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White Columns Artist Registry Happy and proud to be in the new round of candidates of the famed #WhiteColumns curated art registry. #Curators working on a show? You can find me there 💯 Curators of the White Columns Registry chose my analog project Glendalis which is

NYC Portrait Photography of Arden Myrin by portrait photographer Angela Cappetta. Enjoy this shoot of Actress and Comedian Arden Myrin, Actor , comedian, author of LITTLE MISS LITTLE COMPTON.

Angela Cappetta in The New Yorker Photo Booth Angela Cappetta in The New Yorker Watching a Girl’s Life Change on the Lower East Side   In “Glendalis,” the photographer Angela Cappetta captures the day-to-day of a Puerto Rican family on Stanton Street in the

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Family Photographer Dear Lovely One,   Happy birthday to this wise, wonderful, athletic, bilingual sprite. We love you so much. It's been amazing to have you around all the time since you were a fetus. I hope you enjoy these summer portraits marking this

Don't be fooled by the pretty office. Jonathann Kuo M.D of Hudson Medical simply does not care about you. No means no, unless you're a patient of Dr Jonathann Kuo. I had an abusive and predatory mental health experience with this

47th Street Photography: access to a parallel universe.  This is a hard scrabble street with a lot of stories. It is within limits, that anything is possible. Some businesses here stretch back half a century. Many are generational, adapting as the industry

5 TIPS To Writing the Perfect Photo Project Summary by Angela Cappetta Let's Write Your Fine Art Photography Project Summary Here are 5 tips to get your project summary on point and ready to distribute. Not only for grant applications, but curators,

Spring city hall wedding shot by Angela Cappetta in NYC.

Photography Workshops Registration Open: REGISTRATION CLOSED $185 per Session Starts June 5 Contact Paypal and Venmo accepted. Photography Workshops.  Angela Cappetta offers one-on-one remote and in-person coaching, master classes and workshops. She specializes in documentary-style photography projects and portraiture. With evolving photographers, we delve into subjects

TUTORIAL: How to Load a Leica M6 by Angela Cappetta.

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The Beauty of Contact Sheets: Insight into the Photographer's Editing Process Behind every effective picture, there is a baked-in creative process that involves many invisible steps. One of these steps which is often overlooked (yet unavoidable)  is the function of the

Kodak 100UC medium format film is a superb film for flash users. Period. It is very hard to find these days. So this isn't a review as much as it is a tribute. I adore it and try to shoot it

Shooting on the streets with a Leica M6 and a 35mm lens is a unique experience, and should be individual to each Photographer. The M6 is a manual film camera prividing an unparalleled user experience if used correctly. The camera's

Shooting with a Leica M6 is a transcendent experience that every photographer should try at least once in their life. The M6 is a legendary 35mm film camera that has become a favorite among photographers for its precision and simplicity.

My first book. I'm thrilled to announce that I am developing a book project with Thames & Hudson, Inc.  This photo book is a collection of my work from the project Glendalis, showcasing photography from the ten year period I worked on the

Glendalis is a Kickstarter! We are inspired to share this with you. Written and shot by Angela Cappetta. From Kickstarter,  I'm blushin': "Congratulations! We’ve selected Glendalis as a “Project We Love,” which is our way of highlighting brilliant examples of creativity. You’ll see a badge under your

Elements of Traditional Jewish Wedding Photography. By Angela Cappetta.   The Foundry   Private Loft Residence Tappan Hill   On location in Mexico The Catskills New York Botanical Garden

Dear Couples, NYC City Hall is one of my favorite wedding venues in the world. Just for the people watching it gets a ten from me. Perhaps you’re a last minute planner, perhaps you go down to the molecule on a spread sheet. In

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Best Camera Equipment: If you've made it this far, we hope you've sensed how passionately we've been the NYC wedding photographer for many joyful couples. From Coney Island to the Mediterranean to NYC City Hall wedding photography. We provide still

I know what you're thinking. "But how?" Well, it was pretty simple. Framebridge contacted me after seeing one of the pieces I had framed for a client (shown below). Mandy asked if I'd be interested in participating in the Framebridge

I love Alberto and have been working with him for almost a decade. He's one cool dude. Furthermore, he's stone cold fox. Which makes his idea to crowdsource his portrait editing even better.

