Kaleb Germinaro: Emotion

  Photography and Text by Kaleb Germinaro, Copyright 2016 . EMOTION . When first assigned with this project I had a hard time visualizing how I would display emotion in a fashion that observers would be able to 1. Identify the emotion 2. Empathize with the emotion being shown while displaying it in a creative … Read more

Upenn Photography & Fashion: Bryan Abrams Versace Collection!

  Photography and Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2016 . Upenn Photography & Fashion students were electrified last night by guest visitor Bryan Abrams, legendary collector of  Versace luxury goods.  Mr Abrams talked about his long friendship and history with Gianni Versace. A discussion ensued about the evolution of the brand and also the untimely … Read more

Julianna Haas: Headshots

  Photography and Text by Julianna Haas, Copyright 2016 . The experience of taking head shots was as rewarding as it was difficult. At first I was overconfident with my ability because I assumed it was as simple as “taking close-up photos with professional lighting and a high quality camera.” However, I quickly learned that … Read more

Emily Ulrich: “Casting”

  Photography and Text by Emily Ulrich, Copyright 2016 . CASTING . “Casting” takes a raw and visceral approach to the otherwise classic headshot, using harsh light sources and deep shadows to accentuate body’s natural contours. For this shoot, I used a combination of models both brought onsite from Mainline Models a local modeling agency, … Read more

Chi Aguwa: Lipstick Series

  Photography and Text by Chi Aguwa, Copyright 2016 . LIPSTICK SERIES My inspiration for this series of pictures  was to depict beautiful women of color, while wearing various shades of lipstick.  The first thought that came to mind when I was given the assignment was what could I do to make my headshots unique … Read more