portraiture & celebrity photography

May 2012

Paul O. Colliton

New York

New York born, Paul O. Colliton has been taking pictures since he was 13, when in 7th grade he received his first camera, a Yashica, GSN rangefinder. After graduating from High School he was drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam, earning an Honorable Discharge.

Paul traveled around the world until in 1974 when he received a scholarship to The School of Visual Arts, SVA. Upon graduating in 1978 with a BFA, he went on to work as photographer’s assistance to some of the top photographers in NYC, and then he opened his own studio in 1980.

Paul owns a beautiful Penthouse Studio in the heart of Manhattan. The multi-level 360-degree rooftop has some of the most spectacular views in the city.

Paul’s client include GE, Pfizer, FedEx, Ryder Systems, AIG, Chief Executive Group, AMC Networks, Microsoft Systems and Lucent Technologies, just to name a few.

"If you are ever in NYC, please come and check us out."