Katy Perry, Visualization, and Meditation — How 1 Photographer Preps For the Met Gala

"It's hard to pick just one. I'm expecting to take my 'bread and butter' shots, knowing what publishers are looking for. That's almost entirely focused on the gowns and the accessories. You know what the essential shots look like even before the event starts.

However, I know I'm also on the hook for the candid shots, which are what excite me most. I look around at what's happening along the carpet, spotting which celebrities are congregating with others. I want to capture those real moments. The standard shots are what sells, but many of my proudest and most memorable ones are the unexpected shots. So my favorite moments are the ones that I couldn't have planned for, and they just happened in front of me."