Kitchie Ohh: Gone and Forgotten

Text By Kitchie Ohh, Copyright 2022 . Gone and Forgotten . Well, it’s officially October. The start of Spooky Season. Celebrating Samhain, All Hallows Eve, Halloween. Whatever you want to call it, and however you want to celebrate, or not, it’s here. For thirty-one days, people will be going all out to scare and be … Read more

Like Father Like Son and The Magic Garden

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2022 . Like Father Like Son and The Magic Garden . During the summer of 1996 I produced my first couples test shoot for Penthouse Magazine.  At the time I was looking around my neighborhood for a place to shoot and became intrigued by this place called The Magic Garden.  … Read more

Kitchie Ohh: Sticks and Stones

  Text by Kitchie Ohh, Copyright 2022 . Photography by Tony Ward . Creative Director: KVaughn . Hair & Makeup: Michael Connor . Photography Assistant: Anthony Colagreco . STICKS AND STONES . My parents gave me a name when I came into this world. In the decades since, I have answered to that and many … Read more

Behind The Scenes With Shanell Verandez

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2022 . Behind The Scenes With Shanell Verandez . On Sunday, July 31, 2022, two very talented creatives: KVaughn and Shanell Verandez booked an Uber from their homes in West Philly and took the 40 minute drive to my studio in Elkins Park for a much anticipated photo shoot.  Ms … Read more

Shanell Verandez: A Simple Lady With a Complex Soul

Text by Shanell Verandez, Copyright 2022 . Photography by Tony Ward. Copyright 2022 . Assistant to Photographer: Anthony Colagreco . Creative Director: KVaughn . A Simple Lady With a Complex Soul . “I am an Afro Cuban-Brazilian Opera Singer/Violist/Model straight outta of Philly, Pa. Born and raised a Musician with a degree in Music Performance … Read more