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December 20, 2024

Welding: Gothic Soulmate Wedding Overcoming Adversity

Some love stories feel like they’re pulled from the pages of a novel—where the plot twists, heartache, and triumphs all come together to weave a tapestry of profound meaning and connection. Mary and Brian’s story is one of those. This past October, their journey to […]

November 22, 2024

Kaylaganza: A Dazzling Bat Mitzvah at Hyatt Regency

Kayla’s dazzling Bat Mitzvah celebration at the Hyatt Regency against the glittering Manhattan skyline was a vibrant mix of luxury, culture, and high-energy entertainment. With showgirl and street dancers, Transformers, a magician, live music, and a playful nod to her heritage, this party redefined extravagance. […]

July 17, 2024

Mommaid: Magic of Underwater Mermaid Maternity Shoot in Lake George

For most of my underwater shoots, clients opt for a pool option. When this certified diver asked about her mermaid maternity shoot in Lake George, NY, a 5-hour road trip did not stand in the way to that wildly gorgeous location, beating any tiled pool. […]

May 15, 2024

Naijazz: A Fashionista’s Dream 40th Birthday Photo Shoot

Doing this 40th birthday photo shoot with style was about honoring the Nigerian lady’s achievements, individuality, and journey from climbing the career ladder to raising three beautiful children. It’s about embracing the beauty of aging and celebrating every moment with grace, poise, and, of course, […]

February 17, 2024

Beaux Rêves: Unforgettable Sweet 16 Paris Trip

Paris Sweet 16 theme is among the most popular dream parties. But what if your dream is to fly and celebrate your birthday in Paris and get as “Paris” as possible? These hard-working NJ parents turned their daughter’s dream into a reality. There are a […]

November 9, 2023

Mititzah: Fun Bat Mitzvah Photography

If you aim for the best Bat Mitzvah photography for your special girl, add a separate photoshoot to the party coverage! Here’s an example of how to knock her socks off.

August 31, 2023

Larinne: Stunning Gothic Wedding at Bill Miller’s Castle

My favorite Goth got married last month. I couldn’t imagine her Gothic wedding at Bill Miller’s Castle falling short of any jaw-dropping expectations, but her US Marine fiance added quite a bit to this uncommon story.

January 3, 2023

Taming Dissociative Identity Disorder With Self-Harm: A Brave, But Risky Choice

What was requested as an “unboring” portrait session developed into an exploration of one brave black woman’s taming a serious mental health condition with self-harm.

April 19, 2022

Olymtsvah: Cool Bat Mitzvah Party Ideas for the Olympians

So many first-timers these days! Here’s another one, a cool Bat Mitzvah party of a young figure skater whose mom is an Olympian and won medals around the world. The Olympics theme was a natural choice for this dashing party, so prepare for the burst […]

January 27, 2022

Nyala: Maternity Digital Art by Zorz Studios

Nyala: Maternity Digital Art in Antelope Canyon

Fake it till you make it, they say. Although the motto does not fully pertain to this shoot, the story could serve as an inspiration to other adventurous creatives, I suppose. And to my other readers, it’s an opportunity to see what else a photographer […]

June 14, 2021

Bubble: Chic Maternity Photography in Manhattan

Here’s an example of an all-day chic maternity photography in Manhattan featuring a creative model-like mom-to-be, 7 outfits including a complete absence of it, 12 setups, 3 locations, a husband, pup, and other cool props.

May 31, 2021

Twin Peeks: Maternity Shoot in Manhattan

One of the wonderful twins whom I worked with on a dramatic project 9 years ago asked for a maternity shoot in Manhattan. The other supporting twin joined us for a bloom, Grate Dane, sunset, fine art nude, and a milk bath.

March 12, 2021

Spirits: Mother-Daughter Photoshoot in New Orleans

I took another flight in the past few months, this time to work on a mother-daughter photoshoot in New Orleans. It felt spiritual sometimes and had a few allegorical outcomes.

February 10, 2021

Las Yogas: 3-Day Photoshoot in Las Vegas

Amid a pandemic, two girlfriends from Louisiana and a photographer from New York decided to fly for a 3-day photoshoot in Las Vegas. Here’s what came out.

January 8, 2021

Jam Session: Unique 40th Birthday Photoshoot Idea

Here’s how a regular photo session for a Jamaican empowering woman turned into a unique 40th birthday photoshoot idea via striking photo illustrations.

November 11, 2020

Dono d’Arte: Romantic Birthday Gift of Photography Art

Once upon a time, there was a Venetian merchant who commissioned an artist to paint his lover’s portrait. Something like that.

October 9, 2020

Eveswim: 18 Year Old Birthday Gift of Underwater Photography

Here’s an idea for an 18-year-old birthday gift: underwater photography. Worked for my daughter!

July 30, 2020

Rising: 18th Birthday Photoshoot in Gotham

This 18th birthday photoshoot in the deserted and boarded up NYC will be remembered on more than one level.

June 20, 2019

Regalo: Parents Give a Gift of All-Day Quinceanera Photography

On the high heels of the just-published Indian Sweet 16 photoshoot comes other loving parents’ gift of a versatile all-day Quinceanera photography to their 15-year-old daughter.

June 5, 2019

Solah: Indian Sweet 16 Photoshoot in NYC

Here’s what you get when adding an Indian Sweet 16 photoshoot to the regular party coverage.

May 7, 2019

Navarasa: Nine Emotions of Indianica Academy Choreographers

I feel lucky to have Indianica Academy as the creative ground for my first formal photo shoot of Indian dancers, and not of just a performance but developing a concept of Navarasa (Nine Emotions).

January 21, 2019

Horst Couture: Dark Fashion in Color

Here’s how ZORPHOTOUR kicked off, with the tour’s very first photoshoot at a historical mansion in Ohio featuring dark fashion of Horst Couture.

December 18, 2018

High Glass: Beauty of Lillian Gorbachincky, Squared

It is rare that an artist’s beauty competes with the beauty of her own creations. What do you highlight in her photography? In Lillian Gorbachincky of Cosmopolitan Glass case, both.

November 13, 2018

Cosmo: Mother-Daughter Cosmopolitan Birthday Party

How about a gig on the fly? Here’s how I was pulled into a cosmopolitan birthday party driving out of the woods, dressed accordingly.