J Clynes Photography

The Sassiest Latina Ever!!!

2012-03-10T23:19:00.002-05:00

Aileen Clark has very little hands, wildly curly hair and is pandamoniously entertaining! This half Nicaraguan, half Scottish goddess is a world traveler. She was raised in Brazil / Nicaragua / San Francisco and just moved to the Big Bad City about a year ago. Aileen wrote and stared in a one woman show called "How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Lost My Virginity" which had a recent stint in the NY International Fringe Festival. Now she’s heavily into improve and killing it! She’s perfecting her skills at the Upright Citizens Brigade and performing all over the city in an all girl indie improv team called P.i.G (Pretty.Improv.Girls) Check out http://pig.improvteams.com/ for information about the girls and where they will be performing next. You can also check out there Blog: http://pigprov.blogspot.com/ and Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/prettyimprovgirls

Date of Shoot: December 12th 2011

Contact Information:

Email: aileenc511@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aileenlittlehandsclark

So Good!!!

2012-03-07T00:05:00.002-05:00

Josh Good loves to joke but knows when to be serious! At the age of 17 he’s already danced with company's like Columbia City Ballet, Joffrey Ballet School, toured with Tremaine Dance Conventions and holds many Teen Dancer of the year titles. When he’s not rehearsing or taking class he likes to play Rugby! You can see Josh on March 15th at Sirens After Dark and April 10th at Choreographers Carnival NYC!

“Shooting with Justin was great, he was so focused on making sure he got the perfect shot. I didn't feel rushed it was very relaxed but professional photo shoot, and the photos turned out wonderfully.” ~ Josh Good

Date of Shoot: January 9th, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: wbddancer@gmail.com

Facebook page: www.facebook.com/joshgood4
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/JoshPuckGood

Fresh Face!

2012-03-01T14:58:00.001-05:00

Seth Johnson is anything but normal! He’s currently majoring in Film and Television at the Savannah College of Art & Design. He’s performed in movies such as: The Blind Side, The Conspirator and The Last Song. Seth’s talents don’t stop at acting tho, he’s quite the Model as well, he strutted his stuff this last September at Fashion Week and aspires to purse a career in both. Mr. Johnson credits his new agent signing to a new pair of Cowboy Boots that made him look like Clint Eastwood, he says they’er awesome and Anthony must have thought so too :) This adventurer is planning on moving to New York in March of 2012.

Date of Shoot: August 20, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: sethfcjohnson@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=729064253

Agent Contact Info: Anthony Higgins, MSA Models / msamodels.com

Conquering life one laugh at a time :)

2012-02-24T13:28:00.000-05:00

Ann Bonner! Hysterically Funny! Sarcastically Sassy! Jersey Girl! Ann has an amazing story: “I lost 28 LB’s last winter while training to run a 10 mile race. Exercising 6 days a week made me feel all around good about myself! I auditioned for and made it into a sketch comedy troupe. From that performance, I had many agents call me in! It was a great life lesson to realize that feeling good about myself made me more confident to go for it in my career and gave me the all around security to know that I deserve it too!” Miss Bonner is constantly writing, performing and singing, she just wrote her own one-woman cabaret and performed it twice to a sold out audience. Check out her website so you can see where she will be performing next :)

Date of Shoot: November 12, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: bonner6@yahoo.com

Website: www.annbonner.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Bonnerama

Living Big!

2012-02-20T19:40:00.000-05:00

Deidra Clark is extremely sarcastic and very sassy. She loves life and will try anything at least once. This Brooklynite is a full time Mother, Actress, Model and supports her family by working full-time in the fashion industry as a buyer. You might remember Deidra from a show she co-founded and formerly co-hosted called "Da Secret Room" she interviewed artists, singers, models, authors and actors. She said her life changed the day her daughter was born and: “I have no choice...I have to make it! Mediocrity is just not going to cut it, I have to ensure that I provide a better life for my daughter than I had.” Miss Clark is a fighter with big dreams, become a fan on her new Facebook fan page to follow her journey! facebook.com/DeidraAClark

Date of Shoot: October 9th 2011

Contact Information:

Email: deidraclark@aol.com

Personal Facebook Page: facebook.com/vitamindclark

Kick Ball Change!!!

