Coco Gauff | World Champion and Amazing Human

I’ve had the privilege of photographing Coco for many years now.

I photographed her first ESPN cover when she was still under 18. She was already a star then—not because of the rankings or the trophies, but because of the way she carried herself. Humble. Focused. Kind.

Over the years we’ve worked together for ESPN, New Balance, UPS, Carol’s Daughter, and Barilla, and one thing has never changed: she’s exactly the same person.

People see the champion. I’ve been lucky enough to see the human behind it.

She’s surrounded by an incredible family—her mom, dad, and siblings—who have clearly helped shape the person she’s become. And every shoot has felt like working with friends, especially alongside the endlessly talented (and endlessly kind) Nordia, who somehow always makes everyone look and feel their best.

Talent can take you to the top. Character is what keeps you there.

Watching Coco continue to grow into one of the greatest athletes in the world has been a joy. Watching her remain genuine through it all has been even more impressive.

Congratulations, Coco. The world gets to celebrate the champion. Those of us who’ve worked with you get to celebrate the person.

Christmas "Hubby" 19 Years Ago @ Hallmark in Kansas City

Kevin Dilmore and I are looking forward to showing and telling you all how our family has grown in 19 years.🌈🪴💜

Shark! Australia | iTV

One of my first jobs back after my accident was traveling to the Bahamas to shoot on set of the Australian reality TV show Shark!

I spent an incredible week with some truly wonderful people. Everyone was so kind, supportive, and appreciative, which made returning to work that much more meaningful.

A special thank you to producer Caleb Macleod for taking such great care of me and helping ensure I captured exactly what the production needed.

Beautiful location, amazing people, and a week I’ll never forget. ITV

Cast | Matt Nable, Lynne McGranger, Tammy Hembrow, Scott Cam, Ariarne Titmus, Sam Thaiday, Paul de Gelder, & Annie Guttridge

Bad Bunny: No Translation Needed

How being himself became a global revolution.

Bad Bunny didn’t just rise to the top; he actually shifted the temperature for everyone watching. I feel like we saw him expand the definitions of language, gender, masculinity, and success right in front of our eyes. He made room for joy and contradiction, proving that culture doesn't need translation to be understood. He showed me that you don’t have to dilute where you come from to be heard everywhere, and that tenderness and power can actually live side by side.

To me, Album of the Year isn’t really a peak for him. Instead, it feels like a reflection of timing and truth. It shows that the world was finally ready for someone who moves without any apology. While some people try to define an era by chasing trends, he became the era simply by being himself.

Miami Boyfriends | Chris

There are not very many men in my life that I put on a pedestal. Chris, my former (land)lord is one of them. He’s humble to the point of correcting me when I call him my landlord, so I just call him my lord. It feels more appropriate.

When you go out to dinner with him, he follows rules that people learn in cotillion. He buys art like a fancy art collector who attends Art Basel to buy does and asks me to come over to help him hang, which makes me feel fancy. I documented his first trip to Trader Joe’s—he’s more of a Whole Foods guy—and worked with my dear friend who used to come down to Miami and live in my guest room every January and is, more importantly, an on air host and reporter for ESPN edit the video of Chris perusing Trader Joes and mocking at my TD favs (love you regardless of your taste in my favs, Christopher) I would post the video if I knew Chris would love it, but I won’t because I know it would embarrass him.

