Field Work & Essays
NYC Events:
Cultural Celebrations
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Macy’s Balloon Inflation: A Pre-Parade Tradition
A behind-the-scenes look at the iconic Macy’s Balloon Inflation, capturing the playful nostalgia and communal joy before the Thanksgiving Day…
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J’ouvert: A Celebration of Caribbean Identity and Culture in Brooklyn
This sequence documents Brooklyn’s J’ouvert festival, exploring how Caribbean traditions transform urban space through ritual gathering, cultural memory, and collective…
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Pride in Washington Square Park: A Celebration with Complex Layers
Each June, Pride in Washington Square Park showcases LGBTQ+ visibility in New York City. This series explores how celebration and…
NYC Events:
Commemorations
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9/11 Memorial Service: Honoring the Past, Reflecting on Resilience
This series documents how the 9/11 Memorial Service transforms private grief into collective memory, exploring how shared rituals of remembrance…
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Fleet Week: A Celebration of Service and Maritime Tradition
Fleet Week photographs examine how military service members navigate between institutional authority and personal freedom during their temporary immersion in…
NYC Events:
Urban Rituals
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Coney Island’s Polar Plunge: A Chilling New Year’s Ritual
Coney Island’s annual Polar Plunge sees participants brave the freezing Atlantic, marking the new year with community, resilience, and charity,…
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Santacon: Ritual and Rebellion in Manhattan
Santacon in Manhattan transforms the city into a riotous holiday party, with thousands dressed as Santa and holiday characters, blending…
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Field Notes
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Central Park as a Visual and Cultural Symbol
Central Park is more than a retreat; it’s a living space where diverse lives intersect, reflecting New York’s evolving identity.…
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Photographing the Tourist: An Outsider Documenting Outsiders in Kyoto
Photographing tourists in Kyoto, I explore the ethics of image-making, cultural commodification, and my role as an outsider documenting other…
Behind the Lens
Artist Observations
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Mary Ellen Mark: The Art of Seeing and Connecting
Mary Ellen Mark’s contribution to photography extends far beyond the remarkable images she created over her four-decade career. Her methodology…
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Sage Sohier: 10 Key Observations on Photography of Human Connection and Social Relationships
Sage Sohier’s photography represents a masterful exploration of human relationships, identity, and social dynamics in American life. Through her careful…
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Robert Adams: 15 Key Observations on Photographing the American West’s Transformation
Robert Adams’ photography stands as one of the most significant documentations of environmental change in the American West. After abandoning…