Joseph Pecora Photography

A big thanks to my good friend Martin Karchner, I had a blast doing this quick Photo Positive shoot with you! I'm so grateful that you made the drive out my way to share your message! #beyourself #positivevibes #affirmations #sharethelove #freedom #letgo #portraitphotography #joy #happiness #message #personality #selflove #photopositiveproject #josephpecora #jpecoraphotography

I’m grateful for all of our amazing adventures together and am so thankful that life led us to one another my love! Photos from our recent hike to the Summit of Camel's Hump, Vermont. According to the indigenous Abenaki people, this was known as the mountain seat of a demigod giant who was a folk-hero named Gluskabe. Alternate names for the peak referred to it as the moose’s hump. Later, it was known as Le Lion Couchant (the resting lion) or The Camel’s Rump.... It was a cold snowy day, the wind growing increasingly strong as we made our way up the snow packed trail. As we entered the Alpine zone at the upper reaches of the mountain, the deciduous trees faded away to a landscape dominated by snow blasted spruce and pine. Ascending to the very top, we found a stony landscape upon which clings lichen and stunted evergreens. The wind roared. Snow whipped across the peak with such force that it stung our faces as the tumultuous air froze our cheeks. We reveled and laughed in joy, experiencing the awesome power of nature. #vermont #josephpecoraphotography #jpecoraphotography #camelshump #winter #hiking #greenmountains #appalachianmountains #summit #travel #greatoutdoors #winterwonderland #snow #exploremore #publiclands #abenaki #zenmoments #loveisintheair #bestfriend #pentax #outdoorphotography #beautifulplaces

Some gnomishly adorable baby portraits ! Mushrooms and babies, it doesn't get much better than that! These portraits were shot for an incredible couple who asked me several months ago to create some couples portraits for thier adoption application process. I 'm so happy they were able to adopt this little boy.... Being able to photograph thier new family member and be a part of thier journey has been an amazing experience . A big thanks to @artistlinds For making the awesome mushroom props! PS. This post would not be complete without a fun mushroom fact. The mushrooms modeled here are based on the Fly Agaric mushroom. A mushroom that appears quite often in pop culture such as Mario Bros. It's also possible this mushroom inspired the colors for Santa Claus's outfit. www.JPecoraPhotography.com #jpecoraphotography #josephpecora #babies #adorable #mushrooms #portraitphotography #cutest #lighting #newborn #infant #familyportraits #family #gnome #dwarf #elf #fairytail #creative #ideas #fungus #crafty

Re-sharing shots from my shoot with the amazing Linwe Telperion. I know I posted this before but I had edited the post and for some reason that made the photos disappear.

Winter Warmth A new print is now available on my website in the Scenes of Pennsylvania category. Link in my bio! A tiny pond sits quietly in the Pennsylvania forest. Though it may not seem like it now. This pond will soon be filled with life and the song of the Wood Frog chorus.... www.JPecoraPhotography.com @joseph.pecora.photo #winterlandscape #naturephotography #landscapephotography #sunset #conservationphotography #wetlands #pennsylvania #poconos #habitat #amphibians #vernalpool #pond #ice #snowy #NEPA #discovernepa #peacefull #zenmoments #zen #beautifulplaces #forests #contemplation

I'll definitely be sharing more photos from my latest shoot with the amazing Linwe Telperion but I couldn't wait any longer and had to post at least one . @joseph.pecora.photo Shot with @ricohpentax K1 Lit with @adorama Flashpoint ad400 pro... #bellydance #dance #costume #portraitphotography #dancephotography #grace #movement #graceful #lighting #studiophotography #artist #beauty #colors #colorful #strength #magic #magical #sorceress #josephpecora #jpecoraphotography See more

@a_n_n_i_e_v feeling those good mountain vibes! Thank you for being my love, my best friend, and my biggest motivator . @pennsylvaniaisbeautiful... #appalachianmountains #appalachia #susquehannariver #NEPA #pennsylvania #fallcolors #mountain #overlook #beautifulplaces #beautifulmoments #lifestyle #naturelovers #portrait #getoutside #getoutdoors #hiking #hikingadventures #adventures #colors #autumn #poconos #jpecoraphotography #jpecoraphotography See more

Having a blast shooting some artists head shots for my good friend, the amazing belly dancer Linwe Telperion! A big thanks to @a_n_n_i_e_v for being an amazing assistant during the shoot. #bellydance #dance #dancer #portraitphotography #artist #lighting #studiophotography

When Juliana asked me to do a few quick photos of her and her son in thier family's traditional Cameroon regalia during her daughter's senior portrait session I was delighted and honored. I am always stunned by the beautiful craftsmenship, sense of spirit and colorful patterns that are often found in the traditional regalia of so many cultures. It also makes me wonder... Why is formal wear in the U.S. so boring?... @joseph.pecora.photo Shot on @ricohpentax K1 Lit with Flashpoint AD 400 pro from @adorama. #cameroon #africa #regalia #tradition #traditionaldress #colorful #colors #sewing #seamstress #fabric #stitching #culture #cultural #portraitphotography #portraits #family #people #fashion #handmade

New Art Print available! If you are a Pennsylvania kayaker you may very well be familiar with this stunning location. The Shark Fin Monolith, Nescopek Creek, looms high above swift water.... Jump through to my website and click on prints to view this in full detail. Shot with @ricohpentax K1 And @breakthroughfilters 6x ND filter. #pennsylvania #kayaking #monolith #landmark #rocks #boulder #adventure #getoutside #art #landscapephotography #NEPA #nescopeckcreek #conservationphotography #travelphotography #naturephotography #winter #winterlandscape #geology #jpecoraphotography #josephpecora

Reminding myself that though the trees are resting, it won't be long until they are once again bathing in the radiance of a summer sun. Until then I'm hoping for some snow ! A shot I originally created for @thecityjournal and my good friend @charles_mcelwee who wrote the article that this photo accompanied. His story along with my images were subsequently published by the @phillyinquirer.... I'm feeling grateful for all the opportunities I've had to work with so many great people and organizations this past year. Photo captured behind @topofthe80s @joseph.pecora.photo #sunset #summer #summervibes #summertime #travelphotography #appalachianmountains #pennsylvania #beautifulplaces #beautifulmoments #zenmoments #editorialphotography #adventure #green #forests #hills #gratitude # dusk #colorful #orange #NEPA #poconos #views #jpecoraphotography #josephpecora #jpecoraphotography

A Montana dog in Pennsylvania This photo brings me a lot of joy and I wanted to share it with you . Monte is a rescue dog that came to me my first winter living in Montana. I literally had a dream about finding a puppy without a home and the next morning I was informed a woman saw a litter of puppies get dumped in the snow in January and had one left that needed a home.... He was so little he had to be fed milk from a syringe. I had no clue what breed he was or how big he would get but he became as perfect a dog as I could ever want. @joseph.pecora.photo #rescuedog #farmdog #bestfriends #bestlife #beautifulmoments #beautifulplaces #beautifullife #pennsylvania #NEPA #dog #joy #joyful #goodlife #labradorretriever #borador #blacklab #corn #cornfield #field #country #countrylife #agriculture #charming #happiness #dogphotography #petphotography #fetch #jpecoraphotography #josephpecora