Unearthed old polaroids. Liking this one captured in front of the Cyclone ride at Coney Island during a Tattoo & Body-Piercing Contest, mid-late 90s. After researching... winds up he's an accomplished writer... was Editor of infamous 'NY Press' will be reaching out him soon, see if he remembers this magical moment. Jasmine was diggin the copy set-up.
Rockin Venice Beach CA (video)
With a few days off in Venice Beach CA met cool guy Blizzy from Boston and 3 of his friends from New Jersey (their band Tropical Nasty) we shot this music video for their boardwalk performance of "Slipped Away" an original tune. So talented these kids. What a great way to spend a vacation, meeting locals, filming the scene.
Working with a Super Bowl Legend
15 years ago the E*Trade Chimp was on a press-tour to promote his upcoming Super Bowl ad (years later CIO Magazine would vote it "one of the 10 Best Commercials of All-Time"). He was kind of a big deal. His name was Jonah. The plan was to shoot in AdWeek's offices, but at the last minute security wouldn't let a chimpanzee in the building, something about insurance. They told us at the loading dock (that's often how we enter buildings with our equipment). Looking around I noticed a nearby fire hydrant//thought it would add character.and Jonah could lean on it, sit on it, etc. We quickly set up battery-powered strobes which worked super given the contrasty light in lower Manhattan. Shooting on location requires thinking on your feet and being open to new ideas... but above all you must be prepared. I got along pretty well with Jonah the E*Trade Chimp at least I think so, he wouldn't stop hugging me. Jan. 28, 2002 AdWeek tear sheet.
No wonder he liked me.. maybe Jonah thought I was his Dad. lol//yikes
Toxic Avenger Filmmaker Lloyd Kaufman
Photographed in the basement of Troma Building in Queens, NY. I look up to Lloyd, and have learned a lot from him. We met after a book talk/signing asked if I could photograph him. He gave me a tour of his building, was very kind and generous. I returned days later with a "toxic green" background for a more classic portrait.
Abraham Lincoln Visit
Lookalike Bill Warren visited Putnam County we went to some of the local spots including favorite restaurant George's Place. Visit his website at http://AbeLincolnNYC.com
Photo Group's NYC Adventure
June 2016 Sunday in NYC documenting my friends street photography. members of Arts on the Lake's PHOTO GROUP.
Sidewalk Portraits Coney Island's Mermaid Parade
I took to the streets at Coney Island's 34rd Annual Mermaid Parade, Brooklyn, NY. June 18, 2016.
Location-Location-Location
Location scouting with Cinematographer Tom Moore.
Laying Down on the Job
Since Amit's book took a satirical look at the financial world, I thought the prop magnifying glass image could actually work. No photoshop or green screen for a unique perspective I laid-down on sidewalk at 6th Ave/48th Street NYC. Editorial portrait assignment author Amit Chatwani for BusinessWeek.
