Oscar Portraits

Photographer Matt Sayles set up a portrait studio at the Annual Academy Awards Luncheon on February 2nd to document some of the nominees. This gallery contains images of Oscar nominees shot after the luncheon, as well as portraits of nominees shot previously at the Santa Barbara Film Festival on January 28th.

Academy Award nominees are seen at a luncheon in Beverly Hills Calif., on Monday, Feb 2, 2009. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Robert Downey Jr., nominated for best actor in a supporting role for his work in "Tropic Thunder", poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills Calif., on Monday, Feb. 2, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Frank Langella, nominated for best actor in a leading role for his work in "Frost/Nixon", poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills Calif., on Monday, Feb 2, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Melissa Leo, left, nominated for best actress in a leading role for her work in "Frozen River", and Courtney Hunt, nominated for original screenplay for her work on "Frozen River" pose together for a portrait in Beverly Hills Calif., on Monday, Feb 2, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Actress Melissa Leo poses for a portrait during the Santa Barbara Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Actor Michael Shannon, nominated for best actor in a supporting role for his work in "Revolutionary Road", poses for a portrait in Beverly Hills Calif., on Monday, Feb 2, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Actress Viola Davis poses for a portrait during the Santa Barbara Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Directors John Stevenson, left and Mark Osborne, nominated for best animated feature film of the year for their work on "Kung Fu Panda", pose for a portrait in Beverly Hills Calif., on Monday, Feb 2, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP

Actor Richard Jenkins poses for a portrait during the Santa Barbara Film Festival in Santa Barbara, Calif. on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2009.

Matt Sayles, AP