Parkside Fashion Shoot

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8 page fashion editorial inspired by a scene from the movie “Layer Cake” Pin it

Flow: Fashion Spreads

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8 page fashion spread inspired by Mark Shaw’s Vanity Fair shoot. Pin it

Studio Work – Winter 2012

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While this winter has been a mild one, I love a good heated studio where I can play with the lighting. Pin it

Mia & Kyle

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A few selects from a family portrait session shot last Fall. Props came in very handle that day. Pin it

Fall Images 2011

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Paying around with VSCO film (from Visual Supply Co.) on some photos I took a while back on a roadtrip with Lindsey. Pin it

Hatsuhana Restaurant

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Commissioned by Hatsuhana Sushi Restaurant (‘Hastu‘ meaning first & ‘Hana‘ meaning flower in Japanese) I set out to capture the fresh feeling of flowers with the goal of printing the photos on canvas and mounting on the restaurant walls. I’m … Continue reading →

Loron & Bernard: product shots

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Meet Loron, the white polar bear, & Bernard, the brown bear. These ornaments were made by Lindsey Balbierz and are available for purchase from her Etsy store – That’s Be Fine.  The prop styling for these photos were concise and simple while … Continue reading →

Girls Runway: Behind the Scenes

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The photos I took, to capture some behind the scenes moments, are used on the Girls Runway website. It’s exciting to see some of my work on a fashion site. Please check out the site here. Pin it

Kate & Bret’s Wedding

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While I was not their official wedding photographer, I was able to capture a few moments as Kate & Bret’s guest. The rehearsal dinner blessed us with a beautiful sunset which we took advantage of. The wedding was equally memorable with the … Continue reading →

Sherril’s Bridal Shower

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Sherril’s rooftop bridal shower matched her creative personality. From the snacks, to the decor, to the games, every detail had the designer’s touch. The overcast day provided us with soft, beautiful lighting from above. Later in the afternoon some clouds … Continue reading →

House Party Photo Booth

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Colorful cone hats + silver streamers + polka dots + balloons + handmade birthday cakes + great friends = One great party       Pin it

Steve Olesky: portraits

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In the photo shoot with Steve, a talented graphic designer, I experimented with lighting grid spots to achieve a spot light effect. I learned about this technique from one of my many favorite professional photographers, Zack Arias. The last photo is Steve … Continue reading →

Unite for Japan Photobooth

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To show Japan all the thoughts and love going out to them from here in NY, I set up a special “Message-to-Japan” photo booth at the Unite for Japan fundraising event. Guests were given whiteboards where they wrote, drew & expressed … Continue reading →