Looking for the best hotel to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in NYC? The Mandarin Oriental New York offers unmatched views of the parade from its high-rise rooms and suites. It’s perfect for those who want a warm, luxurious, and crowd-free experience. Even though I had lived just outside NYC in New Jersey during […]

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 pops up. There are the classics like the Empire State Building, and the […]

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 roller coasters and has a fear of heights, surprisingly, I always […]

Looking for a Western European destination that gives you 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. The first time […]

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 […]