THE SIGNATURE PORTRAIT
Imperative. Intentional. Impeccable.

Definitive portraiture for individuals of influence.

SPECIALIZATIONS

Commercial & Editorial Branding
For executives, authors, and entrepreneurs who need visual assets with creative direction.

Publicity & Entertainment
For performers, artists, and creators who require striking, industry-standard press profiles.

Personal Commissions & Legacy
For individuals seeking an uncompromising, artistic portrait or series to mark a life transition or a personal milestone.

Fitness & Modeling
Editorial narratives and model portfolios.

A signature image is a calculated asset. How do you wish to be seen?

For details on individual, agency, or editorial commissions, please scroll to the bottom of this page.

A young woman with dark wavy hair and piercing blue eyes gazes directly at the camera, standing outdoors in a natural setting with a blurred background.
Actor Frankie Shaw wears a faux fur coat for a magazine cover portrait. Her hair is pinned up and she looks directly into the camera.
A Black woman with dark curly hair, wearing a red top, looking directly into the camera with a neutral expression against a white background.
7News Boston anchor Jadiann Thompson with blonde wavy hair, wearing a black top with glitter, sitting on a black chair with a dark background.
Comedic actor Erin Farrington in a publicity portrait for her Netflix special. With long dark hair and a light blue sweater, she wears a wry smile as she makes eye-contact with the viewer. Shot with high-contrast light over a neutral-colored backdrop
Closeup portrait of young female model with long, black curly hair and white top. She is looking directly into the camera with a closed-mouth slight smile, lit by diffused window light.
Portrait of smiling, expressive Latina woman with dark hair styled in a bob. She has bright red lips and wears a white and black jacket over a black lace lingerie top. The background is dark brown oil cloth and she is cropped just below the breast.
Portrait of young female model with long, dark hair in a ponytail, wearing deep red eye shadow and lip gloss, with a delicate gold chain and a gray heather tank top in late day summer directional sunlight.
Actor Frankie Shaw with piercing green eyes, her hair in a messy up-do, depicted in a closeup portrait wearing a textured, white shawl and staring directly into the camera with head tilted to the left. Shot on a neutral, pale blue background. with di
New England Patriot linebacker Jamie Collins wears a sleeveless shirt and a black cap with the Pats' flying Elvis team logo, points directly at the camera with an intense expression. Photographed for the cover of city magazine The Improper Bostonian.
Portrait of young, expressionless woman with long, light brown hair, earrings, neck chain, and nose piercing, wearing a camo-pattern jacket. Photographed with hard, directional studio light on a white background.
Studio portrait of young, expressionless woman with long, dark hair and pale skin against a black background with soft, directional light and deep shadows.
Portrait of young Latina with long, curly black hair in high-key lighting against a white background.
Portrait of theater actor Faran Tahir, seated with arm resting on chair back. He wears a gray suede jacket over a black sweater, looking intently into the camera while bathed in dramatic, contrasty light against a bluish, dark, mottled backdrop.
Celebrity actor and activist Laverne Cox poses for a cover story in The New Republic magazine on transgender rights. She stands before a classic oil cloth backdrop, arms akimbo, wearing a blue dress with white trim at the bottom.
Formal portrait of symphony conductor Ziwei Ma wears medium-length black hair and glasses. She looks directly into the camera and wears a burgundy-color jacket over a bright red top against a solid black backdrop.
A young Latina female with long, curly hair. and blue, pink, white, and black striped shirt gazes intently into the camera. Shot with directional, high-contrast cinematic light.
Closeup portrait of young Asian woman in high-contrast, bluish natural light against a white fabric backdrop. She has pale skin with long, black hair and wears heavy eye makeup, looking away from the camera in a moment of introspection.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with long dark hair, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression, contrasting lighting highlighting her facial features against a dark background.
A woman with curly black hair, wearing a white crocheted sweater, resting her head on her arm, looking down with a thoughtful expression.
Brunette woman with long hair, large green eyes, and red lips wearing a black and white plaid, sleeveless dress. She is looking intently at the camera while resting her left hand on her jaw.
Headshot of a woman with long, black, curly hair, wearing a black blazer and gold jewelry, smiling against a plain wall background.
Actress Monique Gabriella Curnen in a natural light portrait shot outdoors in sunlight against a city background. She has shoulder-length brown hair and red lips and wear a dress with sheer fabric in brown and white floral print.
Close-up of a young woman with long blonde hair and blue eyes, wearing a white shirt, standing outdoors during daytime.
Close-up of a young man with long dark hair and blue eyes, wearing a black jacket, looking thoughtfully to the side, with a blurred brick wall background.
Young Black woman with dreads rests hand on her chin as she looks into the camera.
Boston Bruin defenseman Charlie McAvoy, wearing a sleeveless black athletic shirt, against a black background, crosses his muscular arms gazing directly at the viewer in a magazine cover outtake.
A young woman with glasses and a septum piercing resting her chin on her hand, wearing a beige beanie and a beige t-shirt.
Italian ballerina Petra Conti in a close-up portrait of a woman with slicked back dark hair, fair skin, and red lipstick, wearing earrings and a gray top with maroon accents, against a black background. Photographed for a fall arts cover theme for Th
Close-up of a person with short brown hair and glasses, wearing a plaid shirt, looking directly at the camera.
Portrait of a young male athlete in a loose-fitting white T-shirt, hands in pocket, seen in dramatic directional light.
Young woman with short curly hair, glasses, and layered necklaces, wearing a black knit sweater, a white shirt underneath, a camo skirt, and patterned tights.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with short curly black hair, wearing glasses, earrings, a septum piercing, layered necklaces, a white turtleneck, and a black sweater, smiling against a plain white background.
Faran Tahir, seen here in a business suit sits backlit in front of a large hotel window with a coffee pot, cup, and saucer on a table in front of him.
Headshot of a young, smiling woman with long brown hair, against a neutral background.
Smiling man sitting on the floor in a well-lit room, wearing a gray sleeveless athletic shirt with colorful triangle logo and blue jeans.
A man with short dark hair and a tattooed arm is sitting at a wooden table in a café, holding a black cup and looking at the camera, with a blurred background of chairs and windows.
Young man with short brown hair wearing a white T-shirt, multiple gold necklaces, and bracelets, standing outdoors near a body of water with trees and a house in the background.
Close-up portrait of a young woman with blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, wearing a purple top and a thin necklace, against a dark background.
Close-up of a young woman with long brown hair, wearing natural makeup and a necklace that spells 'Hadil'. She has a neutral expression and is against a plain white background.
A woman with long brown hair, smiling at the camera, wearing a light-colored shirt, standing outdoors near a body of water at sunset.
Close-up portrait of a woman with blonde hair, light skin, green eyes, wearing a purple top and pearl earrings, looking thoughtful.
Portrait of an smiling woman with shoulder-length black hair and red lipstick, wearing a dark blazer over a white top, against a gray background.
Close-up of a woman with short light brown hair, wearing a black outdoor jacket, outdoors near a body of water, with a city skyline in the background.
Portrait of a trans woman with curly, blonde hair, looking intently at the camera, wearing a dark blazer with a blue v-neck sweater over a white, collared shirt against a blue-gray background.
Headshot of a woman with long, wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and fair skin, wearing a brown top against a soft, medium-tone gradient background.
A man with curly black hair, a beard, and a big smile, dressed in a navy blazer and pink shirt, standing indoors against a white wall.
A man with light skin, short brown hair, blue eyes, dressed in a white shirt and black blazer, looking confidently at the camera against a plain gray background.
A man in a navy blue suit and white shirt posing against a plain white background.
Portrait of a smiling man with dark hair, wearing a dark blazer and light dress shirt, against a plain white background.
A blonde woman with wavy hair wearing a light blue blazer and an orange lipstick, smiling sweetly against a white background.
A young boy with short curly hair and a big smile showing his teeth, wearing a dark blue and black patterned shirt with the word 'dream' on it, against a plain white background.
A toddler with curly blonde hair sitting on the floor against a plain white background. He is wearing a white henley shirt, red pants, with striped socks. He is holding a smartphone in his hands and looking slightly upward with a gentle smile.
A woman with blonde hair smiling and holding a young child with brown hair against a gray background.
A woman with long wavy hair holding a smiling infant girl with short hair and blue eyes, both looking happy and close together.
A woman with wavy blonde hair holding a baby girl with brown hair, both wearing red clothing, against a dark background.
A woman and a young girl standing close together, smiling, with the woman’s head leaning on the girl’s head against a neutral background.
A pregnant woman in a red dress and a man in a black suit pose together, smiling, with the woman's hand on her baby bump against a brown textured background.
An elderly man with glasses and a woman with white hair pose together against a dark, textured background. The man is seated, wearing a gray herringbone blazer, blue shirt, and beige pants. The woman stands behind him, resting her hand on his shoulde
Group of seven people, including a graduate in red cap and gown holding a diploma, standing together in a studio portrait against a gray background, celebrating graduation from Boston University.

