Concert Review: The Zach MAMA Motherhood Band

From The Key

It’s been said time and again: the Philly jazz scene is dead. Proof? Last year, Chris’ Jazz Cafe, what should probably be known as THE Philadelphia jazz club, equivocated on a name change with the hopes of drawing larger audiences. Even the best home-grown artists have been known to relocate to Brooklyn in the pursuit of a feasible jazz career. But jazz in Philadelphia is not dead. What I saw last night at the Philadelphia Art Alliance convinced me of it. In fact, it’s very much alive.

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Senior Portrait Session: Lyndsey

As many of you may know, I've just begun booking senior portrait sessions for the Class of 2015 (of which I am a proud member)! This past weekend, I shot my first session of the summer with Lyndsey, a rising senior at William Penn Charter School. As you'll see below, the photos couldn't have turned out better, and Lyndsey was a champ all the way around. Check out some of my favorites from the shoot below, and to book a session of your own, head over to the contact page!

As it turns out, Lyndsey is also a talented actress and needed some more formal headshots done. We shot a bunch of different looks, all of which turned out great - check a few of them out below. Just as with senior portraits, if you're interested in booking a headshot session with me, head over to the contact page, and I'll hit you back with some info. 

Italy (continued)

It's been a while since I've returned from Italy, but I promised photos, so here they are...

We spent a day in Lucca, a walled town that doesn't allow cars in its streets. So how do people get around? Bicycles. (Please pardon the 2 color photos in this set - I just felt the need to include them)

Next up are some photos from two towns known for their numerous medieval towers, San Gimignano and Volterra.

Lastly, please enjoy these photos of snails, caves, and an unintentional visit to the leaning tower of Pisa.

I sincerely hope you've enjoyed ALL of my photos of Italy! I certainly had a great time, and it's been a pleasure sharing it with you.

Italy (days 1, 2 and 3)

Week-long vacations with the entire extended family don't come around often, but here I sit, in a beautiful villa nestled into a countryside mountain in Massarosa, Italy, surrounded by loved ones. I'll try to keep the words to a minimum and simply share my experience through images.

We're staying in an incredible home that affords one of the most beautiful views you'll see in a lifetime. Oh, and there's both a pool and a tennis court.

I could spend days exploring hill towns and driving up and down the tortuous roads (if they even merit being called roads) that lead to them.

We spent a day visiting the Cinque Terre, a group of 5 seaside towns characterized by crystal-clear inlet pools and picturesque red, yellow and pink medieval houses and shops.

I hope you've enjoyed the photos so far! I'm certainly enjoying the trip, and I'll be back with more stories and images in a few days!

Kicks Central

A few friends of mine run a really cool footwear business called Kicks Central, and I've had the pleasure of doing some photography and graphic design work (i.e. logo and watermark) for them this past weekend. Definitely check out their website, Instagram, and Facebook, and look out for some of my work with them in the future!

Concert Photos: Magnet Magazine Turns 21 (Ft. Guided By Voices)

Robert Pollard of Guided By Voices

Magnet Magazine, who featured a photo of mine in their cover story on The Pixies, just turned 21, and hosted a concert at the Trocadero Theatre featuring Guided By Voices, Surfer Blood, and Titus Andronicus to celebrate. Check out my photos below:

Concert Photos: M.I.A. @ The Tower Theater

You can check out a review of the show here.

Concert Review: José James @ World Café Live

From The Key

José James could best be described as a musical presence, rather than simply an artist. He’s done everything from latin to hip hop, from jazz to soul, and he’s done it extremely well. His voice is nothing short of classic, and his band is one of the tightest in the business. So what happens when the first show of his 2014 tour features music from his forthcoming album, While You Were Sleeping, a bona fide rock project?

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France So Far

It sure is good to be back. I'll keep this one short.

I've already had the pleasure of visiting this fine country 3 times, and it's starting to feel like home. Below you'll find a photo gallery including some snaps from Paris and Lyon. Travel photography has always conflicted me, since I find myself having to decide when to take photos and when simply to enjoy the moment. Anyway, enjoy!

Concert Review: Lorde @ The Tower Theater

From The Key

We’ve seen artists and songs take the world by storm before, but never a song like “Royals” by an artist as young as Lorde. The story you haven’t been hearing, however, is how her entire album, Pure Heroine, has stolen the hearts of so many, and how her live performance will steal the hearts of many more yet. I’ll say it now: Lorde isn’t just a precocious pop singer with one Song of the Year already under her belt, but a remarkably talented singer and songwriter whose success has only just begun.

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