New York-based photographer Mark Seliger is a true veteran in the world of celebrity portraiture. In his long career he has shot over 125 covers for Rolling Stone magazine, published numerous books, co-directed music videos for the likes of Willie Nelson, Lennie Kravitz and Elvis Costello, and shot editorials for Italian Vogue and Vanity Fair. It's not without reason that he's kind of a big deal; the truth is that he makes everyone he shoots look amazing. Aside from constructing technically brilliant photographs, his ability to communicate a story and extract genuine personality and character from his celebrity subjects is where his true talent lies. More at markseliger.com.