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!
Portrait of Fed Muyshondt for CEO Magazine
This was such a fun shoot for CEO Magazine, a portrait of Fed Muyshondt of BODYARMOR. I loved these natural light images I took of him, in the parking lot! There was a beautiful textured black wall that was totally in the shade. Fed was open to a few spots, and it shows in the diversity of images the editor ended up choosing.
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 ⚡
Thank you NAWBO!
Lately
I recently had the opportunity to spend an hour with Sophie Anna Everhard while renting out a Hasselblad. This camera has always felt like magic, and when I used it on my recent trip to Japan, I knew I had to touch base with it again. Here’s a few dreamy shots taken in Central Park right around that pretty 5pm light. I had trouble with a bit of the focusing while having her stand in front of the sunlight, but ultimately a few of those turned out lovely.
Hope your Spring, is feeling like this ✨
First Cover of CEO Magazine!
CEO Magazine was one of the first magazines to have reached out to me when I started my career. I remember the first shoot was a quick portrait done in a hotel lobby in Manhattan. The CEO (as expected) I met was rushed for time. We chose a corner of the hotel bar to photograph him. There was just enough window light to allow for me to capture some moodiness, and just enough time for me to get the job done. I’d like to think the art directors have trusted me since that quick, quick shoot.
Fast forward 5-6 years, and I am photographing the cover of CEO Magazine! Thankful for this opportunity, and for meeting Micheal T. Pugh, CEO of Carver Federal Bank, an institution dedicated to inclusivity in their home base of Harlem. You can read the inspiring article here.
A PR Pro's Garden in the Catskills Is Meant To Sustain- and Inspire
This was such a special story to photograph for @archdigestpro Not only for the publication but it was alongside my sister who wrote it, and I made a new friend @therealandrewjoseph I am in love with his backyard in the Catskills of New York. Thank you @thegabgram for the opportunity 🥬🥕🌿 Garden designed by @maryline_damour
