This client came to me to photograph his modeling portfolio. I was struck by how thoroughly modern his looks are while, depending on the angle and expression, his vibe is also reminiscent of a Brad Pitt, a Christian Slater — or going way back — James Dean.

Brett Deutsch is co-owner and chief photographer of Headshots NYC, Gotham Family Photos and Deutsch Photography. Formally trained at the New York Institute of Photography, the School of Visual Arts and Pomona College, plus nearly 20 years of photography in New York City and on all 7 continents. His work can be found on The New York Times. Time Out London. Dallas Morning News. Backstage, and on countless websites, newsletters, annual reports and other publications.