Anybody who knows me knows I don't like getting political. In mixed company, no good can come of it. I keep the discussion on my shoots to general subjects, and questions for my subjects which are relevant to their life.

Dave and Lucy met because they both play in the same classical orchestra in London. The sparks flew like notes from a score, and well, here we are. A loving and romantic winter elopement of two beautiful people on a

At City Hall. Jimmy Choos and a Borrowed Bouquet: Written and Shot by Angela Cappetta Wedding Photographer New York. Jeein and Jeff finally decided, after five years together, it was time. In spite of their family's wishes for a big

I shot a dream wedding in Buck's County, PA at historic Aldie Mansion. Andrew and Lindsay share the perfect high-school-sweetheart love story. Spanning the years through college and careers they finally decided to tie the knot surrounded by friends and

Wedding Photography Expert Opinion If you've made it this far, we hope you've sensed how passionately we've been the NYC wedding photographer for many joyful couples. From Coney Island to the Mediterranean to NYC City Hall wedding photography. We provide still

I had no idea when I went to my dear friends Chris and Paige's house to meet baby Rowan and shoot their tree that it would be Zuko's last photoshoot. He was listless and not his usual self, but little

The moon is always there. So today I am sharing some of my summer film photography of the moon.

Pictures of Patrick Adams (not in a Suit). Today, I had a blast because I spent time shooting portraits of one excellent dude. His name is Patrick Adams and he just finished a run on Broadway in a play called

A New York Athletic Club wedding is so cool. Since Courtney's family are lifelong members of the NY Athletic Club, it was the natural place for she and Steve to tie the knot.  Both of these film professionals met at

Top Model Laura met Pete on a transcontinental flight from Burbank to New York. He was instantly smitten. In true jet setting fashion, on their wedding day, they landed at a city loft in the shadow of the Empire State

If I could shoot a fresh, new, baby every day I would. And always on a very fuzzy sheepskin. I love babies, but I admittedly don't know much about them beyond the basics. What I do know, though, is when

6 Wedding Photo Budget Busters Written and Shot by Angela Cappetta

It was a big week over here. In addition to rolling out our Mother's Day shoot ideas, our team was featured in the award-winning column Authority Magazine. The reporter was none other than Ming Zhao, who is also the CEO

Camera Review: My Three Favorite Cameras for professional photographers | Hi everyone! I get a lot of questions about my gear. Normally, I don’t talk about equipment choices because I don’t think it’s relevant to hiring me or any NY

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The Knighting Ceremony of Sara Ziff Shot By Me Model Alliance Founder Sara Ziff was honored with the title of Knight in the National Order of Merit by the French government in recognition of her distinguished defense of women's rights. Furthermore,

Modern Wedding Photography in the Roaring 20's Written and Shot by Angela Cappetta   Are you ready to have your wedding in the roaring 20's? Why is searching for a modern wedding photographer so challenging? It can be for many reasons. After

How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in New York?   How Much Does a Wedding Photographer Cost in New York. Written and shot by NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta.   As my dad used to say: "You get what you pay for". This

A Central Park Family Shoot and a chunky Covid Baby shot with DSLR on location with Angela Cappetta in NYC.

Athletics: Brand Photography by Angela Cappetta Athletic and Academic I shot a contortionist. Her name is Link. She is also a neuroscience PhD candidate at the Yale School of Medicine. I think she's awesome. Enjoy this shoot of her and take a

Hm. So, What is Personal Branding Photography Anyway? And Why Do I Need it for My Career? This seems to be a very big niche these days. More and more people are advancing their careers, or pivoting to different careers altogether.

A Chic East Village Wedding shot by NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta The esteemed St. Mark’s Church in-the-Bowery wedding was the perfect backdrop for  a chic East Village wedding. Veronica sported a vanilla wedding pants suit that she got at H&M.

