Westminster Dog Show (first time going here)
It’s funny how dogs and their people often look alike + give off the same energy
I RAN THE NYC MARATHON.
Yesterday, I became a marathoner. This was the most difficult thing I’ve ever done. The journey has been a testament to what hard work and determination can achieve, and I will forever be grateful for this deeply emotional, mental, and physical experience.Being a part of this race has me feeling more proud than ever to be a New Yorker.
The race encapsulates the spirit and energy of New York City itself: diverse, vibrant, challenging, and ultimately, a big celebration of human achievement. Honored to run this thing in support of @bluecard1934: a non profit that provides direct financial assistance to holocaust survivors currently living below the poverty line
Thank you everyone again to my friends, family, and everyone else: I’m grateful for your support whether you messaged me words of encouragement, cheered, high-fived, donated, etc….it means a lot to me as this was a really big deal for me. Also, BIG congrats to all the other marathon runners out there.Also, shoutout to my photographer friends for capturing these photos of me: @watchingnewyork, @scoboco, @fritzbacon, @billydeee.
Adam Sandler pickup game!
I saw Adam Sandler hooping in Manhattan today, so I asked if I could jump in. Next thing I knew, I was his teamate in a game of pickup. After the game, he gave me a light backhand slap on the chest and said “good game, buddy.”
I actually wrestled a sumo wrestler
Tououyama aka ‘Big Poppa’ who is a 6’2, 400 pound sumo wrestler. I lost.
I photographed Derrick Rose playing Chess
As an avid fan of chess myself, I got to play a game with him after our shoot.
Apple Pay Campaign
I collaborated with Apple to create these videos highlighting my favorite nyc gems.
Very Meta Post
Big thanks to Squarespace for featuring me in their latest blog post chatting about my work, workflow, and all the SS tools I utilize in my business. Read the full article here!
Brooklyn Mag 50!
Woke to some amazing news:
I'm honored + humbled to be included in Brooklyn Magazine’s 50 Most Fascinating People
full article here: https://www.bkmag.com/brooklyns-50-most-fascinating/
We won a Shorty Award
The Cummins & Partners team and I rented a van and drove all over NYC to place dozens of stuffed koala plush toys to poles and trees to help spread awareness about Australia being ravaged by its worst bushfire season on record.
Attached to the Koalas is a QR code that directs passerbyers to the Koalas of NYC Gofundme page to spread awareness and raise money for @wireswildliferescue (Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service)
Just 72 hours from concept to execution, Koalas of NYC went from activation to global advocacy in just 23 days. Results achieved include:
Over 1.9 billion people reached
Over 9.4 million impressions
160+ news outlets worldwide
Activation in over 140 cities
A donation target exceeded by 400%
My print store is officially open!
I put a bunch of prints, with the options to have them framed, up for sale on my Darkroom site!
1st ever IG Live Telethon Fundraiser event
Honored to be a part of 1st ever IG Live Telethon where 100% of the proceeds will go to the
True Hero Fund. Hosted by meme lord Tank Sinatra, & can’t believe I’m on a list with Tony Hawk and Mark Cuban.
We raised $9k for Invisible Hands through a print sale!
Invisible Hands is an amazing group of local volunteers delivering groceries & supplies to the most at-risk community members facing COVID-19 here in NYC.
Big thank you to @darkroom as well as everyone who bought a print, shared, or supported in any capacity. Feels good to work together to make the world a better place 🌍 ❤️
I shot my first ever cover- for NYMAG !
About 10 years ago, when I started to pursue photography as a profession, I set 2 big goals for myself. One was to shoot a billboard that would be in times square, and the over was to shoot a cover of a magazine. Today I accomplished that goal. I still can’t believe it, it’s my first ever cover, and it’s for a legendary magazine.
The cover, along with the rest of my Quarantine Rooftop Culture series, are featured in this issue which is a guide to surviving the plague we’re living through. I shot the whole series from the safety of my own apartment.
I’m feeling a lot of feelings right now, including very grateful and appreciative. Just want to say a big thank you to my support system for believing in me- my family, friends, and followers. Without you I wouldn’t be able to cross things like this off my bucket list. 📝
Quarantine Cutie
I went a little viral by flirting with the girl who lives across the street from me, while still respecting social distance rules! Here’s some screenshots of press-
Koalas of NYC project
Yesterday morning at the crack of dawn, the Cummins&Partners team and I rented a van and drove all over NYC to place dozens of stuffed koala plush toys to poles and trees to help spread awareness about this tragedy. I photographed the Koalas throughout the hotspots in the city.
Attached to the koalas is a QR code that directs passerbyers to the Koalas of NYC Gofundme page to spread awareness and raise money for @wireswildliferescue (Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service)
We raised 25K and still going!
GIVING TUESDAY
Photographed some amazing kids and their mentors in my community at Children of Promise for #GivingTuesday
In New York, there are 100k+ children with an incarcerated parent. Children of Promise is the first and only after school program/summer day camp that help guide these kids to a healthy and productive future.
