September 17, 2026 . New Release: Heroines & Vixens. After four years of working on my latest body of published photographs Heroines & Vixens, I am pleased to announce the new title is now available on Amazon! Thanks to all of the amazing women that not only sat for portraits, but also contributed essays … Read more
Chanel Ward Biddle Obituary . Chanel Ward Biddle Born November 6, 1987 — Passed away September 14, 2025 Chanel Ward Biddle passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her beloved family after a 14-month journey with triple-negative breast cancer. She navigated every step of that journey with rare and unmistakable grace — fiercely determined … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2025 . PBS Wong About Polaroid . On Monday night, May 19, PBS ran a program in their ‘The American Experience’ series about the Polaroid company and its founder Dr. Edwin Land. I am a photographic historian and have had a close relationship with Polaroid management and research people. The … Read more
From Death Row to Freedom . The Wrongful Imprisonment and Exoneration of Daniel Gwynn #197 . For nearly three decades, Daniel Gwynn sat behind bars for a crime he did not commit. His wrongful conviction for arson and murder in Philadelphia became a chilling example of how systemic failures in the criminal justice system can … Read more
Art Collector vs. Patron of the Arts . Two Sides of the Same Coin? . In the world of art, the terms “art collector” and “patron of the arts” are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct roles with unique motivations and impacts. While both contribute to the cultural ecosystem, their approaches and legacies differ … Read more