Tucked into an unassuming entrance on Jay Street in DUMBO, I’ve long admired the beautiful tile work on the street level of this warehouse. I snuck inside an open fire door for a quick picture and then did a little sleuthing. Turns out there’s an interesting backstory. No wonder I felt drawn… these guys practically [...]
May 26, 2010
Such a beautiful day; I decided to get some fresh air and an iced coffee. I was walking down the street and all of a sudden I hear a loud “boom” followed by flames and smoke shooting out of the manhole behind me. The firemen were already at the scene when the second manhole blew [...]
May 13, 2010
Last night, the arts and culture media descended on DUMBO for the press preview and opening night shindig of the 2010 New York Photo Festival. The third annual international fest opened to the public today and runs through May 16th, featuring a jam-packed schedule of programming and lectures, portfolio reviews for aspiring photographers, main exhibits [...]
April 5, 2010
Nothing like a cold, dark, and rainy winter to make you appreciate the nice weather. It is so amazing to be able to ride my bike down to the water after work and still have a bit of sunshine. The Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 1 opened just in time for us to soak up some [...]
February 27, 2010
Seemed like everyone else I know had the day off yesterday. I was stuck in the office, but took the opportunity to go wandering around DUMBO on my lunch break. It was quiet and the snow was like a soft blanket covering the cobblestone streets. There were a few other photographers out, but for the [...]
February 25, 2010
As the forecast for Brooklyn includes blizzard-like conditions yet again, I’m sitting snug and warm after an exciting commute in the snow with my camera. Though some news sources are predicting a foot of snow and 50+mph winds tonight, is it wrong that I’m just a little bit excited? Anyone have plans to go shoot [...]
February 24, 2010
Beyond featuring the awesome talent we encounter each and every day in Brooklyn (like this awesome photo from love44), one of the next things we hope to do is promote upcoming community events so that we can celebrate all your accomplishments! We’ve been hearing bits and pieces about your upcoming gallery openings, dissertation portfolios, and [...]
February 14, 2010
Every day for the last several years, I’ve made the trek to DUMBO from further south in Brooklyn for work. And every day, I feel like I learn more about the area’s illustrious history as a welcoming ferry port and hub of Brooklyn industry. My latest discovery occurred upon reading more about the trolley tracks [...]
February 11, 2010
I couldn’t wait to finish work yesterday and start taking photos. Snow in Brooklyn is one of my favorite things, and justifiably so. People are happier and more excited, everything is prettier, and the snow is something everyone loves playing in, especially photographers. After work, I set out on my bike with a camera and [...]
January 28, 2010
One of my New Year’s resolutions for 2010 is to become a bolder photographer, especially when it comes to street portraiture. It’s not always easy to capture the unwitting (and sometimes unwilling!) on film, but fortunately there are zoom lenses until I get up enough nerve. Thanks to my fellow Love of Brooklynite Kruger for [...]
July 19, 2010