Toshihide Takekoshi, artist

Toshi and I met through our families years ago, when we were neighbors. Always kind and welcoming, he rarely speaks of his own work, but his home is filled with his paintings. During a family studio session, I was able to make a few solo portraits, despite his protests.

Amoskeag Studio is honored to host some of his work for the next month. A humbler artist you will never meet.

Toshihide Takekoshi, 2010.

another view

Anna. Manchester, 2012.

trapped

Trapped. Manchester, NH, 2012

Emily DeJulio, vocalist

Emily and I have known each other for many years. Besides being a willing subject, she's a tremendous performer on stage or behind a microphone. While I'd photographed her many times in plays and musicals, this session from a years ago was our first in the studio.

Emily DeJulio

Will Suglia, painter

I've known Will for some years in various capacities, so I'm thrilled both that he's dedicated his post-college years to painting and that some of those results will be shown tonight at the inaugural event of my Amoskeag Studio. This portrait was made during a recent visit to the studio.

Will Suglia, May 2013

Kelly Powers, jazz pianist

Kelly Powers

Kelly Powers

I've gotten to know NYC-based jazz pianist and educator Kelly Powers and her music over the past few years. She's talented, friendly, and easy to photograph. These were made recently at a brief session.

servers in wait

Altar Servers, Manchester, 2013

Another moment prior to the Pinning Mass, just on the other side of the wall.