Last week I had the photographer’s dream job – to photograph Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People with their crystal Swarovski award at their annual gala in New York City.  It’s held at an amazing place, The Jazz at Lincoln Center, which has a wall of windows overlooking the skyline.  This is the second year I’ve done it, and it was a truly amazing evening…

Here’s a few faces you might recognize:

Kate Blanchett:

Michael J. Fox and his wife, Tracy Pollan:

America Ferrera (Ugly Betty):

John Mayer, who was an honoree, performed that night:

A behind the scenes look into our shooting room – John and America:

Mayor Bloomberg, the Mayor of NYC:

Brian Williams:

Matt Lauer and his wife, Annette:

Richard Branson and his wife, Joan:

Crouching Tiger star, Ziyi Zhang:

SNL’s Tina Fey:

Senator John Edwards and his wife, the honoree, Elizabeth Edwards:

Craig of Craig’s List!

Wesley Autrey (the subway hero):

Arianna Huffington:

Rhonda Byrne, author of "The Secret":

Youssou N’Dour, an honoree, also performed live:

Simon Fuller (creator of American Idol):

You probably recognize these famous faces right away… Jane and Cindy Shauck.  Photo by Greg Gallant who works for Time.

A shot I took of the cocktail party.

Overall, AMAZING evening!