Ed Simmons: Jay Adams Local Hero

. Photography and Text by Ed Simmons, Copyright 2018 .   JAY ADAMS LOCAL HERO . This town, “Venice_90291”, is a tolerant town, a town that gives you room to grow.  I made my way to Venice, California for the first time in 1968.  Throughout the years I’ve gotten to know so many interesting people. … Read more

Katie Kerl: Clothing & Tattoos

. Text by Katie Kerl, Copyright 2018 . Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2018 . CLOTHING & TATTOOS . When asked about clothing and personal style, I typically go against the grain. A 70s flower child mixed with, funky shoes, scarves, hats, & jewelry. One of my favorite things to do in Philadelphia is Vintage … Read more

Robert Asman: Sacred But Not Profound

. Photography and Text by Robert Asman, Copyright 2018 . SACRED BUT NOT PROFOUND . While photographing on the streets, I am constantly aware of what a powerful sacred purpose of historical consequence our city Philadelphia hosts.  In the past, I was trying to capture people, places, and things that grasped my curiosity and maybe … Read more

Bob Shell: Old Age and Taxes

  .  Bob Shell: Letters From Prison #25 . Letters by Bob Shell, Copyright 2018 . Photography by Tony Ward, Copyright 2018 . OLD AGE AND TAXES . Taxes: we all hate ’em, but we all pay ’em. Right? I’ve recently read an article about Sweden, where they’re getting rid of property taxes. They’ve reasoned … Read more

About: TonyWard.com

. Tony Ward Ward began his professional career in 1980 as a corporate photographer for the pharmaceutical giant, Smithkline Corporation. After several years of working in the department of corporate communications for Smithkline, he opened the Tony Ward Studio in 1984, to service a variety of Fortune 500 companies and smaller business entities. In 1998, … Read more