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Christopher Dwight Mejia
London, Esq. |
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Editor-in-Chief |
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ChrisLondon@manhattansociety.com |
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Sheepshead Bay High School, 1980 |
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Boston University, B.A., Economics with High Honors, 1984 |
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University of Pennsylvania Law School, J.D., 1987 |
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New York City
based lawyer, activist, writer and founder of Manhattan
Society.com, a 501 (c) (3) conduit; a free press vehicle for
essential New York Arts & Charity.
Consigliere by day, society diarist, webmaster and
photographer by night. His coverage of the New York charitable
scene has appeared regularly in a host of significant
publications, including
Avenue,
Quest,
New York Social Diary, Palm Beach Society, Hamptons
Magazine,
Gotham Magazine,
Town & Country,and the
Newport Mercury. In addition, his photography and that
of his brother appears along side his own editorial in the
“Manhattan Society Report” which appears monthly in
Social Life Magazine &
PRESTIGE Magazine
(Asia: 5
countries). His work can also be viewed at
www.societyimages.com |
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Interests:
Changing the way that people look at the disenfranchised in NYC.
Supporting the marketing, public relations and fundraising
challenges faced by charities providing essential and
transitional services to New Yorkers without a safety net.
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Notes:
Often outspoken on a ranges of subjects based upon actual life
experiences. Legitimate journalists have regularly sought him
out for perspective on a range of subjects that would make some
a tad uncomfortable and for which he has received a fair amount
of
Press. New York journalists/writers who have sought him out
include
Amy Sohn,
Vanessa Grigoriadis,
Warren St. John,
Rachel Kramer Bussel and
Choire Sicha among others; writers who each have their own
unique style with a common thread of: integrity, accuracy and an
impeccable sense for the truth.
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Gregory Partanio,
Photography Editor |
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PrinceGregory@manhattansociety.com |
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Gregory” is Manhattan Society.com’s principal/resident
photographer and a regularly contributing photographer
to
New
York Family Magazine,
Prestige Magazine
&
Social Life Magazine.
Gregory can often be found behind the scenes at
some of New York City’s most important charitable events and
fundraisers. Adept at covering intimate gatherings, Gregory has a particular interest in
family events
& portraiture photography. Gregory’s unique photographic
style of coverage of the New York/Hamptons charitable scene has
also appeared in a host of significant
publications, including
Avenue,
Quest, New York Social Diary, Hamptons
& Gotham Magazine as well as
Hamptonsview.com, among
others. Gregory’s photography regularly appears in his brother,
Christopher London’s, Society columns domestically and
internationally. Gregory loves people and it shows in
his work. More than a photographer Gregory is a social
artist, uniquely skilled at catching people at their best. Gregory's
style is not paparazzi like but rather permission based, whether
taking photos of Rudy Giuliani, Michael Bloomberg, Ethan
Hawke, Russell Simmons, Donald Trump, Curtis Sliwa or other politicos and socialites. He
enjoys meeting and getting to know you, and will NEVER embarrass
you or catch you looking less than your very best. Many of his subjects become his
friends and seek him out for that reason alone. Gregory is a master with Adobe photo
shop. You can also see some of Gregory’s most recent work at
www.societyimages.org and reach him directly at
718.614.7740 |
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| Karen Zieff,
Contributing Photographer |
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zieffphoto@aol.com |
| Wedding
Specialist |
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Karen's
artistic, photojournalistic and fashion background give her
event photographs a very compelling perspective. Fine Arts
trained, Karen attended RISD. She has exhibited in gallery's
internationally, photographed for magazines, corporations and
advertising, but now focuses her talents primarily on
portraiture and event photography. "It's my favorite", she
says, "I prefer to record what's happening and reflect the
energy of the people, rather than direct them - observe their
interaction and create structure from chaos - capture the
emotion. You really get some surprising moments if you look
closely....and the photos really accentuate it." Karen's
favorite subject is weddings. Most photographers shy away from
it, but Karen loves the energy, emotion, and the fact that she's
helping create part of a family's history. "The pictures are
important to people, and they live with them on a daily basis...
It also reminds them of moments and emotions from a very special
time" she states. But Karen's not the only one who thinks so.
Many clients and magazines agree. NY Magazine notes that it's
the sincerity and emotion that sets Karen's work apart. Quest
Magazine has ranked her as one of the top five event
photographers in NY for the past two years, and The Knot,
Elegant Bride, and Islands Wedding and Honeymoon regularly
feature her work in print and on line. You can see some of her
work on her website at
www.Zieffphoto.com - or call to make an appointment,
locally at 718.852.1884 or toll free at 888.353.4248.
Karen's available for travel |
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| Barbara Sklar,
Contributing Photographer |
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studioandstage@aol.com
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| Fashion &
Entertainment Photographer & Cinematographer (www.barbarasklar.com):
Specializing in Celebrity, Designer, and VIP Event Coverage as
well as documenting the private and public stories of her
clients for books, movies, internet, etc. Studios: Saddle River,
New Jersey, New York and Fort Lauderdale, Florida In her spare
time, you can find her "relaxing", combining her skills of
photography and fine art as she creates captivating works of
art. Her diverse artwork is slated for exhibition in Summer of
2006. Ms Sklar is an entre-preneur that will accept opportunity
as the golden ticket. She is also the director of Studio and
Stage Productions,LLC a special events company in Northern NJ
that covers the tri-state area as well as many East Coast
events.
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| Larisa Fuchs,
Contributing Photographer |
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larisa@insight2.com |
Larisa
is the founder and multi-tasking creative force behind
insight photo | graphic, a boutique company providing
graphic design, photography, event planning and promotion
services to a host of clients in the arts and entertainment
industry (event and production companies, artists, designers,
musicians). She designs and co-authors
Gemini and Scorpio's Fabulous
Guide to Online Dating, a website and series of infamous
offbeat, creative singles (and non-singles) events, which she
also organizes. She is also an independent Events Planner for
various companies as well as a Promotions Manager for
EventMe.com, a premier event marketing service in New York
and major cities around the country.
While experienced in traditional, photojournalistic events
coverage, Larisa specializes in unposed, intimate shots created
without use of flash (using available/theatrical light), such as
concerts, performances, fashion shows, low-light parties, etc.
Her fearless and chameleon nature has led her from Renaissance
Faires to fetish clubs to off-off-off Broadway shows to
political protests to wild Carnival celebrations to black tie
charity events; from New York to San Francisco to Texas to Italy
to Israel to Croatia. Her dramatic imagery has been a favorite
on official websites for musicians and lighting designers.
Larisa's personal photo work favors live shows and travel
photography, again creating dramatic, almost abstract, imagery
using available light. |
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