2012-02-18T17:44:00.001-05:00

Samantha Sweed is a star in the making! This Texanite just moved to the City about a year ago to pursue a career in Musical Theater. She attended High School for the Performing & Visual Arts as a dance major, then went to the Joffrey Jazz & Contemporary Trainee Program, and now she’s currently studying at Broadway Dance Center. If you’re a morning person you might remember Sam performing on the Halloween episode of Good Morning America featuring LMFAO. This girl is bubbly, passionate, talented and she’s taking it one dance step at a time!

Date of Shoot: October 30th, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: samantha.sweed@gmail.com.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/samanthasweed.

A Bubbly Leading Lady!

2012-02-17T14:08:00.001-05:00

Mallory Berlin is always ready to brighten someones day! This native Long Islandite is a classically trained singer/actress with a Bachelor of Music in Vocal Performance and Music Education from Ithaca College. Last week Miss Berlin closed a revival of the notorious 1982 flop "A Doll's Life" (musical sequel to Ibsen's "A Doll's House") with The Beautiful Soup Theater Collective where she played the leading character Nora. She says “It was a thrilling role where I barely left the stage, sang 5 solos, 3 duets and many ensemble numbers.” Here’s a link to a youtube clip of Mallory singing one of the songs: http://youtu.be/iX1BIDPAKHA

“Justin made me feel so comfortable during the shoot and has an incredible eye for styling as well. Justin is lovely to work with AND the results are stunning. Since I've switched over to my new headshots I've been called in for many more auditions and always get asked about who took my shots. I certainly hope he's been getting a lot of business because he certainly deserves it!!! ;)”

Date of Shoot: October 5th, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: mallory.berlin@gmail.com

Website: http://malloryberlin.com (will be launched soon!)

Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mallory.berlin

YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/Marurori

Born to be Funny!!!

2012-02-15T20:47:00.000-05:00

David Glenwright is your quintessential comedian!!! He’s an amazing man who grew up in Rochester, NY... well really in a suburb called Webster, but who’s herd of Webster!? David did two years at Elmira College, then finished at Marymount Manhattan in 2009 with a Bachelor's in Business Management & Human Relations, however, he’s always had his mind set on acting. It paid off too, David just finished doing the Broadway National Tour of A Chorus Line, and now you can see him sing every Sunday Night at Guyote Ugly at Industry Bar in Midtown: http://www.industry-bar.com He’s talented, he’s fearless, he says, and I quote: “just you wait and see, My name will be in lights!!!”

Date of Shoot: October 7th 2011

Contact Information:

Email: David_glenwright@yahoo.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/DavidGlenwright

Living the Dream!

2012-02-09T02:27:00.001-05:00

Christina Lynn Phillips has been a dancer from the age of 3, she’s lived all over the US- from New Jersey to Idaho. As a teenager, Chris received the prestiges title of Teen Dancer of the Year from competing in dance competitions all over the country. Shortly after graduating from Point Park University with a BFA in Acting, Chris moved to New York City to pursue her career as a dancer and actress. She has been quite successful! You might remember her from Saturday Night Live, rollerskating with the Olsen twins, or working at several fantastic regional theaters such as Arena Stage, Florida Repertory Theatre or West Virginia Public Theatre. However the most life changing job she’s had yet was working at Pittsburgh CLO where she met her husband of a year! On top of auditioning daily Chris is an instructor at Physique 57, teaching the Lotte Berke method. It's an amazing, life changing technique. (highly recommended to dancers!) www.Physique57.com

Date of Shoot: October 29th, 2011

Contact Information:
Email: clphillips817@gmail.com
Website: christinalynnphillips1.com
Agent Contact Info: Clear Talent Group / http://www.cleartalentgroup.com/

Sing Out Louise!

2012-02-09T02:14:00.001-05:00

Seanna Burke is an opera singer who is doing whatever it takes to fulfill her dreams. Because most Principle Opera careers don't start until the late 20s slash 30s, while buying time she’s being productive and preparing herself for stardom! A Bachelors of Music in Performance and Music Education from Ithaca College wasn’t enough for Miss Burke. In continuing her well rounded education She’s working towards an associates degree in Business Administration and maintaining 3 jobs: Administrative assistant at a national park, a substitute teacher and she’s doing it! Seanna is singing in the chorus of the Amore Opera for this 2011- 2012 season :) If you’re in the New York area, Here’s a link to the website so you can go see her: http://www.amoreopera.org/index.html

Date of Shoot: November 5th, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: Seanna.Burke@gmail.com

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=13809971

Striking!

