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Professional portrait photography

For over twenty years, portrait photography has been integrated into every role I've held.

After literally thousands of faces photographed, I've learned how to make subjects comfortable in front of the camera, resulting in the best possible portrait and experience for every individual.

For each type of shoot, I work with clients to choose locations that tell the right story and help subjects to express the best version of themselves.

 

 

Publication photography

This fantastic visual layout for Canadian publication, Aperio Magazine, was conceived and designed by Creative Director, Mario Scaffardi at Mario Scaffardi Design Inc.

He had a very specific request for photographs of Penn State faculty member, Mikael Rechtsman. Mario asked for a portrait with high contrast that had a visual relationship with the topic of the article and Rechtsman's research - light.

Mario's request of high contrast and a seamless black background were achieved with a simple speed light and small snoot. 

 

 

Acknowledging community

The portraits of these women were captured and included in the installation of Sydnie L. Mosley Dances, What Does PURPLE Sound Like? A multimedia art installation with excerpt performances from PURPLE: A Ritual in Nine Spells. The experience was held on the stage of our own Eisenhower Auditorium.

 

I was given creative autonomy with these portraits. I had many ideas, but the simplicity and genuine "bring your whole self" approach worked best for the stage installation.

I asked the participants to show me who they were and what they love; how they feel and why they are there. The results show peace, love, kindness, permission, acceptance, and self-confidence.

Feedback was incredibly positive. So much so, a broader community project is now in discussion.
 

Freelance portraits

Freelance photography work has yielded various types of portrait photography - some more controlled and directed, others more spontaneous and "in the second". Still my philosophy of making the subject feel comfortable is my first priority, allowing the subject and I to focus on telling the story.

 

 

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