https://lukecopping.com https://lukecopping.com/photography/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/photography/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/butcher-holding-rack-of-ribs-in-meat-shop.jpgBuffalo Commercial Photographer | Luke CoppingBold portrait and lifestyle photography for agencies and brands in Buffalo, Toronto, and NYC | Buffalo Commercial Photographer | Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/photography/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/barbecue-chef-holding-freshly-smoked-brisket.jpgChef holding smoked brisket in butcher paperRyan Fernandez of Southern Junction BBQ. Shot for the Visit Buffalo Niagara Dining Guide. https://lukecopping.com/photography/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-resting-against-worn-concrete-wall.jpgAthlete sitting by a distressed wall putting on hand wrapsFormer New York Golden Gloves champion Adonis Alcime, hands wrapped and ready. https://lukecopping.com/photography/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/adam-zyglis-pulitzer-prize-winning-cartoonist.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/adam-zyglis-pulitzer-prize-winning-cartoonist-thumb.mp4Pulitzer Prize Winning Political Cartoonist Adam ZyglisPulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and illustrator Adam Zyglis eating a rocket pop. https://lukecopping.com/photography/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-resitng-head-on-table-with-cherries-on-it.jpgMan resting head on table with cherry juice splashed on itPortrait of rock vocalist Jason Wood of It Dies Today resting his head on a table with bright red cherry juice splashed on it. https://lukecopping.com/photography/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-drinking-coffee-next-to-old-truck.jpgMan with coffee by old orange truckA young farmer leans against a red tractor under an overcast sky, holding a steel camp mug and looking off into the distance. Working portrait with an Americana sensibility and cinematic framing. https://lukecopping.com/photography/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athletic-outdoor-portrait-boxing-tattoo.jpgBoxer with tattoo looking into distancePortrait of boxer Charles Garner training by the Niagara River in Buffalo, NY https://lukecopping.com/photography/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-woman-in-modern-blue-interior.jpgWoman seated in modern dark blue interiorJess Railey-Forster of Waxlight Bar à Vin. From the Delicious Disasters portrait series. https://lukecopping.com/photography/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-driving-vintage-truck-winter-cityscape.jpgMan in vintage truck on snowy street at dusk.From the Workday Blues portrait project — working men and their trucks, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/photography/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ccwloop02_website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ccwloop02_thumb.mp4ccwloop02_website https://lukecopping.com/photography/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-portrait-casual-natural-light-restaurant-setting.jpgSmiling chef leaning on wooden table in soft lightFrench-born chef Camille La Cäer is a television personality, private chef, and baker from Buffalo, NY https://lukecopping.com/photography/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bearded-man-foraging-basket-forest-log.jpgMan with basket sits on forest log in spring.Chef Jeremy Van Antwerp in the field. From The Wild Table documentary project. https://lukecopping.com/photography/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-touching-up-beard-with-razor.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-touching-up-beard-with-razor-thumb.mp4jimmy the razorHair stylist James Hickey, AKA Jimmy the Razor, shaving with a straight razor. https://lukecopping.com/photography/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-boxer-portrait-gloves-up-studio.jpgYoung boxer posing with gloves raisedPortrait of a youth boxer from Buffalo Bomb Squad Boxing academy at a training session - holding up oversized white gloves. https://lukecopping.com/photography/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/kayaker-paddling-at-sunset-on-calm-water.jpgkayaker-paddling-at-sunset-on-calm-waterCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. Athlete portrait for The Chris Long Foundation. https://lukecopping.com/photography/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cheerful-portrait-with-teacup-green-background.jpgWoman smiling holding a teacup against green backdropKatie Krawczyk, CEO at 19 Ideas, Buffalo NY wearing agreen dress and driinking tea from an ornate cup. https://lukecopping.com/photography/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-in-hoodie-dark-moody-portrait.jpgAthlete in hoodie looks away against dark background.Former professional MMA fighter Jordan Marwin is wearing a green sweatshirt on a green background. https://lukecopping.com/photography/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elegant-man-garden-dining-table-sunbeams.jpgMan in garden beside set table under warm sunbeams.Celebrity chef Darian Bryan of Bratts Hill at a garden table in golden light. https://lukecopping.com/photography/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-woman-in-headwrap-warm-light.jpgPortrait of woman wearing patterned headwrapElderly Cuban woman photographed in her home in Havana. https://lukecopping.com/photography/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bearded-industrial-worker-at-sunset-in-yard.jpgBearded man at industrial site at sunsetSwanny Jim, former caretaker of Silo City, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/photography/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-kayaking-at-sunset-on-calm-lake.jpg Kayaker paddling on open water at golden hourLifestyle photograph of a woman kayaking on Presque Isle Bay. Shot for a Visit Erie tourism campaign with Red House Communication. https://lukecopping.com/photography/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-sitting-empty-restaurant-brick-wall.jpgChef seated in empty restaurant by brick wall.Fabio Consonni of DiTondo restaurant, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/photography/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-face-surrounded-by-oyster-mushrooms.jpgSmiling bearded man surrounded by oyster mushrooms.Robbie Gianada of Flat 12 Mushrooms, Buffalo's first urban mushroom farm. Robbie is buried up to his face in his own oyster mushrooms. https://lukecopping.com/photography/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink-thumb.mp4Redhead serving colorful cocktailRed-haired bartender serving a colorful drink https://lukecopping.com/photography/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/editorial-portrait-reclining-on-leather-sofa.jpgWoman reclining on a vintage leather sofaActress Arianne Davidow photographed in a minimalist room featuring a vintage tufted leather sofa. https://lukecopping.com/photography/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/AlexMcArthurLoop2website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/AlexMcArthurLoop2Thumb.mp4Image loop of Alexandra McArthur dancingImage loop of jazz singer Alexandra McArthur dancing https://lukecopping.com/photography/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-hoodie-dark-moody-portrait.jpgWoman pouring wine over herself from decanter.Wine dealer chugging red wine from a decanter as part of the Delicious Disasters series. https://lukecopping.com/photography/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/creative-portrait-woman-eating-chocolate.jpgWoman eating chocolate in a messy creative portraitLindsay Robson of Nickel City Pretty, Buffalo NY messily wating a bar of chocolate. https://lukecopping.com/photography/29https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-with-ice-cream-splattered-shirt.jpgSmiling woman with messy ice cream on shirt.Jess Railey-Forster of Waxlight Bar à Vin. From the Delicious Disasters portrait series. https://lukecopping.com/photography/30https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rugged-farmer-portrait-under-cloudy-sky.jpgMan in flannel outdoors under cloudy skyStew Ritchie of Native Offerings Farm. https://lukecopping.com/photography/31https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-denim-and-wide-brim-hat-at-rail-yard.jpgMan in denim and hat at empty rail yardNew Mexico based musican Garry Blackchild https://lukecopping.com/photography/32https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DavidLundyWebsite.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DavidLundyThumb.mp4Actor David Lundy Stabbing Table With KnifeMotion loop of actor and comedian David Lundy stabs a wooden table with a folding knife while staring at the camera. https://lukecopping.com/photography/33https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/tattooed-man-driving-classic-car-portrait.jpgTattooed man poses in classic car interior.Blues musician and guitarist Mick Hayes behind the wheel of a classic American car. https://lukecopping.com/photography/34https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bar-portrait-man-in-denim-shirt.jpgMan in denim shirt at bar with warm lightingTim Stevens of Lucky Day Whisky Bar in Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/photography/35https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vineyard-worker-walking-at-sunrise-rows.jpgWorker walking through vineyard at sunriseA vineyard worker pauses between dormant rows at golden hour, pruning shears over one shoulder, fog rolling through the bare canopy behind him. The image captures the quiet, unglamorous labor that happens long before the wine. https://lukecopping.com/photography/36https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-fly-fishing-in-autumn.jpgman-fly-fishing-in-autumn https://lukecopping.com/photography/37https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/contemplative-portrait-stone-stairwell-headwrap.jpgWoman in headwrap lit by warm window lightAfro-Cuban dancer wearing street clothes after a rehearsal in Havana https://lukecopping.com/photography/38https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bearded-man-smiling-pizzeria-fireplace.jpgSmiling man by wood-fired oven in kitchen.Brad Rowell of Grange Community Kitchen, Buffalo, NY. Shot for the Visit Buffalo Niagara Dining Guide by his restaurants wood fired pizza oven. https://lukecopping.com/photography/39https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/moody-portrait-man-at-table-with-drink.jpgMan at rustic table with whiskey in warm lightFrench Chef Camille Le Ceär is a television personality from Buffalo NY https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rene-jones-ceo-mtb-bank-walking.jpgM&T Bank CEO Rene JOnesM&T Bank CEO Rene JOnes https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/executive-portrait-man-in-light-suit-outdoors.jpgMan in light suit seated outdoorsDental educator Portrait of a dental educator sitting outside on a stool in front of his building's wooden wall. Cheektowaga NY https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-standing-in-vineyard-at-sunrise.jpgMan standing in vineyard at sunriseRob Deford walks the rows at Boordy Vineyard, Maryland's oldest winery. Shot for M&T Bank. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-sitting-in-classic-car-at-sunset-portrait.jpgMan sitting in classic car at sunsetBlues and R&B musician Mick Hayes in the open door of a vintage American car. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/business-portrait-outdoors-city-building-background.jpgWoman standing outdoors with city buildings behindChief Of Staff of the American Museum Of Natural History Ann Silverman. Taken for Wilmington Trust. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/outdoor-business-portrait-in-plaid-blazer.jpgMan in blazer standing by ivy wall outdoorsSteven Tepper, President of Hamilton College, on the college grounds at golden hour. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-posing-with-light-bulbs-on-table.jpgMan with lit bulbs on tableLighting fixture designer Andrew Emerson of Emerson James, surrounded by his Edison bulb designs. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-in-creative-studio-smiling.jpgWoman standing in art studioChildren's book illustrator Colleen Wall in her studio, surrounded by her work, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-man-in-business-casual-industrial-interior.jpgMan in dark sweater seated on wooden table in brick interiorDan Gigante, Chief Technology Officer at 19 Ideas, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/firefighter-resting-on-fire-truck.jpgFirefighter sitting on truckChef and Buffalo firefighter Camille Le Caer in front of a fire truck at the station. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/butcher-holding-rack-of-ribs-in-meat-shop.jpgBuffalo Commercial Photographer | Luke CoppingBold portrait and lifestyle photography for agencies and brands in Buffalo, Toronto, and NYC | Buffalo Commercial Photographer | Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/stylish-man-seated-in-city-street.jpgMan seated on city streetPortrait of a Buffalo NY nonprofit director on Main Street, with the historic Buffalo Theatre marquee behind him. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smiling-man-in-restaurant-interior.jpgMan smiling in restaurant interiorBrad Rowell of Grange Community Kitchen, Buffalo NY. Shot for the Visit Buffalo Niagara Dining Guide. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/executive-portrait-red-sofa-modern-office.jpgWoman sitting on red sofa in modern office spaceWilmington Trust CEO Doris Meister sitting on a red sofa in a modern office space https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-drinking-coffee-next-to-old-truck.jpgMan with coffee by old orange truckA young farmer leans against a red tractor under an overcast sky, holding a steel camp mug and looking off into the distance. Working portrait with an Americana sensibility and cinematic framing. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/moody-portrait-man-with-orange-hat-night.jpgMan in orange hat in moody night sceneDocumentary photographer Pat Cray AKA Yungpainkiller https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-driving-vintage-truck-winter-cityscape.jpgMan in vintage truck on snowy street at dusk.From the Workday Blues portrait project — working men and their trucks, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/artist-portrait-ceramics-studio-workspace.jpgArtist standing in studio with ceramic sculpturesSculptor Wanying Liang in her studio surrounded by large-scale ceramic works. Shot for Luxe Interiors + Design. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rugged-farmer-portrait-under-cloudy-sky.jpgMan in flannel outdoors under cloudy skyStew Ritchie of Native Offerings Farm. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/working-portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/designer-portrait-ornate-wallpaper-and-sculptural-bench.jpgMan in denim seated on sculptural bench with patterned wallDavid Brugh of Crockett and Co. salon, Buffalo NY, seated in a room with bold decorative wallpaper. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/adam-zyglis-pulitzer-prize-winning-cartoonist.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/adam-zyglis-pulitzer-prize-winning-cartoonist-thumb.mp4Pulitzer Prize Winning Political Cartoonist Adam ZyglisPulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and illustrator Adam Zyglis eating a rocket pop. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/creative-portrait-man-with-arrows-background.jpgMan standing against wall with flying arrowsMickey Harmon was an illustrator, artist, and community organizer from Buffalo, NY. He was the visual force behind the comic The Life and Times of Grovey Cleaves. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-with-ice-cream-splattered-shirt.jpgSmiling woman with messy ice cream on shirt.Jess Railey-Forster of Waxlight Bar à Vin. From the Delicious Disasters portrait series. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/girl-eating-frozen-yogurt-with-pins-andtazor-blades.jpgGirl eating ice cream with pins and razorblades instead of sprinklesGirl eating frozen yogurt that is covered in pins, needles, and razor blades, instead of sprinkles. Part of a health eating initiative illustrating the hidden nutritional pitfalls of many childhood favorite foods. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/playful-portrait-man-winter-hat-rock-sign.jpgMan smiling and making rock hand signsDJ BBQ (Christian Stevenson) At southern Junction BBQ in Buffalo, NY throwing up the horns for Ardbeg Whisky. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/CCWloop1-web.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/CCWloop1-thumb-thumb.mp4CCWloop1-web https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mother-and-son-cotton-candy-amusement-park.jpgMom and son eating cotton candy on a benchPortrait of a mother and son at Waldemeer Amusement Park for Visit Erie. Part of a DMO / tourism campaign for the region in cooperation with Red House Communications. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cheerful-portrait-with-teacup-green-background.jpgWoman smiling holding a teacup against green backdropKatie Krawczyk, CEO at 19 Ideas, Buffalo NY wearing agreen dress and driinking tea from an ornate cup. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cultural-portrait-woman-with-turmeric-powder.jpgWoman tossing turmeric powder with a smileChef and educator Smita Chutke is tossing a handful of turmeric into the air. Smita was the winner of Netflix's "Cook at All Costs" cooking show. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/AlexMcArthurLoop2website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/AlexMcArthurLoop2Thumb.mp4Image loop of Alexandra McArthur dancingImage loop of jazz singer Alexandra McArthur dancing https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-portrait-man-ukulele-style.jpgSmiling man holding a small ukuleleMichael Marrarion AKA Polyester bakes wearing a western-style suit from his extensive collection of vintage clothing and playing a ukulele. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/musician-playing-accordion-studio-portrait.jpgWoman playing a white and gold accordionA woman in a long white coat playing a white and gold accordion in a white studio. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink-thumb.mp4Redhead serving colorful cocktailRed-haired bartender serving a colorful drink https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/creative-portrait-woman-eating-chocolate.jpgWoman eating chocolate in a messy creative portraitLindsay Robson of Nickel City Pretty, Buffalo NY messily wating a bar of chocolate. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-face-surrounded-by-oyster-mushrooms.jpgSmiling bearded man surrounded by oyster mushrooms.Robbie Gianada of Flat 12 Mushrooms, Buffalo's first urban mushroom farm. Robbie is buried up to his face in his own oyster mushrooms. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/messy-food-portrait-woman-eating-bbq-ribs.jpgWoman eating BBQ ribs with sauce on shirtA young woman messily eats ribs covered in BBQ sauce while wearing a white shirt. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/close-up-portrait-man-covered-in-mud.jpgMan smiling with face covered in mudTrail and mountain biker Aaron Ingrao with dirt in his face and mouth. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DavidLundyWebsite.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DavidLundyThumb.mp4Actor David Lundy Stabbing Table With KnifeMotion loop of actor and comedian David Lundy stabs a wooden table with a folding knife while staring at the camera. