The spooky Halloween season is almost upon us, so for this week’s blog post I am treating you all to a little road trip to Green-Wood Cemetery in Brooklyn. While not the first stop on most tourist itineraries, the beautiful grounds of this historical landmark are definitely worth a trip in my (spell) book. So […]
NYC Holiday Card Location Ideas
Ah, the holiday card…the annual bane of existence for most families. If you live in New York City, holiday cards are made even more complicated by the fact that we all have cramped apartments that rarely include beautiful fireplaces around which you can take an annual portrait. While you could go to some big ol’ […]
NYC Rainy Day Photo Shoot Locations: Are Public Atriums an Option?
What do you do if it’s raining on the day of your portrait? This town has a wealth of unique spots to act as a backdrop for any type of portrait. Sadly, however, most of these locations are outdoors. With the rain we have been having lately, I have had to reschedule countless family and […]
The Cherry Blossoms in Queens
It may still feel like winter in New York, but believe it or not, the cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom. I visited Flushing Meadows Corona Park today for a venue visit, and here is my report on the cherry blossoms in Queens.
Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Inflation
Terrorists and Tourists Have Ruined This Event Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I have been swamped with work as the wedding season comes to a close, so my apologies for not blogging recently. I’ll be back online soon, but in the meantime, I thought you all might enjoy photos from last night’s ‘Inflation Celebration.’ Enjoy the photos, […]
Greenwich Village Halloween Parade Photography Tips
Last night I went into Duane Reade and – I kid you not – they were already selling Christmas wreaths at the front of the store. So, to avoid the jump straight into the holiday season I am hereby extending Halloween by one more blog post and am sharing with you my photos from last […]
Coney Island Labor Day 2017
I originally was going to use this blog to show photos from another Forest Hills family portrait, but then I thought, nah, I would rather share some Coney Island street photography from my visit there on Labor Day. Summer may be over, but I’m hanging on to the memories.
Governors Island Photos: NYC’s Most Overlooked Oasis
I have an engagement shoot in September on Governors Island with my fantastic clients, Vanessa and Nathan. So I decided to take a trip to New York City’s most overlooked oasis. In today’s blog post, I will share with you my Governors Island photos plus a slew of tips to help you plan your own […]
A Trip From Queens to Coney Island: Dead Horse Bay Photos
Wednesday provided a much needed break from the rain and humidity, so I decided to celebrate with an adventure to Dead Horse Bay. Not your typical way to spend a day off, but a fascinating lesson in NYC history nonetheless. Find out how this beach got its name and enjoy my Dead Horse Bay photos […]
Chinatown Fashion Shoot
Let’s get your weekend off to a fashionable start, shall we? As promised, I am sharing with you photos from a second fashion shoot I did — this time in Chinatown, NYC. I have been wanting to shoot in this part of town for years, and thanks to model Amanda, the photos finally became a […]