A few photos taken from Liberty State Park (Jersey City) at Night.
Photographers sometimes go through extreme lengths to “get the shot”. In this case I was sitting in over 2 hours of Manhattan traffic to get to New Jersey. FML! And I’d just like to put this out there - is there really a point in honking the horn - if traffic is...
Absolutely stunning cityscape photos of Manhattan during blue hour sunset.
Believe it or not - this photo isn’t “Photoshopped” or over-processed as this particular blue hour was THIS INSANE! What is blue hour? For the uninitiated blue hour is a phenomena that happens after sunset and before sunrise. Sunset and sunrise is known as the...
I LITERALLY risked my life to get long exposure photos of the Hawks Nest Highway.
Something really strange (for want of a better word) happened to me on Monday and I keep asking myself “what does it mean?”. Lately I’ve been posting long exposure images daily to Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/colonphoto). I could post photos of weddings, or...
A day trip to Rochester NY and Letchworth State Park.
Sometimes in life when given the opportunity to visit a place in the last minute - you have to say yes. Even more so when it comes to spending time with family. In this case I joined my mom and a dear family friend and visited Rochester New York. I didn’t take many...
“No Guts – No Glory” must watch EPIC drone video!
There aren't many guarantees in life but today I can guarantee I'm about to WOW you guys with this epic drone video! CLICK TO WATCH https://vimeo.com/362360259 Personally being at the New Croton Dam was definitely a WOW moment as it is HU-MUN-GUS! I’ve had...
Creating abstract long exposure photography art in Coney Island Brooklyn, NYC
Looking for a creative in-camera technique that DOES NOT require Photoshop? Then read on! If you prefer to watch the behind the scenes video head to the bottom of this post. Last weekend I set out to recreate some magic. I wanted to take a long exposure of the...
Photos of the Tribute In Light and the 18th anniversary of the September 11th.
Amazing photos of light painting with the Pixelstick in Brooklyn for the Tribute In Light September 11th memorial. And creating photo art with the Pixelstick! Sometimes as a photographer we need a “reason to get out”. On September 11th 2019 my goal was to capture...
Tips On Shooting Outdoor Events
It’s funny how yesterday at Rey's 60th surprise birthday party I often got asked if I was nervous - and I wasn’t. You see, when it comes to photography there are certain times where we only get one shot (no pun intended). Sure when I started out I’d get antsy or...
37th Annual Hot Balloon Festival – Readington NJ
Have you ever been dragged by your significant other to go somewhere you didn’t want to go - only to be pleasantly surprised that you actually had fun? Well that’s what happened as we went to the 37th Annual QuickChek New Jersey Festival of Ballooning. And in case...
How to Find a Professional Photographer and Questions to Ask.
If you’re reading this I’m willing to bet you’ve never had to hire a professional photographer before. And when the occasion is special - finding the perfect photographer is crucial! If you're in the hunt then today is your lucky day as I’m going give you an inside...
Top 10 Reasons You Should Consider A Destination Wedding
When it comes to planning a wedding, there’s a lot to consider. One of the key decisions is where should I have my wedding? It's almost even fair to say it can "make or break" your wedding day. And in my humble opinion nothing beats a destination wedding and I'll...
The best affordable starter drone with a camera for the summer of 2019.
If you’re a photographer and/or a videographer and you don’t have a drone, I’m here to tell you - you’re missing out! If you’d like to find out which drone is the best starter drone in 2019 it’s the DJI Spark. YOU'VE BEEN WARNED Now before we begin I...
A step by step guide on how to take photos of fireworks.
The 4th of July is a few days away and I figured I’d share a quick tutorial with you on how to take photos of fireworks with your SLR or mirrorless camera. I’ll also show give you tips on how to do this with your iPhone or Android phone. WHAT YOU’LL NEED: A camera...
Drone shots of the Staten Island Boat Graveyard (New York City)
If someone were to ask me today - what’s my latest obsession, I’d reply flying my drone! As a photographer / videographer it’s so exhilarating having a stills and video camera in the sky - plus its so much fun to fly! The summer will be gone before we know it and...
Epic Sunrise Photos of the Eagle Rock September 11 Memorial – West Orange NJ
If I’m ever looking to get an epic sunrise shot close to home - I now know where to go and that’s in West Orange New Jersey @ the Eagle Rock September 11 Memorial. I’ve been wanting to shoot this spot during sunrise for a while - but the hardest thing is getting up...
Behind the scenes Saint Croix destination wedding engagement photo session.
Sometimes you may wonder how professional photographers are able to capture amazing expressions. By watching this video you’ll get to see some of what’s in my bag of tricks! For example (depending on the couple) I like to say “whisper something dirty” to see what...
Gizmo & Chooky’s Valentine’s day pictures.
In the spirit of Valentine’s day, today I wanted to share with you a few photos I took of Gizmo and Chooky a while ago. As always Chooky (the Boston terrier) was really easy to work with. Meanwhile Gizmo, being the French Bulldog that he is - was very stubborn. I...
Skyfire app review and beyond incredible sunrise photos of downtown Manhattan taken in Hoboken New Jersey
Since I've moved to New Jersey there's been tons of incredible sunsets and sunrises that I've missed out on. But if there was only a way to predict epic sunsets. 🤔Well there is! There's an app named Skyfire (available on Android and IOS). I haven't shot any...
I’m back from Saint Lucia and I created my first drone video!
Well not only am I back home but I'm happy to announce I'm back to posting regularly on Steemit! I have tons of content to share with you guys and things are going to get super busy. So the plan is to pre-write my posts via the #esteem desktop app. Anyway last...
Episode 14: Light painting with the Pixelstick in Washington DC.
As a photographer sometimes we have to seek quality over quantity. Visiting Washington DC is one of those trips where you have to be selective. In just 1 museum you can literally spend a week trying to see everything. So all that being said - we were only in town...
PHOTO ESSAY: Glamping at the “Collective” Governors Island New York City
Want to know what it’s like to co “glamping” in an island 800 yards from Manhattan? Then read on…. so for my 41st birthday my mom and my auntie treated me and my wife to a night of glamping at the “Collective” in Governors Island in Manhattan. Now for the...
Episode 13 Photography Tutorial – How to Shoot Sunstars.
Looking for an interesting photography idea? In this video I'll show you how to shoot sunstars! Shooting in bright sunny conditions is usually not good as the light is very harsh. But I'll show you how to use it to your advantage! Click on the video below to check...
Episode 12: Behind the scenes submission for @flamingirl “We Love Animals” photo contest.
Taking photos of children and animals is one of the hardest things you can do as photographer! There are a million reasons why and in this video I’ll show you some behind the scenes footage. I’ll also show you the secret to making doggies look like they’re...
Day Verses Night Photography
There are certain things in life that are undebatable. Home made food is better than fast food (unless you’re my sister in law that shall remain nameless). Humans aren’t the only intelligent beings in the galaxy. If you think we’re alone - you’d be foolish! The...