Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . A Brief History of the Village Hotel . Looking through the archives recently I came across this portrait of two Albanian sex workers. I cast them for a shoot for Penthouse Magazine in 2003. My producer, Suzaan Talib introduced me to the young performers while I was staying … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scenes With Savanna . Photographs by Al B For, Copyright 2024. I was introduced to Savanna a few months ago at an exhibition of my work curated by my friend and colleague Bob Neroni, owner of Prism Arts Philadelphia. When we met at the exhibit … Read more
Text by Nefertari Williams, Copyright 2023 . The Epidemic of Loneliness . I have heard more songs about being a strong independent woman more times then I wish to count. No matter how many times I sing them, wear the tee shirts or yell it from roof tops….. I still, even if it’s just around … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 . Behind The Scenes: KVaughn Winter Collection 2023 . Photography by Brian Hunt and Ernest Thomas, Copyright 2023 . On November 19, 2023 a group of creative talents, models, photographers and stylists arrived at the enclave in Elkins Park determined to produce a series of photographs representative of KVaughn’s … Read more
Text by Mikala Mikrut, Copyright 2023 . A Vixen From Vegas . Photography, Tony Ward, Copyright 2023 Creative Director: KVaughn Lighting Assistant: Anthony Colagreco Hair & Makeup: Octavia Monroe Behind The Scenes: Resyn Thomas . What does it mean to be a vixen? At first glance, the term is simple: “a female fox.” It’s the … Read more