About Us
The Idea & People Behind StudioShare.org

StudioShare.org™’s creation was driven by the need to reinvent professional collaboration among photographers.


It all started with two basic observations: on the one hand, studio space not entirely utilized by their owners,

and on the other, photographers looking for affordable studio space.


The founders, both long-time photographers and studio owners, realized their studios were idle most of time, with

skyrocketing rent and utility costs. They learned they weren’t alone: other studio owners shared the same challenges.

In talking to hundreds of photographers nationwide, it soon became clear that most photographers were interested in

doing more studio photography, yet didn’t want to invest in their own studio.

But it wasn’t limited to studio space alone. Photographers had difficulties locating props or finding the right

equipment and qualified professional support for photo shoots. Often equipment purchase or rental was too

costly. In addition, specialized photo professionals such as makeup artists, stylists, set builders, and others,

were increasingly looking to network in the photographic community to find photo shoots.


The time was right to unite studio owners, photographers and photographic specialists in a unique and

unparalleled collaboration platform allowing its members to connect, collaborate and share each other’s

resources online. Ultimately, StudioShare.org™ was born.

Meet the StudioShare.org Team
Andreas Randow | President & CEO

is a Renaissance man. A highly skilled photographer, software architect,

programmer, and entrepreneur, Andreas is a Boston transplant from Karlsruhe,

Germany. He is a technological engineer by trade, but an artist at heart.


He has founded and helped founding a total of 12 companies. In addition to

running StudioShare.org™ and his photo studio, Andreas dabbles in poetry,

publishing, and enthusiastically instigating wild projects.

Programming

Kevin Grinberg | Programming,

Yoni Samlan | Programming,

John Obelenus | Coding,

Logan Benson | SQA Lead,

Jared Pruett | SQA


Other

Eleanor Steinadler,

Philip Gerstein,

Jennifer O’Donnel | Illustration,

Mike Monteforte | Legal,

Steven Grant | Legal,

Amy Kerner | Research,

Mitja Alexander Linss,

Greg Croteau | Commercials,

Rich Stack | Commercials,

Rachel Luskin | Commercials,

Christine Metzler | Office help,

Sarah Parker | Supporter,

Tony Yu | Contributor

Kara Butterfield | Contributor


Kenn Goutal (d.2009)


Paul Friedman | Operations & Sales

has a background in financial and sales analysis for Fortune 500

companies. While he has many years of experience in the corporate

world, he is happy to no longer be a part of it.


Paul is also a professional photographer and founder of LensProToGo.com

He brings his passion for photography and exceptional customer focus to the

StudioShare.org™ team.

Marin Orlosky-Randow | Marketing

has created web-based marketing and communications materials for a variety

of businesses and non-profit organizations. She writes, dances, and spends

more time in front of cameras than behind them. Marin grew up in New Jersey

but tells most people she’s from New York.


She holds a BA in English and American Literature and Language with a minor

in Dance.

Sheryl Lanzel | Key Brand Ambassador & Partner Program

is a Boston-area photographer specializing in portraiture, fine art, and event

photography. Sheryl is a member of American Society of Media Photographers

(ASMP), Commercial Industrial Photographers of New England (CIPNE),

Professional Photographers of America (PPA), Professional Photographers

Association of New England (PPANE), Photographic Resource Center (PRC),

and Wedding & Portrait Photographers International (WPPI). She holds a BA in

Sociology and Computer Science, and attended CDIA for Digital Photography.

Thanks to

Liz, Joshi, Monika, Dylan,

Andrea, Jack, John, Patrick,

Jeff, and all the Mar(c)ks


... and the entire staff of the

Central Square Starbucks™ for

the constant supply of espresso

in all shapes or forms.

Brian Tetrault | Brand Ambassador

owns and operates Brian Tetrault Digital Imaging, a company offering

photography and multimedia for advertising. Brian also photographs interior

and exterior architecture, teaches at CDIA at Boston University, and provides

private tutoring and business consulting for other photographers.


When he isn't completely engulfed in the digital arts, you'd probably find him

cooking, on the golf course, or playing music.

John Flanagan | Brand Ambassador

is a transfer to Boston from South Florida. He has a diverse background in

business development and marketing, helping launch international products.

In his short years working as a photographer, his work has been featured in

magazines and ads regionally and he has covered national events such as

Love Fest in San Francisco and The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show.

His first fine art series exhibited with great reception. John plans to obtain

an MFA for Photography.