Our Diversity Statement NYC Wedding Photography. I continue to stand against hate by vocally speaking out against ableism, ageism, antisemitism, classism, homophobia, misogyny, queerphobia, racism, sexism, sizeism, transphobia and xenophobia. Furthermore, I continuously support people who have been marginalized in

Washington Square Park Wedding Photography: A Match Made on Tinder.   Washington Square Park Wedding Photography by NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta. Shot with DSLR on location in NYC's iconic Washington Square Park.   He "superliked her" on Tinder. And well, here we are.

Beach Wedding Photography by NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta shot in DSLR on location in Far Rockaway.

Professional Portrait of an NYC Advertising executive Taleah Mona Lusky.   DSLR Portraits NYC Advertising Executive Taleah Mona-Lusky Written and shot by NYC Lifestyle Photographer Angela Cappetta Enjoy this new portrait session of the new President of Swift. As Taleah says "I am very passionate

NYC portrait photography with a doctor written and shot by NYC photographer Angela Cappetta. So, enjoy this podcast interview with Carlene all about her first shoot and most recent shoot. Today I am writing about the most recent shoot I did with

NYC Maternity Photography Session   This post is about a recent maternity photography session I shot {by NYC fine art photographer Angela Cappetta} with real film and a custom camera. I had shot Sarah's wedding dress fitting before her wedding, and she

Pandemic Wedding of Two NY Nurses A pandemic wedding of two NY nurses who worked in a COVID unit in New York City. They had the wedding of their dreams at New York Botanical Gardens with the cutest blindfolded first-look you

A Zoom Shoot with Emily Ritz Zoom Shoot with Emily Ritz. Written and shot by NYC Portrait Photographer Angela Cappetta. Since COVID began, Zoom shoots have been on the rise. I can see why. They represent creativity in the time of remaining

Contemporary Artist Series Ecka Blaire   Contemporary Artist Series Ecka-Blaire Faulds. Today we discuss a different art modality. I'm used to interviewing painters, photographers or sculptors. But 2-d work is so much more than that. Readers, meet Ecka Blaire.  Ecka is a

Boho Chic Wedding Planning Edited and photographed by NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta I'm happy to report that weddings and how we throw them have changed significantly since the pandemic. Instead of affairs in boxy rooms with unfortunate wallpaper, we now celebrate

3-D artist Gigi Rippolone is collaging her way through life. Her studio is replete with various projects in alternating states of completion. Q: What is your preferred medium? A: For me, I enjoy magazines, vintage of course, like National Geographic. So, I

An Arts Non-Profit for Women: Interview with Curator Sara Kay, Founder of POWarts. An Arts NonProfit for Women. Interview by NYC Fine Art Photographer Angela Cappetta Sara Kay is a force. To enumerate, here are just a few of her accomplishments: Gallery

Artist Talk with Angela Cappetta, Location Photographer: Gloria Salgado Gispert is Today's Subject. Interview with Gloria Salgado Gispert by NYC documentary-style photographer Angela Cappetta Artist Talks with Angela Cappetta who is an NYC documentary-style photographer. Today, we do a deep dive with

How to Make Your Camera Work for You in 5 Easy Steps By NYC wedding photographer Angela Cappetta 1. When to use the automatic settings on your camera Make Your Camera Work for You. When we learn how to use a camera, we

Statement from the Artist A NY photographer interviews a ceramics artist. From Angela Cappetta's Contemporary Artist series. Today we feature Bob Brisley. "Every day I am amazed to find that over the years, clay continues to challenge me and teach me about

Paul Cutting Restoration Artist Interview by NYC Photographer Interview by Angela Cappetta Paul Cutting is a restoration carpenter based in Iowa. He possesses a wisdom that belies his youth.  "Why interview a carpenter" you may ask.  Just because Mr. Cutting uses a

Vocalist NYC Portrait Session shot and written by Angela Cappetta. "Zoé has a voice that would make a velvet blazer jealous." Miami.com Listen to Angela Cappetta's podcast interview with Zoe here. ••• When I got to work with Zoe Fromer it was thrilling. I

What is a Bat Mitzvah? Shot and written by Angela Cappetta, NYC family photographer.

