Brad Pitt, Cate Blanchett and Kate Winslet on the Red Carpet

What, no press pass to photograph Brad Pitt?

There I was among all of the press people waiting for the evening's heartthrob, Brad Pitt.

After showing the letter that I was indeed a member of the press (for a local freebie paper in Southern California), the person in charge of press people didn't let me in.

He had said they'd find out from others who where there and worked for my publication to see if I was legit.

Forlorn a bit, I walked around and photographed the limos, then after about 45 minutes, I went back.

Word got in that I could stand in a tiny space by some other local press people.

Here's the story in only the way the Digital Art Photography for Dummies guy can say (tell it with pictures):

All photos Copyright Matthew Bamberg, 2006
Do not use without written permission from the photographer.


Palm Springs Mayor Ron Oden
and friend.


The latest hot couple working
in Washington DC,
local congresswoman
Mary Bono and congressman
Connie Mack from Florida.


Japanese actress Rinko Kikuchi's role in Babel
is a breakthrough for her as she's appeared in
mostly Japanese films.


Here comes Brad Pitt.


Brad Pitt and cast of Babel received
Ensemble Performance Award


Pitt chats with Inside Edition


Kate Winslet received the
Desert Palm Achievement Award.


Cate Blanchett received a
Career Achievement Award.


Mary Hart, who lives
in the desert, attends.