2012-02-04T13:19:00.001-05:00

Allison Taaffe is a native New Yorker who has no time for nonsense! As a child she trained very seriously as a classical ballet dancer. Then In high school she morphed into a very proud musical theater drama geek. And this last spring she graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts for straight acting at NYU. Allison has done a lot of fun and strange projects at NYU. Her favorites were A Midsummer Night's Dream (she played the Wall) and Love's Labours Lost (Rosaline) at the Classical studio. And just like every avante garde actor does she ended up doing a play in the basement of a church in Paris when she was doing a semester in France.

Date of Shoot: December 3rd 2011

Contact Information:

Email: allisontaaffe@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/allison.taaffe

The Next Pop Sensation!!!

2012-02-02T00:36:00.001-05:00

Ya’ll just wait! Pretty soon we’re gonna be hearing the name Nick Peciaro all over the place! On Nov. 22nd his new album dropped: “The Look @ Me EP” is a collection of 5 songs. The EP is fun and flirty, catchy, dancy, I mean who wouldn’t love it! If you go to Facebook just “Like” his Facebook Fan Page and you'll be able to download it for free. You can also find him on Spotify and... if you're really generous you can buy the EP on iTunes. Mr. Peciaro just signed with Ross Schwartz from Schwartz & McEntyrehad Management Company and performed his first NYC club gig at the Ritz a couple weeks ago. This coming Valentine's Day weekend he’ll be performing at “G Lounge” and if you follow him on Twitter you’ll be able to get all the updates and details for upcoming events :)

“I love shooting with Justin. Being such a beauty himself, he knows what looks good and how to make people not only look beautiful but feel beautiful too. He really takes an interest and listens to what you want out of your shoot and makes it happen. My album covers are gorgeous and after sending out my new shots, I've had five meetings with talent agents this week alone! And, of course, I appreciated getting to first base with him and his trusty assistant during the last look of the shoot!” - Nick Peciaro

Date of Shoot: October 15th 2011

Contact Information:

Facebook Fan Page: Facebook.com/nickpeciarofanpage

You Tube: YouTube.com/nickpeciaro

Twitter: @NickPeciaro / http://twitter.com/nickpeciaro

Manager Contact: (212) 922-9627 / ross@schwartzmcentyre.com

The name on everybody's lips is gonna be... ROXY!

2012-02-01T14:38:00.002-05:00

Roxy Schoenfeld is ambitious and busy!!! She’s currently a senior at Muhlenberg College majoring in Theater, with a minor in Music and Women’s Studies. She used to attend Stagedoor Manor primarily as an actor; she trained in Realism, Meisner, Classical, Clowning, Improv, Musical Theatre, Dance (Ballet, Jazz, Tap, African, Flamenco), Voice, and then just for a change of scenery she hopped on over to London to study acting at Goldsmiths College at the University of London. On top of all that she makes time to Bartend, has founded a long form improve group and is directing a main stage show “Stop Kiss” (http://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/academics/theatre-dance/onstage/StopKiss.html) at Muhlenberg. I mean this girl is so dedicated to her art it’s inspiring! Roxy plans to make the big move to NYC in May after she graduates. Here’s a fun video she used for an online submission: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_biRpvKsm0A&list=UUqHIu3ACEGW0XA0LVo4xVRA&index=1&feature=plcp

Date of Shoot: December 28th 2011

Contact Information:

E-mail: roxywithawhy@gmail.com

Websight: www.RoxySchoenfeld.com

Mielle Boutique

2012-01-31T00:12:00.003-05:00

Mielle Boutique is changing the formal wear shopping experience for plus size women in New York! After relocating to Tribeca from Long Island they needed a facelift for there website... let’s just say the city has been buzzing ever since:) Here’s a link to the websight: http://mielleplussize.com/

The two gorgeous models that I used for the shoot are represented by MSA:

