What a fun photo credit to have! Cheers to Talea Brewery and the work they are doing in the beer scene. Here’s a link to the article.
Henry
On February 15th, I gave birth to my son Henry. This time has been a roller coaster of emotions, a lesson in grace for myself as I navigate becoming a mom. I’m happy to begin to turn the camera inward and get back to creating personal work as I take on this new journey. I am so in love and so in awe of him. Currently, taking the workshop the “The Experiences of Womanhood" with Elinor Carucci and excited to share photos as I go along.
Steve Wong of Aqua Best, NYC
Had the opportunity to photograph Steve Wong, owner of Aqua Best. Aqua Best is an old school, family run fish market located on Grand Street. Danny Brown is one of the many chefs that source from here and this portrait will be going in the upcoming cookbook. Thanks to Steve for his time today!
Embracing that Flash⚡
Many moons ago, when I first started on my photography career, I had quite the aversion to using flash or external lights. It came partly from fear of using them incorrectly, and partly from fear of getting electrocuted….yes. When in college, the external lights we had were operated solely by power outlets and when the professor went over the safety of the lights, I shut down. For a few very brief years, I chose jobs solely based on lighting situations that I was comfortable with. Thankfully, that all changed with years of challenging on location situations. There was no way to continue being a photographer, without embracing the SCARY flash⚡
I stand before you today, proud to say that I have embraced all sorts of external lighting and have welcomed many a dark, shadowy room on set. Recently, I photographed Heidi Merris in her beautiful Dumbo office. The office had wonderful natural light, but we decided to play with my Canon Speedlite and create something a bit more interesting. I love these photos for many reasons, but particularly for a timestamp in my career as a reminder of where I once was a decade ago.
May you all embrace your external lights, whatever that may be ⚡
