Golden doors to the kingdom of entertainment were opened. Word of White's appeal spread like hot Hollywood gossip. Up popped an unrelated Beatles job, and he snapped up John Lennon's album cover. The talent types talked on their rhinestone embellished grapevine. "In the music industry, I did album covers and magazine covers. You start to push and perpetuate that part of your career." He says one star recommends you to another and people like magazine editors who socialize together and share tips really drive your reputation.

"But a big part of developing a career and a reputation is being able to come through with great work. These people are spending money and are pressed for time and it's difficult to get big stars to give you their time. Beforehand the decision makers have to know the star will like the photographer and that you'll be easy going. Ultimately you've got to deliver the goods!," he says.

Dustin Hoffman
"This one I achieved on a movie set for 'Moonlight Mile' with Dustin and Susan Sarandon. There're times in the course of a shoot when I want to get something for myself as well as within the context of achieving something for the movie's ad campaign. And here was Dustin in the back of the car and I loved it! That's one I grabbed on Polaroid's 665 positive/negative material because I knew I could use that negative."

White produces star quality images by test driving all his shots with Polaroid 665 Positive/Negative film. For over two decades he's depended on it. "First, it's fun because it's instant and I'm an impatient guy. But secondly, it's also a very effective tool for seeing exactly what you're doing through the process of building up a shoot. Technically it's great. It also lets me get a shot while the talent's guard is still down…more relaxed and natural," he explains.

When the star likes his 665 proof shots, it's a bonus and the mood of the session is enhanced. Other times, he keeps his distance from certain unnamed stars and never shows them the proof, knowing there's a nit-picker in his midst he'll move on quickly with the session. His lips are sealed.