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BLACK in CARNEGIE
Humbled and honored.
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THE STUDENT PORTRAIT
I love collaborating w/ students.
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Building A Chief
When Rick Miller, President of ATT World-Wide called me personally to develop a brand, I got busy.
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BLACK SUN @ FENWAY
Hanley Ramirez was our talent for the day.
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NO ORDINARY BAKERY
The title says it all.
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GOLD @ BRACKETS
Honored to receive distinction.
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COMMUNITY
These good folks are keepers of history.
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Work Balance
We spend so much time making images of others...
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Thanks Everyone
We kept getting requests for quick in-and-out headshots
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HEROES!
Anyone who runs toward danger is special.
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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.
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You Can Say It
We never in our wildest dreams imaged that the series would be so popular
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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.
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OK Lara. Let’s Go
Checkout one of the newest up and coming power houses in the Central PA realestate market.
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She Is So Fly
And filled the studio with her incredible energy.
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Best of Luck Young Bull
#GEAUXTIGERS
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FUN BOOK to DESIGN
It has been read over 10,000 times from over 66 countries.
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The Coolest Kids
This brother and sister duo are the coolest kids I've ever met, and nonetheless had in front of a lens.
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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.
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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...
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Grillin’ N Chillin’
From conceptualizing to manufacturing of the grill stones to recipe development to cooking... this project was fun
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Williams Is BADASS
Based in Normal OK, Shevaun is a prolific, fashion, portrait, and travel photographer.
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BAP Vinaigrette
Happy to share my BADASS Pomegranate aka BAP Vinaigrette
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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1st BADASS
That's right, William Snyder was/is and will forever be our first BADASS artist