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About Jerry

I was a science teacher for 31 years. During that time I photographed wedding and Bar Mitzvahs for about 15 years but that was in the days before digital. Being a teacher, I had my summers free so I assisted food and commercial still life photographers in NYC for 3 summers and fell in love with it. Having a wife and a mortgage, it was not practical to give up a job in teaching and go into photography so I put off my dream of becoming a food photographer until I retired from teaching. Now I am living my dream - I am a food and product photographer servicing New York City, Philadelphia and all of New Jersey.

China

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Jerry

Where do I begin? This was the longest vacation I have ever taken, as well as the most exotic. The plane rides were numerous and thankfully uneventful. Let’s start with the trip home – it took 32 hours from when … Continue reading →

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I’m Back!

Posted on June 30, 2011 by Jerry

I just got back from China a few hours ago. It was a 32 hour day. We left the hotel in Hong Kong at 5 am on 6/29 and got home at 12:30 am on 6/30. Doesn’t sound too bad … Continue reading →

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Off to China

Posted on June 1, 2011 by Jerry

I just finished a chocolate holiday catalog with Melanie and Yngrid and now its off to China. What can I expect there? I am on a tour with some friends and I am looking forward to bringing back some great … Continue reading →

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“Hoboken! Oooooh I’m dying…” -Bugs Bunny

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Jerry

My friends Art and Alice called me last week to tell me that they were just in Hoboken and absolutely loved the restaurant I was going to be shooting in. It was beautiful and the food was outrageous. Boy were they … Continue reading →

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Working for Peanuts

Posted on April 7, 2011 by Jerry

This has been a tiring week. A new client with 52 product shots plus styled food shots,  and I can honestly say that I am working for peanuts…specifically, Bakers’ Southern Traditions peanuts. I never had blister fried peanuts before and … Continue reading →

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In a Jam

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Jerry

I was quite surprised when I got an e-mail from a jelly and jam manufacturer from Maine-Lost Loon Farms. But, jellies and jams are great to photograph…so many possibilities and was excited about the job. And, what great packaging – … Continue reading →

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What is it?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Jerry

I challenged myself to photograph something mundane so that it is recognizable – but barely. Let’s play “What is it?” Please leave a comment and tell me what you think it is. (Try clicking on the photos to see them larger.)

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Playing With Liquid Nitrogen

Posted on March 13, 2011 by Jerry

After meeting Chefs Geoff Johnson from Copper Fish on Broadway and Matthew Zappoli from Tre Amici at James Beard House with Team NJ, I friended them on Facebook and kept in touch. It was through Facebook that I was invited … Continue reading →

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And Now For Something Completely Different

Posted on February 27, 2011 by Jerry

Today I finished a shoot for Team USA athletic wear. This was something very different for me. I usually shoot food and products. This was a product, but done with models…actually athletes, wearing uniforms. It went very well and we … Continue reading →

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Thank You George

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Jerry

  A bartender on LinkedIn was advertising a couple of days after my food stylist said that I should hook up with a mixologist for portfolio work. What a coincidence. The coincidences don’t stop there. I contacted the bartender – George … Continue reading →

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