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Bob Goalby for Golf World

Robert Gallagher — Fri, 06 Apr 2012 21:42:32 +0000

Just in time for The Masters, here’s a shoot we did a few weeks ago for Golf World’s backspin issue with 1968 Masters Champion Bob Goalby. Shot at his home in Palm Springs, we asked Bob to take himself back to the 18th at Augusta. He beautifully relived the moment for us, allowing me to recapture that feeling of pure joy and satisfaction.

Happy Birthday Sidney Poitier

Robert Gallagher — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 23:33:09 +0000

It seems appropriate in some way that his birthday lands on President’s Day, he kinda feels right for that role somehow. We shot him a few years ago now, and a big shout out to my assistant that day Bo B. Randulff for creating the ‘entertained’ off- camera glance. Nice work my man.

youtube stars for Der Spiegel

Robert Gallagher — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:09:53 +0000

Youtube sensations Strawburry 17 and David Choi, photographed for German Der Spiegel magazine. Whoever said internet fame isn’t real fame and fortune…. these kids are having sell-out gigs and ridiculous CD sales. Quite unreal when you think of it. Homemade music gone HUGE. Kinda cool. Good luck to ‘em, and both real cool kids.

R.I.P. Mike Kelley

Robert Gallagher — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:23:05 +0000

I recently heard the sad news that installation artist & experimental musician Mike Kelley died earlier this week from an apparent suicide. He was a true creative spirit, whom I had the pleasure of working with for The Wire magazine a good few years ago, and i have to say it produced one of my favorite environmental portraits to date (above left). Mike was a fascinating guy to spend the afternoon with, his home choc-a-bloc with a massive vinyl collection amongst other things. Something you just don’t see anymore. I know he is missed by his family and i send my deepest condolences.

11 days of september 11

Robert Gallagher — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 19:26:51 +0000

“Unbelievable! After thirty- one years in service and five disasters in the New York area, i just hope it cannot get any worse than this.”
- Terry McComiskey, ATF agent, Staten Island, NY.

11 days of september 11

Robert Gallagher — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 17:04:56 +0000

“I’ve been pulling out bodies since tuesday. I haven’t slept.”
-Robert Marrero, Brooklyn

11 days of september 11

Robert Gallagher — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:46:56 +0000

“You’ve just gotta keep hope alive. We want to be able to at least bring closure to some families, so we keep searching.”
- Kevin Taylor, emergency services, Passaic Co., NJ.

11 days of september 11

Robert Gallagher — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 16:30:54 +0000

- John Messenger, emergency services, Passaic Co., NJ.

11 days of september 11

Robert Gallagher — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 16:53:03 +0000

- Jacob, laborer, Brooklyn.

11 days of september 11

Robert Gallagher — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 16:44:30 +0000

“When it goes quiet, it becomes real. It’s actually surreal. Compared to Oklahoma City, this is like a nuclear blast.”
- Pete Messena, Oklahoma Co. Emergency Management, Ok.