Runaway Series

"Where is the groom?" inquired train conductors, passengers and people on the street 2 Sundays ago when Lia and I set out to capture her in an old thrifted wedding dress at 30th Street Station. 

We sought to capture this concept of the lonely bride within the early morning shadows of the station's platforms. I think we achieved this along with some light and breezy photos at City Hall.

I am starting a new runaway series combining my love for shopping for thrift wedding dress with creative photography. If you want to be a part of the series, send me an email; no modeling experience necessary.

Philadelphia Lantern Festival

I had the wonderful opportunity to shoot portraits at the philadelphia Lantern Festival last week. It was a magical experience, worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime. Words can't describe the awe and reverence of the event. 

My friend Abena, came along to be my "model" and while shooting at dark without a flash in order to retain the ambient light was a challenge, I am proud of the photos. 

Soho Glam Session

Back in April on a trip to NYC, I had the wonderful treat of photographing my sister's step daughter. She is a talented singer and she made my job so effortless. It's my aim to do more of these types of sessions, glam with moody. 

Forest Nymph: Wissahickon Valley Trails

Last year my favorite muse, Abena, and I went shooting along with trails and the creek of the Wissahickon  Valley Park. Abena is always up for anything and we walked parts of the trail and cooled off in the river, all with Ari in tow.

These are the shoots that I love to do where we play it by ear in unusual locations. I am anxious to do another similar shoot with a non-"model" so if anyone is interested or know someone who would be interested, send me an email.

Dreaming of Summer: Water Play

Spring made an entrance in a big way with 80 degree weather on the weekend and hastily retreated to rain and cold. I am wishing for more sustained warm weather so can I go out and do more summer like activities, like water play with my daughter. 2 years ago I captured her trying to wash my car. This is the best in terms of cheap summer fun. 

Fitness Portraits: Nelson

My sister is into fitness and a big part of her journey has been her training with Nelson, her trainer at NY Sports Club. He is a beast. He double trained us one day last year and I was dying. 

One weekend last winter I took a few photos for him. If you live in the north new jersey area, please check him out. 

Mommy & Me Session: Megan & Sara Grace

I had the pleasure of photographing my friend Megan and her 3 month old  Sarah Grace (at the time) in February. 

It is always nerve racking photographing a fellow photographer, but Megan was chill and relaxed and moved with the flow. I adore the connection these two have.

Philadelphia Portrait Photographer: Whine & Cheese Portraits

Last year I ran a session giveaway and awarded 2 sessions to persons I thought could benefit from new photos. One of the winners was Natalie Dean who runs a female empowerment non-profit group called Whine & Cheese. It is a safe space for women "whine about the stresses of life and cheese (smile) in acknowledgement of their blessings". 

Natalie is an inspiring young woman and it was an honor to capture portraits that she can use in blog posts, on her website or personally. 

 

My friend Jen took some behind the scenes photos of my capturing Natalie. Its always hard seeing pictures of myself but I resolve this year to get in more pictures and become more comfortable in front of the camera as well.