Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2025 . A Close Encounters With The Greatest . When I started working full time in 1980 for Smithkline, the giant pharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, I had no idea what kind of photographic opportunities would come my way. About 6 months into the job, I’ll never forget walking … Read more
The Art of Elegance . A Journey Through the History of Couture Fashion . Couture fashion, the pinnacle of sartorial craftsmanship, has long been a symbol of luxury, artistry, and innovation. Originating in 19th-century Paris, couture—French for “sewing” or “dressmaking”—represents the creation of exclusive, custom-fitted garments that are as much works of art as they … Read more
Text by Bob Shell, Copyright 2025 . You’ve Been Lied To . In the new administration’s first press conference on January 28, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the ‘drone mystery’ had been solved. The mystery drones seen in New Jersey and other parts of the USA were all research drones operated by the FAA, … Read more
Last Days at The Plaza Hotel . As We Once Knew It . Anna and I checked in to the Plaza Hotel on the last day it was to be open in 2004 for several years. Its mystique would change forever. I booked one of the iconic rooms to test shoot several dresses designed by … Read more
Style: Man and His Beard . There’s something undeniably iconic about a man and his beard. From the rugged pioneers of history to the carefully groomed gents of today, beards have always held a place in the story of masculinity. But over the past decade, beards have gone from being a niche statement to a … Read more