Ida: http://www.msamodels.com/details.aspx?nav=&modelid=512996&sexid=2&subid=7999&mainsubid=7999&indx=&prne=11&fitnav=&ethnicity=&age=&snav=&enav=&anav=&filt=&a=11

Lindsey: http://www.msamodels.com/details.aspx?nav=&modelid=512890&sexid=2&subid=7999&mainsubid=7999&indx=&prne=21&fitnav=&ethnicity=&age=&snav=&enav=&anav=&filt=&a=21

Also Mielle and Lindsay have caught the eye of a fashion websight called “The Judgment of Paris.” They did a write-up on the shop and also featured an interview with Lindsey: http://www.judgmentofparis.com/board/showthread.php?t=2353

Just so many fun and exciting things :) Stay tuned for more!

Date of Shoot: Nov. 19th 2011

Fresh Faced and Ready!

2012-01-27T14:23:00.001-05:00

Dawn Rother is fearless! Originally from Allentown, PA she always knew Musical Theater was what she wanted to do. After graduating early from Syracuse University, she made the move to the Big Apple on January 1st of this year. While at School she did a reading of a new musical written by two of her friends, Ross Baum and Sammy Lopez, called “Trapped: Not Another Teen Musical”. She loved being a part of the creative process and, especially, singing material that was written just for her. She hopes to do more original works in the future. She’s currently getting ready for the Spring audition season. Plays, Musical Theater, TV or Film, she’s ready for anything!

Date of Shoot: November 20th, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: dawnrother@gmail.com

BLONDE BOMBSHELL

2012-01-19T22:40:00.001-05:00

Shanna Heverly is a bubbly, patient and Elegant Jersey Girl! She was actually born in Englewood Colorado but grew up in Long Valley, NJ. Having been a Ballet Dancer her entire life she received a BFA in dance from The Boston Conservatory. Shortly after moving to New York Shanna realized she had singing and acting chops and started to pursue a career in Musical Theater. It was a very smart move, she just got done touring with the National Tour of CATS and doing A Christmas Carol at the McCarter Theater in Princeton, NJ. Now Shanna is freelancing with different Choreographers around the City and “Auditioning her life away” here are some videos that She’s featured in :)

Foggy Day in London Town video, choreography Nick Kepley:

http://player.vimeo.com/video/29374600?autoplay=1

"Devils in the Moonlight", choreography Nick Kepley- I AM THE GIRL IN THE GREEN DRESS: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRWIFiQbFjA&sns=fb

“Getting these new shots by Justin has literally changed my career and opened doors to appointments I was not getting before. I now get into appointments for everything from Broadway down to commercials and music videos!! Headshots do matter!!!!” - Shanna Heverly

Date of Shoot: September 2011

Contact info:

Email: shannaheverly@gmail.com

Website: Website soon to come in 2012!

Agent Contact info: Thomas Scott, DDO Agency / (212) 379-6314 / http://www.ddoagency.com/index.php

Actor Turned Writer!

2012-01-16T13:40:00.000-05:00

Gaspare DiBlasi is your quintessential New Yorker. Born and raised in Brooklyn, he attended High School at the Fame School (LaGuardia). Before graduating from Marymount Manhattan College he took a year off to play Paul in the National Tour of A Chorus Line. Since ending the tour he’s been very busy! On top of auditioning and spending time with his Sicilian family, he’s been promoting his play 50 THINGS I LOVE ABOUT FRANK. The play, which is loosely based on his family, is about love, acceptance, forgiveness, and most importantly letting go of the past. He recently produced an Equity Showcase of the show and is in the process of scheduling an off Broadway Debut!

Date of Photoshoot: November, 10th 2011

Contact Information:

Email: Fantasmo90@aol.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=520697208

A True Leading Lady

2012-01-12T14:16:00.000-05:00

Rylyn Juliano is a star! Born and raised in Rochester New York, this family girl grew up dancing at her mothers dance studio: Danc'letics of Rochester. After graduating from Syracuse University with a BFA in Musical Theater she landed one of the biggest and most sought after roles in musical theater today, Cassie in the National Tour of A Chorus Line. Here’s a clip - she’s amazing: http://youtu.be/rqkuB1Oyo6w Fresh off of tour she booked her second Broadway National tour: La Cage Aux Folles and will be touring the country until July 24th of 2012. Here’s a link to the official website: http://www.lacage.com/cast.html

Date of shoot: May 2011

Contact Information:

Email: rylyn.juliano@gmail.com

Website: rylynjuliano.com

Agent Contact info: MSA NYC http://www.msaagency.com/

Jenné Dujour!

