Alan Shapiro

Alan Shapiro

I grew up on the creative side of the advertising world
and had the pleasure of working with hundreds of clients
around the world; telling their unique stories in very unique ways.
Along the way, I've had the pleasure of working with an incredible number of talented photographers, directors, cinematographers and imagemakers.
I became envious of their art and craft. At first, I saw it as a means of reducing my stress-filled life.
As a Chief Creative Officer at the world's largest Advertising Agency Network, I needed a distraction.
So I bought a camera. And then another. And another.
My new hobby and daily "creative exercise regimen" quickly turned into a joy-filled and all consuming passion.

I love talking to all sorts of people and seem to have a knack for getting them to open up and share themselves
despite the intrusion and intimidation that a serious-looking camera often represents.

I like seeking out and sharing things I find interesting
Beautiful things. Powerful things. Poignant things.

I am incredibly patient and am often rewarded with moments of magic.

I also enjoy taking something ordinary and making it something well beyond that.
(To paraphrase Ansel Adams: "...making pictures, not just taking them.")
Illustration and painting are other passions and I love creating unique photocompositions.

One thing led to another and now I'm published, winning awards and having my work shown in galleries.

Happiness.

So here I am.
Open for business.
And open for any adventure that needs an image or two.

Take a look at my blog: http://alanwshapiro.blogspot.com
Follow me on twitter: @alansphotos

If you'd like to discuss a commission or project, send me a e-mail or call me at (914) 536-9923 U.S. Eastern Standard Time.

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Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Portrait of a Cinereous Vulture v2
Portrait of a Cinereous Vulture v2
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Portrait of a Cinereous Vulture v2

 by Alan Shapiro

This is Magellan. But his keepers call him "Jelly" because he jiggles when he wants to get your attention. He runs (more like hops and skips in a smile inducing way) from most other folks but he seems to be used to me. Either that or used too much Eau de Roadkill. (Yikes) I thought I'd be with the lady vultures for this shoot

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Portrait of a Cinereous Vulture
Portrait of a Cinereous Vulture
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Portrait of a Cinereous Vulture

 by Alan Shapiro

This is Magellan. But his keepers call him "Jelly" because he jiggles when he wants to get your attention. He runs (more like hops and skips in a smile inducing way) from most other folks but he seems to be used to me. Either that or used too much Eau de Roadkill. (Yikes) I thought I'd be with the lady vultures for this shoot

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Sa di pollo e acciughe
Sa di pollo e acciughe
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Sa di pollo e acciughe

 by Alan Shapiro

per mio fratello e tutti i suoi amici elefante marino
(Sure hope Google translate is accurate)

Finer Feathered Friends: Brown Pelican

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: Silver Pheasant
Finer Feathered Friends: Silver Pheasant
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Finer Feathered Friends: Silver Pheasant

 by Alan Shapiro

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© 2012 Alan Shapiro

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Agapanthus in sepia
Agapanthus in sepia
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Agapanthus in sepia

 by Alan Shapiro

An agapanthus blooming in the garden in sepia

©2012 alan shapiro

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded To her, I'm just a piece of meat
To her, I'm just a piece of meat
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To her, I'm just a piece of meat

 by Alan Shapiro

Our eyes met from across the room.
I was awestruck
Couldn't take my eyes off of her.
She held my gaze.
Staring into me
We both felt the hunger
growing
I moved in closer.
slowly
Only to see that look in her eyes I'd seen so many times before...
(sigh)
...that I was merely a piece of meat

This is a Cinereous Vulture, the largest bird of prey in the world.
And fortunately, I decided against wrapping myself in bacon or I would have been a goner.
Thanks to Silas Wood and Jeremy Scanlon for being such marvelous handlers. And making sure Gertrude was well fed before I got as close as i did.

Google+: +Alan Shapiro
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Twitter: @alansphotos  www.alanshapiro.photoshelter.com  www.alansphotos.500px.com  www.alanshapirophotography.tumblr.com      © 2012 Alan Shapiro

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: King Vulture
Finer Feathered Friends: King Vulture
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Finer Feathered Friends: King Vulture

 by Alan Shapiro

Finer Feathered Friends: King Vulture

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: Crested Dove
Finer Feathered Friends: Crested Dove
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Finer Feathered Friends: Crested Dove

 by Alan Shapiro

A layered and textured portrait of a Crested Dove

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: Occelated Turkey
Finer Feathered Friends: Occelated Turkey
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Finer Feathered Friends: Occelated Turkey

 by Alan Shapiro

A layered and textured portrait of a Occelated Turkey

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: Andean Condor
Finer Feathered Friends: Andean Condor
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Finer Feathered Friends: Andean Condor

 by Alan Shapiro

A layered and textured portrait of a Andean Condor

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: Toucan
Finer Feathered Friends: Toucan
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Finer Feathered Friends: Toucan

 by Alan Shapiro

A layered and textured portrait of a Toucan

Alan Shapiro
Alan Shapiro has uploaded Finer Feathered Friends: Cinerous Vulture
Finer Feathered Friends: Cinerous Vulture
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Finer Feathered Friends: Cinerous Vulture

 by Alan Shapiro

A layered and textured portrait of a Cinerous Vulture

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