Thursday, April 30, 2009

Little Black Dress

I really had a good time working with my beautiful friend Caroline on a recent fashion shoot. The story was about how to accessorize that little black dress every girl owns in order to make it work both during the day and in the evening.

It's pretty amazing what a different pair of shoes, jewelery, and a hat can do.











Wedding season is kicking in, so check back for photos. As I shoot them, I'll be posting some of my favorite images.

Joe
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Friday, April 10, 2009

Farewell

The events over the last few days have been pretty emotional. The entire city of Pittsburgh has mourned the tragic deaths of Officers Eric Kelly, Stephen Mayhle, and Paul Sciullo.

I can't begin to imagine the depths of grief that their families feel. This photo I took of Stephen Mayhle's young daughter Jennifer leaving the memorial at the City-County Building is a photo I hope to never have to take again.



It's a poignant reminder of the risk that police officers assume while protecting our communities.

Joe
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Monday, April 6, 2009

Tragic Loss for Pittsburgh

There are times that words can't express the sorrow that accompanies tragedies like the one that occurred last Saturday.

With much gratitude for their service, we mourn the passing of Officers Paul J. Sciullo II, 36, Stephen J. Mayhle, 29, and Eric G. Kelly, 41.



Joe
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Thursday, April 2, 2009

Pittsburgh Center for the Arts on The Knot

Joy Sato from the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts kindly asked me if she could use some photos from Vanessa and Warren's wedding last June for an advertisement the PCA is placing on The Knot.

The PCA is a great place for a wedding and Joy and her staff are very professional, so of course I am honored that she asked.

Here are the photos:







So if you're looking for a great place for a wedding or reception I'd encourage you to contact Joy Sato at jsato@pittsburgharts.org and check out the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts.

Joe
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Through Their Eyes






There's a really cool exhibit at Artspace 105 in Homestead. Entitled, "Through Our Eyes: Life As Seen By Young People With Special Needs" the exhibition features photographs taken by five people, age 6 to 20, who have disabilities.

It gives one an idea of the perspective of these young people. The kids pointed their cameras at what is important in their lives - family, pets, and friends.

Photography can offer a window into others lives in a way that other mediums cannot.

Joe
www.joeappelphotography.com
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I find it a privilege to be able to document in pictures the day when a couple enters into marriage. Family is the most important thing we've got and a wedding strengthens and enlarges those ties. It's a day filled with emotions and beauty and I approach it with reverence as well as a sense of humor.

My way of working is unobtrusive. After all, it’s your day and you are the center of attention. Couples are often surprised by the many candid moments in their photos given the fact that they really didn’t notice that I was taking their picture.

That's the essence of photojournalism. It's a philosophy and a way of working, not just a style of shooting pictures. I tell clients that once they become used to my presence they'll find that they and their guests will go about their day without being concerned that their photo is being taken. That's when the best "moments" reveal themselves.

As a photojournalist it’s my job to tell the story of your day. From the time you prepare, to the ceremony, and through the reception I’ll be there to capture the memories you will treasure forever. In addition, I’ll work with you to get those important portraits, and photos of the wedding party and your family.

Unlike many photographers who claim to be wedding photojournalists, I am a working photojournalist. I do it every day and have been since 1992. My work appears daily in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and has appeared in many magazines and newspapers including: Rolling Stone, USA Today, the Cleveland Plain Dealer, the Philadelphia Inquirer, the Palm Beach Post, the New York Daily News, the ABA Journal, Highlights, Motorcyclist, Road Racer X, Sport Rider, Super Street Bike, and many others. My photographs have received recognition and awards on the state, local, and national levels.