PORTRAITURE

Originally from NY, now residing in FL, graduate student with a passion for fine art, portraiture, writing, web design and graphics trapped in the hum-drum, 9-5 environment. Freelance artist, designer and writer :)

----- April Wright is the co-owner of an Ellicott City based photography studio http://ElusionPhotos.com. She is a published, award-winning Ellicott City Wedding Photographer and Portrait Photographer in Maryland. April is a member of the Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Wedding and Portrait Photographers International (WPPI), and the National Press Photographers Association (NPPA). April loves weddings and sharing her passion for photography by providing wedding photography and portrait photography to the greater Baltimore-Washington DC metro area. She has extensive experience with portraiture and event photojournalism. If you would like to connect with her, please visit the website of Elusion Photos at http://elusionphotos.com

Claudia is an award-winning, published artist whose parents immigrated from Poland to Chicago in the 1970s. Her work ranges from portraiture and still life, to abstracted interpretations of historical art. Claudia has recently been recognized by the State of Illinois as an Illinois Artisan, and exhibits at Chicago's Thompson Center, the Illinois State Museum and other State Museum venues. She has also shown work extensively throughout Chicago, and at National venues including the Polish Museum of America. Claudia has been featured in local/national/international print publications such as the Chicago Reader, CBS Chicago (web edition), Business News Daily, and La Republica (The national newspaper of Italy).

With over 20 years in the photography industry, Mark L. Johnson is available for portrait and wedding commissions in Connecticut, New York and nationwide. Mark's journey into photography began right out of school at a Manhattan photo lab where he worked to develop printing expertise that would present the opportunity to work with some of the nation's top photographers. Leaving New York to return to Connecticut he opened a small photo shop and gallery on the green in the center of Branford. There work migrated from the darkroom to behind the camera. Early work was mainly for theatre groups, actors and bands. He also created images of architecture and landscapes that would be shown locally and on the national stage at the prestigious Scollay Square Gallery at the Federal Building in Boston, Massachusetts. For the next 12 years Mark specialized in environmental portraiture and wedding photojournalism while donating spare time to local performance groups and charitable organizations. Mark's photography has appeared in numerous newspapers and publications including the New Haven Register, New Haven Advocate and Signature Kitchens. In 2004 Mark took a hiatus from photography to bring a sideline in web development that began a few years earlier to full-time. During recent years Mark has worked with many prominent photographers, film studios, and other businesses branding, developing and marketing their internet presence. You can see his web development portfolio at www.mtheoryit.com. Mark is again available for photographic commissions including weddings and portraits. Although the photographic industry has evolved dramatically in the digital era the eye of the artist remains the same.

Jaime Izquierdo graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia, where he studied portraiture and painting under Arthur DAcosta, Lou Sloan, Sidney Goodman, Liz Osborne, and Jody Pinto. He also completed a Master Class under Nelson Shanks. Jaime was recipient of the prestigious Cecilia Beaux Portrait Award in 1984. During the 1990's he spent Time in Florence studying renaissance paintings, and returns regularly to Italy to study and continue to develop his work. He paints corporate , and family portraits, and , artwork for private and corporate collections. Jaime developed an accelerated painting program for adults. As a photographer, Jaime produces and edits OPENFOOD.BIZ, a publication that promotes chefs, cuisine, art, events and travel. He is the owner of Olive Tree Marketing, and Theitaliangourmetshop.com. The two companies distribute specialty food from Italy, France and Spain to stores around the U.S. Jaime works in Miami Beach and NYC.

Photographer, writer and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. As journalist I have covered professional tennis, travel, popular culture and New York City. As a photographer, I shoot portraiture, travel and events. My career producing photo shoots includes fashion, portraiture and still life photography. I have lived in New York City for over fifteen years and have traveled and worked around the world.

Jason is an avid amateur photographer with a primary interest in portraiture. He recently returned to Victoria, BC, where he maintains tenuous relationships with his roommates, cats, families and bill collectors.

My name is Andie Freeman. I am a freelance photographer with Andie Freeman Photography. I specialize in landscape and real estate photography, as well as still life and candid portraiture.

My wife & I own a professional photography business in TN. We do event, wildlife/landscape, wedding & portraiture photography. Our website is www.bwventures.photostockplus.com. Please feel free to take a look.

Survivalist, having chosen to live 5+ years off-grid and without running water on 7 acre hobby farm in Central Wisconsin, and 11+ years without running water in the Ozark foothills of S. E. Missouri. A nature photographer (+ one wedding and family portraiture), 15+ years of

I am a fashionista with an intellectual bend and love writing, about the arts and fashion. My writing is best described as a creative, stimulating conversation between friends. I am also a photographer with an emphasis portraiture, and event photography.

10 years pro music producer. 5 years freelance photographer also. Mostly web work and portraiture.

I have a lot of interests. I really like expressing myself through visual art, and have enjoyed working in a variety of mediums, including charcoal, collage, watercolor, and pastel. I like portraiture - and the concept of self-portraits and visual autobiography is very int

Fine Art Photography, from archaic alternative processes to the latest in digital. Unique portraiture a specialty.

self taught artist, studied at American Academy of Art, Chicago,IL.Charcoal; charoal and pastel sketch artist in Florida at street fairs and Cloister Hotel in Sea Island, GA., instructor of life drawing and Portrait classes, finalist with Portrait society of Atlanta in 05 an

i'm a major management guy,and i am also involve in the medical field but never put it to practice,because i was more inclined in arts ,as i'm a painter myself, self taught to be specific, i was raised in Christian life,as i went along, my mind grasp some taoist concepts which when reflected to my life, found it like a harmonic "C"

A recent graduate of New York University, Mary-Beth has been traveling throughout the U.S. and South America to document life and architecture.

I ve been writing since about age 4, wrote my first novel at 15. I ve published poems and won writing contests. I currently write for several different websites, and maintain a blog. When I m not writing or reading what others have written, I am crafting.

I'm a published children's author and illustrator and portrait artist, who has survived over 26 years in the clerical and administrative field. I always kept "steady" jobs in these fields in order to support myself and my son, but now am hoping to pursue writing and illustr

I specialize in modern and artistic maternity, newborn, baby and child portrait photography. Creating lasting works of art for your home and for your family.

I am a twenty something artist, writer and dreamer. I am a people watcher and poacher, addicted to the capture and taming of secret thoughts held by others. I pride myself on my wit above all else - once someone cracks a smile, you're in.

A military brat who enjoys personal study of various subjects including art and history. Draws colored pencil portraits on commission basis.

A Wisconsin Feminist, working to spread information about the history and art related to women. I also own a Photography Studio and would love to share information about that.

Raised in the streets of Jersey City. Kicked out of a few schools. Found journalism, and taught myself. Past editor, now freelancing. 28 years old. Favor writing about basic people in the everyday struggle, as well as capturing their essence in a photo.