Arts & Performance

“I believe every person carries something luminous inside them -something worth finding, worth celebrating, worth showing to the world. My life's work is to help them (and everyone else) see it.”

Vanessa’s work features artists from a wide range of musical and artistic genres, capturing the essence behind the art. Whether it's press photography, album artwork, or editorial portraits, Vanessa's lens amplifies what makes each artist unforgettable. Based in Philadelphia and available for shoots worldwide, she works with artists, their agents, managers, and publicists globally.

Rapper Pitbull performing in white blazer and sunglasses standing on stage holding a microphone, with a keyboardist in the background, stage lighting shining down.
Katy Perry singing into a microphone on stage, wearing avant-garde black outfit with ruffles and a large hat, illuminated by purple and pink stage lights.
Anne Akiko Meyers in a bright red strapless gown holding a violin on a rooftop with a modern glass building in the background. NYC
Two young women at a concert or event, smiling and taking photos with a smartphone, wearing wristbands.
Katy Perry with short platinum blonde hair, wearing bright blue eyeshadow, a black and iridescent top, and high-waisted plaid pants, singing into a microphone on stage with a colorful striped background. Philadelphia concert
Theater scene featuring a woman with blonde hair kneeling and gesturing dramatically, surrounded by four men standing in a dark room under blue stage lights.
A man wearing a gray beanie and headphones, looking at a computer screen with colorful lights reflecting on his face in a dimly lit environment. e-sport competitor
A woman pouring water from a pitcher onto a person's head during a theatrical performance, with dramatic lighting.
Performer in a red, sequined outfit singing into a microphone on stage with dancers wearing TV screen costumes.
A woman with blue lighting on her face and arms, standing in front of a large screen displaying a red flower and a bridge, with her arms raised and eyes closed.
A man playing electric guitar and a woman using DJ equipment in a large wooden hall with high ceiling and natural light.
Pitbull concert in NY. On stage with sunglasses and a white blazer performing with a microphone, with a band behind him and audience members watching in the background. Bodyguard in foreground
Performer wearing a sparkly outfit and a helmet, balancing on a reflective black sphere with small lights, against a black background. Katy Perry concert dancer
A concert scene in an arena with Katy Perry on a futuristic set, surrounded by colorful lighting, with an audience taking photos and watching. Philadelphia concert
Katy Perry on stage singing into a microphone, dressed in a black outfit with elaborate headgear, under purple stage lighting, with an audience in the background.
Paquito de Rivera laughing while holding a clarinet in a recording studio, with a microphone and stand nearby.
ECCO. East Coast Chamber Orchestra walking outdoors in snowy landscape during daytime, smiling and enjoying winter weather.
Zach DePue playing violin with tf3 in philadelphia
A woman with short brown hair is in a meditative pose with her eyes closed and hands raised, focusing inward in a serene environment.
Time for Three playing on stage with a red curtain and neon sign behind them. Nick Kendall, Ranaan Meyers, Zach DePue
Anne Akiko Meyers with short dark hair in a white sleeveless top, standing in front of a mirror with bright vanity lights, holding a violin case with a violin inside.
A black and white photograph of multiple violins and a double bass, with a person's hand holding one of the violins, shot from below against a plain background. Time for Three
A man tuning a grand piano in a room, and his reflection can be seen on the open lid of the piano.
Anne Akiko Meyers in a white dress holding a violin and smiling.
People working at computers in a dimly-lit room with focused expressions.
A person DJing on a turntable, with multiple overlapping images of their hands adjusting the controls.
Philadelphia All City Orchestra in Italy. Young musicians playing violins and violas during a rehearsal, viewed through a partly opened window.
Stacy Bono singing into a microphone on stage with blue lighting
Stacy Bono in black lace dress performing on stage with a microphone, seated next to a pianist in a dimly lit venue with blue and red lighting.
Yumi Kendall playing the cello with a focused expression, with a grand piano in the background.
Don Liuzzi, All City Orchestra conductor leading young musicians during a performance outdoors in Italy

Vanessa Briceno-Scherzer is an editorial and performance photographer working with singers, musicians, dancers, and performers across disciplines. Whether it's press and personal branding photography, production stills, or live performance documentation, every image is crafted to capture the energy and artistry that make a performer unforgettable.

Based in Philadelphia and available for projects across the United States and internationally, Vanessa works with artists directly as well as with their agents, managers, and publicists to create imagery for editorial features, press kits, promotional campaigns, album artwork, and social media.

Art and performance photography services include: editorial artist portraits, live performance photography, production stills, press and promo photography, personal branding for performers, and concert and event photography. Available for travel worldwide.

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