So much of my work is currently embargoed that its tough to show anything recent that I’ve been commissioned to do. However, the personal work is often times the most rewarding and as such that was the case this weekend.

So after a busy week Saturday morning was setting up to be a very relaxing day as Liz and I decided to head out to a flea market on South Street and then meet up with our friend Chris to help him pick out some sneakers. (Liz is a sneaker expert) All of our plans got sidetracked however when Chris and I spotted a vendor selling replica armor. I convinced Chris that this one helmet would be worth $100 just to be seen riding around the city wearing it on his bicycle that afternoon. I’m a good salesman. Chris bought it. Riding around with it WAS worth $100. We quickly decided that we needed to do a quick portrait session with the helmet though so that the helmet could live on through the world of the internet.

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Here’s a recent tear that I enjoyed from New Jersey Monthly:

The McGinley Family.
Art Director : Donna Panagakos

Here’s a link to the story for more information.

I just stumbled across this photo I shot late last year in the most recent issue of Main Line Magazine. The photo is of Howard Taylor, who through an interesting turn of events became the owner of two very nice restaurants in the area. We shot him at his restaurant on 12th street, a New Orleans’ style creole place called “Les Bons Temps” (The good times - I think - my French isn’t great).

You can read the article here.

I was very happy with the photo selection that was made because I felt that the really warm colors in the dining room area (where he is sitting) reminded me of my time spent in New Orleans for Rethink over the last two summers.

Howard Taylor, at Les Bons Temps in Philadelphia

Not for nothing, it was the type of assignment you wish all assignments were - the subject was easy going and fun to be around and the setting had an appealing atmosphere (Not to mention, the food is great and the beer selection isn’t half bad either)

Below are two out takes from the shoot I also enjoyed.