Portraits of powerDec 07 2009

At a United Nations meeting in September, New Yorker staff photographer Platon took photos of as many world leaders as her could get his hands on. Here's a slideshow of the results.

What did the Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, ask the photographer before the shutter clicked? "Platon," he said, "make me look good."

Portrait photographer Platon shares some remembrances ofOct 10 2006

Portrait photographer Platon shares some remembrances of shooting famous people. "Bono told Platon that 'a friend' had made the rosary he wears. Which friend? Oh, the Pope, of course." Here's another interview with Platon. (via conscientious)