Through the Lens: Photo Diary
Commercial photographer in Center City Philadelphia sharing captivating stories through the lens. Explore latest projects, personal endeavors, and more. Capturing moments, revealing beauty, and evoking emotions.
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Lifestyle Shoot for the Remote Worker
Lifestyle Shoot for the Remote Worker Since the pandemic commuting to the office is the thing of the past. How does one portray professionalism when they are working from home? This is where a lifestyle shoot for the remote worker is the best solution. We here at...
Best practices to improve your headshot
Best practices to improve your headshot Before we dive into best practices to improve your headshot, I would also like to mention that is is key to update it every two years. For instance, I see countless people using an old headshot for casting calls. I can not...
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...
Reflecting on 2022
Wishing you Happy Holidays and a Joyful New Year! Reflecting on 2022 and gearing up for another great year ahead. I want to thank all my clients, family, and friends for all their support. I am so grateful to all of you! Here’s to my Top 10 Favorite...
Headshots for Conferences
Headshots for Conferences I was recently hired to photograph headshots for conferences over a three day period. There were over 300 attendees to cover, so I made sure to hire a digital technician to assist me. Having such an assistant helps speed up the process...
Philadelphia Headshot Photographer on location
Philadelphia Headshot Photographer on Location Recently I was approached by a tutoring company requesting a Philadelphia headshot photographer on location. Although I have a studio where I am able to create images like this outside, I also travel upon request. We met...
Customized Headshots for T-Mobile
Customized Headshots for T-Mobile Did you know that T-Mobile trademarked their own color of fuchsia? This is why customized headshots for T-Mobile was necessary. After taking a series of photographs of each executive, we would narrow it down together to the best...
Personal Branding Photography Solutions
Personal Branding Photography Solutions Tired of the typical suit and tie or business casual photographs? Take your photos further with personal branding photography solutions. I provide creative results to convey your story. For example, I recently worked with...
Creative Headshot Session In Studio
Creative Headshot Session In Studio Okay so you're not corporate but you are a creative working profession, noted. Today's creative headshot session in studio, catered to such needs. Everyone has a story to tell and not everyone fits into one mold. For Pablo he...
Are Professional Dating Photos Necessary?
Are Professional Dating Photos Necessary? Since 2011, when I first started to photograph dating profiles, people would laugh in amazement. People would say things like "Are Professional Dating Photos Necessary?" and "People really hire a professional?". The short...
Product Photography for Sport Company
Product Photography for Sport Company As a product photographer for Streaker Sport Company, I had the opportunity to take some stunning product shots for their e-commerce website and social media posts. My goal was to capture the essence of the brand and highlight the...
5 Benefits For Ecommerce Website Success
5 Benefits For Ecommerce Website SuccessHere are 5 benefits for Ecommerce website success to keep in mine when hiring a photographer for your website and social media. My goal is to provide only the best results for my clients so both of us succeed. The feature...
Why Lifestyle Photos Sell Best
Why Lifestyle Photos Sell Best In today's digital age, having an online presence is crucial for any business. In order to reach a wider audience and increase sales, I will explain why lifestyle photos sell best. Let's face it a product shots on a white background may...
Product Photography for Amazon
Product Photography for Amazon Are you looking for product photography for Amazon? You have come to the right place. I provide professional images that are styled and edited with a pure white backdrop. I make sure everything is steamed and styled in a certain way to...
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...
Stop Motion Animation for Products
Stop Motion Animation for Products Grab their attention, get them talking, and increase your sale with stop motion animation for products. We all know Instagram and TikTok are competing with reels for attention and increasing their followers. Get on track with stop...
Stop Motion Product Advertisement
Stop Motion Product Advertisement I am always developing and exploring ideas to keep social media in mind and help clients increase sales. What better way to accomplish this by adding stop motion product advertisement to your website, e-blast, and social media...
Fashion Catalog for Lingerie Company
Fashion Catalog for Lingerie Company The past three years, I've covered the photography of a fashion catalog for lingerie company called Lexington Intimates. This company is based in Minnesota and discovered me through a google search. My casting director from Philly...
Ghost Mannequin Photography Service
Ghost Mannequin Photography Service Don't want to use a model for your e-commerce storefront, no problem. Here at ArtChick Photo Studio we offer Ghost Mannequin Photography Service. Simply drop off or mail your garments and we will take care of the rest. It's...
Fashion Catalog For Designer ENTREM
Fashion Catalog for Designer ENTREM Fashion Catalog for Designer ENTREM on gray seamless in studio. ENTREM is owned and operated by one singular designer Dylan Pritchard. You can follow him on Instagram also - here's the link. ENTREM is a made-to-order brand; an...
Female Commercial Photographer
Female Commercial Photographer Some voice inside my head said, "google top commercial photographers in Philadelphia" and see what comes up. What I discovered was a laundry list of male photographers and no mention of one female in the industry. As a matter of fact I...
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 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...
DuPont Environmental Education Center
DuPont Environmental Education Center I photographed the DuPont Environmental Education Center back during covid lockdown. My boyfriend at the time was able to work and take care of us both. To entertain myself I explore the area were we resided, which was in...
ArtChick’s Dog Models With Clients
ArtChick's Dog Models With Clients I recently worked on a project with a creative firm called Brain Do and to my surprise several of the clients employees requested to pose with my dog. So here I present "ArtChick's Dog Models with Clients". Who knew I would fall in...
The Art Of the Actor Headshot
The Art of the Actor Headshot My first introduction to the art of the actor headshot was through my mentor Joe Chielli. Joe Chielli was well known throughout the community as the go-to photographer for actor headshots. He also coined the concept of the talking head...
Reflecting on 2021
Reflecting on 2021 Reflecting on 2021, there was so much tension and pent up energy bursting everywhere from creative highs to coming out of the struggles of 2020. None of the less, I am proud of my accomplishments this year. I was published in several international...
Pet Portraits in Studio and On location
Pet Portraits in Studio and On location The holidays are a great time to capture your beloved pet portraits in studio and on location. For this photo diary I would like to introduce you to my dog Nina. She is a great companion of mine and dog model. I adore...
Community Dog Halloween Gathering
Community Dog Halloween Gathering I'm so happy to be part of the community dog halloween gathering organized by Rail Park Rascals. Seems since covid, many people adopted dogs, so it was to no surprise the big turn out at the Rail Park Halloween gathering. Everyone...
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...