Sam Interrante Photography

Rob is a thoughtful, curious, slightly eccentric presence. It's reflected in his work, from his NY Times bestselling books to his recent play, We'll Get Back To You.
I was brought in to photograph him at Prima Theatre, and the experience tapped directly into why I got into portrait photography in the first place. We talked about photographer Platon, and his ability to strip everything back and reveal the human behind the face. That’s always the goal for me, but it only works when there’s trust on both sides.
This shoot had that. It felt collaborative, intuitive… electric. At one point (actually, a few), he stopped to give me a hug in the middle of shooting, just in pure gratitude for what we were creating together. I’m grateful for the time, the trust, and what came out of it.

I first came across Rob Bell’s work as a teenager, so learning that he was collaborating with Prima Theatre 20 years later felt a bit surreal. His play, We’ll Get Back To You, is a powerful blend of sharp humor, impeccable comedic timing, and moving moments that remind you of what it really is to be human. I had the opportunity to photograph the opening night, and ended up going back again just to experience it as an audience member.

Craig Bassam, in his home office in Connecticut.

Well heck, I haven't shared any new work on here since July of last year. I've got a lot of catching up to do. This assignment was a rare opportunity and a special honor, captured in early June of 2025.
This post and the several to follow are of Craig and Scott of designer brand BassamFellows, and homeowners of one of revered architect Philip Johnson’s incredible designs (the same guy who created the famous "Glass House", just down the road from here).
The first photo shows the corridor that separates the home’s main living spaces—living room, office, and kitchen—from the private bedroom wing. The second photo shows the main entrance to the home; it's intentionally understated and slightly obscured at an angle, a design move Johnson often used.
Built in the 1950s, this home is truly unlike anything you’ve probably ever seen before. It’s like living inside an art installation. Incredibly serene, minimal, almost museum-like, with natural light pouring through it from sunup to sundown. It’s Mid-Century Modern, Brutalism, Bauhaus, and De Stijl all colliding in the best possible way. More to come.