Home: Los Angeles and Mendocino, Calif.

Fine-Art representation: Fahey/Klein Gallery, L.A.

Favorite subjects: Bette Midler, Djimon Hounsou, Bette Davis, Leonardo DiCaprio and actor/model Tony Ward. "I like working with those who are willing to experiment; those who will take chances and be creative, regardless of other people's expectations."

Advice to new photographers: "A lot of kids today are not clear on the importance of establishing an identity," he says. "They keep varying their imagery and style according to the flavor of the month. Develop and showcase your own style, and get an assignment that reflects where you want to go. Don't be afraid to be original."

Website: gormanphotography.com

An uncluttered style and a willingness to work closely with his famous subjects has made Greg Gorman one of the most in-demand celebrity portraitist in the business.

The actor leans against a cement wall. He tosses back his shoulder-length hair and lets out a yell. He crouches on the ground and glares. Next, he is doing a handstand. With every movement, a camera shutter clicks.

It's 1994, and a relative newcomer on the Hollywood scene named Antonio Banderas is cavorting shirtless around a Los Angeles rooftop for celebrity photographer Greg Gorman. A few hours earlier, they were downstairs in Gorman's studio, shooting some poster stills for one of Banderas' upcoming movies. But neither of them was satisfied....

On the cover: Twin brothers Kevin and Andrew Atherton, part of the Cirque du Soleil acrobatic troupe, seemingly defy gravity in this Greg Gorman portrait. In actuality, they were shot on the roof of his studio, using all natural light with a black background. 

Cover photo: © Greg Gorman

Among the photographers recently recognized as Epson Stylus Pros by Epson America for their outstanding use of Epson printing technology were: John Paul Caponigro, Jim Chamberlain, Bruce Dale, Jody Dole, Douglas Dubler, Don Emmerich, Greg Gorman, Bob Krist, George Lepp, Jay Maisel, Lisa Jane Murphey, Jack Reznicki, Ralph Romaguera, Jeff Schewe, John Shaw, Joyce Tenneson, Vincent Versace and Stephen Wilkes.