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Recent work from commercial, editorial, portrait and fine art photographer Matthew Bender.
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Blue Hole: Photographing in the New Jersey Pine Barrens using a Pinhole Camera Made of Garbage
I maintain a fine arts practice in addition to my commercial photography studio. My work often challenges perceptions of progress and personal betterment within contemporary American society. This particular work examines the relationship…
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Photographing Dr. James M. Wilson for Chemical & Engineering News
A recent feature commission from Chemical & Engineering News took me to Pennsylvania University and the work of Dr. James Wilson. Dr. Wilson is the director of the gene therapy program at…
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Photographing an Author for Arkema, Inc.
This collection of images is part of an ongoing photographic commission from Arkema Inc. Arkema is a multi-national corporation that specializes in the production of plastics and chemicals. As part of their employee…
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Dr. Danielle S. Bassett for Science Magazine
A recent feature commission from Science Magazine took me to Pennsylvania University and the work of Dr. Danielle Bassett. Dr. Bassett is on faculty at Penn’s Engineering School. A MacArthur Fellowship awardee…
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Cohocksink – Pool Club
I maintain a fine arts practice in addition to my commercial photography studio. For a few years now, I have been producing work for a series entitled Cohocksink. I have been using a…
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An Update to my Printed Book
A printed portfolio?! While that concept may seem quaint in a world that’s becoming increasing digitalized, having a solid printed book is still extremely important in the world of commercial photography. There…
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Photographing a Volunteer Firefighter for Arkema, Inc.
This project was a photographic commission from Arkema Inc. Arkema is a multi-national corporation that specializes in the production of plastics and chemicals . They asked for a collection of images to…
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John Schlesinger – Photographing a Philadelphia Artist at CFEVA’s Gallery
In addition to my commercial photography studio I also maintain a fine arts practice, so I make a point to keep current on the art world. I am photographing an on-going portrait and…
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A Diptych of Poorly Constructed New Construction in Philadelphia
I maintain a fine arts practice in addition to my commercial photography studio. For a few years now, I have been producing work for a series entitled Cohocksink. I have been using a…
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Blue Hole: Photographing in the New Jersey Pine Barrens using a Pinhole Camera Made of Garbage
I maintain a fine arts practice in addition to my commercial photography studio. My work often challenges perceptions of progress and personal betterment within contemporary American society. This particular work examines the relationship of two things …Read More »
Photographing Dr. James M. Wilson for Chemical & Engineering News
A recent feature commission from Chemical & Engineering News took me to Pennsylvania University and the work of Dr. James Wilson. Dr. Wilson is the director of the gene therapy program at the University of …Read More »
Photographing an Author for Arkema, Inc.
This collection of images is part of an ongoing photographic commission from Arkema Inc. Arkema is a multi-national corporation that specializes in the production of plastics and chemicals. As part of their employee newsletter, they run …Read More »
Dr. Danielle S. Bassett for Science Magazine
A recent feature commission from Science Magazine took me to Pennsylvania University and the work of Dr. Danielle Bassett. Dr. Bassett is on faculty at Penn’s Engineering School. A MacArthur Fellowship awardee in 2014, she …Read More »
Cohocksink – Pool Club
I maintain a fine arts practice in addition to my commercial photography studio. For a few years now, I have been producing work for a series entitled Cohocksink. I have been using a culverted creek bed …Read More »