Phil Cantor @philcantor

Nervous in front of the camera? You’re not alone. I’ve got tricks up my sleeve to make anyone feel at ease—like asking about your favorite vacation or cracking a dad joke (my specialty). By the time we’re done, you’ll forget the camera’s even there. 🎙️📸 #RelaxAndSmile

Families: chaotic, lovable, and perfectly imperfect. My goal? To capture that vibe and freeze it in time. No stiff poses, no forced smiles—just the real moments that make your family your family. 🖤 #FamilyPortraits #RealMoments

Headshots don’t have to feel stiff. I’m all about capturing you—whether that’s your confidence, your quirk, or that spark that gets you hired. Trust me, we’ll laugh through the awkwardness until we get the perfect shot. 😉 #HeadshotTips #AuthenticPortraits

I've been capturing faces for longer than I care to admit—but here's the secret: it's not just about the camera. It's about making people feel great in front of it. Whether you're here for a headshot, a family portrait, or just some advice, let's make magic together. 📸

Jules Feiffer, the long-time cartoonist for NYC's Village Voice magazine, died today at age 95. I photographed him in NYC at the 2013 NYC Literary Honors ceremony at Gracie Mansion, the home of then Mayor Michael Bloomberg.

On New Year's Day the MUMMERS PARADE is an annual event in Philadelphia. Thousands of marchers gather in clubs like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I'm not sure anyone knows what a Mummer is, but they prepare all year. This is my 4th time going and it was cold this year.

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NY ComicCon is the pinnacle of Cosplay events & it's held in the heart of Manhattan. I have been photographing costumed people for the last year & I've been aching to go to this one. Though Joker & Beetlejuice were popular, I concentrated on the more obscure characters.

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During my summer trip to Portland, Oregon, I had a wonderful time at the Japanese Gardens, connecting with park visitors & then capturing great memories with my friends in the welcoming city of "Portlandia".

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As a tourist this past summer in Los Angeles I used the opportunity of being an outsider and made portraits of Angelenos in their habitat: The Getty Museum of Art, Father Serra Plaza & Union Station.

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Beacon, NY is a wonderful small town in the Hudson Valley. Beacon is warm & artsy with great donuts & coffee. The annual Spirit of Beacon Parade was held a couple of weeks ago and I made portraits of some of the Beaconites who attended.

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The annual ASBURY PARK ZOMBIE WALK took place on the ocean boardwalk a few days ago. Zany, Creepy, Weird New Jersey. One told me that this is what he looks like normally & it was the only day that he could go outside & blend in #zombies #asburypark #fineartphotography #rolleiflex

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It was so nice that high school friends came to Montclair, NJ to see my latest art exhibit, ALTER EGOS. I had a fun time explaining the genesis of my show, talking about art and catching up. Thank you Steve, Eden, Karen & Joe. The show is open during business hours until Nov. 11

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Your senior year is a special time & if you're not a fan of posing, Phil Cantor has a way of making the whole experience easy and comfortable, guiding you in picking out clothes and locations that feel like you. Learn more call 973-783-1065 or visit buff.ly/3ZF8X7n

Your senior year is a once-in-a-lifetime moment, and your photos should reflect who you truly are. If posing for pictures makes you cringe, don’t worry—Phil Cantor knows how to capture your authentic self, no awkwardness, just real moments.

Another Opening, Another Show! I have two pieces of work in STUDIO MONTCLAIR's latest show at the Montclair Art Museum and the SM Leach Gallery (641 Bloomfield Ave.) The show, INSPIRED BY FAMILY & COMMUNITY explores diversity & inclusion. The shows both open tonight, Sept 26 7-9

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It was a lovely day in Greenwich Village a week ago & perfect for a walk-around with my old Rolleiflex film camera. I met some lovely folks!

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"ALTER EGOS, Portraits by Phil Cantor" opened officially on Friday night, Sept 20. The Berkshire Hathaway Gallery was jammed and, fittingly, some of the visitors came as their Alter Ego! The show is open M-F 9-5 thru Nov 17 at 695 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ

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My photography show ALTER EGOS is up and open to the public. Curator Lynne Oliver, Dennis Connors and I hung the show this week and the Opening Reception was on Friday, Sept 20. Berkshire Hathaway Gallery, 695 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ, M-F 9-5 thru Nov 17

Free Art OPENING RECEPTION Friday, September 20 from 5-8 pm Photographic Portraits of Comic Superheroes, History Reenactors, Pro Wrestlers.

ALTER EGOS Portraits by Phil Cantor: photographs of folks whose intense interests lead to a near total immersion in interesting subcultures. OPENING RECEPTION Friday, September 20th, 5-8 pm Berkshire Hathaway Gallery 695 Bloomfield Ave, next to Whole Food Montclair NJ Free