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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 rollercoasters and has a fear of heights, surprisingly, I always feel […]

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