John David Coppola's Portfolio: Life in Motion

A classic view of the US Capitol: Shot for the website homepage of the Washington-based National Parking Association.


That’s why they make the big bucks: Lufthansa German Airlines exec Natalie Hartman Trapasso has very little free time. She had an hour in between meetings, so we shot this business photo in the living room of her home.


The magic of black and white: Even though model Kerry McAteer has vivid red hair, this image showed off her beauty in a more nuanced way. That’s why I love shooting photos in black and white—they often tell an even more powerful story.


Strength shows: Military officer Bryce Adams needed a new headshot for his resume—and he didn’t have time to scout an interesting location. So we set up this shot in the kitchen of his Arlington, VA, apartment. He got the next job he applied for.


Passion is power: Perry F. Baltimore III, president and executive director of the Marshall Legacy Institute, is passionate about the evils that undiscovered landmines inflict on innocent people, animals, and communities.


Any cool heads in the House?: A heated discussion ensues at the US Capitol during congressional hearings that The US India Political Action Committee took an interest in. Pictured here is Michael E. O’Hanlon, director of research at The Brookings Institution.


Music is a passion: The lyrical qualities of the Sri Lankan ceremonial dance group, Asanga Domask and Serendib Dance, are evident at this performance at a diplomatic reception in Washington DC.


Sunset in Key West: “Once in awhile you get shown the light, in the strangest places if you look at it right.” — Robert Hunter

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