And We Hope You Love Them.   Ten Times Kids Stole The Show at Weddings Written and Shot by: NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta. Here we have compiled a small iportfolio of some of our favorite kid pictures from our New York City

The Seven Must-Have Wedding Shots We Love to Capture   Seven Must Have Wedding Shots. Written and Shot by NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta   Hello everyone! With the lockdown still happening in varying degrees state by state, let’s take a moment to look

5 Questions for a Painter by Angela Cappetta Interview with Fine Art Painter Andres Cimas by NYC Lifestyle Photographer Angela Cappetta 5 Questions for a Painter by Angela Cappetta: What is the story your fine art subject matter tells? Freedom. Freedom and happiness. 5

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#TBT to a wedding in an underground club in New York City's party promised land of the Lower East Side. Not enough for ya? How about the fact that the couple had board games instead of flowers. Still not enough?

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Your New York Central Park Wedding-Photo Survival Guide//Written and Shot by NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta   Well, needless to say, I have my own special nooks and crannies I like around Central Park. These are shared only with my couples. However, I

Veil Roundup | 5 Wedding Veil Styles to Slay Your Bridal Look Written and Photographed by top NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta. So, I have compiled a veil roundup for you today. Here is a veil roundup|5 wedding veil styles to slay

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4 truly great locations for Downtown NYC Wedding Photography.   Needless to say, I have my own special nooks and corners I like. These are shared only with my couples. However, I am more than happy to share with you, dear reader,

  Contemporary Artist Interview with Natalie Christensen     High End Photography Services NYC is my usual subject matter in my blog. However, I found Natalie Christensen through a cold email she sent me. I was instantly infatuated with her work. The dizzying beauty

What is the Artist Support Pledge? It is a way to help artists affected by the economic downturn by collecting work at rock-bottom prices.  The best part? All work is $200 USD and under.     So, as we all know, the COVID19

Drone artist? Well of course there are drone artists. We found one of the edgiest new talents to wield a flying camera. Her name is Morgan Pius and her work speaks for itself. How did you find the drone as

NYC Wedding Photography as Entertainment: What is Old is New Again NYC Wedding Photography Entertainment? Yes! The team at Shipr Media is reconceptualizing box camera technology from 100 years ago. As entertainment. CEO Georgy Keymakh says: "Shipr is a portable photo studio of

    Today's Contemporary Modern Art Series: An Interview with Marion Wilson The Landscape Is Sanctuary to Our Fears January 27 - May 6, 2020 The William Paterson University Galleries Interview by Angela Cappetta   This exhibition is an exploration of Paterson, New Jersey as well

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Contemporary Photography Interview|Lenscratch ANGELA CAPPETTA Contemporary Photography Interview|Lenscratch Angela Cappetta is reproduced from an article written by Aline Smithson on January 21, 2011 New York based photographer Angela Cappetta is a full blown, highly skilled media creator. She is an influencer in her

6 Bouquets to Die For   6 bouquets to die for. In our estimation, NYC wedding photography is measured by the quality of the bouquets therein. A bouquet says a lot. It can have whimsy or gravitas. No matter what your style,

Contemporary Art Interviews|Curated Studio Visits Contemporary Art Interviews|Curated Studio Visits. Interview by Angela Cappetta. What is a studio visit? A studio visiting an artist in their studio is a time-honored tradition. Namely, this is a time when an artist invites a collector

4 Things I Love About the Foundry LIC Written and shot by Angela Cappetta 4 Things I Love About the Foundry LIC. I shoot all over. And I  love learning about new spaces. But some venues are tried and true to

The Coolest Holiday Meal   The Coolest Holiday Meal, Photography by Angela Cappetta. From vegan to carnivore, there is one sure fire way to please everyone. Make a Hot Pot! What is a Hot Pot you may ask? It is a traditional Chinese

A Thanksgiving Wedding Proposal in NYC   A Thanksgiving Wedding Proposal in NYC. So, when Yuvraj contacted me from across the country, he was planning a NYC proposal. He found me via the Amex Platinum Concierge. He was nervous. But very organized.

