About Paul, and Scrimshaw Media
Hi, I'm Paul and I'm a Photographer.
I started my career as a photographer as a photojournalist. I graduated with a Bachelors of Arts from Robert Morris University in 2016 and won multiple awards through my time with the schools student run newspaper. In that time I photographed presidents, followed political campaigns, got punched by basketball coaches, ran my truck off road to get to spot news events and published a book.
I've been a lot of things since then. Journalist, carpenter, mason, artisan woodworker, custom picture framer, and semi-pro rock climber to name a few. Through all of those changes I've always held onto a camera and I have always been pulled back to photography as a craft. I love what I do not only from the creative outlet it provides me but from a passion for the trade skill it is.
Past Work
Today
Scrimshaw Media is 10 years in the making. I've spent the last decade working on my relationship with photography and working in deferent markets within the photography industry. My personal passions fuel my professional work. It's important to me to help people grow their businesses, communicate their worth to their customers, celebrate their successes and recognize the people that stand by their side.
What we do is custom tailor your experience to best serve your pets, build your brand, and communicate your company values.
My focus is providing stunning technical imagery to marketers, business owners and pet lovers in the Pittsburgh area. I love working with small businesses and highlighting what makes them stand out. My photographic approach has been favorably described as aggressive and distilled. I like powerful, dynamic imagery that elevates my subject and communicates their story to their audience.
If I'm not working I'm either fencing at Hilt and Helm Historic Fencing, rock climbing, hiking or out on the water.
Keystone Press Award
Second Place Feature Photo - 2015
Keystone Press Award
First Place, Best Portrait - 2016
Pinnacle Award
College Media Association
First Place, Feature Photo - 2016