"Portfolio piece using candy (banana Runts and rainbow Nerds)."
"'Whoever wins the White House may finally be forced to confront America's sea of red ink—as the cost of doing nothing rises.'" Siung Tjia, creative director; Brenda Milis, photo editor; Ariana Salvato, stylist; Bloomberg Markets, client.
Image for Fortune's "100 Fastest Growing Companies." Emily Kehe, design director; Mia Diehl/Armin Harris, photo editors; Wendy Schelah, stylist.
"An image for Fortune's 2011 story on the #1 business person if the year, Howard Schultz of Starbucks." Emily Kehe, art director; Andrea Nasca, designer; Mia Diehl/Armin Harris, photo editors; Megan Caponetto, stylist.
Image for a "Look Twice" feature. Emilie Harjes, photo editor; Lisa Edsalv, stylist; Reader's Digest, client.
Personal portfolio project image.
Personal portfolio project image. Part of series Consumables that deals with mass-produced food items.
12.10.12
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Duration: I've been working professionally for about five years. Staff: A handful of assistants, stylists and retouchers, depending on the job. Education: BA from Wesleyan University in studio art and art history. Cultural Influences: Dollar stores, Sol LeWitt, subway rides. Environment: I shoot at my studio on the west side of Manhattan. Philosophy: Simplify.