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5 Hairstyles to Slay on Your Wedding Day I shoot a lot of beauty and fashion as my day job. When I shoot weddings, my other day job, I am always  in admiration of the looks my couples envision. Some go

Happy Halloween. Happy Halloween! This little lady and her personal NYC family photographer (aka me) want you to have a monstrously great day. So, let's unpack the mystery of Halloween. The wearing of costumes at Halloween comes from the belief that supernatural

Feeling Big: Sculptor Thomas Lendvai Written by NYC Wedding Photographer Angela Cappetta   Sculptor Thomas Lendvai. Brooklyn-based artist Thomas Lendvai transforms everyday construction materials into large-scale, site-responsive, sculpture-based experience.Through his work, Lendvai melds his knowledge of carpentry, taught to him by his Hungarian father at an early age. Along

Interview with Painter Lisa Armstrong Noble   By Angela Cappetta I asked Lisa Armstrong Noble about the beautiful painting she donated to The Medusa Project fundraiser shop. I haven't seen a miniature painting come across our threshold so I decided to ask her about it.

5 Things About Angela Cappetta and Team You Need to Know 1. WHAT IS DOCUMENTARY-STYLE EVENT PHOTOGRAPHY? We are known for, and are proud of, our candid approach. After all, why else would you hire a documentary-style photography and video team? We

5 Times Fathers Win Their Emotions at Weddings   5 Times Fathers Win Their Emotions at Weddings Written and Shot by Angela Cappetta A father-offspring relationship can be utterly beautiful. It is rich, complex and remarkable. For those lucky enough to have their dad

Fine Art Photography Interview: Marion Belanger   Fine Art Photography Interview: Marion Belanger by Angela Cappetta. Marion Belanger photographs the cultural landscape. Particularly, where geology and the built environment intersect.   She was awarded a John Simon Guggenheim Fellowship to photograph the contested

Top NYC Wedding Photographers. So, SEO rules dictate that I use big splashy keywords when I write content for my blog. Really, I, just want to share things I really like in the art and culture world. I love writing

Artist Interview Series Painter Elizabeth Kresch Contemporary Artist Interview Series: Elizabeth Kresch. Elizabeth Kresch is a Brooklyn born, American artist. She paints experiences from her life and travels. In addition, Elizabeth believes that the purpose of art is to hold a mirror up for

Bridesmaid Duties Contributed by Wendy Dessler Photographs + Copy Editing by  Angela Cappetta How to Own the Title the Bridesmaid of the Year Bridesmaid Duties. Every bridal party has them. This sorority of women is in charge of dealing with the financial and emotional

Contemporary Artist Interview: Feargal Doyle by Angela Cappetta   Contemporary Artist Interview: Feargal Doyle Originally from Dublin, Feargal Doyle now lives and works in New York.  He moved to New York in 2012 via Thailand, where he and his family spent two years. During

Contemporary Artist Interview with New York Illustration Star Samantha Dion Baker The master behind Draw Your Day took a minute to speak with us about her brainchild, her actual children, and the projects she has in the fire. Contemporary Artist Interview: Samantha

Destination Weddings in NYC "So. Destination Weddings in NYC, why do couples do it? Me: “Why would you fly to NYC in February to get married in NYC?” Client: “Because we love it.” So What Actually is a Destination Wedding? A destination wedding is defined

Contemporary Artist Interview Mary's work is magnificent. She has been on my radar for years. I finally got the courage up to ask her to be interviewed for my ongoing Contemporary Artist Series. I hope you adore her work as much

A Brooklyn Bistro Wedding A Brooklyn Bistro Wedding. Written, edited and shot by Angela Cappetta   So, to start off, my clients Yiorgos and Emmanuelle celebrated their beautiful New York City wedding at the French bistro Bacchus on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn. Ordinarily, a

Figurative Painter Jeff Lee Artist Interview Interview by NYC fine art photographer Angela Cappetta. Figurative Painter Jeff Lee. So, I shot Jeff's wedding and have always been a huge fan of his work. I went to their home the morning of their

Who is Elise Engler? Elise's website is incredibly cool. It is a combination of obsessive illustration mixed with infatuation with color and an almost manic need to count. It was largely her masterful use of color and words together that drew

Artist Interview Borbay Artist Interview Borbay. A dyed-in-the-wool artist, Time Out magazine even referred to Borbay as among NYC's "Most Creative New Yorker[s]".  One of his assemblage pieces incorporating multiple New York Post headlines became an irl New York Post headline.

