Insights from Behind the Lens

My Infinite Selfie Journey

My Infinite Selfie Journey Back in 2009, I realized that mastering the digital darkroom with Photoshop was essential for my growth as a photographer. While I understood the basics of graphic design, I aimed to create images that appeared polished and natural. My...

Refreshing a Model Portfolio

Refreshing a Model Portfolio   Hello everyone! I’m excited to share an update on my latest project, "Refreshing a Model Portfolio," collaborating with EWH Management to refresh a model's portfolio. My neighbor, Gordon, a talented videographer, and I are working...

Embracing Self-Portraiture in 2024

Embracing Self-Portraiture in 2024 As the year draws to a close, I find myself reflecting on the journey of self-exploration through photography. It’s fascinating how social media has embraced my self-portraits, showcasing not just my skills but also the emotions...
Fall Dog Fashion Wear

Fall Dog Fashion Wear

Fall Dog Fashion Wear Fall dog fashion wear featuring ArtChick's new companion, model muse, photo assistant extraordinaire modeling in various outfits. This dog model name is Nina, whom I recently adopted from East Paws and Claws.  The night I adopted Nina it was...

Commercial Pet Product Photography

Commercial Pet Product Photography

Commercial Pet Product Photography I was hired by Flow Production and Post company to produce commercial pet product photography for their ad campaign. As an expert commercial photographer it is my responsibility to produce images to show off the product.  In some...

AI Photo Manipulations for Publication

AI Photo Manipulations for Publication

AI Photo Manipulations for Publication I wanted to share with you some of my latest work using AI photo manipulations for publication called MARIKA MAGAZINE.  As you maybe aware, AI (Artificial Intelligence) is all the rage these days and let me press it's nothing...

BTS with Biz Markie

BTS with Biz Markie

BTS with Biz Markie Behind the scenes with Biz Markie, on set at my old photo studio location in Old City, Philadelphia, while recording for the film Chaaw.  This was roughly about a year before Biz Markie pasted away. What an honor to have these images and the memory...

Creative Shoot for a Musician

Creative Shoot for a Musician

Creative Shoot for a MusicianAlways a pleasure to work on a creative shoot for a musician.  My mentor Joe Chielli would refer to such shoots with his coined phrase "Images for the Performing Arts".  Joe's dying wish was for me to continue on his legacy and so here is...

Lookbook for Fashion Catalog on Location

Lookbook for Fashion Catalog on Location

Lookbook for Fashion Catalog on Location Before the year ends, I wanted to share a Lookbook for fashion catalog on location for Streaker Sports x Peanuts for USA Hockey. The world famous hockey player is one of Snoopy's alter-egos, which appeared several times in...

Opera Singer’s Promotional Photoshoot

Opera Singer’s Promotional Photoshoot

 Opera Singer's Promotional Photoshoot Opera Singer's Promotional Photoshoot requires more than just a simple snapshot. I recently had the pleasure of assisting a talented opera singer in her quest for stunning promotional images that would reflect her artistry and...

Environmental-style Headshots

Environmental-style Headshots

Environmental-style Headshots Professional headshots are a great way to make a powerful first impression and to show that you mean business. With the rise of environmental-style headshots,  business owners and professionals are able to present an even more powerful...

Attracting Love and Work On Social Media

Attracting Love and Work On Social Media

Attracting Love and Work On Social Media Social media craves images that are windows to our souls. Do you want to find someone to share your life with? Or perhaps you are applying for a new job or a promotion. People in the world of social media, whether they are...