What’s the Story Behind the Squid?

Some of you have been curious about Buzz the Squid, so I thought I’d share how it all came to be. Over the years, we’ve...

BLACK in CARNEGIE

Humbled and honored.

THE STUDENT PORTRAIT

I love collaborating w/ students.

Building A Chief

When Rick Miller, President of ATT World-Wide called me personally to develop a brand, I got busy.

BLACK SUN @ FENWAY

Hanley Ramirez was our talent for the day.

NO ORDINARY BAKERY

The title says it all.

GOLD @ BRACKETS

Honored to receive distinction.

COMMUNITY

These good folks are keepers of history.

Work Balance

We spend so much time making images of others...

Thanks Everyone

We kept getting requests for quick in-and-out headshots

HEROES!

Anyone who runs toward danger is special.

So Much Going on Here

Just like you were are glad to be back in full force both in the studio and on the road.

You Can Say It

We never in our wildest dreams imaged that the series would be so popular

A Gentleman Light Dimmed

I would hear him tell me stories of law over the years, his son's accomplishments, and his vision for a peaceful democracy.

OK Lara. Let’s Go

Checkout one of the newest up and coming power houses in the Central PA realestate market.

She Is So Fly

And filled the studio with her incredible energy.

Best of Luck Young Bull

#GEAUXTIGERS

FUN BOOK to DESIGN

It has been read over 10,000 times from over 66 countries.

The Coolest Kids

This brother and sister duo are the coolest kids I've ever met, and nonetheless had in front of a lens.

This Girl Is On Fire

Melissa the Axe is no joke... If I ever need a bodyguard I know who's first on my list.

Katia

Sometimes it’s best to say nothing. Introducing Katia an Italian actress, model, and goddess on a quick US trip for whom I am thankful that...

Grillin’ N Chillin’

From conceptualizing to manufacturing of the grill stones to recipe development to cooking... this project was fun

Williams Is BADASS

Based in Normal OK, Shevaun is a prolific, fashion, portrait, and travel photographer.

BAP Vinaigrette

Happy to share my BADASS Pomegranate aka BAP Vinaigrette

NYCIFF POSTER

Here’s a poster I designed for an entry into the New York International Film Festival [NYCIFF].  This is an original Jesse David Harris film featuring sculpturist...

Black Sun Studio – Sleek Design

State College, PA- Black Sun, a commercial arts studio specializing in high-end digital and film photography, has moved its operations into The L•A•B•B•, a new...

HEART IN YOUR HANDS

Brenda Watson’s Heart of Perfect Health (HPH) went live via a PBS special in nearly every TV market in the US this past weekend. The...

HPH Recipes

‘Tooting a horn about section 3 – meal planner and recipes in Brenda Watson’s Heart of Perfect Health. I can honestly say that they were...

Pennsylvania Cactus

Odd as it may seem, but this time every year the cactus that we have growing around the studio blooms with hundreds of flowers like...

Spring Finally

Yes, we are all so glad Spring is finally here at the studio. Trees are blooming, cross breezes are cool and sweet, the light is...

michael shoots Walden

We were very fortunate on many levels April 13th. First, we shot and spent the day photographing the very wonderful Jennifer Walden. Jennifer is the...

Dig It, A New Team Member

My 8-year-old son was on set with us all day this past Sat in NYC. His role was to keep the music flowing, make sure...

summer light

It’s rare that we have to use any light to work in the studio.  There is just so much of it bouncing around.  With our...

NEW T’s Popping Up In all 50+

The new BLACK SUN t’s are out and popping up in all 50 states and overseas.  We ran out of the first run in 1...

1st BADASS

That's right, William Snyder was/is and will forever be our first BADASS artist