Interview with Expressionist Painter David Sandum by Angela Cappetta Landscape Painter David Sandum Interview with Expressionist Painter David Sandum. David Sandum is a remarkable painter. Not only is he highly prolific, his work is prized among collectors. I myself am lucky enough

Photographer J. James Joiner Interview with On the Road Photographer J. James Joiner. We love everything about James Joiner. When he gets an idea in his head for a project, he doesn't dawdle. He grabs his gear, puts his dog in the

Film Photographer Sarah Cohen: an Interview Film Photographer Sarah Cohen: an Interview. As someone who is trained on film, I move in a certain brain space. DSLR is appropriate for some things and film for others. My preference is always film.

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Introducing Video Shooter Giga Shane! We have a new full time team member and boy are we happy. Everybody meet Giga! Giga was born in Belgrade, in the former Yugoslavia, and moved here as a child. He was always highly motivated

Abstract Painter Joseph Vella paints a lot. He lives in NYC. What is your painting process? When someone asks me about my process, I blank. Paint is play without expectations. I start with basic shapes. I get out of my head

Celebrate Painters Figurative Painter Maia Cruz Palileo is an artist in NYC and also a Joan Mitchell fellow. Furthermore, she is fresh from giving an artist talk at Yale MFA program.  You can see her work here. We decided to interview her

So, what is Documentary Style Photography? I have always been obsessed with visual story telling through pictures. From early in my career, I have always wanted to fully, beautifully and truthfully tell a tale as I understood it. This type of

Happy Tenth Anniversary Model Alliance! Flashback! To NYFW Highlights. The night we celebrated @modelallianceny on their 7 year Anniversary❤️ Now it is ten whole years of their good work to bring respect and equality to the forefront. Sara and the Model Alliance have

Love Notes: Put a Stamp on it with Kristy Lin Billuni. "I can’t tell you how I met Angela Cappetta, but it involved the internet, a deal gone bad, and a stranger saving my ass in New York City. I started

Seven Photographers Bring New Energy to Self-Portraiture They offer fresh directions to one of the oldest photographic genres. Excerpted from VICE. Written by Jonathan Feinstein. Seven Photographers Bring New Energy to Self-Portraiture.  For years, between commercial shoots and documentary projects, Angela Cappetta has

Fashion Model Twins: Twinning Hard. The hard working twins Tevin and Tylor Bailey, aka The Bailey Twins, are two of the sweetest guys you'll ever meet. They are identical. And like most identicals, are very close. They had the same

  How to Photograph a White Wedding Dress: Black &White Film. Wedding Dress Fitting: Black and White Panoramic Film. Am I allowed to be in love with a picture? Because I really love this one shown above. It shows off everything that

Pear Shaped Diamond Buying Guide Written by guest blogger Alastair Smith Pear shaped engagement rings are quite rare, but they’re a great choice for people who are looking for an alternative cut that will allow them to stand out from the more

SHOOT REAL FILM. A POEM. Shoot real film. Make contact sheets. Listen to your clients complain about how tiny they are. Explain that they asked you to shoot real film. The satin won’t glimmer without it. Remind them gently they’re missing the point. Be a little

Shoot Real Film 35mm Color and Black+White SHOOT REAL FILM. A POEM. Shoot real film. Make contact sheets. Listen to your clients complain about how tiny they are. Explain that they asked you to shoot real film. The satin won’t glimmer without it. Remind them

Summer is the best, all the tanned skin and pretty dresses. Grooms in summer weight wool, Cotton shirts and high heels. Its all just so lovely. No wedding photographer hates it. We all love it. That's why we sign up

The Medusa Fine Arts Project and Public Art Space, aka The Medusa Project Inc, a 501(c)3 Incorporation NEEDS YOU The Mission: Board Members needed. The mission of The Medusa Project and The Medusa Cafe + Mercantile is to revitalize the rural village

Here are a few of my personal thoughts on SEO content and marketing for a busy photographer. Moreover, this article is all about how to keep a photography website looking sharp and professional. To enumerate: don’t let it sit. Also, keep the