PHOTOGRAPHY from an EDITORIAL PERSPECTIVE

With a background rooted in national media, I’ve worked decades as a leading creative director and designer shaping the visual architecture of major magazines with iconic cover features and celebrity profiles.

The Creative Commission | Personal or Professional Portrait Sessions

Discreet studio session includes styling and lighting mood board, wardrobe consultation, and a 3-4 hour studio session with fully-guided creative direction. Professional hair and/or makeup service available.

The Creative Commission Studio Session: $590 (Location sessions quoted individually)

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Mastered Imagesà la Carte
Editorial-quality refinement that preserves authenticity. Includes a high-resolution digital archive with an immaculate finish optimized for both print and online. Printing and framing guidance available.

Individual Signature Portraits | $195 per image.

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The Folio Collection
A concise profile of three distinct narrative looks. Ideal for a targeted press release, a book jacket, or an elegant personal keepsake. Includes corresponding high-resolution master archives.

3 Mastered Outtakes | $550

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The Editorial Collection
A comprehensive study capturing multiple nuances of character, styling, and mood. This collection offers a deep, multi-faceted look at this chapter of your legacy. Includes corresponding high-resolution master archives.

8 Mastered Portraits | $1,200

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The Legacy Collection
15 Mastered Portraits | $2,000

A comprehensive gallery featuring diverse lighting profiles and wardrobe changes, documenting your presence with absolute editorial rigor. Includes the full suite of high-resolution master archives.

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Agency & Editorial Commissions
For talent managers, publicists, sports agencies, and media outlets.

Built for public figures, athletes, and entertainers who require authoritative publicity assets and iconic imagery withcommercial licensing. The Allston studio is fully optimized for complete privacy and seamless high-profile production.

Custom commercial and agency day rates available upon request.

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Headshots | Express and Signature sessions available. Click here for rates.

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