2012-01-06T00:34:00.001-05:00

Jenné Claiborne is a Georgia girl who’s making a positive change in our world. She originally moved to New York to pursue an acting career, but that's morphed into a dream of becoming a successful vegan television chef and host of her own cooking and travel show. Sharing her passion for incredible healthy food is at the forefront of her ambitions. While studying at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition Jenné also has time to upkeep a food Blog check it out: www.jenneclaiborne.com

Date of Shoot: September 1st 2011

Contact Information:

Email: jneclaiborne@gmail.com

Website: www.jenneclaiborne.com

Or www.sweetpotatosoul.com

Youtube Chanel: http://www.youtube.com/user/SweetPotatoSoul?feature=mhee

Facebook page: Sweet Potato Soul

Agent Contact info: Erica Moran @ Avalon http://www.avalonartists.com/

From TV to MT

2011-12-30T23:51:00.000-05:00

Nick Hovsepian is a bright, cheerful and very focused Musical Theater performer here in NYC. This Native of Palos Verdes California grew up doing TV and Film. You might remember Nick from the movie Simon Birch or the WB-TV series Popular. He received his BFA from NYU/Tisch/CAP21 and fell in love with Musical Theater after that. He just finished playing Gideon in Seven Brides for Seven Brothers at the Alhambra Theater in Florida and you can catch him right now in Hairspray at the Tony Award Winning Theater; Signature in Arlington Virginia from now until January 29th! Here’s the link for info: http://www.signature-theatre.org/shows/hairspray

Date of shoot: August 25th 2011

Contact Information:

Email: nick.hovsepian@yahoo.com

Website: www.nickhovsepian.com

All The Right Moves

2011-11-17T19:55:00.000-05:00

A recent New York resident (as of four months ago), Emily Gallo-Lopez is ready to jumpstart her career here, in the Big Apple! Emily began her training at the ripe age of five, studying jazz, tap & ballet. By ten she was seriously pursuing ballet attending several trainee programs of which she attended the Richmond Ballet Trainee program. She soon decided to explore both jazz and contemporary dance styles and since moving to New York has been dancing at Broadway Dance Center in their Professional Semester Program. Like most dancers, Emily has got to keep her feet moving and I'm sure she'll have no problem doing so here in New York!

Date of shoot: July 18, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: egallolopez@yahoo.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=547941822

Let Her Entertain You!

2011-11-17T19:52:00.000-05:00

A playwright, singer, actress, and all around entertainer, that's Michelle Samarel for you. She loves to entertain the masses! Receiving a BFA in acting from East Carolina University, Michelle wasted no time diving into her many artistic ventures. She is currently in the process of writing her third play entitled, Hey Bartender and was in a showcase at the TBG Arts Center in October. To add to the list, Michelle has also done voice over work which has been broadcast throughout all of Long Island, including her hometown of Islip. This girl has got a voice, and you'll be sure to hear it!

Date of Shoot: August 25, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: msamarel@yahoo.com

FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/michelle.samarel

Hot Stuff!

2011-11-08T01:04:00.001-05:00

A self proclaimed "hopeless- romantic, renaissance man", Mike Milton is all things artistic and creative. He has made his creative ventures his entire life, training in both dance, at The Academy of Ballet Florida and musical theatre at Chipola College. With the Legally Blonde national tour under his belt already, having only lived in NYC for a year and a half, Mike is just getting started. In true triple threat style, Mike has future has bright ahead of him.

Date of Shoot: July 16, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: mjmilton@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002245557402#!/profile.php?id=642481292

Agent Contact: http://gothamtalentagency.com--Theatre, Film Commercial & www.msamodels.com --Modeling

Following The Yellow Brick Road

2011-10-30T14:17:00.000-04:00

After watching The Wizard of Oz for the very first time as a kid, Matthew Rickard discovered his love for performance and wasted no time getting onto the stage. Hailing from Franklin, MA, Matthew has lived in NYC for 2 1/2 years now. After recently finishing the national tour of Fiddler On the Roof playing Mendel, understudying Motel & serving as dance captain, Matthew is ready to stay as busy as ever! He is now preparing for his role as Harold in the 2nd national tour of 'Swonderful and it would be no surprise if he was back on the road once again after the tour wraps up.

