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Ciao, Chessa!
www.ciaochessa.com
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A blog about photography, art, the people I love and other delightful things.
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Fridays

The summer has been off to a great start so far -- beautifully sunny days and cool, clear nights.  After a very short week in the city we are headed to the beach again this weekend and I simply ...

13 h ago

How to take photos when its foggy

Shooting a scene when there is fog or haze can create a very mysterious image but it can be really tricky to capture.  Taking pictures on a foggy day or night is unlike taking pictures in clear ...

1 day ago

Asking for stories

My grandmother is visiting for the summer from Argentina.  Im always asking for stories -- I want to know the most random ones.  We spent the weekend in East Hampton and she told me about m...

2 days ago 1 person likes this

Instagram Weekend

Daily trips to the beach, lazy afternoon naps, long walks to no place in particular and easy meals al fresco.  The long weekend was the perfect start to what will surely be a wonderful summer.A ...

3 days ago 1 person likes this

Fridays

I was leaving the dreaded post office yesterday where I was shipping prints to clients abroad when I got stuck in the rain with no umbrella and worse, no camera. I was momentarily devastated but then...

25 may 12 1 person likes this

Happening Here

I see New York City as art.  Lines, shapes, contrasts and negative space all coming together to create the worlds most intense and kinetic masterpiece.  Whether you choose to look up or dow...

24 may 12

Setting exposure compensation

I love the sun flares. Photographers always talk about the magic hour - that time of day when the light is just right.  While some prefer the early morning, I love taking pictures when the sun i...

23 may 12

Spring Rain

Fog and the World Trade. The weather is horrible in New York right now but I dont mind the downpours for inspiration. I was in a rush with my camera but Im feeling the motivation to go out and shoot ...

22 may 12

Instagram Weekend

Sea of windows downtown.The beautiful weather this weekend meant we spent most of our time outdoors but we were also very productive at home. I took spring cleaning to an entirely new level -- Closet...

21 may 12

Fridays

No day is complete without a visit to the playground.  This is our current neighborhood favorite.Were going to spend this weekend pretty much the same way we spent the week...going back and fort...

18 may 12

My babys birthday

I never thought that sending a letter or an invite to an event via regular post would seem like an outdated or vintage concept but other than the occasional wedding announcement and invitation all we...

17 may 12 1 person likes this

Faceless Portraits

A portrait is defined as the "likeness" of a person and while they traditionally show the subjects face, you can really capture someones true essence by focusing on any part of their body.&nb...

16 may 12

Back to Childhood

Photographer Julien Mauve combines nostalgia with everyday adult living in his beautiful series Back to Childhood.  He discovered an old box of toys in his grandparents’ attic and became inspire...

15 may 12 1 person likes this

Instagram Weekend

On our way last night after probably the best weekend ever. Its a dreary day in New York so the Monday blues are in full effect around here. After one of the most beautiful weekends and a fantastic M...

14 may 12

Fridays

My friend took this photo of Lucia and me at her birthday party last summer.  I love being this girls mom more than anything. This weekend will be all about celebrating. Its our first weekend in...

11 may 12 1 person likes this

Building

The new World Trade Center and the rain.I like the subway but when its raining I take a cab (when I can find one).  Yesterday was another wet day in Manhattan and it made for a really hopeful ph...

10 may 12

When it rains I think too much

Rainy night in Manhattan.  A photo from my archives.  I think too much when it rains outside.  I wonder a lot and I question things that seem to be clear to everyone except me.  I...

09 may 12

An afternoon in Brooklyn

Living all the way downtown it takes less time to cross the bridge to Brooklyn than it takes to go north of 23rd Street.  So a few weeks ago we decided to take a ride for some pizza, a little ru...

08 may 12

Instagram Vacation

Shes definitely a dreamer. Some of my best memories of my childhood include trips away from home with my family. Its funny how so many stories and moments blend together but then I have very clear im...

07 may 12 1 person likes this

Curating Your Home

After living in three boroughs and as many apartments since we moved-in together nearly 10 (!) years ago, my husband and I found a nearly perfect space last summer and I have to say that for the firs...

02 may 12

You Look at Me Like an Emergency - By Cig Harvey

Ive admired Cig Harveys work for a while now and even shared a post about her work two years ago. So, I was delighted when I learned that she recently published a book of images (I just ordered mine ...

01 may 12

Instagram Weekend

One of my favorite corners of New York.  Staple Street in Tribeca. Were on holiday! While Im away I scheduled a few fun posts but until next week I will be on the beach in Florida with my little...

30 apr 12

Fridays

I really love it here. The view of lower Manhattan from DUMBO.One of the things I love about New York is that whenever I leave I miss home.  I leave New York and I have the best time I possibly ...

27 apr 12

New York Must Do: Theres something happening at the Zoo!

My sister and I have a list of all the places we plan on taking the girls to visit this summer.  The activities and places on it are pretty fantastic so I decided to make a New York Must Do seri...

26 apr 12

Forest Fairy

Looking at these photographs is like imagining walking into a fantasy world where the trees talk to you and fairies are flitting about.  Theyre from the Mr. Kate lookbook and I can honestly say ...

25 apr 12

How to deal with the Haters.

What is WITH people who just want to bring other people down?  In high school my guidance counselor told me that I should give up on applying to certain schools because I would "never get in...

24 apr 12

Instagram Weekend

Theres nothing like an extra long weekend to motivate you for the week ahead.  We drove out to East Hampton on Friday morning and went to the beach, took long walks, ate a lot of dessert and eve...

23 apr 12

Just yesterday and today

Lucia, exactly one year ago. There were a lot of extra cuddles last night thanks to a bad cold that has infiltrated our home.  I didnt mind the hugs -- the sniffles and sneezes, I can do without...

19 apr 12 1 person likes this

Missed Connections

I was running an errand in my old neighborhood and decided to stand on this corner and just watch people from behind my lens for a while.  I saw this woman sauntering across 23rd Street and appa...

18 apr 12

Four Years

Portrait of a New York City corner They say that life happens when youre busy making other plans and how right "they" are.  The four year anniversary of Ciao, Chessa! came and went last ...

17 apr 12

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