hassler

Gael Garcia Bernal

Portrait by Leslie Hassler

I love this picture of Gael Garcia Bernal because it looks like you can peer into his soul. He was staying at The Hudson Hotel and we did this picture in the courtyard which is covered in Moroccan pillows. I love his eyes in this picture. Very warm and mysterious. He is charming, self-deprecating and a sweet guy. His movie with Diego Luna and Will Ferrell comes out in 2011 called Casa De Mi Padre.

Giancarlo Esposito by Leslie Hassler

GIANCARLO ESPOSITO

Portrait by Leslie Hassler

I photographed Giancarlo Esposito last week and I’ve been obsessed with the series he’s in called Breaking Bad. Watched every episode twice, basically. It’s an obsession. Anyway! He is such a sweetheart in person and on the show he plays the evil head of the Meth ring with the chicken restaurants as his “cover” He was such a nice guy, into Jazz and hats and laughing during the shoot. I kept saying: “no one will recognize you in these pictures!” He would do his “Breaking Bad” character by dropping ALL expression completely and it was scary! I can’t wait for season 4 to see more of him, what a cool guy.

Ezra Miller by Leslie Hassler

EZRA MILLER

Ezra Miller photographed by Leslie Hassler

Ezra Miller walked in recently with the cast and director of Beware the Gonzo. This was the second time I shot him and he has really grown up! In walked this lanky, sexy rocker with red pants and I just can’t believe how beautiful he has become!

 

Chaske Spencer by Leslie Hassler

CHASKE SPENCER

Portrait by Leslie Hassler

This shot is from the first time I shot Chaske who plays Sam Utley, the leader of the wolfpack in the Twilight movies. He’s an amazingly charismatic and sweet guy!  He also raises awareness for American Indian issues. The new movie Eclipse is coming out this week.

Olivia Thirlby by Leslie Hassler

Olivia Thirlby

Portrait by Leslie Hassler

This shot of Olivia Thirlby was part of my Ones to Watch series. I shot the whole thing in Brooklyn. Several times my strobes didn’t fire and it turned out those were my favorite shots!

 

Cheryl Hines by Leslie Hassler

CHERYL HINES

photo by Leslie Hassler

Cheryl Hines from Curb Your Enthusiasm was in town to promote her Directorial debut called  Serious Moonlight. She is a total sweetheart.