About Us: Biographies

Paul Coughlin

As a photographer, Paul Coughlin’s images are in the collections of Henry Kissinger, Mike Nichols, Oscar De la Renta and Paul Newman. He is the author six books, including Timeless New York (Rizzoli) and Zen Baby (Random House). In addition to his own books, Coughlin’s photographs have graced the front of book jackets on works by Ann Tyler, Joseph Mitchel as well as the cover photograph for the autobiography of the His Holiness the Dali Lama. Paul Coughlin has been the photographer for the highly acclaimed Magic Tree House series (Random House Children Books), which have sold over 12 million copies. His images have been featured in The New York Times, Town and Country, and People. Coughlin was also commissioned by Mike Nichols to create a series of angel imagery to be used in conjunction with this HBO film Angels in America.

Toni Tucker

With a background in journalism and experience ranging from rock videos to political documentaries, Toni Tucker has worked as a writer, news editor and field producer for Channel 5 News. She has also been a press officer for Gary Hart and Governor Mario Cuomo and a press consultant for Burson-Marsteller. With a lifelong interest in elementary school education, Tucker is the founder of a nursery school in Beverly Farms, MA and served on numerous school and hospital boards, as well as participated in the Delta therapy program. A photographer for over forty years, her images have appeared in numerous books, magazines, greeting card and calendars, including The American Kennel Club Gazette, The Bichon Frise Reporter, Barron’s Educational Series and Avanti. Affiliated with the International Center of Photography and the Camera Club New York, Toni Tucker has had exhibitions in Connecticut. Her photography book, Zen Dog, was published by Clarkson Potter.

Acknowledgments
A special thanks to my co-founder, Paul Coughlin, for his support and his brilliant sense of design reflected in the website; to Penny Michels, my friend and features editor, without whom we would have neither our weekly e-blasts nor an events calendar; to Dave Colmar for his graphic and computer expertise; to Deko Design for their computer design; to my family and friends who have supported me in so many ways both large and small. - Toni