Category Archives: Portraits

Carly & Seth / Jersey City engagement photo shoot

Engagement photo sessions are always fun but it’s even more enjoyable when the couple are long time friends. The Jersey City waterfront is a special place for Carly and Seth so it was a perfect spot for their engagement photos. Look for their wedding day photos in a few months! UPDATE – see Seth and...

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Secrets of a successful portrait photo session

Communication is one of the most important aspects of successful portrait photography. When I’m shooting a portrait for the Star-Ledger I try to describe to the subject exactly the look I’m trying to achieve. Making them a partner in the shoot helps tremendously. Communication is even more important when somebody has hired me to shoot...

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Up on a billboard

So I’m driving on Route 1 north in Elizabeth and there it is. A huge billboard featuring my photo of the Star-Ledger’s political team. Very cool!

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New Jersey chef portrait: Ariane Duarte

I love photographing chefs. They do what it takes to make a great portrait even though they have extremely busy schedules. All the chefs involved in the new “Top Chefs” issue of Inside Jersey magazine are no exception. Ariane Duarte is the chef/owner of CulinAriane in Montclair. Her excellent food keeps the restaurant packed and...

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Portrait of two governors

The opportunity to photograph a portrait of two governors does not happen often. Former New Jersey governors Tom Kean and Brendan Byrne write a weekly political column for the Star-Ledger. A recent newspaper redesign required new portraits for all the paper’s columnists. The two governors were the last to be photographed so the lighting and...

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