Month: June 2009

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The Mermaid Parade

As the summer solstice approaches, along with the gift of longer days and more light, comes The Mermaid Parade. The wonderful Coney Island Mermaid Parade occurs the first Saturday after the summer solstice. Hundreds of mermaids, Neptune’s, mer-men and thousands of spectators and photographers descend upon Coney Island to celebrate the beginning of summer and the official opening of the Atlantic Ocean. Part Mardi Gras, part art festival; the Parade is a New York tradition. I have been photographing the Parade for 15 years whenever I am free-this year I am shooting a wedding that day so I am posting images from previous years and I encourage anyone who wants to begin the summer with spirit to join the festivities.    For more information : http://www.coneyisland.com/mermaid.shtml mermaid_08-69mermaids08-127mermaid csmermaid_08-13-Edit2 mermaids-1

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Betsey Johnson: Fashion Show

On President’s day, in the old days before I had a blog, I photographed my friend Betsey Johnson’s Spring Fashion Show.  Instead of her usual appearance in the tents at Bryant Park, she held the show at her colorful offices in the Garment District. The theme of the show was,  “Recipes for Dressing”.

As for the Obama buttons she was sporting on her shirt, she like many of us, is a big supporter of Obama.  Betsey commented, “Hey! It’s President’s day and I love Obama.”

For more on Betsey Johnson.

Betsey Johnson's Show on 2/09 #1

Betsey Johnson's Show 2/09 #2

Betsey Johnson's Show on 2/09 #3


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Fairy Godmother: First Communion

In Bridgehampton I recently photographed the first communion of Cecilia   the daughter of a wonderful family from Mexico that I have known for 16 years now.

My friend Susan is the godmother and I loved this shot we captured on the trampoline. It made me realize we all need fairy godmothers…

First Communion

First Communion, Susan Godmother