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The Photodiarist
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I am a diarist of ordinary moments that move me. I gravitate towards black and white photography but still celebrate color. I love the candid capture but respect the power of the choreographed moment. I study the rules of phos+graphis but am compelled periodically to ignore them.
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At Donna Karan: Ruby Aldridge

New York: W. 26th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues Inspiration: Badass Ruby Aldridge just before working the Donna Karan show.  

7 h ago 5 people like this

Tina Turner?

New York: Lincoln Center Inspiration: Not Tina Turner . . . but she sure looks like her. BTW, Happy Valentine's Day!

1 day ago 2 people like this

After Donna Karan: Daphne Groeneveld

New York: W. 26th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues Inspiration: Some people are just really really ridiculously goodlooking . . . even in harsh mid-day light!

1 day ago 3 people like this

Before DVF: Solange Knowles

New York: Lincoln Center Inspiration: Solange Knowles heading to the DVF show. Thanks for stopping her, Mr. Newton!

2 days ago 1 person likes this

After Derek Lam: Taylor Tomasi-Hill

New York: West Street and W. Houston Inspiration: TTH at Derek Lam looking so very original as always.

2 days ago 5 people like this

NYFW A/W 2012: At DKNY

New York: 26th Street at 10th and 11th Avenues Inspiration: I loved the DKNY 2012 fall collection.  The shoes rocked!  And so does Donna Karan for staging her shows so that bloggers and photographers...

2 days ago 3 people like this

Joanna Hillman at DKNY

New York: W. 26th Street between 10th and 11th Avenues Inspiration: Joanna Hillman rocking a beautiful hooded fur vest!  For color shots of Joanna, check this out.

2 days ago 5 people like this

Morning Light

New York: 18th and 2nd Avenue Inspiration: I quite love photographs like this.  Linear, heavily contrasted, seemingly about nothing much yet holding my attention for minutes at a time. Here's a ...

07 feb 12 5 people like this

Kallos

Paris: Rue de Castiglione Inspiration: "Kallos", the name I've given this series, means Beauty in Greek. She's what I think of when I try to call to mind Helen of Troy or Aphrodit...

06 feb 12 11 people like this

Street Art

New York: 14th Street and 7th Avenue Inspiration: I am still not quite sure whether this is supposed to be a subtle advertisement for a moving and painting company or street art . . . I am leaning to...

02 feb 12 11 people like this

Cloud Cover

New York: Coney Island, Brooklyn Inspiration: Lesson learned: Sun and warm weather get all the love but even cold, cloudy, overcast days have a lot of beauty to give too. 

26 jan 12 11 people like this

Bleak

New York: West Side Highway Inspiration: I know I should not wish time away . . . but dios mio! Winter is so damn bleak. It's actually a good time for black and white photography since there...

25 jan 12 11 people like this

Gorgeous Eyes

Paris: Rue de Castiglione Inspiration: Paris again. Fashion again. Portraits again. I know. But I love this photo. The expression on her face. The remnants of glitter on her eyes after the fashion sh...

18 jan 12 20 people like this

Bridge Over the Hudson River

New York: Hudson River Valley Inspiration: I wanted a little field trip yesterday so he and I went to Rhinebeck in the Hudson River Valley. On the way, we crossed a bridge or two . . . Since we live ...

17 jan 12 11 people like this

The World Through My Umbrella

New York: Gramercy Park Inspiration: I will be seeing the world through my umbrella today. It's raining so damn hard right now.  Just back from the gym and am soaked - more from rain than sweat,...

12 jan 12 8 people like this

Happy New Year

New York: Washington Square Park Inspiration: Happy New Year everyone! Here's to a fabulous 2012 filled with lots of photographs!

03 jan 12 4 people like this

Natalie Massenet

Milan: Via Alserio Inspiration: I know that you are all "fashioned out" so to speak, but I don't consider this a 100% fashion photo but rather a portrait of business woman whom I admir...

28 dec 11 5 people like this

Rocksteady!

New York: Central Park Inspiration: Did I say I was off the internet? Well . . . I am waiting around for my car to head to the airport and so wanted to post this photo! This guy is a regular in the p...

23 dec 11 3 people like this

Canoodling in Central Park, Pt. II

New York: Central Park Inspiration: I've gone back to my covert photography . . . at least for now. Happy Holidays everyone. I will be off the internet until after Christmas! BTW, I hope you get...

22 dec 11 4 people like this

Canoodling in Central Park

New York: Central Park Inspiration: Aww . . . love this. 

19 dec 11 8 people like this

Captured

Paris: Place de la Concorde Inspiration: The relationship between a photographer and the subject of the photograph is often momentary but still so fascinating.  There's a subconscious trust and ...

15 dec 11 6 people like this

At Paris Fashion Week: Reflections

Paris: Rue de Castiglione Inspiration: Love her glasses (even though I can see myself in a most unflattering stance taking her photo) and her oversized clutch.  

08 dec 11 4 people like this

Life is Beautiful . . . Especially on A Friday

New York: Nolita Inspiration: Life is Beautiful . . . especially on a Friday after a long week.  Happy weekend everyone.

02 dec 11 7 people like this

An Extravaganza of Prints and Patterns

New York: Lincoln Center Inspiration:  I'm loving the word "extravaganza" these days. Don't ask me why 'cause I couldn't tell you.  I just fall in love with how certain ...

02 dec 11 3 people like this

Bridges to Brooklyn

New York: Brooklyn Bridge and Manhattan Bridge (taken with my i-phone) Inspiration: I've missed photographing my favorite bridges these past few months! 

29 nov 11 3 people like this

Louise Ebel

Paris: Place de la Concorde Inspiration: Turning Rayban sunglasses into regular every-day glasses is not a bad idea! Thanks for the inspiration Miss Pandora.

28 nov 11 6 people like this

At Paris Fashion Week

Paris: Place de la Concorde Inspiration: Earphones and chilling to your own music make fashion week so much better.

25 nov 11 6 people like this

Feathered Earrings

Paris: Jardins des Tuileries Inspiration: I've now forgotten her name but do remember that she made these cool feathered earrings herself out of turkey feathers.  For a color shot of her, check ...

21 nov 11 3 people like this

Chrysler Building

New York: Chrysler Building from 42nd Street Inspiration: My favorite building.  Photo taken from his office at night.  Lucky him.  My work view consists of nothing but a phalanx of windows . . .

21 nov 11 7 people like this

Pyjama Top

Paris: Jardins des Tuileries Inspiration: Shala Monroque, wearing bedclothes as day clothes, as she heads to the Viktor & Rolf show in Paris. I think the secret to the look is the giant pearl nec...

19 nov 11 4 people like this

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