Manhattanhenge

Every year, only twice a year (in May and July I believe) the Sun and the street grid in Manhattan line up exactly. The sun aligns perfectly in between the buildings on the the east-to–west streets of the city, hence the name "Manhattanhenge", similar to how the solstice is used at Stonehenge in England.
It's a pretty cool site to see, the sun rolls by as this giant orange ball between the chaos that is the city streets of Manhattan. It was my first time experiencing it and apparently it was about 80 other peoples first time as well, I had to fight for a spot over the Tudor City Bridge. Apparently I didn't get the memo you are suppose to show up 2 to 3 hours before sunset to claim your photographic territory, because when I strolled up 15 minutes before sunset I had to deal with this


Being tiny and short doesn't help the matter either. But, all in all everyone was there for the same cause-to shoot this pretty awesome coincidence (question is still out on whether the grid of the city streets were actually built like this on purpose back in the day), as the sun rolled by 42nd street everyone cheered, clapped ("...gooooo SUN, you can do it!", seriously! Some people even brought wine (?!?!?!?!?)) and shot like crazy.
I'm not sure photographs do this event justice as it was pretty awesome in person, but still it's pretty cool in pictures too dont ya think?






In Black and White it looks pretty awesome too

Shiny, Pretty, Things

Shiny, pretty, brand new things make everything better...

Inspiration (again)

So have I mentioned I L-O-V-E old photos? Everything about them I love, the graininess the film produces, the clothes, the HAIR, the makeup, I love it!

Searching around for something entirely different (a kids book!), I came across the below Dylan picture (top left), I loved it so much that it got me thinking about my photography and the pictures and poses I do. I decided to do some more research and find photo inspiration from other famous couples, the photos I found are Amazing!!! Some I had seen before, and some I haven't, but I would kill to get rockin images like these old ones, their clothes, their faces, the way they stand together, it's all so romantic!

...and it's not my fault all the pictures happen to be famous rock-n-roll couples...that's just how I roll! ;-)


Bob Dylan & Suze Rotolo

love, love, love! Look how young Dlyan was, and how happy they look!


Photo by by Don Hunstein




George Harrison & Pattie Boyd



Photo by Curt Gunther/LFI


Photo by Henry Grossman




Mick & Bianca Jagger

Photo by Patrick Lichfield




Johnny Cash & June Carter



All I can say is, feel free to "bring it" if we shoot together, ala Jagger/Dylan ;-)

The awesomeness of other talented people

As I make my own little path through this giant field of photography, I sometimes revert back to those feelings in middle school of desperately wanting to belong, and fit in with the "cool kids". What is drastically different this time around though, is in an industry this huge, where there are so many amazing professionals I seriously look up to, I've been met with nothing but open arms (and yummy stiff drinks!) within this community. I have been so lucky to come across so many other fabulous photographers that have been so generous with their advice, suggestions and most importantly friendship. A HUGE thanks to the super cool, super talented Trent Bailey, for hanging with me and grabbing some of the shots of moi for my new website. Plus...besides talking shop, I always like getting in front of the camera as it always reminds me what my clients feel. It's not always easy being in front of a camera, but its ALWAYS easy to be silly and have fun in front of someone you trust completely with a camera because you know however big of a geek you may be they will make you look amazing in a photo. Thanks Trent!

4th of July and my new Niece!

My fourth this year was spent getting to know my new little niece. Only a few weeks old, my new little munchkin is the sweetest little girl I've ever met, I am soo looking forward to the many years of cute clothes she has to look forward to from her Auntie!

Oldie, but goodie

This is an old picture, that goes with this post here from a while back, but I felt like posting this new addition to the set, as I've been sitting here all night going through old pictures as I build my new website...more to come soon! Happy Saturday!

Father's Day | Bronx Zoo

World Cup 2010 Part II

I grew up in a house where the only professional sports I knew about were running, skiing & soccer. Not my fault, those 3 particular sports were just my fathers thing and he wasn't (*isnt) much for anything else. So when the world cup rolls around, it's a pretty big deal in my family. With that being said I have quite a few teams I have to pledge my allegiance to this year, the US, Chile, Slovenia, Italy & Spain (I am a whole mess of nationalities!). And, obviously today I went out with all my US bells & whistles on. (tie or not, we did pretty damn good!)

World Cup 2010

Lets go US-motherfing-A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Featured! Weddingistas

I am so happy to announce that my fabulous clients, Beth & Hector, whose engagement session was posted HERE, had their photos featured on the wedding blog Weddingistas!

I am so happy the girls over at Weddingistas choose to feature this session as I am a big fan of their blog and they have a great site on all things weddings and planning! Check it out, www.weddingistas.com