Date of Shoot: June 26, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: mattyrickard@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/matthew.rickard1

Agent Contact: Dave Secor of the Daniel Hoff Agency, dave@danielhoffagency.com

New Face At MSA Models

2011-10-30T14:01:00.001-04:00

Erin Gryniak has never shied away from the camera. Whether she's reciting from memory "The Gettysburg Address" in front of her entire elementary school, or sporting fashions of the season at oldest horse race track in the country, in her hometown of Saratoga Springs, Erin is always ready to perform. With a lifetime of enthusiasm, Erin is ready to take the modeling world by storm. Aspiring to work for Lane Bryant and ultimately working to be featured in Vogue Curvy, Erin has the drive to make it happen.

Date of Shoot: August 6, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: eringryniak@yahoo.com

Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/eringryniak

Agent Contact: MSA Models - Anthony Higgins www.msamodels.com

Air Force Family Born, Now Flying as a Dancer!

2011-10-27T18:30:00.004-04:00

Ethan Contreras is no stranger to hard work. Born into an Air Force family, and moving all over as a child, Ethan learned quickly what it means to adapt. With the support of a very musical family, he decided to pursue his love for performing at the University of Central Oklahoma (B.M. in Musical Theatre). While at school Ethan fell in love with dance too, joining the Kaleidoscope Dancers Company, spreading his energy across both the Musical Theatre & Dance Departments. You can check out his dance reel from his time at UCO here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohcQdzcWPfk. But don't worry, he hasn't left musical theatre behind! Last summer he performed with the College Light Opera, performing 9 shows in 11 weeks! I think we'll be seeing a lot more of him around this city!

Date of Shoot: Friday, August 12, 2011

Contact Information:

Email: EthanContreras@earthlink.net

Website: www.EthanContreras.com

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ethan.contreras

Of Mice And...

2011-09-26T13:18:00.001-04:00

....Man of many talents, Andrew Kane fell in love with performing at an early age, pursuing a music career with his punk-rock band in high school. As Andrew puts it, he "fell" into acting once he began attending DeSales University, and decided to major in Acting. After graduating from DeSales, Andrew interned for 6 seasons at the Pennsylvania Shakespeare Festival, won a Barrymore Award for his role as the Tom Cat in Cinderella (People's Light & Theatre), and was nominated for two others. Sounds like we've got a busy guy on our hands! Already, he has performed in numerous plays, from Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part I, to his current performance in both Treasure Island and Of Mice and Men at the People’s Light & Theatre. Andrew is now prepared, more than ever, to make even bigger things happen in his career moving forward!

Date of Photo Shoot: August, 20, 2011

Contact Info:

Email: theandrewkane@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=52401196

Mmmmm...Marquis

2011-09-26T13:17:00.004-04:00

When you meet Marquis Johnson for the first time, it is impossible not to notice his incredible sense of independence and self-motivation. He just finished performing Hairspay and Rent with the Pittsburgh Musical Theater. Want to check out a few of his performances? Listen and watch here! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=veDR68bTnP4, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78YkSrhTncg, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcxHi8yPTag. Marquis is currently completing his M.F.A in Musical Theater at Point Park University, and soon he'll be hitting the ground running, burning his name all across the NYC skyline.

Date of Shoot: Friday, August 12, 2011

Contact Info:

Email: mejohns@pointpark.edu

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Marquis.E.Johnson

A True Talent

2011-08-25T19:07:00.000-04:00

Peter Perry Lam was born in Philadelphia, but for the last year has been living in Astoria, Queens. A recent graduate of DeSales University, Peter received his B.A in theatre and moved to NYC in order to pursue his devotion for musical theatre. Peter is a unique talent, able to perform stunning feats on the stage. He recently finished a tour with Theatreworks USA in a show titled “Duck For President and Other Stories”. Watch some of his singing performances here: www.youtube.com/ppl2006. He has creatively evolved it into a fun blog where he allows his personality to shine while gaining an excited and engaged online audience.

