Category Archives: Events

may day – a day of protests in nyc

A photographer’s dream being in the thick of today’s protests in Union Square.  Here are some of my favorites!

May Day Protests

May Day Protests

May Day Protests

May Day Protests

May Day Protests

May Day Protests

May Day Protests

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renewed faith

Have you ever been to an event that renews your faith?  Well Saturday my faith was renewed in a group of teenagers and their parents.

Professional Women’s Photography (PWP) hosts an annual event (it’s 8th year!) that’s open to New York metropolitan area high school students. (Girls only of course!)  An opportunity to see first hand what’s in the heads of teenagers these days when it comes to abstract photography.  They didn’t disappoint!

Helping with the exhibit set-up was an opportunity to “give back” by sharing my time and there’s nothing like working in a committee to get to know others and learn the dynamics of the group.  It always takes a village to pull these events off and afterward there’s such a good feeling when you know you’ve been a small part of it and not just showing up for the event even though that’s important too.  All good stuff!

Now back to why my faith was renewed.  These kids were nice.  They had manners.  They were gracious. Their parents were present.  They were supportive and excited for their child.  They spent time.  There was no feeling they were in a hurry.  They hung out.   When I would join in and ask them about their photo, both the teenager and their parents were ecstatic.  Their eyes would light up.  Smiles would reach from ear to ear.  Words would flow.  Their enthusiasm and confidence took center stage.  And yes, at home the teenagers could be little monsters, worrying their parents silly and the parents may often be disengaged…but on Saturday someone had taught them all something and what a pleasure to experience it firsthand!

Such a warm, feel good afternoon.  I can’t wait for next year!

a future PWP member

 

mother and daughter - you gotta love it!

 

a proud family!

 

First place!

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peace and love

love and peace

captured in washington square park, nyc at occupy wall street protest

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chinatown lunar new year parade & festival

Year of the dragon

captured on mott street in chinatown, nyc

Confetti + Silly String = FUN FUN FUN in Chinatown!

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happy new year!!!

Direct from MY city via Scottsdale, AZ!!!

Happy New Year from NYC

Happy New Year from NYC

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a summer night at winter’s eve in nyc

Figured you wouldn’t believe me unless I took a picture of the temperature out tonight for the Twelfth Annual Winter’s Eve at Lincoln Square.

Tonight’s festival kicked off with the neighborhood tree lighting ceremony, lots of free entertainment, and food tastings from the local restaurants here in the hood of the Upper West Side! YUMMERS!

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cheers to the little guys

As much as the big balloons stole the show at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade this year and every year, to me the little ones are just as important! Hope everyone had a fabulous Turkey Weekend!

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nyc marathon at the end of the day…

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meet ms. columbia

Name a parade here in NYC and most likely you’ve seen Ms. Columbia, aka Lada Gaga’s Godmother. Always in tow with poodle, Carino and his (oops..I guess it would be her?) bird.

Captured them at the Easter parade this year…and they also made an appearance at the very end of the Halloween Costume Party Skate in Central Park. Yep, couldn’t pass up the last opportunity to see my skaters! Ms. Columbia is a trip! Would love to see the closet of accessories! God I love this city!!

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happy halloween from nyc!

One of my most favorite activities during Halloween in NYC…the Halloween Extravaganza and Procession of the Ghouls at St. John the Divine. This is my third year and it just gets better and better!

A few favorites during the night…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The silent movie this year – The Phantom of the Opera from 1928 – was incredible!

A must see and a night you’ll always remember!

 

 

 

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