The Original Alternative
I am a full-time commercial and fine-art photographer specializing in portraiture. I am well-known for photographing amateur and alternative models that I’ve found online through social networking websites. When I started the project in 2006, I approached my subjects with a detached, anthropological perspective... but their warmth and grace quickly won me over and in short order I began making photos that celebrated my subject’s poise and beauty. You can follow my work’s progression in this website’s archive.
Even though most of my images are made with film, all of my photos are edited, modified, and delivered digitally. My prices are medium-high and I retain the copyright to my images. Most of my images have model releases and I’m happy to sell you stock images and fine-art prints directly.
Since I starting photographing in 1983, I have done a wide range of work, including national ad campaigns and annual reports for Fortune 500 companies. I’ve also exhibited, taught, and traveled widely. Early in my career I was one of the first photographers to embrace digital imaging, and for several years my primary business was based upon retouching, image manipulation, and pre-press work. Now, in addition to my photography, I do graphic design and art direction (and sometimes write copy and make marketing plans) at Cleanpage. Along the way I built some of the first large corporate websites and have freelanced as a creative director, graphic designer, art director, and copywriter. My target markets are small businesses, solo professionals, and even other photographers — talking to me is free.
Thank you for looking at my work. Please contact me to discuss working together.
Bald is beautiful
On Location
jetBlue allows me to shoot in Manhattan by 9:30 am or LA by Noon. Toronto, Cleveland, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, and Ithaca (Cornell) are easy drives.
And Traveling Light
With my distinctive style, using found environments, I don't need to use tons of gear to get “my look.” This keeps me fast and flexible, ready to respond to spontaneous moments. So please don’t hire me to shoot to a photo comp — my talent is in finding the best picture, not in copying one.