Skyscrapers are a dime a dozen here, so which one is the best observatory in NYC to take pictures from? It feels like there is literally a competition for which building has the best experience and views. Each year a new attraction is popping up. There are the classics like the Empire State Building, and […]

New York City, Photo Spots, Travel, US Travel

November 23, 2021

The Best Observatory In NYC To Photograph From (Updated 2025)

The Edge is one of the best observatories in NYC, but gets super crowded.

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.

Looking for a Western European destination where you get the ultimate bang for your buck? Look no further than this Lisbon itinerary! This trip was part of a series of trips I went on right after I quit my job. The other destinations I went to were The Balkans, Savannah, and Miami. When I first […]

Europe Travel, Photo Spots, Travel

September 14, 2021

A First-Timer’s Lisbon Itinerary in 7 Days (Updated 2025)

Laying on a couch on the rooftop bar of Hotel Mundial in Lisbon during sunset.

Wagner Cove is a secluded pavilion on the west side of Central Park next to The Lake and is the perfect spot for portraits. Kat Gaffney and I were actually co-workers at a hedge fund together when she approached me to take her bridal portraits. Her only criteria for the location was that it needed […]

Photo Spots, Portraits

August 10, 2021

Wagner Cove Summer Bridal Portraits

Traditional wedding portrait of Kat Gaffney under the pavilion of Wagner Cove.