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Sherry Rubel

Creative Media Liaison | International Photographer | Activist
New Jersey • New York • Mexico

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About Me: The 360° Perspective

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I didn’t just study the arts; I was raised within them. Growing up in a household defined by creative service, my foundation was built on the dual pillars of technical craft and community impact. While my father mentored me in the “alchemy” of the darkroom and theatre, my mother pioneered the business of creativity—running arts-based non-profits, immersive camps, and educational programs. This upbringing gave me a “360-degree” perspective: I understand the grit of the creator, the vision of the educator, and the strategy of the curator. Whether I am capturing an intimate artist portrait or documenting a long-term social advocacy project, my work is defined by a commitment to storytelling that skips through the noise of the world to find true authenticity.

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The Vision: Creative Media Liaison

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Today, I have evolved beyond the lens to serve as an international bridge for talent operating between New Jersey, New York, and Mexico. As a Creative Media Liaison, I "connect the dots" for artists and musicians—providing the interviews, imagery, and strategic networking needed to ensure their voices are seen, heard, and truly valued.

I offer elite creators a "turnkey" media ecosystem: blending high-end DSLR photography and 4K videography with long-form editorial narratives. I move with the intuition of a filmmaker and the heart of an advocate. Art is my life.

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Core Capabilities

• Creative Media Strategist: Full-spectrum media consulting for artists, from concept to publication.

• Arts  Interviews: In-depth interview packages that provide the "words and music" for a complete artist profile.

• International Photo/Video: High-stakes performance capture and 4K documentary video with a minimal footprint.

• Social Advocacy: A decade-long commitment to human-centered storytelling, exemplified by my landmark four-year documentation of the "Tent City" community.

 

Selected Exhibitions & Institutional Work

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Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice

My documentation of the Institute’s mission and the trailblazing women of jazz has been featured in major exhibitions at:

• ArtsEmerson – Boston

• The Carr Center – Detroit

• DC Jazz Festival – Washington, DC

 

Recent Solo & Group Exhibitions:

• Monmouth Museum, Ocean County Artist Guild, & Camden Fireworks (Tent City series)

• Actors Fund Home (Purchased for permanent collection)

• Trenton Library (Jazz Musicians series)

 

Performance, Music & Fashion Credits

• Theatre: Lead photographer for major productions (Crossroads Theatre Company) including Fly, Raisin in the Sun, and Aint Misbehaven.

• Fashion: High-fashion editorials featured in iKon Magazine, Moevir, Roidx, Vigour, Stylecruz, Edith, Ford, Artells. and more.

• Music Portraits: Recent turnkey features on Tony-nominee Melissa Errico and Mexican funk band Pilaseca.

• The CYNZ

 

Notable Clients & Media

• Organizations: Berklee Institute of Jazz and Gender Justice, NYC Jazz Record, Capital Philharmonic of NJ, Newark Boys Choir, Princeton Public Schools.

• Editorial: The New York Times, Playbill, All About Jazz, Patch.com, Red Microphone.

• Designers: Adrian Alicea (NYC), Jose Yanez (SMA, Mexico).​

 

What They Say

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“Sherry manages to capture the ideal of every situation... it’s intrinsic sensitivity to nuance, theme and deep respect to subject matter.” — Laurie Towers

“Your photographs are just incredible... You are brilliant at it.” — Cyndi Dawson (The CYNZ)

“Sherry captures the mystical profile of her subjects... she stands shaman-like.” — John Pietaro

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Contact & Connect

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Sherry Rubel
Phone: (732) 221-6678
Email: srstudiosbiz@gmail.com
Social: @srstudios_biz
Based in New Jersey / New York / Mexico