Date of Photo Shoot: June 14, 2011

Contact Info:
Email: Peter.Lam.398@gmail.com
Website: www.peterperrylam.com
Blog: www.MemoirsOfAGaysian.wordpress.com

Everything is Beautiful…

2011-08-04T00:02:00.000-04:00

...at the ballet, AND so is Karley Willocks when she lets loose her magnificent voice, she gives the audience goosebumps with the strength and sensitivity she exudes in the song.

Karley performed her first musical at age 8, and as she puts it, she has “never looked back”. Since then she has performed as Peggy Sawyer in “42nd Street”, as well as spent the last year touring the country in the national tour of A Chorus Line, playing the role of Maggie, which is now currently in an extension in Tokyo, Japan.

Contact Info:
Email: karleywillocks@gmail.com
Website: coming soon!
Facebook page?: https://www.facebook.com/kwillocks

Sweet as Candy

2011-07-31T10:43:00.003-04:00

Meg Schiffer will be moving to NYC at the end of this August and it will be something that can’t be missed! Just finishing her BA from Mulhenberg College and having her first HeadShots done, she is now prepared to show the big apple what she’s made of! She describes herself as determined, and it only goes to show her own self-confidence. She does everything from ballet to hip hop, and while she pursuits her dancing career she is also gaining a paralegal certification. She recently had the opportunity to work with the Nicholas Leichter Dance Company at the Zoellner Arts Center in Bethlehem, PA on their production of “The Whiz”.

Date of Photo Shoot: June 5, 2011

Contact Info:

Email: Meg.schiffer@gmail.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1084590134

Geneseo Grad Shining Bright

2011-07-31T01:27:00.002-04:00

Lauren Nicole Alaimo was born in Williamsville, a suburb of Buffalo, NY. Her love of theatre brought her to SUNY Geneseo where she received a BA in Musical Theatre, dance, and Psychology! Wow! Lauren is a woman driven by passion, which comes out in her work, and the strong value she places on her family. She just finished playing Cassie in A Chorus Line at Woodstock Playhouse. Her work can be seen on her youtube page: http://www.youtube.com/laurenalaimo.

Date of PhotoShoot: May 31, 2011

Upcoming Projects: Through August will be rehearsing for Anything Goes and Hair also at the Woodstock Playhouse. http://www.woodstockplayhouse.org/

Contact Info:

Email: lauren_alaimo@yahoo.com

Website: www.laurennicolealaimo.com

I Can Do That!!

2011-07-19T23:36:00.000-04:00

Eric Mann, just off of the National Tour of A Chorus Line where he played Mike Costa. Eric is self described as quirky but I would call him fun-loving; or more specifically, fun AND loving. He is a country boy from Little Rock, Arkansas and started in the business very young doing Children’s Theatre and ended up getting his BFA in Musical Theatre at Elon University. Learn more about Eric on his website www.eric-mann.com (coming soon)

Upcoming Projects: ENTER LAUGHING at Bay Street Theatre in Sag Harbor, NY playing Marvin (Aug.-Sept.)

Date of Photo Shoot: July 11, 2011

Contact Info:

Email: erictysonmann@gmail.com

Website: www.eric-mann.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=18207835

Agent: Harden-Curtis Associates www.hardencurtis.com

Watch out Velma Kelly! There is a new Sassy Talented Bob in town!

2011-07-10T14:01:00.001-04:00

Jennifer Jean Anderson born in Gainesville, FL, where she also received her BFA in musical theatre at UF, is a person capable of anything. She moved to NYC two years ago and has since performed in numerous shows, which can be seen in her performance reel: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcDGH7xW06Q.

Most recently she was in a show called "Cirque Dreams" onboard the Norwegian Cruise Line's Epic. From hearing her sing myself I can say her singing really captures the strength she carries with her. Her voice is paradisaical, filled with powerful emotions and feelings.

Every piece of Drama is created through the many obstacles placed before the characters. And what makes an actor able to portray a dramatic role?.... Life experience!! Jen’s experience has been a journey, where she has overcome her own obstacles and triumphed over the seemingly impossible. Her story is personal yet something anyone can relate to. From her before and after photos you can truly see her transformation that happened from the inside out. I asked Jen to tell me in her own words about her journey:

"Well, I'd lived my whole life overweight...I'd had a weight problem since about 3rd grade that just progressively got worse as I got older. It really did a number on my confidence. I knew I was capable of a lot of things, but my weight constantly held me back. Every time I went into an audition, all I could think about was how much bigger I was than all of the other girls there, or how I wouldn't get this gig because I was too fat.

