Alan Shapiro portraiture

Alan Shapiro is an award-winning, New York-based portrait, food and nature photographer. Many of his images are available for stock and as fine art prints. He is available for assignments globally and is way fun to work with. See more of his work here and through his personal blog here.

"I grew up on the creative side of the advertising world and had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients around the world; telling their unique stories in very unique ways. Along the way, I've had the pleasure of working with an incredible number of talented photographers, directors, cinematographers and imagemakers. I became envious of their art and craft. At first, I saw it as a means of reducing my stress-filled life. As a Chief Creative Officer at the world's largest Advertising Agency Network, I needed a distraction. So I bought a camera. And then another. And another.My new hobby and daily "creative exercise regimen" quickly turned into a joy-filled and all consuming passion."

"I love talking to all sorts of people and seem to have a knack for getting them to open up and share themselves despite the intrusion and intimidation that a serious-looking camera often represents.I like seeking out and sharing things I find interesting Beautiful things. Powerful things. Poignant things. I am incredibly patient and am often rewarded with moments of magic. I also enjoy taking something ordinary and making it something well beyond that."

… and for the end, "portraits of old folks enjoying, sharing and celebrating their lives in every way imaginable." :)