Charity

May 8, 2024

Anesti: Eastern Orthodox Easter at the Church of All Saints

Last weekend, I had an honor and exciting opportunity to film one of the brightest events in my family’s life: Eastern Orthodox Easter. Adding to its personal significance, it was celebrated at our parish, the Church of All Saints, in Pine Bush, NY. I’ve never […]

December 14, 2022

Capture the Winning Spirit: Creative Approach to School Sports Portraits of DV Warrior Wrestling

When invited to become a sponsor of junior DV Warrior Wrestling team, I wanted to treat them to a creative approach to traditional school sports portraits. Here are my techniques and tips on spicing them up.

November 2, 2020

Shootoween 2020: Free Halloween Portraits in Poconos

This Halloween, I decided to offer both trick and treat to my community, giving free Halloween portraits to the neighbors.

July 3, 2020

Tesori: Maternity Photoshoot in Poconos

For a city dweller, a maternity photoshoot in Poconos means fairytale, adventure, and enchanted forests. It is also an escape from the wearing place that NYC became in 2020.

December 22, 2015

Zorz Froze: New Year’s Day Swim

Calling all adventurous souls and bodies in the NYC metro area! Start off the New Year the way you’ve never had before by joining Zorz Froze team—or independently—for the New Year’s Day Swim organized by Coney Island Polar Bear Club. Sounds crazy? Make the year […]

March 29, 2015

Operation Smile: Zorz Studios Helps Bring Smiles Back to Children with Facial Deformities

Through Operation Smile, Zorz Studios and caring friends are bringing smiles back to children with facial deformities by donating all proceeds from the charity event sessions conducted on April 11, 2015.

November 6, 2014

“Esca(V/L)ation” Auctioned Off to Benefit Josephine Herrick Project

This photograph, named “Esca(V/L)ation” and taken earlier this year in Hyderabad, India, is going under the hammer tonight at Josephine Herrick Project‘s benefit party and charity auction, “Modern Masters of Photography” at the Affirmation Arts gallery.

March 1, 2013

Operation Smile: Zorz Studios Helps Bring Smiles Back to Children with Facial Deformities

On April 6, 2013, Zorz Studios will again participate with an elite group of photographers around the country in a very special portrait promotion. On that day we will be providing a wonderful opportunity for you to update portraits of yourself and any family members you wish. […]

February 22, 2012

Help Save a Child from a Life of Shame

Every 3 minutes, a child is born with a cleft, often unable to eat, speak, socialize or smile. In some places these children are shunned and rejected. And in too many cases, their parents can’t afford to give them the surgeries. Help me save a […]

February 10, 2010

Couture Fashion Week: Show, Auction, Charity, and Ball

Zorz Studios is pleased to announce that we will be part of the New York Couture Fashion Week at Grand Ballroom of Waldorf Astoria, New York City. We are proud to partner with Couture Fashion Week and Partners In Health in our relief efforts for […]

November 26, 2009

Here’s to Those Whom We Appreciate

. An important day in the year has come. It is time when I take a moment to slow down, look around me, and think of all whom I am thankful for — from family to dear friends, from clients who become caring friends to […]

September 18, 2009

Celebrate Your Family by Helping a Needy Child!

This October, Zorz Studios will again participate with an elite group of photographers around the country in a very special family portrait promotion. Although my studio does not focus on family portrait market, throughout October I will celebrate “Family Portrait Month“, a wonderful opportunity for […]

February 28, 2009

Committing to Giving Back: “Feel Bigger in Heart”

I want to leave a trace in this world… through photography which may turn into a historical record or a work of art, inhabiting someone’s heart — beating faster and feeling warmer, outliving mine… through my volunteering for Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep […]

December 20, 2008

A Controversial Wednesday

Past Wednesday, December 17th, was supposed to be a party-oriented day. I was invited by Alex, beautiful editor of Resource Magazine (left), to the “Crash the Old Resource Office Christmas Party”. I was all anticipating the evening hour when a phone rang and a nurse […]

July 31, 2008

Celebrate Your Family Portrait and Bring a Smile to a Needy Child!

This October, Zorz Studios will participate with an elite group of photographers around the country in a very special family portrait promotion. Although I do not focus on family portrait market yet, throughout October I will celebrate “Family Portrait Month“, a wonderful opportunity for you […]