His 2008 documentary Patti Smith: Dream of Life earned him a Sundance Award for Excellence in Cinematography and a Primetime Emmy nomination.
[3][4] In 1995, Sebring was commissioned by Spin magazine to photograph singer-songwriter and poet Patti Smith, establishing a relationship that culminated in Sebring filming Smith over 11 years to produce the documentary film Dream of Life in his directorial debut, for which he received many accolades.
Sebring's editorial photographs and films have been featured in Vogue, W, and Vanity Fair, and he has shot and directed campaigns for MAC Cosmetics, Estée Lauder, DKNY, and more.
[6] The book was accompanied by an exhibition of the same name at Milk Gallery, as well as interactive videos for each pose through a companion app, allowing viewers to manipulate each image to see Rocha's pose from any angle, emphasizing its use beyond just an art tome as a veritable reference book.
[7] Sebring's work has been the subject of numerous gallery shows and exhibitions, most notably a three-day multimedia installation at the 69th Regiment Armory titled "Revolution," showcasing works that paid tribute to Marcel Duchamp and Eadward Muybridge, both of whom Sebring counts as influences.