Times Square Proposal Man drops ring down subway grate. Taken from The NYPD Twitter feed. If they had hired me to shoot their proposal, the first thing I would have suggested is not to propose over a street grate. Leave it

Family Thanksgiving. When you get invited to your friend's 2 dads' Thanksgiving celebration, you tell your own family you made other plans and you accept. Its pretty much that simple. Especially if one of the dads is Italian. You don't

What to Wear to a Wedding: Burlesque Dresses Edition KNOW THY AUDIENCE. One of the most popular pieces of advice these days is “know your audience”. This is indeed sage advice. It’s also nearly useless. However, it is an open ended

Artist Series: David Sandum on Mental Illness gouache and oil painter in Norway who does work that I love so much I collect it. As someone who can relate to his lifelong struggle with depression, mood and creativity, I felt

Artist Series Greg Miller Morning Bus: "My daughter was the same age as the victims at the time of the shooting.I was devastated. Eventually, however, I became disillusioned by our society’s inability to cut through the politics and reach the

Reproduced With Permission From The Sexy Grammarian   Herself: Kristy Lin Billuni. I hope you learn as much about writing and photography by reading this journey as I did. Kristy wonderfully interviews Genea to discuss with us the impact of the process. Incorporating the

Shop Small Nov 24! This Nov 24, we want to share Small Business Saturday® with you! It's a holiday shopping tradition, backed by American Express, that celebrates small businesses like ours. And it wouldn't be a celebration without customers like you

George Eastman House George Eastman House So, raise your hand if you like libraries. Great, lots of hands. Now raise your hands if you know about libraries inside of museums. Hm, not as many hands. Ok, let's talk about this. Specialty museums with

FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY Flash photography by Weegee. Visual sociology, documentary photography, and photojournalism are social constructions whose meaning arises in the contexts. Furthermore, organizational and historical, of different worlds of photographic work stand out. A remarkable photograph from around the mid-1960s shows New

I adore looking at outtakes. The things I've missed. Frames that call me back. I enjoy editing, optimizing and beautifying these pictures possibly more than my original selects. There is something special about ballet outtakes. Surely, with a concoction of

NYC City Hall Wedding Photography is the Greatest!  So, those in love with the idea of NYC City Hall Wedding Photography will enjoy taking a look at this sweet and touching event. For one, Christopher and Carlos hosted a full-on arctic blast

Shooting City Hall weddings is essentially shooting a simple event in a complicated place. The essentials are: two cameras with two different focal length lenses - not zooms both camera with a minimum of 32MP; and a combo of available light and flash

Shooting Real Film - The Feeling of Cuba A trip to Cuba has been on my bucket list for as long as I can remember. My parents talked endlessly about how much they loved that part of the world since I

HighLine family photography -- Jack wears "Brooklyn" themed tee mentioned in article HighLine Family photography gallery wall in family's Chelsea home AC I am humbled and honored you chose yours truly to shoot your dream of HighLine Family Photography. Why me? You could

Expert Opinion on HP Indigo Wedding Albums by Angela Cappetta   So, we get a lot of questions about our HP Indigo wedding albums.  As a result,  we are happy to describe the process for you. Therefore, we offer acid free, slender

New Faces of Modern Medicine Here are some studio portraits of mental health practitioners in Brooklyn. Studio Portraits of Mental Health Practitioners by Angela Cappetta. We are in a true golden age of mental health care. There are so many modalities and

Red Lady: Malgosia Garnys   Red Lady Malgosia Garnys is a force. A multi talented goddess. For this shoot she was a Red Lady. She created a character beyond what I could have imagined. When you meet her, at first, you can't help but

Custom Thumbdrives: Compensated Partnership   I was recently asked to review some new thumbdrives  from USB Memory Direct. Branded and cool, I can fit your retouched event shoots (as jpegs) for many of my small to medium jobs. As for advertising or video

Shout outs! We love our squad so, we wanted to share the work of said squad members. You are about to read the praises I have for video artist/ cinematographer Megan Hill  and kick-ass trainer Johari Mayfield. If you are

