Gina Iannece: On Grief and Hope

Text by Gina Ianneci, Copyright 2025 . On Grief and Hope . Model: Gina Ianneci Photo: Tony Ward Stylist: KVaughn Hair & Makeup: Michael Connor Lighting Grip: Anthony Colagreco . Throughout my life, I’ve faced traumatic experiences that I can easily recall, along with the memories and associated emotions.  For better or worse, these experiences … Read more

Scarves by Rashid: Winter Collection 2024-25

Text and Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Commissioned Work: Scarves by Rashid . Roberto Rashid is a Philadelphia based scarf designer who commissioned me recently to photograph his winter scarf collection. We first met in 1974 when we lived in the same dorm at what was then Millersville State College, now Millersville University … Read more

Beauty at a Cost: The Dark Side of the Modeling World

Beauty at a Cost: The Dark Side of the Modeling World . The modeling industry has long been associated with glamour, beauty, and the pursuit of perfection. From the runway to glossy magazine covers, models are celebrated for their ability to embody an ideal of elegance and allure. But beneath the surface of this high-profile … Read more

Behind The Scene: With Kasheem “The Dream” Peterson

Photographs by Al B For, Copyright 2024 Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scene:  With Kasheem “The Dream” Peterson . This shoot brought back a lot of memories.  It started with a text from a very good friend of mine that recommended that I take a call from a guy who he … Read more

Life on Mars: Humanity’s Bold New Frontier

Life on Mars: Humanity’s Bold New Frontier . Humanity has always been driven by a desire to explore the unknown, and landing on Mars represents the pinnacle of our collective ambition. The red planet, once the subject of science fiction, has now become a tangible reality for human habitation. But what would life on Mars … Read more