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Black and White Photography

A Black and White Summer in the City: A Photo Blog

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They say that the environment affects the artist. Such as how WWI affected Hemingway and the South affected Faulkner. But I believe that the opposite is true. I think the environment as viewed through the artist’s eyes, or words, or lens, in this case, can be affected by the artist. [Read more…] about A Black and White Summer in the City: A Photo Blog

A Cold Night on 5th Avenue: An NYC Photoblog

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Manhattan has been experiencing a lot of cold nights lately, especially with the recent snowstorm we experienced this week.  As nasty as this weather can be, it still can lead to having the city look incredibly beautiful if you can see it in a different light.   Especially on 5th Avenue, where I drew inspiration for my latest photo blog on Manhattan Digest. [Read more…] about A Cold Night on 5th Avenue: An NYC Photoblog

A New York Noir Christmas: A Midtown Photo Journal

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New York City at Christmas is a magical time. The lights, the crowds, the noise. This post is the opposite. Black and white, quiet, pensive. Moments of quiet reflection I managed to catch even in the chaos of Rockefeller Center. [Read more…] about A New York Noir Christmas: A Midtown Photo Journal

A Photographer’s Retrospective: Part 2

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Continuing on my last retrospective, I have chosen 5 photos that I believe most represent New York City.  My photography IS New York City.  I have taken hundreds of photos outside of the city but just like I am from New York, my art is also representative of who I am: a New Yorker. [Read more…] about A Photographer’s Retrospective: Part 2

My Favorite New York City Photos: A Retrospective Part 1

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Being asked to choose your favorite photos is not hard, it’s impossible. I have never published a photo either in this space or on my Instagram account that I don’t love. If I didn’t love it, I wouldn’t post it. Simple. However, I can choose pieces that effect me for one reason or the other and while I very rarely have spoken publicly on what those emotions are, it might be worth examining some of these pieces now. [Read more…] about My Favorite New York City Photos: A Retrospective Part 1

Brooklyn Street Writing: A Photo Blog

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Brooklyn continues to be an amazement of sorts in terms of what you can find, in an ever changing city with up and coming neighborhoods and so much more.  With all of that, you can photograph some amazing findings in black and white or color, depending on whatever you mood may be. [Read more…] about Brooklyn Street Writing: A Photo Blog

North Williamsburg: The Next Hipster Frontier

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North Williamsburg is the next frontier for hipsterism in Brooklyn. Though currently still a wasteland of warehouses and auto shops along the waterfront that offers spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline there are signs of encroaching “hipness”. [Read more…] about North Williamsburg: The Next Hipster Frontier

A Boat Ride in The Hamptons: A Photo Journal

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For years, The Hamptons has been an oasis for Manhattanites during the hot summer months. The natural beauty of the beaches and along with the draw of the fantastic social life, it has everything a sweaty, work weary New Yorker needs.
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Step Away From the Device! A Photographic Response to Technology

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Stephen King once wrote, “A true romantic will always reject technological advancements.” By that measure, it seems that the world is in dire need of true romantics. How many of us (yes, I am including myself) take the time to actually look up from our phones when we walk down the street? Do your palms get itchy when your phone or tablet or laptop or remote control is out of view? [Read more…] about Step Away From the Device! A Photographic Response to Technology