Then in the summer of 2008 I started running and discovered that I really enjoyed it. As of today, I've lost 60 lbs and am working to lose about 15-20 more. I cannot even begin to express the difference it's made in my life, even in just little ways. I never cared about my clothes or my hair or make-up, and now I give thought and effort to those things. I've always wanted a short, bob hair cut but always thought that my face was too big to pull it off. I recently took the plunge and chopped it all off and....I love it!

Some friends started to work out with me and asked me to help them train, and I figured out that I also really enjoyed helping others exercise. Now I'm studying to get my NASM certification in personal training. I want to help others find physical activities that they enjoy that will help lead them on the path of lifetime health and fitness." -Jennifer Anderson

Upcoming Projects: Currently working with several UF alums on a piece called "Missed Connections." They are looking at getting it produced regionally and eventually in NYC. http://missedconnectionsshow.com

Date of Photo Shoot: June 18, 2011

Contact Info:

Website: www.jenniferjanderson.com (site designed by Jennifer Anderson herself)

Facebook Page: facebook.com/jenanderson1016

FIRE INCARNATE!

2011-07-09T21:51:00.002-04:00

"Currently on national tour of A Chorus Line"

This client Ashely Klinger was born in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. Ever since High school Ashley has blazed the stage with her glowing dance performances that not only showcased her talent but also her love of ballet and musical theatre. She attended college in Pittsburg, PA, until she landed a role of Kristine in the national tour of “A Chorus Line”. Despite Kristine being Al’s scatter-brained wife, incapable of performing a perfect note, Ashley is a radiant dancer and has a bewitching sense of humor as can be seen in her now viral youtube video of the Pittsburg airport overnight which can be seen here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xv1va9Jdt7g

Her vitality and dazzle can be seen clearly with her new headshot and I believe she will have no difficulty standing out in any audition.

Upcoming Projects: Ashely will be performing an extension of the "A Chorus Line" national tour, this July and August in the beautiful and exotic Toyko, Japan!

Date of PhotoShoot: June 17, 2011

Contact info:
Email: ashley.klinger@yahoo.com
FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1417470149
Agent: MSA 212-858-7549 www.msaagency.com

WELCOME TO THE SHOW!

2011-07-09T20:53:00.007-04:00

"Self Portrait"

I'm Justin Clynes, a working actor and model that has taken my knowledge of showbizness and passion for beauty and the arts and rendered it into my photography! While I’m still a working actor and model I am now a full time photographer as this is where my true passion is.

This blog will feature my clients! It will be the who's who of the biz while also introducing new hot talent. They will be showcased here featuring their new headshots or fashion stories. You will get the inside scoop on their career highlights, personal stories, what you can expect from them next and more! It’s a buzz page for you, the client!

As an actor/model myself I am so excited to create a place to promote other talent and give people a lust for more! It will also showcase my photography work, while giving my clients the opportunity to be discovered with their new shots!

Now here is a little bit about me: I moved to NYC soon after High school at the age of 19. There was an artist inside of me somewhere screaming to get out and I knew NYC would would be the perfect creative outlet for me. At first I pursed a modeling career, then moved into acting and musical theatre. Over the years I have grown and developed from a young kid with big dreams to becoming a professional actor, model and photographer.

But through all my discoveries, although I have other loves, turns out that photography is my true devotion. It is the best way for me to take all of my skills and apply them into one creation. Ever since I took my first photo many years ago I have become mesmerized by the way I can make people shine from the inside out. For my Headshot clients my greatest pleasure is to make you look the best you have ever looked without being too done-up. You’ll look like the best version of yourself and with that, success always follows!!

Spread the word to your friends, this will be the new "Page Six". You will want to be a part of it! Enjoy. Feel free to leave comments.

Upcoming Projects: Taking your new pictures!

Contact info:
Photographer: Justin Clynes
Email: info@jclynesphotography.com
Website: www.jclynesphotography.com