Photographer - Tom G. O Neal
Photographic
artist Tom G. O’Neal has emerged
as one of the country’s most sensitive
and perceptive masters of the art he has
embraced.
Since the early 1980s, O’Neal has
created exceptionally discerning
pictures with an intensity that began in
Los Angeles in the late 1960s, when he
photographed rock-and-roll stars for
album covers. His subjects included
Steppenwolf, Poco, Crazy Horse, John
Philips, Mama Cass, B.B. King, and Neil
Young. During this period, he designed
and photographed over 100 album covers,
including Crosby, Stills, Nash and
Young’s Déjà Vu album.
His metamorphosis began in the late
1970s, while in Africa taking
photographs for the Peace Corps. In his
personal quest for radiance and form,
O’Neal began photographing pregnant
women, many in the late stages of their
pregnancy, whom he saw as superb living
sculptures. His talent for capturing
people in a profusion of stunning
artistic poses led him to Europe where,
for the next few years, he worked in
Paris and London.
“During most of my career, I have
primarily concentrated on photographing
people,” O’Neal said. “In the seventies,
however, I began to merge this
concentration with still life
photography. During my travels, I
rediscovered this fascination, and the
result is the images you see here.”
“These images represent a moment in time
when I was able to stop, look and focus
– on light, form, and color. For me,
these inanimate objects came to life. I
hope you feel the emotion that I felt;
the excitement I saw.”
Returning to California, O’Neal opened a
studio on the Monterey Peninsula, where
he is a people shooter with an unbound
passion for fine art photography. When
he is not traveling and looking for the
exceptional shot, he is in his studio
working on his own creative endeavors
and on commissioned work.
Tom O’Neal’s philosophy is “to capture
the rare and awesome milliseconds of
life. Whether a still life or of people,
each photograph represents a burst of
excitement.”
The breathtaking brilliance of Tom
O’Neal’s photographic artistry reveals
that he has indeed fulfilled his
remarkable sense of the aesthetic.
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Photographer - Mark Gebhardt
 Mark
Gebhardt’s
passion began with a printing class in
1998. Whether in his studio or the great
outdoors, Mark has been capturing
nature, architecture, and the texture of
life in color and black & white.
Although Mark’s favorite subjects are
people. “I am enriched by the
experiences I have had working with
people, bringing them out from their
fear and discomfort of being
photographed. I enjoy working hard, to
make it fun for my clients”.
Mark’s photography can be seen on two
music CD’s and has been published in
‘Blue Muse, Manatomy, and Restaurants &
Institutions just to name a few. He’s a
member of PPA (Professional
Photographers
of America) and currently on the Board
of PPGBA (Professional Photographers of
the Greater Bay Area, Inc).
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Model - Joshua Smith
 Joshua
Smith - Victoria's Fine Writings
Male Model of 2007
In 2005, we began our search for a
signature romance model. We found the
type of man every woman would love to
have dinner with, or talk with for hours
while walking on the beach. We wanted
someone with depth as well as striking
good looks.
After pouring over hundreds of images
and conducting countless interviews we
found a man who stood out from the rest.
Born and raised in Marin County, Joshua
Fredric Smith is a most interesting and
multifaceted man. With a gentle spirit
and mesmerizing eyes, you cannot help
being completely taken by him. His
chiseled features and lean
six-foot-three frame cause woman to stop
and whisper to each other when they see
him. Despite his forceful presence, he
quickly puts others at ease with his
charm. Joshua will also be pictured as
the character Zelotes on the cover of,
*She Haunts Me*, a novel I am currently
writing.
Our knight in shining armor has been a
fine addition to our team, as he is
talented, intelligent, and unassuming.
Please contact
writers@eleganceinwords.com
for information on Joshua*s modeling and
acting availability.
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Videographer - Lee Cummings
 Lee
Cummings aka "Turbo"
has had a camera in his hand since he
was nine years of age. His understanding
of visuals and advertising sense will
help to create a beautiful commercial,
advertising piece, short-film, or music
video that will fit within your budget.
Graduating from UC Davis with a BA in
Theatre has helped him in his direction
of talent. Not only with talent but
helping him better understand the
placement of camera. "Breaking the
Fourth Wall" has given him deep insight
into the world of film.
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John Vanek
 Photographer - John
Vanek
John Vanek
specializes in fine
wedding and portrait photography,
creating heirloom images to be enjoyed
for a lifetime. Based in San Jose, he is
one of only 2,500 photographers to
receive the Certified Professional
Photographer designation by the
Professional Photographers of America.
View his work at:
www.johnvanekphotography.com.
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