Category Archives: Philadelphia

Gruff Rhys at Johnny Brenda’s

Welsh musician Gruff Rhys performs at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 19, 2011.Welsh musician Gruff Rhys performs at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 19, 2011.Welsh musician Gruff Rhys performs at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 19, 2011.Welsh musician Gruff Rhys performs at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia on Thursday, May 19, 2011.

The Engagement of Megan & Ryan

The engagement portrait session of Ryan Gibbons and Megan Fesolovich in Old City, Philadelphia on June 26, 2010. Photos by Faye Murman Photography

To see more photos from this engagement shoot, please click here.

American Profile Magazine Feature

Frank Olivieri Jr., 46, of Pat's Steaks in Philadelphia

I recently had the pleasure of freelancing for American Profile magazine’s  cover story about great American sandwiches, which included Philadelphia’s own Pat’s King of Steaks. Follow the link above to see more photos and read the story.

Delaware River

Mourning Nickolas Budzilo

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Early this morning Nickolas Budzilo, 3, passed away due to severe burns sustained from a fire in his Port Richmond home yesterday. His grandfather and pregnant mother were able to escape with his 1-year-old brother, but were unable to reenter the home to retrieve Nickolas and his 5-year-old brother, Christopher. Firefighters rescued both boys and took them to St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, where Christopher is listed in stable condition. His mother and grandfather were taken to Temple Hospital and are also listed as in stable condition.

Remembering Sabina

6/2/10, Northern Liberties. A candlelit vigil is held for Sabina Rose O'Donnell, 21, who was found murdered outside her home on 4th St and Girard Ave June 2.6/2/10, Northern Liberties. A candlelit vigil is held for Sabina Rose O'Donnell, 21, who was found murdered outside her home on 4th St and Girard Ave June 2.6/2/10, Northern Liberties. A candlelit vigil is held for Sabina Rose O'Donnell, 21, who was found murdered outside her home on 4th St and Girard Ave June 2.6/2/10, Northern Liberties. A candlelit vigil is held for Sabina Rose O'Donnell, 21, who was found murdered outside her home on 4th St and Girard Ave June 2.6/2/10, Northern Liberties. A candlelit vigil is held for Sabina Rose O'Donnell, 21, who was found murdered outside her home on 4th St and Girard Ave June 2.

Early Wednesday morning a Northern Liberties waitress and aspiring model, Sabina Rose O’Donnell, 21, was found murdered outside her home on 4th St and Girard Ave. Over 100 mourners gathered last night around 9pm outside her home to pay tribute to their friend, who everyone agreed was always smiling and nice to everyone.

Pants Off To You!

The Mr. Philadelphia Pageant at Johnny Brenda's Tavern in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.The Mr. Philadelphia Pageant at Johnny Brenda's Tavern in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.The Mr. Philadelphia Pageant at Johnny Brenda's Tavern in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.The Mr. Philadelphia Pageant at Johnny Brenda's Tavern in Fishtown, Philadelphia, PA.

Backstage

"Mr. South Philadelphia" prepares to go onstage at the Mr. Philadelphia Pageant at Johnny Brenda's Tavern

Shepard Fairey in Philadelphia

On April 23, Philadelphia received three new murals from California street artist Shepard Fairey, perhaps best known for his OBEY campaign and the Barack Obama “HOPE” poster. Fairey and his crew began mid-afternoon at the Rocket Cat Cafe in Fishtown and ended  in South Philly on 6th and Reed streets. I caught up with them during their second installation on 26th St and Girard Ave.  Here is a brief documentation of the installation.

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Shepard Fairey poses for a portrait before installing the mural on the wall behind him.

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Poetry

Philadelphia Poet CA Conrad in Queen Village, Philadelphia, on March 20, 2010.

Philadelphia poet CA Conrad

Read the article in this week’s Philadelphia Weekly.

Mikey Wild

Some outtakes from my Saturday morning photo shoot with Philly legend Mikey Wild in the Italian Market.

You can read the article in this week’s Philadelphia Weekly.

Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild in South Philly's Italian Market on March 20, 2010.

“Characters”

Philadelphia Poet CA Conrad

Philadelphia poet CA Conrad

Philadelphia Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild

Punk Rock Legend Mikey Wild

Philadelphia dance artist Roselius

Dance Artist Jay Roselius

While photographing three Philadelphia “Characters,” for Philadelphia Weekly’s Spring Guide, I decided to have some fun and shoot TtV (through the viewfinder).

Illumination

AIDS Thrift store in Queen Village, Philadelphia, on March 20, 2010.

First Day of Spring

AIDS Thrift store in Queen Village, Philadelphia, on March 20, 2010.

The People You Meet

A young woman enjoys the sunshine while getting her hair done in Queen Village, Philadelphia, on March 20, 2010.A young woman poses for a portrait in AIDS Thrift in Queen Village, Philadelphia, on March 20, 2010.