For the Love of Brooklyn is a site that provides Brooklyn photographers with a place to discuss, showcase, and view, Brooklyn photography. This is not a revolutionary concept—there are other sites where you can discuss/showcase your Brooklyn photographs—but there is something very special about FTLOB. FTLOB quickly established itself as not just another website, but as a community.
The success of FTLOB can be directly attributed to the hard work, passion and enthusiasm of FTLOB founder Jill Harrison. Jill has been the driving force behind FTLOB and has taken it from a domain name with an empty page to a community that many photographers consider their home base. Through her passion for photography and the love of Brooklyn, Jill has created something special that provides a unique perspective of the borough to its residents and those who (rightfully) wished they were. Posting often, Jill always inspires us with her photographical documentation of the people and places of her surroundings. Across digital and film, 35mm and medium format, she always is able to capture the unique character around her with a keen photographic eye.
Today we have a very special post, because it is Jill’s birthday. We wanted to take a moment to recognize all the hard work she has done. We wanted to thank her for pulling us all together, for organizing us, inspiring us, and showing us how a group of busy, hardworking and competitive photographers can come together for the greater good of the community at large. Thank you Jill for all you’ve done for the site, the borough, and how you’ve inspired the photographers around you.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
And now a look at some of our favorite recent Jill Harrison photos:










Jill
1 year ago
Oh my gosh. YOU GUYS!
This was so sweet and seriously — this community couldn’t be what it is without the participation of everyone involved. It’s been such a blessing to see people come together and share both a love of this beautiful borough we share, and a mutual respect for all the wonderful things each and every one of us is doing.
You’re the best!!! <3
Sally Harrison
1 year ago
That’s my girl! What a loving tribute! I love you.
Mom
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1 year ago
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Ed
1 year ago
Happy Birthday Jill! Thanks for pulling us all together into the great family that is ftLoB. Have a great day. hope you get everything sorted soon and can get back to posting with more regularity.
Adam
1 year ago
happy b-day jill! thanks for helping to make the ftLoB community possible.
Barry
1 year ago
Happy Birthday Jill (a day late unfortunately)! And thanks for building this community into what is is today!
Lucy
1 year ago
aww love that mini mouse photo…hoorah Jill!