Family Studio Portraits
“We really liked the pictures, very nice. Thank you.” ~ K.M.
Christmas at New York City: a portrait session with Shania Shields
Day 5, Part Two of photography workshop with Joe McNally in a New York City studio.
I was looking forward to this part of the workshop most of all as this involved photographing a professional dancer in a studio.
Shania Shields is a 2021 graduate of the New York University Tisch School of the Arts and she is a professional dancer, singer and actress who received her BFA studio training in the drama department at Playwrights Horizons, Atlantic Acting School and Stonestreet Studios. @shania.aprill
Shania’s stage experience was greatly appreciated by everyone in our group and it was mostly up to our skills as photographers to work fast enough to capture every graceful pose and elegant move. Anyone who had ever modeled for a photography session would agree that posing is not an easy matter. You are asked to freeze and keep the pose or repeat a movement over and over, maintain precision in your position and perfection in your moves and while doing all that, your face needs to express ease and happiness at all times. Kudos to Shania for being a perfect model.
Alena plays the violin
We really enjoyed the end-of-term Christmas concert organized by Leah Givelber of Center of Young Musicians at Edgeworth Club in Sewickley.
Hearing Alena perform her beautiful and complex musical pieces she’s preparing for an ABRSM diploma exam got us thinking that it’s probably time to upgrade her violin.
So we paid a visit to Phillip Injeian, a master violin maker, one of the many hidden jewels of Pittsburgh. He helped Alena navigate through a variety of instruments and choose the right fit for her and he even performed a short piece for us saying that “you shouldn’t trust a mechanic who doesn't drive a car himself”!
Thank you, Phillip, for this memorable experience.
Alena’s Studio Portraits in Colorful Light
Here’s another set of portraits we created together with Alena. This time she wanted to experiment with the gelled lights and different colors. I love the mysterious and thoughtful mood of these photographs, it reflects Alena’s inner world. Which one would you select for the larger wall art?
Family Studio Portraits for Ryan, Mason and Keira Scott
“Thank you for the beautiful pictures! I am enjoying them all!! I would love to schedule again outside!” ~ Elise Scott, mother
“Thank you so much for the pictures. They look stunning!” ~ Ryan Scott
Alena’s Studio Portraits in Red
Alena’s portrait series in red.
Album for Josephine Reiter - High School Senior Portraits at Phipps Conservatory
“I think the pictures are just beautiful, thank you! I’m so glad we have them to mark this particular moment in time. I’ll look forward to receiving the album.“
~ Leah Givelber, mother
A Fall Foliage Family Session for Aizhamal
“I loved the photos - beautiful and natural at the same time.”
~ Aizhamal I.
Album for Heavyn Kerr - High School Senior Portraits with a Horse
“I fell in love with so many of the photos” ~ Heavyn Kerr
“Absolutely beautiful.” ~ Mary Ann Kerr, mother
Homecoming Dance 2021 at Valley Brook Country Club
“Thanks so much for your time and talents! 😊” ~ Stacy Hurt, Griffin’s mother
“Thank you so much!” ~ Heidi Colombo, mother of Jonathan
“Looks beautiful! So excited!” ~ Hazel Bigdeli-Golestan, Nikki’s mother
“Thank you!” ~ April Cordle, Alexandra’s mother
Mini-Sessions: Casey and her dogs
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.”
~ Roger Caras
Album for Erina Fortune - High School Senior Portraits at Mellon Park
Senior portraits for beautiful Erina from Pine-Richland High School who recently learnt that she got into the LECOM Early Acceptance program! Now she is ready to enjoy her college life without worrying about taking MCAT, sending application to medical schools or even interviews. Congratulations! What an achievement!
Halloween Session for Alena and Aekam
Halloween is my favorite holiday in the fall. This time I met two very friendly ghosts who didn’t mind posing for the camera. ))
Nikki’s Homecoming Dance Portraits
“Looks beautiful!”
~ Hazel G., Nikki’s mother
Caroline Sanfilippo in Sewickley Academy’s Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”
Caroline Sanfilippo as Juror 4 in Sewickley Academy’s Fall theater play “12 Angry Jurors” running October 21st-24th 2021
Caroline is excited to be finishing her time at Sewickley Academy in 12 Angry Jurors. Though this is her second theatrical production, she has participated in Shakespeare Monologue and Scene Contests for the past five years. Outside of school, Caroline enjoys photography, cheerleading, and spending time with her family and friends.
Alaina Ohr in Sewickley Academy’s Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”
Alaina Ohr as Juror 11 in Sewickley Academy’s Fall theater play “12 Angry Jurors” running October 21st-24th 2021.
Alaina is a sophomore at SA this year, and excited to be doing her second fall play of her highschool career. She has previously performed in War of the Worlds: The Panic Broadcast, as well as all of the musicals in middle and lower school and PAC since third grade. She wants to thank everyone for coming and enjoy the show!
Julia Glance in Sewickley Academy’s Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”
Julia Glance as Juror 2 in Sewickley Academy’s Fall theater play “12 Angry Jurors” running October 21st-24th 2021
Julia is a sophomore at SA. This is her first play at Sewickley. She has participated in middle school productions such as Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Velveteen Rabbit, and The Lion King. Out of school, Julia plays piano and golf, and does cheer and track.
Kiwi McCafferty in Sewickley Academy’s Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”
Kiwi McCafferty as Juror 9 in Sewickley Academy’s Fall theater play “12 Angry Jurors” running October 21st-24th 2021
Reserve your free ticket here:
https://www.sewickley.org/arts/theater/theater-tickets
Kiwi is fresh into their first year of high school. They’ve been doing professional acting and modeling since the 3rd grade. Performing in Gone and Where’d you go Bernadette on Netflix, and Timeless, an indie original, Kiwi is proud to play in their first fall play!
Sarah Grand in Sewickley Academy’s Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”
Sarah Grand as Foreman/Juror 1 in Sewickley Academy’s Fall theater play “12 Angry Jurors” running October 21st-24th 2021
Reserve your free ticket here: https://www.sewickley.org/arts/theater/theater-tickets
Sophomore Sarah is thrilled to be performing in her third Senior School production! She has also performed in Middle School musicals, as well as various shows with PAC.
Avni Kathju in Sewickley Academy’s Fall Play “12 Angry Jurors”
Avni Kathju as Juror 10 in Sewickley Academy’s Fall theater play “12 Angry Jurors” running October 21st-24th 2021.
Avni is a freshman at Sewickley Academy and this is her first fall play! Since the 5th grade production of Space Pirates and Middle School Bye Bye Birdie, Avni has been taking every opportunity she has to perform. Outside of SA, Avni has performed in PAC and starred as Anna in PMT’s Disney Frozen Jr. She would like to thank Mr. Jackson and the rest of the cast for creating such a welcoming environment for her first SS Production.