This photo, he didn’t love because of the house socks and shoes with his khaki shorts. He’s more of a tailored top, pleated pants, custom shoes type of man, so take my words and the adorable back garden gnomes as proof. Ladies and Gentlemen, meet…my lord, Christ. I mean…Chris. :)

#miamiboyfriends

La Roche Posay | Tennis

La Roche Posay Protect the skin you play in

High-endurance, water-resistant and designed to provide superior UV protection that won’t budge on the court

Photography | Mary Beth Koeth, Digital Tech | Javier Ignacio Sanchez, Grip | Jose Arizmendi, Gear | APERTURE Studios, Miami, Production | Bryan Sheffield, Talent | Madison Keys, Taylor Fritz, & Frances Tiafoe, Agency | Untold Fable

Petra Nemcova | People Magazine

Petra Nemcova for People Magazine

📸 | Mary Beth Koeth
Digi Javier | Sanchez
Photo Direction | Sarah Burrows
Hair & Makeup | Lola J Hair

Chayanne | Billboard Latin

CHAYANNE for Billboard Latin
If all photoshoots were this sweet, I would never put my camera down.
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📷 Mary Beth Koeth
Digi slash my right limb Javier I Sanchez
Location Blue Dolphin Studios
Photo Direction Jenny Sargent Samantha Xu 🤍🤍
Retouching Violaine Capra
Writer Leila Cobo

Peso Pluma | Billboard Magazine

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Bed Bath & Beyond Used to Be Great. These Two Are Why. | WSJ

Bed Bath & Beyond Used to Be Great. These Two Are Why. Co-founders Warren Eisenberg, 92, and Leonard Feinstein, 85, explain their thrifty management, novel approach to merchandising and lucky timing as the chain now nears bankruptcy. See article HERE.

Writer | Suzanne Kapner Photographer | Mary Beth Koeth for The Wall Street Journal

Chillie Falls | New York Times

A ‘Cruiser’ Sets Sail, Despite Covid
A return to the sea means a return to life for one die-hard cruiser.

📝 by Cristal Duhaime
📷 by Mary Beth Koeth for The New York Times
Photo Direction Leslie Dela Vega
🛳 ♥️ ✨ Chillie Falls

For people who make cruising a lifestyle, not just a pastime, being marooned on land was devastating. Charles Falls Jr., known as Chillie, is one of those cruisers who set sail as much as possible. He has been on 55 cruises and in recent years started hosting a YouTube show about the industry.

https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/26/opinion/a-cruiser-sets-sail-despite-covid.html

Nayla | Flamingo Magazine

Flamingo Magazine | Spring/Summer 2022

Mary Beth Koeth

Jesus Bravo

Model | Nayla Latis Next/Models Next models Miami

Ninja | Masterclass

Ninja for MasterClass

by Mary Beth Koeth

Digi Javier I Sanchez

Assistant Kohl Murdock

Art Direction Max Morse

Production Becca Selin

Pillow Fighting | The Guardian

Pillow fighting could be the next great combat sport – no, seriously.

The Pillow Fight Championship, or PFC, is trying to turn pillow fighting into a professional sport – but unlike MMA, ‘anyone can compete, and anyone can win’

by Jordan Blumetti by Mary Beth Koeth for The Guardian

Pillow Fighters | Terrell ‘TJ’ Jenkins and Meriah Hall

Rauw Alejandro | Billboard Magazine

As Latin’s latest rising star, Rauw Alejandro approaches music with a winner’s mentality — and it’s paying off.⁠
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“I see [music] as a sport,” says Alejandro, 28. “If you are doing the job well — you are disciplined and you are focused — the coach will give you an opportunity to play an important game. ⁠
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Rauw Alejandro
Photographer: Mary Beth Koeth for Billboard
Digi: Javier Sanchez
Styling: Darius Baptist
Hair: Alexis Centeno
Makeup: BBellabyMillie
Location: El Tucán

Porn Moms in Fotografi

I’m a huge nerd when it comes to beautiful design and beautiful paper. Norway, you know what’s what. Thank you Kristin Skåmedal and Pål Otnes at Fotografi for featuring Porn Moms. This was such a gift to receive in the mail.

Iggy Pop

🤘🏼Iggy Pop🤘🏼
The ten best albums of the punk godfather - and six of his own personal favorite records, presented at home in Miami.

📝: Dennis Drögemüller

📷: Mary Beth Koeth for Germany’s MINT Magazin

Art Direction: Anna Merten