Oliver Platt by Brian Smith chosen for American Photography 28 Awards. Platt was photographed for Art & Soul which features Brian Smith’s portrait photography of celebrities from the entertainment industry including film, television, music and stage paired with their personal testimonials expressing the importance of the arts in our culture and the positive impact it has on our lives. The notes – in each artist’s own handwriting – range from whimsical to weighty, but all offer insight into the individual’s background and how their lives were shaped by art. The project was shot in partnership with The Creative Coalition and Sony.

Thanks to this year’s distinguished jury Bill Black of Reader’s Digest; Scott Hall of Newsweek/Daily Beast; Nathalie Kirsheh of Details; Whitney Lawson of Travel + Leisure; Joanna Milter of The New York Times Magazine; Paul Moakley of TIME; and Zana Woods of Wired; with Kathy Ryan and Fred Woodward serving again as co-Chair Emeriti. Thanks guys…the check is in the mail…