Model Alliance Welcomes Karen Elson @misskarenelson What is the model alliance? Who are their Board Members? Why do models need workplace protection? The Model Alliance is a 501(c)3 charitable organization. Their job is to look under the fashion industry's unturned stones to find the

Abuelita, NYC from the project Glendalis, in the permanent collection of the Corcoran Gallery of Art Washington D.C. Corcoran Curator Paul Roth Writes to Angela Cappetta in order to confirm permanent collection participation in Robert Frank Show Attached above is the letter

Ali Jacowitz: The New Faces of Modern Medicine. Ali Jackowitz, PysD  What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy* (Namely, A.C.T)? We spent the day photographing Dr. Ali Jacowitz's portrait and shooting a PSA to learn a little more about this modality. For the most part,

Warrior Portrait  of Author Amy E. Herman Warrior Portrait: Amy is the renowned author of the bestseller Visual Intelligence. When she asked me to shoot the author photo for her upcoming 2nd book, TED talk , lectures etc, I was thrilled. Every book

Always Together Always together. You'd say Siempre Conjuntos in Spanish. Its beautiful in both languages. Nando planned this proposal all the way from Mexico City. He engaged the exceptional team at The Quin to execute his vision for the perfect proposal.

Jumping and laughing NYC Yoga Teacher in Profile Flow Portrait/headshot pictures of NYC yoga* instructor Niki Sheth. Do yourself a huge favor and take her classes at Studio Anya. All in all, my abs have never looked better and my flow has

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Publish Perish It is a concept that freelance photographers know well. In essence, we have to understand the publish perish paradigm to stay relevant, or let our media spark, and as a result, our bookings, fizzle out. In brief, we must

Country Club Wedding Photography: Mad About You  Country Club Wedding Photography. This Westchester Country Club• wedding was all about family, tradition and, above all, celebrating those whom this couple loves. To enumerate: Kathleen's family lives in Queens where she got ready and

Shot in summer on location in Soho, NYC. NYC Engagement Phototography Session: Wild at Heart NYC Engagement Photography: Wild at Heart. These two met in winter and haven't spent a day apart since. We had a creative huddle before their engagement session

Who is Zuko? Zuko Ode. He was 11, a siberian  husky and a senior dog. He moved to NYC with Paige, then came Chris, then the baby. He tolerated the baby at first. Then they eventually worked up their own kind of

Come Away With Me: A NYC Elopement Story Come Away With Me. Few things are as romantic as a Central Park elopement. This one was no exception. We all met up at the swanky London Hotel, where I shot the getting

New Clinicians: Brooklyn Minds Medical PracticeThe New Face of Modern Medicine New Clinicians. Enjoy this installment in my series of content for ‪‎Brooklyn Minds medical practice I’m shooting. Here are portraits of their 2 newest clinicians*, Dr. Rebecca Sinclair and

Peter Sachon Cellist. Peter was nice enough to sit for me in his sunny, cello* filled home in Washington Heights. This sitting is a continuation of my project titled City Cello, which I've been working on for over a year. 11x14" A/P

Conservatory Gardens Engagement Session featuring PeiPei and Andrew Pei Pei and Andrew hired me to shoot their engagement session at the Conservatory Gardens*. First, we began at the iron gate. Then, Andrew twirled PeiPei as they danced together through the English

DUMBO Engagement Session IRL Leave it to the Brooklyn Bridge to once again provide the perfect DUMBO engagement session backdrop. It was here on an early spring day in April where we shot Andrew and Peipei's engagement session. The fog was

With wedding season bearing down in full force, its important to remember that service providers are here to help you. When looking for a top-tier photographer, consider these photo tips: 1) A Photographer Who Gets Press Make sure they have been published.

When Cameron told me he was whisking Liz to propose beside Degas' ballerina at the Met, he meant it (aka degas-and-a-ring). We spoke for days about how it would go down. Cameron thought would be quick and dirty, or would it? They

Investment in NYC Wedding Photography Indeed, a wedding is a big investment. But let's talk about small weddings for a minute. Because perhaps a big wedding just isn’t for you. Maybe you will have a small, intimate affair or host a dinner