When it comes to portrait photography, Martin Schoeller is hard to beat. Have a look at his portfolio, including the likes of Barack Obama, Mark Zuckerberg and Cate Blanchett. Jack Nicholson’s eyes are giving me the creeps!

From Weekly Filet #11, in March 2011.

Portrait Photos by Martin Schoeller

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