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/stylish-portrait-woman-hands-raised-on-black.jpgSmiling woman with hands raised on black backdropR&B vocalist Saint Opal photographed in the studio https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/wo-girls-drinking-milkshakes-diner-portrait.jpgTwo girls drinking milkshakes at a dinerTwo young women lean into the camera at a classic American diner, milkshakes in hand, the red-and-white tile and neon signs doing all the set-dressing work. Shot on location in Erie, PA for a tourism client. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/baker-portrait-woman-with-rolling-pin-flour.jpgWoman covered in flour holding rolling pinBaker covered in flour, wearing a pink dress, and holding a rolling pin. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/warehouse-portrait-man-holding-giant-red-bone.jpgMan holding giant red bone in warehouseTerry Gao is the owner and founder of Caitec - one of the world's largest pet and bird toy manufacturers. For M&T Bank https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-hoodie-dark-moody-portrait.jpgWoman pouring wine over herself from decanter.Wine dealer chugging red wine from a decanter as part of the Delicious Disasters series. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/john-troy-loop-1-website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/john-troy-loop-1-thumb.mp4Image loop of saxaphonist John Troy dancingImage loop of saxophonist John Troy dancing on set. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/artisan-chocolatier-portrait-with-bonbons.jpgMan peeking over rows of colorful chocolateBen Johsnon of Blue Table Chocolates in Buffalo, NY inspecting his colorful chocolate truffles on a white table. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-covered-in-blueberries-studio-portrait.jpgMan smiling with blueberries all overA man is squeezing blueberries in his hands and making a mess of his white shirt. From the Delicious Disasters series by Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/colorful-powder-portrait-older-woman-smiling.jpgSmiling older woman covered in colorful powderElaine Pyne is wearing a white dress that is colored in brightly hued pigments. for Buffalo Spree https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/playful-portraits/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/melting-ice-cream-cone-studio-portrait.jpgWoman with melting ice cream cone on tableBuffalo Sabres in Arena host Allie Brady crying over spilled ice cream. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-resting-against-worn-concrete-wall.jpgAthlete sitting by a distressed wall putting on hand wrapsFormer New York Golden Gloves champion Adonis Alcime, hands wrapped and ready. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athletic-outdoor-portrait-boxing-tattoo.jpgBoxer with tattoo looking into distancePortrait of boxer Charles Garner training by the Niagara River in Buffalo, NY https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-kayaking-at-sunset-on-calm-lake.jpg Kayaker paddling on open water at golden hourLifestyle photograph of a woman kayaking on Presque Isle Bay. Shot for a Visit Erie tourism campaign with Red House Communication. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/buffalo-advertising-runner-urban-track.jpgRunner training on empty urban lotNYS Golden Gloves champion Adonis Alcime is training outdoors, jogging on a large concrete pad. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-portrait-industrial-cuba.jpgAthlete standing in industrial lightAfro-Cuban dancer photographed in Havana, Cuba, in street clothes after a rehearsal with his troupe. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-boxing-training-cuba-coaching.jpgBoy boxing with coach outdoorsA young boxer training on a heavy bag while his coach looks on at a kids' boxing academy in Havana, Cuba https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-in-hoodie-dark-moody-portrait.jpgAthlete in hoodie looks away against dark background.Former professional MMA fighter Jordan Marwin is wearing a green sweatshirt on a green background. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/boxing-gym-documentary-scene-lowlight.jpgGroup of youth boxers preparing in outdoor gym at nightYoung boxers huddle in a dimly lit Cuban gym, the room bathed in sulfurous yellow-green light that turns the scene almost cinematic. One fighter raises his gloves toward another, all focus and controlled tension. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/kayaker-paddling-at-sunset-on-calm-water.jpgkayaker-paddling-at-sunset-on-calm-waterCleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett. Athlete portrait for The Chris Long Foundation. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/boxer-outdoor-training-silhouette.jpgBoxer training outdoors at sunsetAthlete portrait of fighter Charles Garner training by a railway bridge in Buffalo, NY https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-boxer-portrait-training.jpgYoung boxer holding gloves in studio lightA young member of the Bomb Squad boxing club in Buffalo, NY, holding up his gloves. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-boxer-portrait-gloves-up-studio.jpgYoung boxer posing with gloves raisedPortrait of a youth boxer from Buffalo Bomb Squad Boxing academy at a training session - holding up oversized white gloves. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/male-athlete-jumping-studio-action-portrait.jpgAthlete jumping in studioA portrait of former professional mixed martial arts athlete Jordan "speed" Marwin practicing plyometrics. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ballet-dancer-backstage-portrait-cuba.jpgBallerina tying shoes backstagecandid portrait of a Cuban ballerina preparing for a performance in Havana. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dancer-athletic-portrait-studio.jpgBallet dancer posing in studioA ballet dancer in athletic wear is posing in a studio on a green background. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/coach-juggling-soccer-ball-gym-portrait.jpgSoccer Shots Founder juggling a soccer ballPortrait of Soccer Shots founder Jason Webb at his training facility in Harrisburg, PA. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dramatic-black-and-white-portrait-dreadlocks.jpgBlack and white portrait with dreadlocksBlack and white portrait of an athlete in New Mexico after training. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-and-white-athlete-headshot-ej-manuel.jpgBlack and white athlete headshot EJ Manuel Buffalo BillsAthlete portrait of former Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel in black and white. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-and-white-male-headshot-rob-ray-buffalo.jpgBlack and white portrait of Buffalo Sabres legend Rob RayPortrait of NHL and Buffalo Sabres legend Rob Ray in black and white. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-shirtless-shoulder-wrap-portrait.jpgShirtless athlete with shoulder wrapPortrait of an injured athlete with his shoulder wrapped. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/female-athlete-knee-wrap-studio-portrait.jpgFemale athlete with knee wrapPortrait of an injured athlete with her knee wrapped. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/shirtless-athlete-outdoors-cloudy-sky.jpgShirtless long distance runner outdoorsOutdoor portrait of an Ultramarathon runner. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/buffalo-advertising-athlete-sunset-portrait.jpgAthlete standing in golden-hour lightAdonBoxer and NYS Golden Gloves champion Adonis Alcime in a quiet post-training moment. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/kayaker-aerial-shot-blue-water-lake.jpgKayaker paddling on calm blue waterOverhead image of a woman kayaking in Lake Erie. For the Visit Erie tourism campaign. Spring and Summer 2025. A lone kayaker crosses a near-black expanse of water, shot straight down from above, the white hull the only bright point in the frame. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/team-usa-portrait-gionta-hockey.jpgBrian Gionta Olympic Hockey Team Captain smiling in USA team jacketFormer Buffalo Sabre and Captain of the US Olympic Hockey team Brian Gionta. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-with-stick-studio.jpgYoung hockey player with stickYouth hockey player photographed for Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY's live fearless activation campaign https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/athlete-portraits/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-helmet-portrait.jpgYoung hockey player posing lifting helmetYouth hockey player photographed for Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY's live fearless activation campaign https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-writing-notes-kitchen-journal.jpgNotes Before ServiceOverhead view of a chef leaning over a notebook on a wood table with window light and plant shadows. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/outdoor-adventure-kayak-sunset-water-sports.jpgKayaker paddling at sunsetA kayaker paddles toward the last sliver of sun on the horizon, the entire lake surface lit like hammered bronze. The companion image to the overhead shot, warmer in every sense. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/buffalo-food-photographer-smoked-sausage.jpgCooks prepping meat at outdoor smokerTwo men work the smoker together at dusk, one managing the brisket in blue-gloved hands while the other watches from behind. A residential Buffalo street stretches out in the background, grounding the scene in neighborhood culture. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ccwloop02_website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ccwloop02_thumb.mp4ccwloop02_website https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/server-pouring-wine-for-dinner-guests.jpgServer Pouring Wine for Dinner GuestsA server pours wine for dinner guests and an outdoor fantasy dining event hosted by Chef Darian Brian in Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-serving-dinner-party-lifestyle.jpgChef serving food at outdoor dinnerA host in a wide-brimmed hat leans across a lavishly set outdoor table to serve his guests, the whole group mid-laugh. A feast scene with movement, luxury, and real energy. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/food-lifestyle-bread-kitchen-consumer-branding.jpgMan eating bread at kitchen counterA food personality holds up a piece of bread with genuine delight, leaning against a butcher-block counter beside a sliced loaf and a ramekin of spread. Clean, warmly lit editorial work built around real personality. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-drinking-coffee-next-to-old-truck.jpgMan with coffee by old orange truckA young farmer leans against a red tractor under an overcast sky, holding a steel camp mug and looking off into the distance. Working portrait with an Americana sensibility and cinematic framing. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-fly-fishing-in-autumn.jpgman-fly-fishing-in-autumn https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-fly-fishing-in-autumn-river.jpgman-fly-fishing-in-autumn-river https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/wo-girls-drinking-milkshakes-diner-portrait.jpgTwo girls drinking milkshakes at a dinerTwo young women lean into the camera at a classic American diner, milkshakes in hand, the red-and-white tile and neon signs doing all the set-dressing work. Shot on location in Erie, PA for a tourism client. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/nightlife-lifestyle-friends-drinks-outdoor-bar.jpgFriends laughing and clinking drinksTwo friends laugh hard over cocktails at an outdoor bar, string lights and a crowded patio stretching out behind them in the dark. Lifestyle work shot at night with the kind of energy that's genuinely hard to fake. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-eating-noodles-commercial-portrait.jpgChef eating ramen noodles on couch A food personality eats ramen from chopsticks on a velvet couch, laughing into the camera against a deep teal paneled wall. Studio-lit editorial work with a strong personality-driven energy. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/kayaker-aerial-shot-blue-water-lake.jpgKayaker paddling on calm blue waterOverhead image of a woman kayaking in Lake Erie. For the Visit Erie tourism campaign. Spring and Summer 2025. A lone kayaker crosses a near-black expanse of water, shot straight down from above, the white hull the only bright point in the frame. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mother-and-son-cotton-candy-amusement-park.jpgMom and son eating cotton candy on a benchPortrait of a mother and son at Waldemeer Amusement Park for Visit Erie. Part of a DMO / tourism campaign for the region in cooperation with Red House Communications. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/celebration-dining-toast-wine-gathering-outdoors..jpgGuests raising glasses at outdoor dinnerFour hands raise wine glasses in a toast across a moss-and-succulent table runner, the outdoor dinner party blurred softly behind them. A detail shot from the same production that works as a standalone. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/agriculture-greenhouse-seedlings-farmer-boots.jpgFarmer in boots standing in greenhouseA greenhouse worker stands between beds of seedlings in white rubber boots, the green density of the growing space filling the frame. A grounded detail shot that keeps the person deliberately anonymous. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/family-lifestyle-kitchen-snack-cookies-milk.jpgDad and daughter enjoying cookies and milkTwo siblings share cookies and milk at a kitchen table, laughing at each other mid-bite in a bright, styled interior. Lifestyle work with a natural warmth that keeps it from feeling posed. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/family-lifestyle-playground-summer-popsicles.jpgFamily eating popsicles at playgroundTwo fathers and their daughter share popsicles on a neighborhood playground structure at golden hour. Lifestyle work for a residential development client, shot on location. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-agriculture-farmer-field-inspection.jpgFarmer inspecting crops in sunlightA farmer crouches in a field of leafy greens under a dramatic sun flare, inspecting the crop with evident pride. Shot with a wide lens on location to put the scale of the land in full context. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/winery-production-winemaker-stainless-fermentation.jpgWinemaker inspecting fermentation tankA winemaker inspects a fermentation tank in a sun-drenched facility, backlit hard through a factory window. Industrial craft photography with a warmth that keeps it from feeling cold. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/buffalo-food-photography-chef-portrait.jpgMan laughing while eating barbecueA pitmaster laughs mid-bite beside a massive barrel smoker loaded with brisket and sausage, his fur-trimmed hat and red parka cutting against the cold. Pure cold-weather BBQ joy, shot on location in Buffalo. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vineyard-worker-walking-at-sunrise-rows.jpgWorker walking through vineyard at sunriseA vineyard worker pauses between dormant rows at golden hour, pruning shears over one shoulder, fog rolling through the bare canopy behind him. The image captures the quiet, unglamorous labor that happens long before the wine. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/outdoor-relaxation-lakeside-sunset-coffee-camping.jpgPerson relaxing lakeside at sunset with mugA woman reclines on a riverbank log at golden hour, cup in hand, face tilted toward a sky that's burning the whole frame copper. A lifestyle image built entirely on light, silhouette, and stillness. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/lifestyle-photography/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/family-lifestyle-playground-swing-summer.jpgDad pushing daughter on swingA father steadies his daughter on a playground swing, both lit by a strong golden backlight that flares into the lens. Lifestyle work for a residential development client with a genuine, unguarded moment at its center https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-resitng-head-on-table-with-cherries-on-it.jpgMan resting head on table with cherry juice splashed on itPortrait of rock vocalist Jason Wood of It Dies Today resting his head on a table with bright red cherry juice splashed on it. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/tattooed-woman-seated-studio-portrait.jpgStudio portrait of a tattooed woman seated at a table against white backdropPortrait of a tattooed woman in a white dress sitting at a white table. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bearded-man-white-background-portrait.jpgStudio portrait of a bearded man against a white backgroundPortrait of a man with a large beard in a white shirt staring at the camera. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-touching-up-beard-with-razor.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-touching-up-beard-with-razor-thumb.mp4jimmy the razorHair stylist James Hickey, AKA Jimmy the Razor, shaving with a straight razor. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-red-top-eyes-closed-studio.jpgStudio image of a woman in a red top with eyes closed against a warm backgroundPortrait of a woman with her eyes closed in an orange dress against a brown studio backdrop. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-man-with-grey-hair-and-glasses-on-orange-background.jpgPortrait of man with grey hair and glassses on orange backdropPortrait of Jason Wood of Nøwhere Lounge in Buffalo, NY, wearing an orange shirt on an orange background. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/red-haired-woman-close-up-portrait-studio.jpgClose-up studio portrait of a red-haired woman with windblown hairCommercial portrait of a redheaded woman with her face partially obscured by her hair. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/platinum-blonde-hair-red-lipstick-close-portrait.jpgClose-up portrait of a woman with platinum-blonde hair and red lipstickabstract portrait of a blonde woman with bright red lipstick, looking out at the camera from behind her own hair. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-red-knit-cap-window-light-blur.jpgPat Cray wearing a red knit cap in soft window lightPortrait of Yungpainkiller taken in studio in Buffalo Ny by Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-glasses-dark-studio-portrait.jpgWoman wearing designer glasses against a dark backgroundPortrait of a middle-aged woman in a white shirt wearing designer glasses. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-short-hair-profile-studio-portrait.jpgBuffalo Mayoral candidate India Walton Portrait of former Buffalo Mayoral candidate and activist India Walton. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/artist-julian-montague-wearing-blue-sweater.jpgPortrait of artist Julian MontaguePortrait of Buffalo NY artist Julian Montague by Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-in-hoodie-dark-moody-portrait.jpgAthlete in hoodie looks away against dark background.Former professional MMA fighter Jordan Marwin is wearing a green sweatshirt on a green background. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/older-woman-floral-dress-stitch-buffalo.jpgportrait of an older refugee woman wearing a floral dressA participant in the Stitch Buffalo Refugee Women's Workshop portrait series — wearing a black floral dress with a long beaded necklace, gazing upward with quiet dignity, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cowboy-long-hair-weathered-face.jpgStudio portrait of a cowboy with long hair and a weathered faceCowboy with long hair, beard, and 8-ball fracture in his eye. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-painted-face-artistic-portrait.jpgArtistic studio image of a man with yellow paint across his facePortrait of artist Jerry Seawood with yellow poaint streaked across his face. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-portrait-man-ukulele-style.jpgSmiling man holding a small ukuleleMichael Marrarion AKA Polyester bakes wearing a western-style suit from his extensive collection of vintage clothing and playing a ukulele. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/jazz-pianist-digba-ogunbiyi-with-eyes-closed.jpgJazz pianist Digba Ogunbiyi with eyes closedPortrait of Nigerian jazz pianist Digba Ogunbiyi with eyes closed on a yellow background. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-window-light-shadow-portrait.jpgArtist lit by patterned window shadowsPortrait of writer Joshua Thermidor with a strong light and shadow pattern. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-patterned-light-face.jpgPhotograph of a woman with patterned light across her faceYoung woman with sunlight on her face illuminating her eyes. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/older-man-suit-profile-corporate-image.jpgProfile portrait of an older man wearing a suitPortrait of a businessman with stylized colors. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smiling-woman-sunglasses-black-and-white.jpgBlack-and-white portrait of a smiling woman wearing sunglassesPortrait of Tiffani Moore - a Mindfulness coach, Intuitive guide, and multi-media artist. She is a lover of all things that lead to liberation and the remembrance that our well-being is our birthright, not a privilege. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-and-white-male-headshot-rob-ray-buffalo.jpgBlack and white portrait of Buffalo Sabres legend Rob RayPortrait of NHL and Buffalo Sabres legend Rob Ray in black and white. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-and-white-athlete-headshot-ej-manuel.jpgBlack and white athlete headshot EJ Manuel Buffalo BillsAthlete portrait of former Buffalo Bills and Oakland Raiders quarterback EJ Manuel in black and white. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/lack-and-white-man-direct-gaze-studio.jpgBlack-and-white studio image of a bearded man looking directly at the cameraRestaurateur Tim Stevens, https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-leather-jacket-studio-photograph.jpgLeo Chan of Levitate Style wearing a leather jacketLeo Commercial portrait of Leo Chan of Levitate Style. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smiling-woman-seated-table.jpgStudio portrait of a smiling woman seated at a tablePortrait of a wine consultant wearing a blue and white floral top, sitting at a wooden table. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-man-beard-dark-background.jpgBaseball umpire Peter Calieri with a beard against a dark backgroundActor and baseball umpire Peter Calieri was featured in the 1984 Robert Redford film The Natural. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/29https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-fedora-dramatic-lighting-portrait.jpgStudio portrait of a man wearing a fedora with dramatic directional lightEdreys Wajed is a Buffalo-based multidisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and musician known for his work in graphic design, music, and community arts. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/portraits/30https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-man-white-beard-character-portrait.jpgLegendary rock music promoter Bruce MoserBruce Moser is a legenday Rock promoter from Buffalo NY who helped introduce acts like U2, The Cars, The Tragically Hip, and many others on their earliest US tours, https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/solitary-figure-blue-fabric-frozen-landscape.jpgGhostly figure in blue standing on broken ice floesA figure draped head-to-toe in bright blue fabric stands on cracked ice floes beneath a heavy overcast sky, surrounded by a vast frozen winter landscape. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ghostly-figure-wearing-a-yellow-shroud-in-field.jpgYellow shroud in field at golden hourA figure wrapped in golden amber fabric stands in a field of wildflowers at dusk, grain elevator silhouettes on the horizon beneath a deep orange sky. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rust-shroud-dark-interior-corner.jpgRust-colored shrouded figure standing in a dark interior cornerA figure completely enveloped in deep rust-orange fabric stands in a dark room with wood-paneled walls and hardwood floors, the fabric trailing in soft folds at their feet. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/lavender-ghost-bar-interior-evening.jpgLavender ghost standing at bar lined with bottlesA figure draped in soft pink fabric stands on stone steps descending through a lush gorge at sunset, a river valley and forested cliffs visible in the warm golden distance below. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ghostly-pink-figure-at-industrial-site.jpgGhostly pink figure at industrial siteA figure wrapped in dusty pink fabric stands on the concrete floor of a roofless industrial building, exposed rusted steel framing surrounding them, a pastel pink and blue sunset sky visible through the open structu https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/orange-ghost-modern-restaurant-interior.jpgOrange ghost standing between tables in restaurantA figure draped in vivid orange fabric stands in a darkened upscale restaurant dining room, deep navy paneled walls and a decorative grid of circular brass-framed mirrors behind them, empty tables and velvet chairs in the foreground. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-ghost-downtown-intersection-dusk.jpgBlue ghost standing in empty city intersectionA figure wrapped in deep cobalt blue fabric stands on a downtown street corner at dusk in Buffalo, New York, tall early twentieth century brick and stone commercial buildings rising on both sides, traffic lights and a fading orange sky above. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/purple-ghost-civic-building-sunset.jpgPurple ghost beside stone building at sunsetA figure wrapped in medium purple fabric stands against the stone base of a large neoclassical civic building at golden hour, warm orange light raking across the ornate limestone facade above, trimmed hedges lining the foundation. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/red-ghost-neon-motel-night.jpgRed ghost beneath neon motel sign at nightA figure draped in deep red fabric stands in front of a roadside motel at night, a glowing neon sign and teal canopy lights overhead against a darkening blue sky. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/green-shroud-industrial-lot-guard-booth.jpgGreen shrouded figure in an industrial lot near a guard boothA figure draped in bright emerald green fabric stands next to a small parking attendant booth at dusk, massive concrete grain elevator silos and industrial structures looming in the background. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/veiled-figure-pale-blue-fabric-winter-coast.jpgPale blue veiled figure standing on icy hillA figure entirely wrapped in pale blue-grey fabric stands at the edge of a frozen lakeshore, grey sky and grey water nearly indistinguishable behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/pink-ghost-stone-steps-river-overlook.jpgPink ghost descending stone steps to riverA figure draped in soft pink fabric stands on stone steps descending through a lush gorge at sunset, a river valley and forested cliffs visible in the warm golden distance below. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/magenta-ghost-city-sidewalk-night.jpgmagenta-ghost-city-sidewalk-nightA figure wrapped in magenta-fuchsia fabric stands partially hidden behind a large stone column of a neoclassical building at night, city streetlights and blurred traffic visible in the dark background. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/red-shroud-brick-industrial-yard.jpgRed shrouded figure standing in an open industrial yardA figure draped in vivid red fabric stands in an empty gravel lot surrounded by weathered red brick industrial warehouses and a metal water tower at dusk. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dark-orange-ghost-narrow-forest-rock-passage.jpgOrange ghost walking through narrow forest rock passA figure draped in burnt orange fabric stands in a narrow moss-covered rock crevice in an autumn forest, tall mossy stone walls pressing in on both sides, fallen leaves covering the ground. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/purple-ghost-forest-rock-cut-trail.jpgPurple ghost on rocky forest path at golden hourClose view of a figure wrapped in dusty lavender-purple fabric standing against a dark rock face in a narrow forest ravine, warm golden light glowing from deep within the canyon behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/yellow-shroud-industrial-walkway-dusk.jpgYellow shrouded figure on an industrial walkway at duskA figure wrapped in olive-yellow fabric stands on an industrial pedestrian bridge at blue hour, steel infrastructure, a factory smokestack, and glowing vehicle lights visible below https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/red-ghost-downtown-street-sunset.jpgRed ghost on downtown street at sunsetA figure draped in deep red fabric stands on a downtown sidewalk at dusk in Buffalo, New York, a towering Art Deco skyscraper rising against a warm orange sunset sky behind them, parked cars and historic storefronts lining the street. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/yellow-ghost-industrial-riverfront-dusk.jpgYellow ghost by river near abandoned grain silosA figure draped in golden yellow fabric stands on rocky waterfront boulders at dusk, facing a massive industrial grain elevator across dark choppy water, wind turbines and storm clouds on the horizon. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-ghost-overgrown-industrial-lot-sunset.jpgBlue ghost in overgrown lot at sunsetA figure wrapped in royal blue fabric stands in an abandoned lot at dusk, surrounded by broken concrete blocks, purple wildflowers, and overgrown weeds, a warm orange sunset sky behind utility poles in the distance. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-shroud-pier-over-water.jpgblue-shroud-pier-over-waterWide shot of a small figure wrapped in blue fabric standing at the far end of a long wooden pier extending over dark water at dusk, heavy storm clouds above. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/orange-ghost-lit-pedestrian-tunnel.jpgOrange ghost centered in illuminated tunnelA figure wrapped in burnt orange fabric stands framed within the circular opening of a corrugated metal tunnel, colored neon strip lights in red, blue, and white overhead, twilight sky visible behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/solitary-ghost-cracked-road-dusk.jpgSolitary ghost standing on empty road at duskA figure draped in dark taupe fabric stands alone in the center of a cracked weathered road at dusk, mature trees forming a canopy overhead and utility poles receding into the distance. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-ghost-standing-in-lake-sunset.jpgBlue ghost standing in shallow lake at sunsetA figure wrapped in cobalt blue fabric stands at the shoreline of a large lake at sunset, shallow waves lapping at their feet, a wide open expanse of water beneath a lavender and peach gradient sky stretching to the horizon. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/orange-ghost-graffiti-doorway-night.jpgOrange ghost standing in graffiti-covered doorwayA figure draped in vivid orange fabric stands in a recessed doorway of a graffiti-covered urban storefront at night, yellow-painted walls and hand-lettered tags surrounding them, concert posters and tags covering a door to the left. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/purple-shroud-railroad-tracks-industrial.jpgPurple shrouded figure near railroad tracks in an industrial areaA figure wrapped in fuchsia-magenta fabric stands on the center line of an urban road at dusk, a large industrial grain elevator and railroad tracks stretching behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-ghost-monument-plaza-sunset.jpgBlue ghost standing near stone monument at duskA figure wrapped in deep teal-blue fabric stands on the stone steps of a neoclassical building at dusk, flanked by carved stone lion sculptures, a dramatic orange and pink sunset sky above an urban skyline behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brown-shroud-empty-road-industrial-area.jpgBrown shrouded figure standing on an empty road near factoriesA figure wrapped in dark terracotta-red fabric stands on a road at blue hour, railroad tracks, grain elevator buildings, and utility poles extending into the distance behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/29https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-shroud-boardwalk-dusk.jpgBlue shrouded figure standing on a boardwalk at duskA figure draped in cobalt blue fabric stands on an elevated pier walkway at dusk, metal railing behind them, dark water and brooding storm clouds filling the frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/30https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/orange-ghost-brick-alley-morning-light.jpgOrange ghost standing beside brick wall in sunlightA figure draped in terracotta-orange fabric stands on a sunlit urban sidewalk against a weathered red brick wall, a potted plant and wooden planter box visible to the right, hard directional shadows cast across the concrete. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/31https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/yellow-ghost-industrial-loading-dock-evening.jpgYellow ghost beside industrial building at duskA small figure draped in bright orange fabric stands against the facade of a large deteriorating industrial building at dusk, the crumbling concrete and brick exterior filling the entire background, arched window openings reflecting the last light of day. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/32https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/teal-shroud-open-field-golden-hour.jpgteal-shroud-open-field-golden-hourA small figure wrapped in blue fabric stands alone in a wide amber field at golden hour, a lone tree silhouette against a warm glowing sky in the distance. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/33https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dark-shroud-wooded-path.jpgDark shrouded figure standing on a wooded pathA small figure wrapped in dark blue-grey fabric stands on a leaf-strewn woodland path in autumn, dwarfed by trees with golden foliage and white wildflowers in the undergrowth, photographed in warm golden-hour light. https://lukecopping.com/projects/shrouds-photography/34https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/red-ghost-lakeshore-breakwater-sunset.jpgRed ghost on breakwater as waves crash at sunsetA small figure draped in vivid red fabric stands on the edge of a stone seawall at twilight, waves crashing below, a vast expanse of open water and a pastel gradient sky stretching to the horizon. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/editorial-food-photography-child-eating-spaghetti.jpgChild eating spaghetti with sauce-covered face A girl slurps spaghetti directly from the bowl, the tomato sauce having claimed her face, hands, and white shirt entirely. She stares into the camera with complete composure, unbothered by the wreckage. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-with-ice-cream-splattered-shirt.jpgSmiling woman with messy ice cream on shirt.Jess Railey-Forster of Waxlight Bar à Vin. From the Delicious Disasters portrait series. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-hoodie-dark-moody-portrait.jpgWoman pouring wine over herself from decanter.Wine dealer chugging red wine from a decanter as part of the Delicious Disasters series. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-covered-in-blueberries-studio-portrait.jpgMan smiling with blueberries all overA man is squeezing blueberries in his hands and making a mess of his white shirt. From the Delicious Disasters series by Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/creative-portrait-woman-eating-chocolate.jpgWoman eating chocolate in a messy creative portraitLindsay Robson of Nickel City Pretty, Buffalo NY messily wating a bar of chocolate. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/editorial-food-photography-child-eating-watermelon.jpgChild eating watermelon with juice-stained shirtA boy stares into the camera with flat, expressionless authority, watermelon juice covering his shirt and face, both hands gripping chunks of the fruit. The stoic delivery against the total destruction is the whole image. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/messy-food-portrait-woman-eating-bbq-ribs.jpgWoman eating BBQ ribs with sauce on shirtA young woman messily eats ribs covered in BBQ sauce while wearing a white shirt. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-food-photography-man-eating-cheese-puffs.jpgMan eating cheese puffs with orange crumbsA bearded man holds a single cheese puff to his lips with focused skepticism, his face, shirt, and arms already dusted entirely in orange powder. The one-at-a-time approach is not working. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/editorial-food-photography-man-eating-sandwich.jpgMan eating sandwich with dripping fillingA tattooed man tears into a burger with both hands, the contents spilling down his shirt and a smear of ketchup running from his chin. The deadpan intensity is the whole joke. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/editorial-food-photography-man-cutting-beets.jpgChef cutting beets with stained handsA man in glasses holds a chef's knife at his side and stares into the camera, his shirt tie-dyed entirely in beet juice, chopped beets covering the cutting board in front of him. The expression says he has no regrets and no explanation. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-portrait-man-eating-corn.jpgMan eating corn on the cobA man eats elote directly off the cob with eyes closed, corn, lime, and cotija cheese smeared across his face and down his shirt. The second cob on the table suggests he has no intention of stopping. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-food-photography-woman-spilling-soup.jpgWoman spilling pea soup on table A heavily tattooed woman tips a bowl of pea-green mush directly toward the camera, her face and hair already splattered. The eye contact is steady, composed, and slightly threatening. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-food-photography-woman-eating-pizza.jpgWoman eating pizza with sauce-stained shirtA woman eats pizza from both hands simultaneously, red sauce covering her face, arms, and shirt in equal measure. She's grinning and absolutely unrepentant about it. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/editorial-food-photography-man-eating-chicken-wings.jpgMan eating chicken wings at tableA man stares down the camera while eating buffalo wings bare-handed, both bowls emptied and his white t-shirt thoroughly claimed by hot sauce. Part portrait, part crime scene. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-food-photography-toddler-eating-avocado.jpgToddler eating avocado with messy handsA young boy eats guacamole with both fists, the bowl half-empty and his face, shirt, and hands thoroughly covered in green. The expression is pure unfiltered joy — the kind that only happens when nobody's watching. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-food-photography-man-eating-tortilla-chips.jpgMan smiling with crumbs and tortilla chips on tableA man smiles wide at the camera, nacho debris and hot sauce splattered across his shirt, a half-eaten chip still in hand. Of all the disasters in this series, his is the most cheerful. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-food-photography-man-covered-in-donut-filling.jpgMan covered in donut filling at table man in glasses holds up his jelly-covered hands with a grin, destroyed donuts scattered across the table and red filling smeared across his shirt and face. He looks genuinely pleased with the outcome. https://lukecopping.com/projects/delicious-disasters/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/two-men-eating-tacos.jpgTwo men eating tacos with flying lettuce and sauceOne man reacts in mock horror while the other bites into a taco that has exploded shredded lettuce in every direction, the debris still airborne. A two-person disaster, captured mid-chaos. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/overhead-view-of-pedestrian-crossing-interior-bridge.jpgOverhead view of pedestrian crossing interior bridgeOverhead view of a pedestrian crossing a sunlit walkway bridge inside a Tokyo atrium, long structural shadows cutting a lattice pattern across both the upper and lower levels of the building. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/pedestrian-walking-past-alley-restaurants.jpgPedestrian walking past closed alley restaurantsA pedestrian walks past the shuttered entrance of Shinbashi Yokocho in the morning quiet, red lanterns still dark, colorful banners and hand-painted signs waiting for nightfall. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/japanese-woman-inviting-tourists-to-restaurant.jpgStreet market entrance lit by lanterns at nightRed paper lanterns line the entrance of Shinbashi Yokocho as a woman in an apron guides visitors at the threshold, the dense layering of signage and warm bulbs filling every inch of the facade. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/masked-man-cycling-past-stacked-beverage-crates.jpgMasked man cycling past stacked beverage cratesA cyclist in a white shirt glides past stacked rows of colorful Asahi and Coca-Cola bottle crates lined against a burnt-orange warehouse wall, a stop sign and crossing markers visible at the corner. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/businesswoman-red-umbrella-wet-street.jpgBusinesswoman walking with red umbrella on wet streetA bright red umbrella moves down an empty Tokyo alley lined with shuttered izakayas and rows of paper lanterns, the desaturated grey of the wet street making the red almost electric. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/restaurant-exterior-with-empty-tables-and-signage.jpgRestaurant exterior with empty tables and signageRed kanji signage and string lights glow above the empty tables of a yakiniku restaurant in Tokyo while a uniformed worker reads a newspaper at the edge of the patio. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/japanese-man-standing-by-underpass.jpgMan standing under rail bridge checking phoneA man checks his phone beneath the massive green steel girders of a Tokyo railway bridge, dwarfed by the brick abutment at the intersection of two empty lanes. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cyclist-crossing-residential-street-with-green-road-marking.jpgCyclist crossing residential street with road markingsA man on a folding bicycle rounds the corner of a quiet residential lane, a large green school zone marking painted on the wet road beneath him, low-rise houses and tangled power lines stretching into the background. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/small-restaurant-interior-with-lone-diner.jpgLone diner seated inside small restaurantPaper lanterns and vintage Kirin beer posters crowd the low ceiling of a tiny izakaya beneath the Yurakucho rail tracks, a single worker hunched over his paperwork at the table. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/silhouetted-figure-behind-frosted-glass-door.jpgFogged restaurant window with silhouetted cook insideA figure moves behind wired privacy glass on a back-alley door in Tokyo, their form dissolved into teal and gold shapes, a red Coca-Cola crate and gas pipes framing the edges. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/person-standing-with-umbrella-outside-night-market.jpgPerson standing with umbrella outside night marketLantern light and neon reflect off rain-slicked pavement as a figure with an umbrella stands outside a crowded izakaya, diners visible on stools under the awning, the whole scene drenched in warm amber and orange. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/pedestrian-passing-restaurant-lit-by-paper-lanterns.jpgPedestrian passing lantern-lit restaurant exteriorA woman walks her bicycle past the glowing facade of a motsuyaki grill house, hand-lettered noren curtains and paper lanterns illuminating the entrance as patrons gather inside. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-man-sitting-on-bench-talking-on-phone.jpgElderly man seated on bench talking on phoneAn elderly man in a dark suit and fedora takes a phone call on a station bench, legs crossed, leather bag at his side, a sliver of light catching his polished shoes while the rest of him falls into cool shadow. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/businessman-walking-along-roadway-arrow-markings.jpgBusinessman walking along roadway arrow markingsOverhead view of a grey-haired man in a black overcoat walking against a large painted road arrow on dark asphalt, the white directional markings dwarfing his solitary figure. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/businessman-sitting-alone-on-bench-checking-phone.jpgBusinessman sitting alone on bench checking phoneA salaryman hunches over his phone on a leather bench inside a Tokyo station, his briefcase beside him, his reflection doubled in the dark glass wall at his back, a thin band of warm light cutting across the floor at his feet. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-descending-underground-entrance-night.jpgMan descending into underground entrance at nightShot from above, a man descends into a Tokyo subway entrance, his silhouette framed by the cool teal glow of the stairwell against the empty darkness of the surrounding street. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/clear-umbrella-in-rainy-city-street-at-night.jpgClear umbrella in rainy city street at nightRaindrops bead across a clear vinyl umbrella as a figure waits at a Tokyo intersection at night, billboard glow and city lights refracting through the wet plastic into soft streaks of color. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/masked-businessman-walking-through-covered-alley..jpgMasked businessman walking through covered alleyA salaryman in a grey suit walks through a narrow covered alley beneath corrugated steel and vintage signage, rain-soaked pedestrians with umbrellas visible at the far end where the passage opens to the street. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/frosted-glass-corridor-lone-pedestrian.jpgLone pedestrian walking past frosted glass corridorA lone silhouette passes behind a row of frosted green glass panels in a Japanese subway station, the geometric repetition of the windows broken only by the blur of movement. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-pulling-handcart-along-dim-walkway.jpgMan pulling handcart along dim walkwayA man pushes a cart along a graffiti-lined sidewalk at night, caught in a single pool of sickly green light against a wave-patterned concrete wall, the rest of the frame swallowed by darkness. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/pedestrians-neon-lit-urban-underpass.jpgPedestrians moving through neon-lit urban underpassSilhouetted figures move through the shadowed underpass of a Tokyo rail overpass, the dark brick wall and steel trusses framing a bright sliver of the commercial street beyond. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/graffiti-covered-glass-blurred-figure.jpgBlurred figure behind graffiti-covered glass wallA figure stands inside a graffiti-covered smoking booth in Tokyo, layers of tags and scratched glass dissolving the person into abstraction under blue-green streetlight. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/plastic-curtain-eatery-stacked-bowls.jpgStacked bowls visible through plastic eatery curtainThree figures lean close behind a gridded vinyl curtain at a bar, their forms abstracted into soft shapes, a yellow price sign anchoring the bottom of the frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-riding-escalator-past-glass-panel-wall.jpgMan riding escalator beside glass panel wallProfile of a man in a white dress shirt riding an escalator against a grid of backlit frosted glass panels, the clean geometry of the window wall reducing the scene to line and light. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/abstract-blurred-figures-seen-through-frosted-glass.jpgFigure visible behind frosted glassPure abstraction through textured glass: a human silhouette dissolves into soft fields of teal, amber, and gold, the warm glow of a lamp the only recognizable shape in the frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cook-working-behind-glass-food-counter..jpgCook preparing food behind glass counterFramed through a service window, a yakitori cook seasons a steaming pot beneath rows of hand-lettered menu tickets, the tight kitchen bathed in warm green-gold light. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-cleaning-sidewalk-outside-closed-shop.jpgMan cleaning sidewalk outside closed storefrontEnd of shift at a Tokyo market stall: a man in a pale blue shirt mops the diamond-plate steel loading dock beside a shuttered storefront, a tied garbage bag at his feet. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/fogged-restaurant-window-silhouetted-cook.jpgBlurred figures visible through frosted glassSteam and warm light blur behind the fogged glass of a Japanese izakaya window, wooden signs with hand-painted kanji flanking the frame on a quiet Tokyo side street. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/29https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-man-sitting-in-car-looking-out-window.jpgElderly man sitting in car looking out windowAn elderly passenger stares out the open car window into the Tokyo night, his lined face illuminated by ambient street glow while the driver beside him remains in shadow. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/30https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-woman-walking-past-gated-residence.jpgElderly woman walking past gated residential entranceAn elderly woman in a mint green blouse and matching trousers steps through the gate of a residential home, pruned bonsai on the wall above her, a bicycle locked behind iron lattice next door. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/31https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/tokyo-golden-gai-daytime.jpgtokyo-golden-gai-daytimeFramed through a narrow alley between teal and green walls, a man in a pale blue suit walks past the shuttered bars of Golden Gai in daylight, phone to his ear, brown loafers catching a patch of sun. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/32https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-checking-menu-outside-restaurant-rain.jpgMan checking restaurant menu under umbrella in rainA salaryman holding a clear vinyl umbrella pauses to read a lunch menu posted outside a small restaurant on a rainy Tokyo side street, delivery trucks and power lines stacking behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/33https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/worker-unloading-containers-outside-corner-shop.jpgWorker unloading containers outside corner shopRed rubber boots and a green apron: a woman carries a styrofoam box past the open door of a corner fish shop, hoses and plastic bins scattered across the wet sidewalk under a teal awning.Image 20 (1738)A woman in a red jacket steadies her bicycle outside a boutique on a quiet residential street, the shop window displaying a single garment, potted flowers and hydrangeas softening the grey tile and wet pavement around her. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/34https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cyclist-crossing-wet-street-with-umbrella.jpgCyclist crossing wet street holding umbrellaUmbrella in one hand, handlebars in the other, a cyclist crosses a rain-slicked Tokyo street near Shinbashi, izakaya awnings and railway steel filling the background. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/35https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/figure-visible-behind-frosted-glass-apartment-door.jpgfigure-visible-behind-frosted-glass-apartment-doorA blurred figure moves behind the slatted front door of a Japanese home, potted plants and a coiled garden hose arranged neatly along the narrow entryway, white curtains visible in the window beside it. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/36https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-walking-through-glass-corridor-with-striped-shadows.jpgMan walking through glass corridor with striped lightSunlight rakes through a corridor of wooden louvers and steel framing in a modern Tokyo building, casting parallel shadow lines across the walkway as a man in a dark blazer passes through alone. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/37https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/shop-owner-surrounded-electronic-parts.jpgShop owner surrounded by labeled electronic partsSurrounded by hundreds of tiny labeled components, an electronics shop owner in Akihabara adjusts his glasses while scrolling his phone, every surface of the stall packed with inventory. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/38https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-passing-outdoor-bookstall-sidewalk.jpgMan walking past outdoor bookstall on sidewalkA man in a dark suit walks past floor-to-ceiling shelves of secondhand books at an outdoor stall in Chiyoda, a bilingual city ordinance sign cutting across the lower third of the frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/39https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-riding-bicycle-past-closed-corner-shop.jpgMan riding bicycle past closed corner shopA man in a striped shirt and white cap pedals past a shuttered clothing shop on a corner, the faded orange awning and hand-painted kanji sign above him untouched by time. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/40https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-workwear-standing-outside-residence.jpgMan in workwear standing outside residenceCentered in the frame, a man in blue coveralls and a flat cap stands outside his small workshop, hands in his pockets, the cream-colored building's glass storefront revealing a cluttered interior behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/41https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/barber-working-alone-in-small-neighborhood-shop.jpgBarber working alone inside small neighborhood shopThrough the front window of a traditional Japanese barbershop, an elderly barber sits alone in one of his own leather chairs, surrounded by product shelves and mirrors, the empty shop glowing with warm interior light. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/42https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-woman-standing-near-vending-machine.jpgElderly woman standing near vending machineBathed in hard afternoon sun, a woman with long silver hair and a floral smock leans on a cane beside a Pokka Sapporo vending machine on a narrow Tokyo street, another pedestrian passing behind her. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/43https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-using-vending-machine-near-shrine.jpgMan using vending machine beside shrineA salaryman buys a drink from a vending machine steps away from rows of omikuji fortune papers tied to a wooden rack at a Tokyo shrine, the sacred and mundane sharing the same sidewalk. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/44https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-standing-with-bicycle-outside-small-shop.jpgWoman standing with bicycle outside small shopA woman in a red jacket steadies her bicycle outside a boutique on a quiet residential street, the shop window displaying a single garment, potted flowers and hydrangeas softening the grey tile and wet pavement around her. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/45https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-walking-with-clear-umbrella-past-rusted-storefront.jpgWoman walking with clear umbrella past rusted shopA woman in a pale yellow outfit and clear umbrella walks past a shuttered auto shop clad in rusted corrugated steel, faded kanji signage running across the fascia above her. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/46https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-standing-beside-shrine-umbrella.jpgMan standing quietly beside shrine with umbrellaA businessman bows his head beside a concrete pillar on a quiet Tokyo lane, leather bag and folded umbrella in hand, pink hydrangeas and bamboo fencing softening the frame around him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/47https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-walking-past-concrete-wall-with-graphic-marking.jpgMan walking past concrete wall with graphic detailWind catches the long hair of a man in a cream jacket as he walks through an underpass, a sculptural tile mosaic snaking along the concrete wall behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/48https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-pulling-suitcase-along-modern-exterior-wall..jpgWoman pulling suitcase along modern exterior wallA woman pulling a rolling suitcase strides along a wooden-decked walkway, her black coat trailing behind her, the horizontal lines of a massive ribbed concrete wall filling the entire background. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/49https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-walking-across-patterned-tile-plaza.jpgMan walking across patterned tile plazaSeen from above, a man in a dark suit crosses a Tokyo plaza, the sweeping curve of an orange brick inlay cutting through the grey and white mosaic tile beneath his feet. https://lukecopping.com/projects/microcosm-megalopolis-tokyo/50https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/person-walking-through-large-interior-with-patterned-light.jpgPerson walking through large interior with patterned lightSeen from high above, a single figure carrying a red bag crosses a vast tiled floor, bold architectural shadows slicing diagonally through the light around them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-livestock-market-water-buffalo-trader.jpgMan among water buffalo at rural market in VietnamA man squats on a low wall at a water buffalo market, a rope in his hand, looking directly into the camera while the herd shifts and crowds around him and figures move in the hazy background. The compression of the scene gives it real weight. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-rice-noodle-maker-drying-noodles-outdoors.jpgWoman drying noodles on bamboo racks outdoorsA woman in a conical hat lays tapioca noodles across bamboo drying racks under a dramatic sky, the mountains of northern Vietnam visible behind her. Documentary work with a strong graphic quality built from the repeating lines of the racks. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mountain-farming-hillside-harvest-vietnam-outdoors.jpgFarmer harvesting crops on mountain hillsideA woman climbs a steep ridge with a large basket on her back, her small figure nearly swallowed by the misty mountain range beyond. The scale of the landscape against the solitary figure is what holds this one together. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/terraced-fields-wooden-farmhouse-morning.jpgWooden farmhouse beside terraced green fieldsA panoramic frame of deep green rice terraces cascading down a hillside toward a bamboo farmhouse, a single figure standing at the door and a water buffalo grazing at the far left edge. Still, saturated, and very far from the city images. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-market-chili-vendor-ground-display.jpgMarket vendor seated beside piles of red chiliesAn older woman sits cross-legged behind heaping piles of red and green chilies on a spread cloth, speaking to someone out of frame with a directness that carries even through the camera. The color separation between the warm market chaos behind her and the vivid red foreground is doing real compositional work. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-red-chili-peppers-market-overhead.jpgOverhead view of red chili peppers at marketA circular mound of tiny red bird's eye chilies spread on white paper, a few rounds of dried fruit visible at the left edge. Pure color and pattern, with no framing or context needed. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/women-eating-meal-small-street-kitchen.jpgTwo women eating meal inside small street kitchenTwo women share a meal at a metal-legged table in a narrow shop, surrounded by the accumulated clutter of a working kitchen, a rice cooker, and a scale visible in the background. Entirely candid, entirely lived-in. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/street-market-vendor-mushrooms-vietnam-asian-city.jpgStreet vendor bagging mushrooms at marketA woman in a floral blue jacket bags king oyster mushrooms from her bicycle cart on a quiet Hanoi street, a café delivery cyclist drifting past in the soft background. The early afternoon light filtering through the trees keeps the scene from feeling rushed. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-railway-alley-street-food-vendor.jpgStreet vendor carrying basket along railway tracksA vendor carrying a basket of fried dough walks along Hanoi's famous Train Street, neighbors sitting along the tracks in the mid-morning sun behind her. The narrow alley, the active railway ballast underfoot, and the layered human activity make it one of the strongest street frames in the set. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/open-fire-cooking-market-scene.jpgMan tending an open fire while cooking in a marketA young man crouches beside an open wood fire, feeding straw and kindling under an enormous blackened pot while smoke fills the room and sparks scatter around his hands. The dark surrounding space and the warm fire glow make it feel ancient and immediate at the same time. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/children-playing-on-rural-barn-railing.jpgChildren standing and playing on wooden barn railsFour young children perch along the log rails of a livestock pen beneath a wooden structure, looking down at the camera with a mix of curiosity and composure. Shot low and wide enough to give them the height and presence of subjects who know they're being seen. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-rural-home-child-window-observation.jpgChild sitting in window of rural homeImage 14 — A boy in a red shirt perches on the railing of a wooden and mud-brick structure, looking out with a calm, distant expression, the cracked ochre wall filling most of the frame behind him. The warm earth tones and the posture make it feel contemplative rather than posed. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rural-couple-resting-bamboo-roadside.jpgElderly couple resting beside bamboo poles outdoorsAn older man in a worn army jacket sits on bamboo logs with a cigarette, mid-gesture, looking upward with a wide grin while a woman in traditional Black Hmong dress sits quietly behind him. The contrast between his expansiveness and her stillness holds the image in real tension. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dried-fish-stall-open-market-baskets.jpgDried fish stacked in baskets at open market Three grades of dried fish spread across red plastic baskets and cardboard boxes on a market floor, the range from small whole anchovies to large flattened cuts telling a story about scale and economy. A still life that doesn't need a person in it. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/men-counting-money-roadside-gathering.jpgThree men counting cash beside parked vehicleThree men squat in a tight circle in a dusty parking lot, cash changing hands at the center, a stray dog and parked motorcycles filling the background. Shot wide and low enough to feel like something overheard rather than observed. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/masked-riders-motorbike-street-life.jpgTwo women standing by a moterbike A younger woman in a pink helmet and surgical mask wraps her arms around an older woman from behind, both of them facing something out of frame with the same weighted, watchful expression. One of the most emotionally loaded images in the series, entirely candid. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/indoor-market-food-vendor-steam-asian-street-food.jpgVendor preparing noodles in steamy marketA vendor works her stall in a packed highland market hall, shafts of morning light cutting through steam and smoke above the crowd. One of the strongest images from the Vietnam series, with the light doing real compositional work. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ietnam-rural-meat-butcher-wooden-stall.jpgRural butcher standing behind fresh cuts of meatA butcher stands behind his market table in a woven wooden stall, apron on, a modest smile directed at the camera, the full spread of meat and a hanging scale arrayed in front of him. One of the warmer, more direct portraits in the series. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/butcher-preparing-meat-open-air-market-table.jpgHands cutting meat on wooden table at open marketA butcher's hands work a cleaver across cuts of pork skin on a dark wooden table, a blowtorch and cleaver resting nearby, more cuts spread across the full surface. Shot tight enough to feel visceral without being gratuitous. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/street-food-vendor-bamboo-basket-masked-portrait.jpgMasked street vendor carrying bamboo basket of foodA street vendor walks directly toward the camera carrying a wide bamboo basket heaped with fried dough skewers, her face covered and eyes forward, another woman blurred out of focus behind her. The dappled tree light and the warm glow of the food make it feel both ordinary and quietly beautiful. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rural-market-rooster-trade-morning-light.jpgMen examining rooster at rural outdoor marketThree men examine a rooster under the golden glow of late afternoon, the bird held upside down by the feet, the forested valley visible behind them through the haze. The light and the concentration of the three faces give it a ceremonial quality. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/child-sitting-stone-village-market-courtyard.jpgYoung child sitting on stone in village courtyardA toddler in a camo jacket and yellow crocs squats on a sunlit tile floor at a market, looking directly into the camera, the adult world of stacked plastic chairs and burlap sacks framing him on all sides. The raking light and long shadows do most of the work. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bicycle-ride-through-rural-village-street.jpgTwo riders sharing bicycle on quiet village roadTwo girls share a bicycle down a quiet village road, the rider focused ahead while her passenger holds on, the scene framed by a long low wall and a canopy of trees. A small life-is-happening moment, caught wide enough to include the road stretching out in both directions. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/children-on-wooden-porch-mountain-village.jpgChildren leaning over a wooden porch in a villageThree boys lean over the railing of a wooden stilthouse veranda, an older woman visible in the background, the green mountain slope filling the upper right corner behind them. Their expressions range from curious to guarded, and the architecture of the house gives it a formal, almost portraiture-like frame within the frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-local-meat-market-neighborhood-stall.jpgWoman buying meat at neighborhood market stallA woman in a bold polka-dot dress haggles over cuts of pork at a street-side butcher stall, the vendor seated low behind her table, morning market light turning everything amber. The layered activity stretching down the alley behind them builds the world beyond the transaction. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-hillside-brickmaking-rural-worksite.jpgWorker pouring clay bricks in rural hillside settingA worker pours water from a red bucket over a half-built stone wall, the misty mountains and glowing backlight turning what would be a construction site into something almost mythological. One of the most purely photographic images in the series. https://lukecopping.com/projects/disentanglement-vietnam-portraits/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-street-fruit-vendor-bicycle-motion-blur.jpgStreet fruit vendor on bicycle amid traffic blurA fruit vendor in a red brocade áo dài and conical hat tends her bicycle cart in a Hanoi alley, framed and compressed by the blur of passing traffic on both sides. The teal café signage and warm orange interior behind her make it one of the most color-saturated frames in the series. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/boxing-gym-documentary-scene-lowlight.jpgGroup of youth boxers preparing in outdoor gym at nightYoung boxers huddle in a dimly lit Cuban gym, the room bathed in sulfurous yellow-green light that turns the scene almost cinematic. One fighter raises his gloves toward another, all focus and controlled tension. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cuba-night-street-scene-moody-photo.jpgMan walking alone on evening streetA lone figure walks a deserted Havana street at night, the architecture soaked in cool teal ambient light broken only by a single warm street lamp. One of the quieter images from the Cuba series, and one of the strongest. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cuba-market-butcher-stall-street-photo.jpgButcher preparing meat at street stallA butcher works a street-side carnicería in Havana, cigarette lit, meats hanging overhead, while a customer waits at the counter. Documentary and cinematic in equal measure. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vendors-and-shoppers-at-indoor-market.jpgVendors and shoppers inside a covered marketFresh herbs fill the foreground as vendors and a customer negotiate at an open-air agricultural market under corrugated metal roofing in Havana. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cuban-family-lighting-candles-church-interior.jpgFamily lights candles inside a historic churchCandlelight illuminates a multigenerational family at prayer inside a Cuban cathedral, flames reflecting off weathered hands and bowed faces in the dim nave. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ballet-dancer-backstage-portrait-cuba.jpgBallerina tying shoes backstagecandid portrait of a Cuban ballerina preparing for a performance in Havana. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/uban-man-leaning-against-textured-wall-crossed-arms.jpgMan with crossed arms leaning against textured wallA young man in a white button-down and backward cap leans against a mottled plaster wall, arms folded, his expression direct and unflinching in the angled light. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-portrait-industrial-cuba.jpgAthlete standing in industrial lightAfro-Cuban dancer photographed in Havana, Cuba, in street clothes after a rehearsal with his troupe. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-man-with-gray-beard-in-soft-light.jpgElderly man with gray beard in soft lightClose portrait of an elderly Cuban man with wild silver hair and a weathered beard, his dark eyes catching warm light against a soft teal wall. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/weathered-apartment-balconies-with-laundry.jpgAging apartment balconies with hanging laundryLaundry hangs from wrought-iron balconies on a crumbling Havana apartment building as a woman stands alone on the far terrace, surveying the street below. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cuban-man-leaning-against-weathered-wall.jpgMan leans against textured concrete wallLow-key portrait of a young Cuban man in a dark sweater, gold chain, and oversized watch, his crossed arms and steady gaze framed by a rough concrete wall. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/contemplative-portrait-stone-stairwell-headwrap.jpgWoman in headwrap lit by warm window lightAfro-Cuban dancer wearing street clothes after a rehearsal in Havana https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-woman-in-headwrap-warm-light.jpgPortrait of woman wearing patterned headwrapElderly Cuban woman photographed in her home in Havana. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-sitting-beside-faded-wall-mural.jpgMan seated beside a faded wall muralSeated on a low stool beside an expressive street mural, a man in a blue cap rests his hands in the rubble-strewn doorway of a decaying Old Havana building. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/two-men-resting-on-wooden-beams.jpgTwo men resting on stacked wooden beamsTwo men share a wooden bench on a quiet rural road outside Havana, one holding a lit cigar, faded workshop signage and weathered concrete behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-cuban-man-profile-with-flag.jpgElderly man in profile near Cuban flagTight profile of an elderly man in a dark cap, his lined face caught in warm sidelight with the red, white, and blue of the Cuban flag filling the shallow depth of field behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/worker-measuring-wood-outside-workshop.jpgWorker measuring wood outside a workshopDressed head to toe in orange, a worker crouches in a doorway against a vivid red wall, measuring a length of wood on a cinder block in the midday heat. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/havana-street-musician-mariachi-guitar.jpgStreet musician rests with guitar in daylightA mariachi musician in full charro suit sits with his guitar on a stone ledge, surrounded by vibrant hand-painted murals on a Havana side street. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-boxer-training-gloves-urban-street.jpgYoung boxer rests with gloves on street young boxer in an orange tank top and red hand wraps clutches a pair of oversized Everlast gloves to his chest, staring straight into the lens against a graffiti-marked concrete wall. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-boxing-training-cuba-coaching.jpgBoy boxing with coach outdoorsA young boxer training on a heavy bag while his coach looks on at a kids' boxing academy in Havana, Cuba https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/worker-in-straw-hat-riding-in-open-truck.jpgWorker in straw hat riding in open truckGolden sidelight catches a man in a straw hat and denim overalls riding in the bed of a blue truck, a fruit mural and cracked plaster wall rising behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/motorcycle-riders-along-seawall-at-sunset.jpgMotorcycle riders along a seawall at sunsetTwo riders on a vintage motorcycle race along the Malecón at sunset, spray crashing over the seawall and the Havana skyline glowing amber behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/child-leaning-from-blue-truck-window.jpgChild leans from blue truck windowA young boy leans out the window of a bright blue industrial truck, one hand resting on his head, watching the street with quiet curiosity. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cuban-harbor-fishermen-standing-on-rocks-dawn.jpgFishermen stand on shoreline rocks at dawnTwo fishermen stand on exposed rocks at the mouth of Havana Harbor, rubber boots planted in the shallows, the city's waterfront stretched out across the still water behind them. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/men-sitting-beneath-cuban-revolution-mural.jpgMen sit beneath colorful political wall muralFour men crouch against a wall of revolutionary murals in yellows, blues, and greens, deep in conversation beneath hand-painted slogans and a Cuban flag on a Havana side street. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vintage-turquoise-car-parked-urban-street.jpgVintage turquoise car parked along streetA teal 1950s Chevrolet sits parked on a quiet Havana street, its rounded fenders and hand-smoothed paint job mirroring the faded colonial facade and iron window grates behind it. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-walking-through-long-architectural-shadows.jpgMan walking through long architectural shadowsLate afternoon light carves hard shadows across cobblestones as a figure in navy blue walks past towering wooden doors on a teal colonial facade in Trinidad. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-man-sitting-in-metal-doorway-cuba.jpgOlder man sits framed by corrugated doorwayFramed perfectly inside a narrow cut-out door in a wall of mint-green corrugated metal, a man in a cowboy hat and striped shirt sits with his hands clasped, smiling softly at the camera. https://lukecopping.com/projects/90-miles-500-years-havana-street-photography/29https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-walking-past-teal-wall-and-columns.jpgMan walking past teal wall and weathered columnsA man in a blue hoodie strides past a teal and cream colonial facade in Havana, peeling paint and a weathered brown door framing his movement beneath the arcade. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/19th-century-infantry-reenactor-musket.jpgClose-up of historical soldier in period uniformCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Young man in a full black and gold period military uniform with white crossbelts holding a musket at his side and looking directly at the camera. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/historical-military-uniform-detail-editorial-studio.jpgReenactor holding musket in 19th century uniformCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Close portrait of an older man with a grey mustache and beard wearing an ornate period military hat with gold braid and a decorated uniform collar. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/military-reenactment-uniform-profile-view.jpgDetail view of soldier wearing historic uniformCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Young man in a dark navy military uniform with red and gold trim holding a musket upright with white crossbelts and a tall black shako hat. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/historical-reenactment-soldier-round-glasses.jpgCivil War era soldier standing in full uniformCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Man in period civilian dress with round wire-rimmed glasses, a linen shirt, leather harness, and a black cap with gold stripe looking back over his shoulder. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/19th-century-military-reenactor-musket-studio.jpgReenactor wearing round glasses and period capCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Older bearded man in a black and gold military uniform holding a musket with a tall shako hat bearing a brass plate insignia. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/civil-war-era-soldier-full-uniform-studio.jpgInfantry reenactor holding musket in uniformCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Older man in a black and gold military uniform with gold epaulettes holding a U.S. military canteen at his side with a tall shako hat. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/historical-soldier-uniform-editorial-studio.jpgHistorical soldier posed in studio lightingCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Young man in a black and gold military uniform with half his face cast in shadow holding a musket upright beside him with white crossbelts and a tasseled shako hat. https://lukecopping.com/projects/through-timeworn-eyes-war-of-1812-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/historical-reenactment-soldier-close-up-studio-lighting.jpgProfile view of reenactor in military uniformCinematic portrait photography documenting War of 1812 living history reenactors in authentic period uniforms. From the Through Timeworn Eyes series by Buffalo NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Close portrait of an older man with a thick grey mustache and deep-set eyes wearing a black military uniform with red and gold trim and a wide-brimmed cap. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/boxer-everlast-gloves-closeup.jpg.jpgBoxer wearing Everlast gloves in close-upTight on the face and fists of a young fighter holding his guard, Everlast gloves framing an intense stare, the deep green backdrop pulling all attention to his expression. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-boxer-portrait-training.jpgYoung boxer holding gloves in studio lightA young member of the Bomb Squad boxing club in Buffalo, NY, holding up his gloves. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/teen-boxer-sweat-training-studio.jpgTeen boxer in hoodie with raised glovesGloves raised over one shoulder, a young boxer in a grey hoodie glances back at the lens with a quiet smirk, lit by soft directional light against a mottled green background. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-boxer-smiling-gloves-raised.jpgoung boxer smiling behind raised glovesBoth gloves pressed to his face, a grinning boy peeks out from behind black Everlast leather, red lining visible at the wrists, warmth cutting through the otherwise low-key frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/boxing-coach-red-gloves-studio-athletic-photography.jpgBoxing coach wearing red gloves in studioRed Title gloves blur in the foreground as a seasoned boxer with a silver mustache locks eyes with the camera from between his fists, the shallow depth of field isolating his weathered face. 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leather and the dark atmosphere behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/male-boxer-red-shirt-training.jpgBoxer in red top holding training glovesA boxer in a red compression shirt holds his stance behind black Top Ten gloves, sweat visible on his arms, the moody studio light carving definition across his shoulders and jaw. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/intense-boxer-closeup-sweat-editorial-sports.jpgClose-up of focused boxer after training roundUltra-close portrait of a boxer after training, beads of sweat catching the light across his forehead and temples, his eyes searching somewhere just off-frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/gloves-up-dreams-up-bomb-squad-boxing/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/male-boxer-pre-fight-focus-gloves.jpgBoxer focused during studio trainingA young fighter in a red tank top extends his lead hand 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Bartender Portrait, Bar and Glassware-a-vin-buffaloMan leaning on the bar at Waxlight Bar à Vin beside stacked glassware and cocktail shakers https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/waxlight-bar-a-vin/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/group-portrait-of-restaurant-owners.jpgWaxlight Bar à Vin Group Portrait, Buffalo Hospitality TeamGroup of five seated and standing together in the lounge at Waxlight Bar à Vin, Buffalo https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/welcoming-restaurant-owner-at-bar.jpgRestaurant owner standing in his dining room Brad Rowell of The Grange Community Kitchen and Mira in Buffalo, NY, photographed for the 2025 Visit Buffalo dining guide. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-sitting-in-sunny-dining-room-alone.jpgFabio Cononni of DiTondo in Buffalo NY Chef Fabio Consonni of DiTondo. Portrait by Buffalo, NY commercial photographer Luke Copping. Photographed fir the 2025 Visit Buffalo Dining Guide https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bbq-chef-holding-uncooked-brisket.jpgBBQ chef holding a raw brisket over his shoulder. Ryan Fernandez of the James Beard-nominated Southern Junction BBQ in Buffalo, NY. Photographed by Luke Copping for the Visit Buffalo dining guide 2025 edition. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/meat-on-smoker-southern-junction-bbq.jpgmeat on smoker southern junction bbqImages of meat on a smoker at Southern Junction BBQ for the 2025 Visit Buffalo dining guide. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-seated-at-bar-of-restaurant.jpgChef James Roberts of Toutant in front bar of restaurantChef James Roberts of Toutant in the front bar of the restaurant. Part of the Visit Buffalo 2025 dining guide. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/fabio-consonni-ditondo-restaurant-buffalo.jpgchef leaning against pole in restaurant barChef Fabio Consonni of DiTondo in Buffalo, NY, leaning against a pole in the front bar area of the restaurant. For the 2025 Visit Buffalo Dining Guide. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-cutting-produce-at-table.jpgChef cutting produce at wooden table with small knifeChef cutting produce at a wooden table with a small knife https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-buffalo-dining-guide/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-standing-by-wood-fired-oven.jpgChef in front of wood burning pizza ovenChef in front of white tiled wood burning pizza oven in Buffalo NY https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-baked-goods/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-baked-goods/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-in-yellow-sweater-eating-cookies.jpgRich Products Bakery Portrait, Cookie Sandwiches on PinkCookie earrings, unofficially. Color-driven portrait session for a Rich's baked goods campaign in Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-baked-goods/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blonde-woman-in-teal-holding-donut.jpgRich Products Bakery Campaign Portrait, Glazed Donut on TealShe held the donut like it was a trophy, which honestly it was. Commercial food and portrait photography for a Rich Products baked goods campaign, shot on teal seamless in Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-baked-goods/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-in-blue-eating-brownies.jpgRich's Bakery Campaign Portrait, Woman Eating a Sprinkle BrownieThe bite before the bite. Studio portrait and food photography for Rich Products, built around real reactions instead of posed ones. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-baked-goods/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-holding-cookies-pink-background.jpgRich Products Cookie Campaign Portrait on Pink SeamlessTwo cookies, zero restraint. Studio portrait work for a Rich's baked goods campaign out of Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-baked-goods/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-man-holding-cookies.jpgRich's Baked Goods Campaign Portrait, Cookie Sandwiches on OrangeHe lined them up before anyone asked him to. Commercial portrait and food photography for Rich Products Corporation. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-our-specialty/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-our-specialty/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/friends-having-party-with-cake.jpgRich's Our Specialty Cakes, Birthday Celebration LifestyleFive friends gathered around a table of layer cakes and slices at a birthday party with pink decorations https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-our-specialty/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-holding-up-fresh-baked-bread.jpgRich's Our Specialty Bakery, Kitchen Table LifestyleMan in a plaid shirt holding up a bite of pastry at a wooden table with sliced bread beside him https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-our-specialty/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/older-woman-enjoyuing-baked-goods-in-bedroom.jpgRich's Our Specialty Cookies, Bedroom LifestyleWoman sitting cross legged on a bed against a teal wall, eating a cookie from a small plate https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-our-specialty/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-enjoying-a-brownie-and-lounging.jpgRich's Our Specialty Parfait, At Home LifestyleWoman seated on floor cushions by a bright window, eating a chocolate dessert with a fork https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/rich-products-our-specialty/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/siblings-sharing-milk-and-cookies.jpgRich's Our Specialty Cookies, Family Kitchen LifestyleGirl in overalls holding a cookie beside a man with a glass of milk at a kitchen counter https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smoking-hot-links.jpgHot Links on the RackCoiled sausage links smoking on the grates of a weathered offset smoker in warm afternoon light. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-dj-bbq-christian-stevenson.jpgDJ BBQ, PortraitChristian Stevenson, DJ BBQ, in a fur hat and knit sweater throwing horns with both hands in a brick alley. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/wood-logs-burning-in-smoker.jpgFeeding the FireboxSplit logs burning down to coals inside the firebox of an offset smoker, smoke curling upward. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/texas-twinkies-in-smoker.jpgTexas TwinkiesRows of bacon wrapped stuffed jalapenos smoking on a grate beside a peppered brisket. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dj-bbq-ryan-fernandez-ardbeg-southern-junction.jpgPrep Run to the PitTwo chefs in winter coats carrying a raw brisket and sauce toward an offset smoker outside a brick building. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chefs-tending-bbq-smoker.jpgPulling the BrisketTwo chefs working an open smoker at dusk, one lifting brisket while the other holds a foil pan. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-enjoying-bbq-by-smoker.jpgFirst BiteChef in a red parka laughing with a bite of barbecue in hand beside an open smoker loaded with brisket. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cocktail-on-cutting-board-ardbeg.jpgSmoke and CitrusWhisky cocktail over crushed ice with mint, set on a cutting board with lime, chiles and a bottle of Ardbeg. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/ardbeg-x-southern-junction/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bottle-of-ardbeg-sitting-by-smoker.jpgWee Beastie at the SmokehouseBottle of Ardbeg Wee Beastie whisky on a smoker beside a steel sign reading Southern Junction, A Texish Smokehouse. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-album-cover.jpgMy Claim to Fame Album Cover, Mick HayesAlbum cover for Mick Hayes "My Claim to Fame" recorded at FAME Studios, showing the artist seated in the open door of a teal convertible under flared sunlight. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blues-musician-leaning-out-of-classic-car-window.jpgMick Hayes, Arm Out the WindowMick Hayes leaning his arm out the open window of a teal Impala convertible, looking off toward the horizon in autumn light. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/musician-in-classic-muscle-car.jpgMick Hayes Interior Portrait, Driver's SeatTattooed musician Mick Hayes in a black tee and flat cap seated at the wheel of a vintage American convertible, shot from the passenger side. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mick-hayes-black-white-portrait-garage.jpgMick Hayes Black and White Studio PortraitBlack and white full length portrait of Mick Hayes in denim and a flat cap, standing against a dark backdrop in a garage flanked by classic cars. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mick-hayes-guitar-hotrod.jpgMick Hayes with Fender Stratocaster and CatalinaMick Hayes standing with a white Fender Stratocaster next to a black Pontiac Catalina convertible in a white cinder block garage. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mich-hayes-holding-guitar.jpgmich-hayes-holding-guitarMick Hayes seated on gravel beside a teal Chevrolet Impala Super Sport convertible, cradling a gold Gibson electric guitar, rural outbuildings behind him. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mick-hayes-driving-classic-car-buffalo.jpgMick Hayes at the Wheel, Impala PortraitMusician Mick Hayes in a flat cap and denim jacket seated behind the wheel of a vintage Chevrolet Impala convertible, backlit by late afternoon sun. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mick-hayes-my-claim-to-fame-campaign/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mick-hayes-sitting-outside-classic-car-with-guitar.jpgMick Hayes Seated with Gold GibsonMick Hayes sitting on the ground beside a teal 1960s Chevrolet Impala, holding a gold Gibson electric guitar across his knee. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/soccer-player-sitting-on-box.jpgPUMA RS-X Campaign, Seated Portrait on BlueMale model in a red PUMA tee and black track pants seated on a blue cube against a gradient blue backdrop, wearing white and brown RS-X sneakers. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/closeup-of-puma-shoes.jpgPUMA RS-X Product Detail on CubeLower body view of a model stepping onto an orange and blue cube in white, brown, and orange RS-X sneakers with navy track pants, blue background. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/athlete-kneeling-wearing-puma-shoes.jpgPUMA RS-X Kneeling Portrait, Green and BlueMale model in a white PUMA tee and black track pants kneeling on one knee against a green to blue gradient backdrop, wearing grey RS-X sneakers. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/closeup-image-of-puma-sneakers.jpgPUMA RS-X Olive Colorway, Green SetLegs and feet in olive, yellow, and mint RS-X sneakers stepping onto a pale cube against a green and chartreuse gradient backdrop. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/puma-youth-athlete.jpgPUMA Youth Track Suit on Studio BlocksYoung model in a black and white PUMA track suit posing with one foot raised on teal and blue blocks against a green to blue gradient backdrop. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ye-ali-for-puma.jpgPUMA Track Suit Full Length, Magenta GradientMale model in a black and white PUMA track suit walking with his head down against a pink and orange gradient, wearing multicolor RS-X sneakers. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/puma-sneakers-on-pink-background.jpgPUMA RS-X Pink Colorway, Sunset GradientSide view of a model's feet in mauve, pink, and orange RS-X sneakers with black track pants, set against a pink, orange, and magenta gradient https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/child-athlete-jumping-in-puma-tracksuit.jpgPUMA Youth Campaign, Jump on BlueYoung model in a red PUMA track suit captured mid-jump with arms extended against a bright blue gradient backdrop, wearing white and red RS-X sneakers. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/puma-footlocker-champs-sports-campaign/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/puma-sneakers-with-red-tracksuit.jpgPUMA RS-X Red and Blue, Seated DetailCropped view of a model in red PUMA track pants seated on a green cube, wearing white, blue, and red RS-X sneakers against a bright blue background. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-buffalo-promise-neighborhood/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-buffalo-promise-neighborhood/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/older-woman-in-winter-hat.jpgCommunity Portrait Photography, Buffalo NY | M&T Bank Promise NeighborhoodBlack and white environmental portrait of a woman in a winter coat and hat standing in front of a Buffalo home on the city's East Side. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-buffalo-promise-neighborhood/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/father-holding-son-outfoors-autumn.jpgFather and Son Portrait, Buffalo Promise Neighborhood | M&T BankBlack and white portrait of a father holding his young son on a tree-lined East Side street in Buffalo, photographed for M&T Bank's Buffalo Promise Neighborhood. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-buffalo-promise-neighborhood/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/girl-in-school-shirt-by-lockers.jpgWestminster Charter School Student Portrait, Buffalo NY | M&T BankBlack and white portrait of a smiling student in a Westminster Community Charter School polo standing in a school hallway in Buffalo, New York. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-buffalo-promise-neighborhood/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/elderly-black-man-in-suit-and-tie.jpgBuffalo East Side Community Elder Portrait | Buffalo Promise NeighborhoodBlack and white environmental portrait of an older man in an overcoat, tie, and flat cap on a residential street on Buffalo's East Side. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-buffalo-promise-neighborhood/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-boy-in-school-hallway.jpgStudent Portrait in School Hallway, Buffalo NY | Luke Copping PhotographyBlack and white portrait of a young boy in glasses and a Westminster Community Charter School polo, arms crossed, in a school hallway in Buffalo. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/crowley-webb-calmum-pto/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/crowley-webb-calmum-pto/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/girl-eating-frozen-yogurt-topped-with-dangerous-objects.jpgGirl eating some dangerous ice creamCommercial portrait of a young girl eating frozen yogurt, but the sprinkles and toppings are replaced with dangerous objects like nails and broken glass for a healthy eating campaign https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/crowley-webb-calmum-pto/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-boy-eating-dynamite-in-hotdog-bun.jpgBoy eating a dangerous hot dogCommercial image of a young boy eating a hot dog, but the frankfurter has been replaced by a stick of dynamite for a healthy eating campaign https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/crowley-webb-calmum-pto/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-girl-drinking-juice-box-shaped-like-grenade.jpgGirl drinking dangerous juice boxYoung girl drinking from a grenade as if it were a juice box for a healthy eating campaign https://lukecopping.com/blog/bruce-moser-buffalo-music-promoter-portrait-project-launch/1 https://lukecopping.com/blog/2026-world-food-photography-winner/1 https://lukecopping.com/blog/digba-ogunbiyi-nigeria-jazz/1 https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/hamilton-college-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/hamilton-college-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/academic-leaning-agaisnt-ivy-covered-wall.jpgHamilton Collefe President Steven Tepper posing outdoors at ivy covered wallHamilton College president Steven Tepper posing outside while he leans against an ivy-covered wall while wearing a plaid blazer. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/hamilton-college-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/steven-tepper-hamilton-college-plaid-suit-sunny-day.jpgSteven Tepper of Hamilton College outside on a sunny day wearing a plaid jacketSteven Tepper of Hamilton College outside on a sunny day wearing a plaid jacket https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/hamilton-college-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cover-of-hamilton-college-magazine-featuring-stephen-tepper.jpgCover of Hamilton College magazine featuring Steven TepperPortrait of Steven Tepper on the cover of Hamilton College magazine after his installation as the School's new president. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/hamilton-college-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-white-suit-under-art-installation.jpgPortrait of Steven Tepper of Hamilton College standing under mobile art installationA low-angle image of Hamilton College president Steven Tepper standing under an intricate art installation. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/hamilton-college-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/steven-tepper-hamilton-college-reflected-in-blue-glass.jpgSteven Tepper of Hamilton College Reflected in Blue GlassSteven Tepper of Hamilton College Reflected in Blue Glass https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-community-cancer-campaign-ad.jpg11 Day Power Play Campaign Portraits | Luke CoppingPortrait campaign for the 11 Day Power Play Community Shift, pairing Buffalo hockey players with the people they skate for. Bravery, courage, strength. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-hockey-goalie-for-11-day-power-play.jpgHockey Goalie Portrait | 11 Day Power PlayStudio portrait of a goalie in a Buffalo Fire Dept tribute mask for the 11 Day Power Play, a cancer research campaign photographed by Luke Copping. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-young-boy.jpgPortrait of a Young Boy | 11 Day Power PlayStudio portrait of a young boy from the 11 Day Power Play campaign by Luke Copping, honoring the people Buffalo hockey players skate for. Bravery. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-amature-hockey-player.jpgYouth Hockey Player Portrait | 11 Day Power PlayStudio portrait of a young player in his 11 Day Power Play Community Shift jersey, from Luke Copping's Buffalo campaign supporting cancer research. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-young-boy-undergoing-radiation-treatment.jpgYoung Boy Portrait | 11 Day Power Play CourageStudio portrait of a young boy from Luke Copping's 11 Day Power Play campaign, one of the people Buffalo hockey players play for. Courage. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-older-hockey-player.jpgAdult Hockey Player Portrait | 11 Day Power PlayStudio portrait of a hockey player in helmet and jersey for the 11 Day Power Play, a Buffalo cancer research campaign by Luke Copping. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/11-day-power-play-campaign/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-of-blond-woman.jpgPortrait of a Woman | 11 Day Power Play StrengthStudio portrait of a woman from the 11 Day Power Play campaign by Luke Copping, honoring the people behind Buffalo hockey's community shift. Strength. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-in-goalie-mask.jpgYouth Goalie Portrait, Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY Live FearlessBlocker up, glove ready. Commercial sports portrait photography for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, produced during a fan activation at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-taking-off-helmet.jpgYouth Hockey Portrait, Helmet Lift, Live Fearless CampaignHelmet up. Portrait photography for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY Live Fearless activation, lit against smoke and darkness inside KeyBank Center in Buffalo. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-holding-stick.jpgLive Fearless Youth Hockey Portrait, Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNYFull stance, no notes. Commercial portrait photography for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York Live Fearless campaign, produced as an in-arena activation at KeyBank Center in Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-dramatic-portrait.jpgYoung Hockey Player Portrait, Live Fearless Arena ActivationPortrait session for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY Live Fearless campaign, shot on a portable studio setup at KeyBank Center. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-male-hockey-player-blue-background.jpgYouth Hockey Portrait with Stick, Live Fearless Arena CampaignOn the ice, zero concern. Sports portrait photography for the Blue Cross Blue Shield of WNY Live Fearless campaign at KeyBank Center in Buffalo. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/young-hockey-player-blue-cross-blue-shield.jpgYouth Hockey Player Portrait, Live Fearless Campaign Buffalo NYGear on, ready to skate. Commercial portrait photography for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, part of a Live Fearless in-arena activation at KeyBank Center. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smiling-youth-hockey-player.jpgYoung Hockey Player Portrait, Blue Cross Blue Shield Live FearlessSmall player, big heart. Portrait photography for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, produced as part of a Live Fearless activation at KeyBank Center, Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/bcbs-live-fearless-campaign/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/youth-hockey-player-slapshot.jpgYouth Hockey Player Portrait, Live Fearless Arena Activation BuffaloGame face, fully loaded. Studio-lit sports portrait for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York, photographed on location at KeyBank Center. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-working-at-wood-counter-cinematic-kitchen.jpgChef Redbeard at the Passearded chef in a canvas apron seated at a wood counter with a neon waveform sign glowing behind him. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-writing-recipe-notebook-commercial-photography.jpgThe Morning NotebookBearded chef in a canvas apron writing in a notebook at a communal wood table beside a cup of coffee. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-writing-notes-kitchen-journal.jpgNotes Before ServiceOverhead view of a chef leaning over a notebook on a wood table with window light and plant shadows. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-hands-writing-recipe-close-up.jpgWriting the MenuClose view of a chef's hands writing a menu in a leather bound notebook beside a glass of coffee. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-red-beard-bacon-egg-biscuit-breakfast-sandwich.jpgBacon, Egg and Cheddar BiscuitCheddar biscuit sandwich with thick cut bacon, scrambled egg and hot honey on a small wooden plate. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-seated-at-table-neon-light-kitchen.jpgChef Redbeard, PortraitBearded chef in a canvas apron seated at a wood table looking toward the window, neon sign behind him. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-slicing-seared-steak-close-up.jpgSlicing the RibeyeClose view of a chef's hands slicing a pepper crusted seared ribeye on a worn wooden cutting board. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/braised-beef-dutch-oven-rustic-cooking.jpgBraised Short RibSauce poured over sliced braised beef in a red enameled Dutch oven with mushrooms, carrots and thyme. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/lobster-avocado-toast-plated-food-photography.jpgLobster and Avocado ToastOverhead view of lobster and avocado toast on a ceramic plate with chili sauce and lime wedges on a butcher block. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-cracking-egg-into-flour-pasta-making.jpgBuilding the Pasta DoughChef cracking eggs into a well of flour on a butcher block counter beneath a neon waveform sign. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-kneading-pasta-at-table-restaurant-kitchen.jpgKneading by HandChef in a black kitchen shirt kneading pasta dough on a floured counter in a dark restaurant kitchen. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-red-beard-rolling-fresh-pasta-dough-kitchen.jpgRolling the SheetTable level view of a chef rolling fresh pasta dough flat with a wooden pin on a floured counter. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-red-beard-lobster-ravioli-handmade-pasta.jpgFilling the Lobster RavioliChef laying a sheet of fresh pasta over lobster and herbed ricotta filling while making ravioli by hand. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-red-beard-portrait-series/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-red-beard-plated-lobster-ravioli-cream-sauce.jpgLobster Ravioli, PlatedLobster ravioli in cream sauce finished with lemon zest and mint, spooned open in a pale ceramic bowl. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-standing-by-beautiful-table-at-outdoor-event.jpgThe Plating Society - Chef Darian BryanAward-winning celebrity Chef Darian Bryan is preparing for an outdoor fantasy dining event in Buffalo, NY, with a fantastically designed tablescape. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-darian-bryan-in-garden.jpgCelebirty CHef Darian Bryan Darian Bryan is the winner of season 5 of Next Level Chef. This Jamaican-born celebrity chef is based in Buffalo, NY, where he is known for his restaurants Bratts Hill, Jerk Hut, and Reserve Steakhouse by Chef Darian. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/server-pouring-wine-for-dinner-guests.jpgServer Pouring Wine for Dinner GuestsA server pours wine for dinner guests and an outdoor fantasy dining event hosted by Chef Darian Brian in Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/roasted-carrots-on-white-platter.jpgplatter of roasted carrots by chef Darian BryanA platter of multicolored roasted carrots by chef Darian Brian at an outdoor dining event in Buffalo NY https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/plated-rack-of-lamb-dish.jpgplated rack of lamb by chef Darian Brianplated rack of lamb by chef Darian Brian from an outdoor dining event in Buffalo NY https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-serving-guests-at-outdoor-dinner.jpgChef Darin Bryan serving guests and outdoor dinnerLifestyle image of celebrity chef Darian Bryan serving guests at an outdoor dinner in Buffalo, NY. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/guessts-toasting-with-wine-at-dinner.jpgGuests toasting at outdoor dining eventGuests toasting at an outdoor dining event held in a beautiful garden in Buffalo, NY. Hoated by chef Darian Bryan. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/chef-darian-bryan/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/beautiful-soup-served-at-outdoor-dinner.jpgChilled soup on elegant chinaAn elegant chilled summer soup by celebrity chef Darian Brayn. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/winemaker-surveying-vineyard-in-winter.jpgWinemaker in the Winter VineyardWinemaker standing between rows of bare vines at sunrise, surveying the vineyard in winter. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/early-morning-vineyard-in-winter.jpgWinter Sunrise in the VineyardVineyard worker walking a row of dormant vines at sunrise in winter with pruning shears over his shoulder. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/winemaker-checking-fermentation-tank.jpgWinemaker at the Fermentation TankWinemaker opening the door of a stainless steel fermentation tank in a sunlit winery. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-standing-on-ladder-in-orchard.jpgApple Grower with Orchard LadderApple grower in a rain jacket leaning against an aluminum orchard ladder at twilight, holding a freshly picked apple. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-sitting-on-crate-of-apples-in-orchard.jpgApple Grower on a Harvest Crate at DuskApple grower seated on a wooden Newroyal Orchards crate in a Gasport, New York orchard at dusk, holding a red apple. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-inspecting-apples.jpgChecking the CropOrchard owner in a fleece jacket looking up into an apple tree loaded with ripe red apples at last light. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-in-rain-covered-orchard.jpgApple Grower After the RainApple grower in a wet rain jacket standing inside a dark apple tree canopy heavy with ripe red fruit after rainfall. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/coach-juggling-soccer-ball-black-and-white.jpgCoach Juggling in the GymBlack and white portrait of a youth soccer coach juggling a ball in an indoor gym. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/mtb-understanding-whats-important-campaign/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/soccer-shots-founder-photographed-against-sky.jpgSoccer Shots Founder Against the SkySoccer Shots founder photographed from a low angle against a cloudy sky, holding a soccer ball under his arm. https://lukecopping.com/blog/buffalo-news-political-cartoonist-adam-zyglis-portraits/1 https://lukecopping.com/blog/julian-montague/1 https://lukecopping.com/blog/jason-wood-nowhere-lounge/1 https://lukecopping.com/blog/jimmy-the-razor/1 https://lukecopping.com/blog/david-lundy-buffalo-ny-actor/1 https://lukecopping.com/motion/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/motion/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ccwloop02_website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/ccwloop02_thumb.mp4ccwloop02_website https://lukecopping.com/motion/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cccloop3web1.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/cccloop3thumb-2.mp4cccloop3web1 https://lukecopping.com/motion/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/adam-zyglis-pulitzer-prize-winning-cartoonist.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/adam-zyglis-pulitzer-prize-winning-cartoonist-thumb.mp4Pulitzer Prize Winning Political Cartoonist Adam ZyglisPulitzer Prize-winning cartoonist and illustrator Adam Zyglis eating a rocket pop. https://lukecopping.com/motion/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/AlexMcArthurLoop2website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/AlexMcArthurLoop2Thumb.mp4Image loop of Alexandra McArthur dancingImage loop of jazz singer Alexandra McArthur dancing https://lukecopping.com/motion/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink-thumb.mp4Redhead serving colorful cocktailRed-haired bartender serving a colorful drink https://lukecopping.com/motion/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-touching-up-beard-with-razor.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-touching-up-beard-with-razor-thumb.mp4jimmy the razorHair stylist James Hickey, AKA Jimmy the Razor, shaving with a straight razor. https://lukecopping.com/motion/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/john-troy-loop-1-website.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/john-troy-loop-1-thumb.mp4Image loop of saxaphonist John Troy dancingImage loop of saxophonist John Troy dancing on set. https://lukecopping.com/motion/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DavidLundyWebsite.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DavidLundyThumb.mp4Actor David Lundy Stabbing Table With KnifeMotion loop of actor and comedian David Lundy stabs a wooden table with a folding knife while staring at the camera. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/NEA20231025_0099.jpgTetheredLuke Copping holding a camera beside a tethered laptop showing a portrait in progress, large scrim and exposed brick wall behind him. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_7179.jpgMirror TestSelf portrait in a fractured color gradient mirror installation, photographer in a denim jacket and cap holding a phone. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_53312.jpgThe Pelican Case Is a ChairPhotographer crouched on a yellow equipment case, camera to his eye, working in a gallery hung with framed prints. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_98322.jpgThe CrewProduction crew of five posed on a hotel rotunda landing between setups, arched windows and hanging lanterns behind them. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_9435.jpgWaist DeepPhotographer standing waist deep in a river in waders, photographing an angler fishing downstream on an overcast fall day. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/BB20170409-0342.jpgRed Seamless, Two CansTwo subjects posed on a red seamless backdrop under colored studio lighting, one drinking from a can, one in a patched denim jacket. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/TPS20230320__0234.jpgBar Seat PortraitPhotographer working a portrait session at a bar under a softbox and globe pendants, tethered laptop showing the frame on the counter. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/VE20251027_00032.jpgVE20251027_00032 https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/413537547.jpgPeace Bridge, Shirtless, ColdPhotographer working with a boxer on the waterfront in Buffalo, the Peace Bridge in the background. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/6754-2.jpgLast Light on the WaterTwo crew members silhouetted chest deep in a lake at sunset, one holding a camera rig overhead, a kayaker paddling past. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_5601.jpgNine of MeBuffalo photographer Luke Copping reflected repeatedly in a hexagonal kaleidoscope mirror, wearing a yellow beanie and black glasses. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_5326.jpgow Angle, Hard FloorPhotographer lying flat on a gallery floor shooting up at a subject standing in front of a wall of framed artwork. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_5557.jpgHandful of RadishesLuke Copping shooting tethered in a home kitchen while a woman holds out a handful of radishes beside a cutting board of sliced peppers. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/01JHMZ1NBJD9JN9TXPRHKY14RT-low-res-branded-.jpgKneeling on IcePhotographer kneeling on a frozen Lake Erie shoreline in a red beanie and long coat, shooting an athlete pressing a medicine ball overhead against an open winter sky. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DSCF5715.jpgThree Chairs, One CycLuke Copping seated with two other panelists in director's chairs on a white cyclorama during a photography industry talk.Two flags. In IMG_5326 and IMG_53312, if that gallery is the [AKG / Burchfield Penney / other], name it in the alt text. Location keywords earn their keep. Same for the rooftop and lake images if either was a named client project. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/IMG_0048.jpgWrapping HandsCommercial photographer Luke Copping sits on the ground photographing a boxer wrapping his hands against a weathered concrete wall. https://lukecopping.com/about/behind-the-scenes/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/DC3A940E-C4F7-474E-92CA-3440CED26590.jpgRooftop, Golden HourPhotographer crouched on a rooftop shooting into the light, steel billboard framework and open sky behind him. https://lukecopping.com/projects/heel-turn-empire-state-wrestling-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/heel-turn-empire-state-wrestling-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/will-calrissian-wrestler-empire-state-black-and-white.jpgwill-calrissian-wrestler-empire-state-black-and-white 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https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink.mp4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/redhead-serving-colorful-drink-thumb.mp4Redhead serving colorful cocktailRed-haired bartender serving a colorful drink https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-working-at-wood-counter-cinematic-kitchen.jpgChef Redbeard at the Passearded chef in a canvas apron seated at a wood counter with a neon waveform sign glowing behind him. