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New Gift Shop Brings A Little Heaven To Scranton

John Evanish and his lovely wife Janine are the new owners of the former Guild Studio building in downtown Scranton. When the May book signing and open house for their religious gift shop in Northeastern PA took place, Janine contacted … Continue reading

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A Father’s Day Wedding

On June 18th I took some time in the early part of the day to serve a very nice couple at their intimate wedding in Mount Pocono. It was a perfect day with low humidity and just the right amount … Continue reading

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One Beautiful Day In May

In May I posted a few shots of this bride Stephanie wearing my fedora which were captured from my video frames. Here now are some better examples of that beautiful event and the happy couple enjoying the one nearly perfect … Continue reading

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Gouldsboros Eagle Lake- ‘Take One’

One of those dream assignments, locally, anyway is to be out in nature getting some sun and fresh air but also being paid while you do it! My work for the Eagle Lake Recreational Community in Gouldsboro was just such … Continue reading

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A Fun Use For My Fedora!

My fedoras attract their share of attention at weddings and someone usually asks to borrow it; their request met with a flat refusal but Saturday’s wedding was an exception. This sweet young couple captured my heart with their sincerity and … Continue reading

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A Happy Mother’s Day Wrap-Up

Four fantastic moms along with their children were winners in my Mother’s Day giveaway of a complimentary photo shoot and news release for today’s Mother’s Day Edition. I am extremely gratified that every one of these beautiful moms is a … Continue reading

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Life Taken Too Soon. A tribute to Lori King.

Today is a sad day in our neighborhood at the studio. My former neighbor Michelle contacted me last evening asking if I had a photograph from a shoot I did some 17 years earlier with her sister Lori who had … Continue reading

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Jackie Ruddy Talks About Following Her Father’s Example

As part of the ongoing production work I do for Century 21, Jack Ruddy Real Estate, I recently conducted a brief interview with Jackie, the broker/owner about her upbringing, her values, and lessons her father taught her as a young … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day Shoot At Scranton Cultural Center

My friend Amy is very much familiar with the beauty of the Scranton Cultural Center as she worked there for quite some time. When she suggested we do her photo shoot there for the Scranton Times I was very excited … Continue reading

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“On&On” Marketplace Featured In Business Profile

I met Andrew Planey about three years ago when he came in to do a video interview in his capacity as a real estate agent for Century 21 Jack Ruddy. Not long after that, I had the pleasure of meeting … Continue reading

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