Let me start by saying that I’ve only ventured to Summit One Vanderbilt observatory during the tranquil embrace of sunrise. If you’ve seen the crowds during regular daytime hours on social media, you’ll understand why. As the newest observatory in New York City, this place can get busy, with security noting that it can see […]

Unpopular opinion, but you don’t need to leave NYC to see spectacular fall foliage. Central Park’s 18,000+ trees transform into vibrant shades of yellow, orange, and red each autumn, creating one of the city’s most stunning seasonal displays. 2025’s fall foliage season across the Northeast faced challenges: drought conditions and erratic weather created more patchy […]

New York City is not only famous for its iconic skyline but also for its mesmerizing moonrises. Capturing the moon with the NYC skyline, or any urban skyline at that, is a must-capture. In this guide, let’s explore the best photography locations, equipment, and techniques to help you capture stunning moonrise moments. What is a […]

Halloween is just around the corner, and you know what that means – it’s time to add some spooktacular content to your social media feeds! New York City is once again transforming into a haunted wonderland of skeletons, pumpkins, and over-the-top stoops. Whether you’re capturing photos for your feed or simply love soaking up spooky […]

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? After years of photographing these trees across most of the boroughs, I’ve […]

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 […]

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, […]

Over the years, you might’ve seen epic pictures on social media of the sun perfectly centered between New York City buildings. This phenomenon is called Manhattanhenge, which is when the setting sun aligns precisely with the city’s street grid, creating a radiant glow through the city’s skyscrapers. As a New York City photographer, this is […]

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 […]

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 […]

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