When it comes to photographing professional headshots in natural light, one of my go-to locations is Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City, Queens. With the iconic Manhattan skyline as your backdrop, and the warm, soft glow of golden hour casting its magic, you have the perfect recipe for stunning portraits. A headshot, in […]

Camera Gear, Photography Tips, Portraits

September 30, 2023

Gantry Plaza State Park Natural Light Headshots

Natural light headshot with ambient bokeh from the NYC skyline in the background.

Up in the mountains of Utah, I was invited to go on my first Sony Kando Trip! I have never been so nervous to attend something in my adult life as I was going to my inaugural Kando Trip mainly because I didn’t know anyone and there were world-famous photographers attending. This brand-sponsored event took […]

Camera Gear, Content Creation, Entrepreneurship, Personal Life

September 16, 2023

Recap Experience Being Invited To My First Sony Kando Trip

An incredible sunset burn seen from the summit of Snowbird Resort in Utah, where Sony Kando Trip was hosted.

Light painting photography is a sub-genre of long exposure techniques where photographers use an off-camera light source such as a flashlight, fiber optic, or even the flash on a cellphone to draw or alter an image. This adds an external element that helps elevate an image to truly make it unique, dare I say, artsy! […]

Camera Gear, Content Creation, Photography Tips

February 4, 2022

Get Started With Light Painting Photography (Updated 2025)

3 different portraits of light painting photography.

As a photographer, I’m always getting asked what’s my camera gear for photography. I’ve put together this guide for my camera gear and the equipment I use for my photos! To start, my criteria for everything I choose has to do with being lightweight and budget-friendly. For one, traveling with photography gear, in any location, […]

Camera Gear

November 18, 2021

My Camera Gear (Updated 2025)

The holidays are here which means you’re looking for the perfect stocking stuffers for photographers. Let’s be real, gifting your photography friend can be difficult. Shopping for other people is already hard enough, and sometimes shopping for photographers, whether they’re just starting out, or are professionals, can be even harder. They only care about one […]

Camera Gear

November 16, 2021

Thoughtful Stocking Stuffers For Photographers In 2025

Practical stocking stuffers for photographers.

It’s no secret that photographing New York City is always a good idea. But have you thought about capturing the skyline from above in a helicopter? I totally recommend doing this bucket list item at least once in your life! As someone who hates rollercoasters and has a fear of heights, surprisingly, I always feel […]

Camera Gear, New York City, Photo Spots, Photography Tips, Travel, US Travel

September 18, 2021

Photographing New York City From A Helicopter (Updated 2025)

Sticking my feet out of the open door helicopter while photographing New York City.