What it's like to photograph backstage at the Oscars by Robert Hanashiro

USA Today staff photographer Robert Hanashiro (Instragram) talks about what it's like to photograph the Oscars backstage

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Joseph Gordon-Levitt takes a selfie with Emma Watson backstage at the 86th annual Academy Awards.

Una foto publicada por Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) el 19 de Feb de 2015 a la(s) 1:21 PST

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Helen Mirren leaves the stage with her best actress Oscar during the 79th annual Academy Awards.

Una foto publicada por Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) el 19 de Feb de 2015 a la(s) 1:15 PST

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Tom Hanks claps as Sandra Bullock walks by after winning the best actress Oscar.

Una foto publicada por Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) el 19 de Feb de 2015 a la(s) 12:59 PST

To commemorate my 26th year covering the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Matthew McConaughey after winning best actor with Jennifer Lawrence. #usatoday #mcconaughey #oscars

Una foto publicada por Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) el 19 de Feb de 2015 a la(s) 12:33 PST

To commemorate my 26th year cover the Academy Awards and Throwback Thursday here are some of my fave images from backstage: Lupita Nyong'o after winning best supporting actress.

Una foto publicada por Robert Hanashiro (@kahunabert) el 19 de Feb de 2015 a la(s) 12:30 PST

THE EQUIPMENT:

Shot with Nikon D4 and D4S bodies with 24-70mm and 70-200mm zooms; ISO 3200-8000.