An Event Not to Miss

Image provided by the Gracie Square Art Show

When it comes to art, the pieces that really reach our core often do so at first sight. New Yorkers will have an excellent opportunity to experience just that at the Gracie Square Art Show at Carl Schurz Park (East End Ave. & 86th St.) on October 1st and 2nd(10:00 am – 5:00 pm…check out … Read more

understanding light

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The beginning of July I was fortunate to spend time with commercial photographer Bobbi Lane.  An intensive week of study to fine-tune my understanding of light and how it impacts the photograph.  It was incredible! So for our food shoot this month, I decided to incorporate some tricks I learned in class.  Our studio is the … Read more

chardonnay

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A nice chardonnay is a perfect match for our salmon dish.  Here we have a Jacob’s Creek wine from Australia that is widely available and a nice value for the price. The New York Times has an informative article about the history of this grape and how it became the most popular type of wine … Read more

Grilled King Salmon

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The long, hot days of summer are upon us.  This month we have a wonderful salmon dish created by our friends at Dresner’s, which uses the refreshing fruits of the season.   A dish easily prepared to share with friends and family. To compliment the flavors of our meal, we have a lovely wine for you … Read more

Determined to Survive

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My dog Kodi and I take at least 2 walks a day.  We stroll the same blocks since he likes the comfort of the familiar.  Once in a while I like to spice up his life by going in a different direction or adding a bit more to the usual walk. On this day, instead … Read more

Quick, Down and Dirty

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The photo-shoot for our Barbeque Tilapia was on location at Dresner’s Restaurant, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan.  For the studio setting, we used the front room of the main dining room for its beautiful natural light; the room faces east.  We did our shoot at 5:30pm on a warm May evening; the sun is lower in … Read more

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