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/plated-rack-of-lamb-dish.jpgplated rack of lamb by chef Darian Brianplated rack of lamb by chef Darian Brian from an outdoor dining event in Buffalo NY https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/butcher-holding-rack-of-ribs-in-meat-shop.jpgBuffalo Commercial Photographer | Luke CoppingBold portrait and lifestyle photography for agencies and brands in Buffalo, Toronto, and NYC | Buffalo Commercial Photographer | Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/barbecue-chef-holding-freshly-smoked-brisket.jpgChef holding smoked brisket in butcher paperRyan Fernandez of Southern Junction BBQ. Shot for the Visit Buffalo Niagara Dining Guide. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/commercial-agriculture-farmer-field-inspection.jpgFarmer inspecting crops in sunlightA farmer crouches in a field of leafy greens under a dramatic sun flare, inspecting the crop with evident pride. Shot with a wide lens on location to put the scale of the land in full context. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-livestock-market-water-buffalo-trader.jpgMan among water buffalo at rural market in VietnamA man squats on a low wall at a water buffalo market, a rope in his hand, looking directly into the camera while the herd shifts and crowds around him and figures move in the hazy background. The compression of the scene gives it real weight. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/rugged-farmer-portrait-under-cloudy-sky.jpgMan in flannel outdoors under cloudy skyStew Ritchie of Native Offerings Farm. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smiling-man-at-bar-counter.jpgMan sitting at bar counterPhotographer and documentarian Aaron Ingrao at the bar. From his Keepers of the Craft project documenting the revival of American classic cocktail culture. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/roasted-carrots-on-white-platter.jpgplatter of roasted carrots by chef Darian BryanA platter of multicolored roasted carrots by chef Darian Brian at an outdoor dining event in Buffalo NY https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/celebration-dining-toast-wine-gathering-outdoors..jpgGuests raising glasses at outdoor dinnerFour hands raise wine glasses in a toast across a moss-and-succulent table runner, the outdoor dinner party blurred softly behind them. A detail shot from the same production that works as a standalone. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/hands-holding-lettuce-with-roots-attached.jpghands-holding-lettuce-with-roots-attached https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-standing-by-sprouting-greens.jpgfarmer-standing-by-sprouting-greens https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-sitting-on-crate-of-apples-in-orchard.jpgApple Grower on a Harvest Crate at DuskApple grower seated on a wooden Newroyal Orchards crate in a Gasport, New York orchard at dusk, holding a red apple. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/portrait-woman-in-modern-blue-interior.jpgWoman seated in modern dark blue interiorJess Railey-Forster of Waxlight Bar à Vin. From the Delicious Disasters portrait series. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/blue-cheese-fig-leaves-dark-background.jpgblue-cheese-fig-leaves-dark-background https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-holding-oyster-mushrooms-dark-background.jpgman-holding-oyster-mushrooms-dark-background https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-resitng-head-on-table-with-cherries-on-it.jpgMan resting head on table with cherry juice splashed on itPortrait of rock vocalist Jason Wood of It Dies Today resting his head on a table with bright red cherry juice splashed on it. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/butchers-braking-down-hog.jpgbutchers-braking-down-hog https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/smoking-hot-links.jpgHot Links on the RackCoiled sausage links smoking on the grates of a weathered offset smoker in warm afternoon light. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bearded-man-foraging-basket-forest-log.jpgMan with basket sits on forest log in spring.Chef Jeremy Van Antwerp in the field. From The Wild Table documentary project. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-serving-dinner-party-lifestyle.jpgChef serving food at outdoor dinnerA host in a wide-brimmed hat leans across a lavishly set outdoor table to serve his guests, the whole group mid-laugh. A feast scene with movement, luxury, and real energy. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/24https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-sitting-empty-restaurant-brick-wall.jpgChef seated in empty restaurant by brick wall.Fabio Consonni of DiTondo restaurant, Buffalo NY. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/25https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/chef-writing-notes-kitchen-journal.jpgNotes Before ServiceOverhead view of a chef leaning over a notebook on a wood table with window light and plant shadows. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/26https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/negroni-seltzer-on-bar.jpgnegroni-seltzer-on-bar https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/27https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/farmer-drinking-coffee-next-to-old-truck.jpgMan with coffee by old orange truckA young farmer leans against a red tractor under an overcast sky, holding a steel camp mug and looking off into the distance. Working portrait with an Americana sensibility and cinematic framing. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/28https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/buffalo-food-photographer-smoked-sausage.jpgCooks prepping meat at outdoor smokerTwo men work the smoker together at dusk, one managing the brisket in blue-gloved hands while the other watches from behind. A residential Buffalo street stretches out in the background, grounding the scene in neighborhood culture. https://lukecopping.com/portfolios/chef-and-farmer-portraits/29https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/vietnam-rice-noodle-maker-drying-noodles-outdoors.jpgWoman drying noodles on bamboo racks outdoorsA woman in a conical hat lays tapioca noodles across bamboo drying racks under a dramatic sky, the mountains of northern Vietnam visible behind her. Documentary work with a strong graphic quality built from the repeating lines of the racks. https://lukecopping.com/blog/newsletter-wrestlers-arcades/1 https://lukecopping.com/about/press/1 https://lukecopping.com/about/clients/1 https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/white-dog-yawning-tongue-out-studio.jpgwhite-dog-yawning-tongue-out-studioA white American bulldog faces the camera dead-on with eyes closed and a massive tongue hanging out, the expression somewhere between bliss and total surrender. Shot so close the face fills the frame entirely. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/white-dog-black-markings-standing-studio.jpgwhite-dog-black-markings-standing-studioA white pit bull with a black eye patch stands full-body against a grey background, looking directly into the camera with a soft, slightly searching expression. The two-tone marking gives the face an asymmetry that makes it hard to look away. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/red-dog-sitting-ears-upright-studio.jpgred-dog-sitting-ears-upright-studioA red shepherd mix sits in three-quarter profile against a light grey background, amber eyes catching the light, the salt-and-pepper muzzle suggesting an older dog with some history behind it. A straightforward portrait that works entirely on presence. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/husky-blue-eyes-gray-background-studio.jpghusky-blue-eyes-gray-background-studioA Siberian husky with glacier-blue eyes faces forward against a soft grey ground, expression alert and slightly skeptical. The symmetry of the face and the intensity of the eye color do the work here. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/speckled-gray-dog-profile-tongue-out.jpgspeckled-gray-dog-profile-tongue-outA merle Great Dane turns in profile against a blue-grey gradient, mouth open and tongue extended, the coat's mottled pattern giving it an almost painted quality. The size and bearing of the breed comes through even in a head-and-shoulders frame. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brindle-dog-forward-gaze-neutral-background.jpgbrindle-dog-forward-gaze-neutral-backgroundA heavy-set brindle pit bull faces the camera in a tight head-and-shoulders frame, the wide chest and brown eyes filling the image with calm, grounded presence. The dappled white chest marking adds graphic interest without distraction. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brown-dog-relaxed-expression-studio.jpgEmilio A blue brindle pit bull puppy with one ice-blue eye stands and looks upward, the whole body still carrying that loose, unformed puppy proportion. Shot against grey with enough negative space to let the subject breathe. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brown-white-dog-ears-lifted-dark-background.jpgbrown-white-dog-ears-lifted-dark-backgroundA red and white Brittany spaniel mix sits upright on a dark background, ears fanned wide and amber eyes locked on the camera with an expression of complete, urgent attention. The white chest and slender neck give it a formal bearing that plays against the barely-contained energy in the face. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brown-chicken-black-background-studio.jpgbrown-chicken-black-background-studioA Rhode Island Red hen poses in near-profile against pure black, her orange eye sharp and her comb vivid red against the dark ground. Treated with the same seriousness as any portrait subject in the series. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brindle-dog-dark-background-direct-gaze.jpgbrindle-dog-dark-background-direct-gazeA dark brindle pit bull stares into the camera against deep navy, the expression completely still and utterly focused. One of the more powerful images in the animal series — the lighting and background treatment give it the feel of a painted portrait. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-cat-yellow-eyes-dark-background.jpgblack-cat-yellow-eyes-dark-backgroundA long-haired black cat with electric yellow eyes faces the camera against a dark charcoal background, white whiskers and a white chest tuft the only breaks in the darkness. Pure contrast and presence. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/12https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/goat-horns-profile-black-background.jpggoat-horns-profile-black-backgroundA dark brown and white pygmy goat with a single curved horn turns in profile against black, beard and eye both reading with quiet authority. The lighting strips away any barnyard charm and replaces it with something more like dignity. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/13https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/gray-donkey-side-view-black-background.jpggray-donkey-side-view-black-backgroundA grey donkey faces left in profile against a black background, the texture of its coat rendered in cool, almost cinematic tones. One of the quieter portraits in the series, and one of the most composed. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/14https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brown-dog-direct-gaze-green-background.jpgbrown-dog-direct-gaze-green-backgroundA fawn pit bull with amber eyes and a white chest blaze sits against a deep teal backdrop, head tilted slightly, expression somewhere between curious and uncertain. The lighting gives the portrait the gravity of a human subject. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/15https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/tabby-cat-green-eyes-tongue-out.jpgtabby-cat-green-eyes-tongue-outImage 1 — A tabby cat with chartreuse eyes faces the camera against a teal background, tongue mid-lick and expression landing somewhere between hungry and unhinged. The color contrast between the eyes and the background makes this one immediately arresting. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/16https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-dog-licking-nose-white-background.jpgblack-dog-licking-nose-white-backgroundA black and white pit bull puppy looks upward with one eye while curling its tongue up over its own nose, the image balanced by generous white space above. Effortless and completely disarming. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/17https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/white-dog-lying-side-mouth-open.jpgwhite-dog-lying-side-mouth-openA white and black pit bull lies flat on its side, mouth wide open mid-yawn or mid-howl, the pink mouth and teeth filling the lower half of the frame. Shot low with the dog nearly merging into the white background, it reads as almost abstract. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/18https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brindle-dog-ears-up-white-background.jpgbrindle-dog-ears-up-white-backgroundA brindle pit bull puppy sits low in the frame against a white background, both ears up, tongue out, eyes wide and slightly bewildered. The negative space above makes it feel like a moment just before a leap. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/19https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/bearded-dragon-close-detail-scaled-skin.jpgbearded-dragon-close-detail-scaled-skinA bearded dragon turns its head in three-quarter profile against a cool grey background, scales and spines rendered in precise detail. Shot close enough to reveal the texture and color complexity that most people never get to see. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/20https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/brown-dog-seated-soft-light-studio.jpgbrown-dog-seated-soft-light-studio A tan pit bull puppy sits with eyes closed and head tilted, the expression one of deep contentment or very recent nap. The grey background and soft lighting keep it from reading as cute and let it read as a portrait instead. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/21https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/white-horse-side-view-dark-background.jpgwhite-horse-side-view-dark-backgroundA white horse turns in three-quarter profile against a cool grey gradient, the mane falling soft and the single visible eye carrying real depth. Shot in black and white, it reads less like an animal portrait and more like a classical study. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/22https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/black-and-white-dog-gray-background-studio.jpgblack-and-white-dog-gray-background-studio A black and white boxer mix faces the camera with a direct, level gaze, amber eyes and a split face marking framed by folded ears. As close to a formal portrait as a dog gets. https://lukecopping.com/projects/rescue-animal-portraits/23https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/white-dog-profile-image.jpgwhite-dog-profile-imageA black and white pit bull with blue eyes stands in profile against a high-key white background, glancing back at the camera with a loose, mid-step posture. The full-body frame is a departure from the rest of the series and shows the animal in full proportion. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/mother-and-son-eating-cotton-candy-with-clown-cover.jpgVisit Erie 2025 Visitors GuideThe cover of the Visit Erie visitors' guide. By Buffalo NY portrait photogrpaher Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/kayaking-advertising-tourism-campaign.jpgVisit Erie Summer 2025 OOH advertisementCampaign example from a Visit Erie tourism campaign featuring a kayaker on Presque Isle Bay at sunrise https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-kayaking-on-lake-erie-at-sunrise.jpgKayakaer at SunriseLifestyle photograph of a woman kayaking on Presque Isle Bay. Shot for a Visit Erie tourism campaign with Red House Communication. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/friends-celebrating-with-cocktails-ad.jpgVisit Erie - Summer 2025Visit Erie social media advertisement depicting two friends toasting at an outdoor beer garden. https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-drinking-coffee-at-sunrise-by-water.jpgVisit Erie - Summer 2025Woman basking in the early morning light on the shore of Lake Erie. From a visit Erie DMO campaign by Buffalo Commercial Photographer Luke Copping https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/friends-drinking-milkshakes-together.jpgVisit Erie - Summer 2025Two friends sharing milkshakes at at a diner on Presque Isle in Erie PA https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-pulling-kayak-onto-beach-sunrise.jpgwoman-pulling-kayak-onto-beach-sunriseKayakaer pulling her boat up ontho the shore at sunrise on Presque Isle in Erie PA https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-summer-2025/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/kayaker-aerial-shot-blue-water-lake.jpgKayaker paddling on calm blue waterOverhead image of a woman kayaking in Lake Erie. For the Visit Erie tourism campaign. Spring and Summer 2025. A lone kayaker crosses a near-black expanse of water, shot straight down from above, the white hull the only bright point in the frame. https://lukecopping.com/blog/visit-erie-fall-2026/1 https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/thumbs https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/1https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-with-dog-vintage-pickup-truck-fall-erie-pa.jpgwoman-with-dog-vintage-pickup-truck-fall-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/2https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-fishing-beach-presque-isle-state-park-erie-pa.jpgman-fishing-beach-presque-isle-state-park-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/3https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-drinking-coffee-lake-erie-shore-erie-pa.jpgman-drinking-coffee-lake-erie-shore-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/4https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/man-walking-presque-isle-beach-lake-erie.jpgman-walking-presque-isle-beach-lake-erie https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/5https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-hiking-fall-foliage-trail-erie-pa.jpgwoman-hiking-fall-foliage-trail-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/6https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/woman-birdwatching-fall-foliage-erie-pa.jpgwoman-birdwatching-fall-foliage-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/7https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/white-dog-on-leash-sandy-trail-erie-pa.jpgwhite-dog-on-leash-sandy-trail-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/8https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/friends-toasting-wine-vineyard-sunset-erie-pa.jpgfriends-toasting-wine-vineyard-sunset-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/9https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/couple-walking-vineyard-fall-lake-erie-wine-country.jpgcouple-walking-vineyard-fall-lake-erie-wine-country https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/10https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/dog-in-back-window-vintage-pickup-truck-erie-pa.jpgdog-in-back-window-vintage-pickup-truck-erie-pa https://lukecopping.com/campaigns/visit-erie-2026-fall-campaign/11https://lukecopping.com/pf-media/australian-shepherd-running-fall-woods-erie-pa.jpgaustralian-shepherd-running-fall-woods-erie-pa