If you’ve ever wondered whether a weekend getaway from New York could feel like a full vacation, this guide proves it’s possible. Chicago is less than a two-hour flight from NYC and makes for the perfect quick weekend trip or even a 24-hour adventure if you’re short on time (or trying to save on hotels). […]

Tucked away in the Sierra Blanca Mountain range, Ruidoso, New Mexico, might not be the first place you think of when planning a mountain getaway. At an elevation of 7,800 ft., this small village of only 8,000 residents is a hidden gem destination just waiting to be discovered. As an out-of-state traveler from New York […]

Booking a hotel in New York City isn’t cheap. I often get asked for budget-friendly hotels right on Fifth Avenue or overlooking Central Park, but that’s just not realistic unless you’re ready to splurge. The beauty of New York City is that you don’t have to stay in Midtown to get great views or access […]

Photographers love control. Clean frames. Isolated subjects. Perfect moments. But what if the chaos in your scene, with people and traffic, could be your most creative asset? Lately, I’ve been leaning into using slow shutter effect when I capture both photo and video because it makes a scene more dynamic. If you’ve ever confused slow […]

When people imagine the life of a NYC brand photographer, they picture glamorous shoots, iconic backdrops, and fast-paced campaigns. But behind the polished images is a lot of prep work, post-processing, and creative problem-solving. In this post, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what a 3-day photo assignment in New York City looks like. […]

Tony Award nominee Melissa Errico brought her 10th year of Sondheim performances to 54 Below with a sold-out cabaret show over the weekend that showcased why she’s become synonymous with the late composer’s work. The Broadway veteran, known for roles in My Fair Lady, Les Misérables, and Dracula, performed alongside jazz luminary Bruce Harris on […]

If you’ve been searching for a fine dining experience in New York City, let me introduce you to Jungsik, a 3-Michelin-starred restaurant tucked into a sleek, understated space in Tribeca. This modern Korean restaurant offers a signature tasting menu for $325 per person, with wine pairings available from $200-500. Having recently dined here myself, I […]

Thursday night in Bushwick felt electric as word spread through the city’s underground music channels: Sam Gellaitry’s intimate pop-up set was hosted by Renegade on a rooftop with the Manhattan skyline glittering in the background. The weather was the perfect summer temp, warm but not sweltering, setting the stage for the free RSVP show that […]

Fireworks are beautiful in person but notoriously difficult to capture on a smartphone. If you’ve ever tried and ended up with a blurry photo, you’re not alone. The good news is your phone has features that can capture them, if you know how to use them. I’ve also written about how to shoot fireworks with […]

On June 5th, WhyHunger, a global nonprofit dedicated to ending hunger and advancing the human right to nutritious food, celebrated its 50th anniversary at its Annual Chapin Awards Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, raising over $600,000 to end hunger and the injustice at its root. The event honored GRAMMY Award-winning […]