Portraiture

In a portrait you can see a whole world.  Every person is an amazing story.  After the lighting, composition, and all the technical details are in place, the photographer only then begins creating the portrait.  When the right note is struck and the ambience enjoins subject and photographer, the subject will emerge.  And the portrait is made.

Marjorie Borgia in her home posing in front of an oil painting of her by her late husband Cesare Borgia. Margie has enjoyed a long and successful career as a professional cellist. As an 80-something senior, she still plays the cello regularly and is a member of the Yonkers Philharmonic.

Marjorie Borgia, then and now. Music and art transcend time.

Marjorie Borgia, a brilliant and seasoned cellist, performs privately for me. Can I get any luckier?!