Fashion: The Allure of Teen Modeling . Potential Risks and Rewards . The world of teen modeling often shimmers with allure—fashion shows, photo shoots, and the promise of fame. For many teenagers, it’s a dream career that promises glamour and creativity. However, the path to success is far more complex than it appears, fraught with … 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
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . The Binoculars Building . Back in the early 1990’s I was working regularly with Art Directors that were employed by Advertising Agencies. The bigger the agency the larger the potential project for a freelance photographer. Chiat Day was one of those agencies that had cachet and every photographer … Read more
Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . Behind The Scenes: Heroines & Vixens . Here is a look back at some of the behind the scenes moments of the subjects and the team that it took to produce the dramatic portraits for the Heroines & Vixens series. My apologies to any of the women that … Read more