Even if you’ve never been to Washington DC in spring, you’ve seen the photos. The perimeter of Tidal Basin is lined with cherry blossoms, and the Jefferson Memorial is floating behind a curtain of fluffy, pale pink. It’s one of the most iconic seasonal scenes in the country. I’ve visited DC specifically for cherry blossom […]

A Photographer’s Guide To Peak The Cherry Blossom Bloom in DC

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US Travel

Roosevelt Island is one of the best places to see cherry blossoms in NYC.

Even though it’s officially spring as of March 20, it’s not really spring until the cherry blossoms start blooming in NYC. Every year, people ask the same questions: When do cherry blossoms bloom in NYC? Where should I go? Did I miss it? Most guides on cherry blossoms in NYC recycle the same five to […]

A Local Photographer’s Guide To Finding Cherry Blossoms in NYC

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Travel

Stunning views of downtown Brooklyn and Manhattan during blue hour as seen from 11 Hoyt Brooklyn.

When I tell you I was stunned when I stepped foot at 11 Hoyt Brooklyn, that’s an understatement. In August, I joined a group of invited photographers to an influencer event in Downtown Brooklyn that was hosted by Optimist Consulting and Corcoran Sunshine, part of the Corcoran Group. They have some of the most beautiful […]

Bougie 11 Hoyt Brooklyn Luxury Residential Building

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Real Estate

View of Kips Bay and lower Manhattan as seen from the Vu New York residential building.

Following the completion of construction at 368 Third Avenue, I was invited to Vu New York to photograph the property, amenities and view. Coming back to this neighborhood was a literal walk down memory lane since it’s a few blocks away from where I went to college. The transformation of the area is absolutely astonishing, […]

Vu New York Real Estate Photography

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Real Estate

Manhattanhenge is a great opportunity for sun photography. As seen from Tudor City Overpass.

Over the years, you’ve probably seen epic pictures on social media of the sun perfectly centered between New York City skyscrapers with the streets lit up like a corridor of fire. This phenomenon is called Manhattanhenge. Twice a year, the setting sun aligns with Manhattan’s east-west street grid, creating a radiant glow. As a New […]

Manhattanhenge is Back! Where, When To See It In 2026 + Henges Around the World

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Photo Spots

Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Arch at the Grand Army Plaza is an incredible Brooklyn photography spot.

It’s not an argument that Brooklyn has some of the best views of the NYC skyline. It has its own culture and character beyond just DUMBO or Williamsburg. As the second-largest borough, there’s so much to see and do. For example, I saw some of the most epic Halloween decorations in Dyker Heights and Prospect […]

Brooklyn Photography Spots: A Local NYC Photographer’s Guide

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Photo Spots

Holland Ridge Farms is a New Jersey Tulip Farm during the spring season.

Did you know the largest U-pick tulip farm in the country is next door to NYC in New Jersey? If you didn’t, now you do! With over 8 million tulips, Holland Ridge Farms quite literally puts the ‘garden’ in the Garden State. Located about 90 minutes outside of NYC in the town of Cream Ridge, […]

2026 NYC Day Trip Idea: Visit A U-Pick Tulip Farm!

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US Travel

2022 street style for New York Fashion Week

I went out to photograph street style during my first-ever New York Fashion Week! It’s funny, going to school and being in the city for over ten years now, I was always aware of NYFW since NYC is a fashion capital but never thought twice about it. I have passed by the venues without a […]

New York Fashion Week Street Style Fall 2022

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US Travel

Bethesda Terrace is one of the best Central Park photo spots to photograph performances.

As a professional New York City photographer who’s shot a ton in Central Park, I’ve spent hundreds of hours scouting the park for the perfect photo spot. It’s one of the world’s most renowned urban oases, but most tourists stick to the same five spots south of 72nd Street, even though Central Park extends all […]

A Local Photographer’s Guide to the Best Central Park Photo Spots

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Photo Spots

Dyker Heights is famous for their Christmas lights in NYC.

There are so many great photo spots in the city all year round, but Christmas lights in NYC are an extra special experience! The holiday season kicks off immediately at midnight on November 1, right after Halloween, as people are just raring to go. The annual Thanksgiving Parade in late November marks the peak holiday season, […]

A Local 2026 Guide To Finding The Best Christmas Lights In NYC

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