Coney Island is going through a transition period. Some of the old haunts are being replaced but the character of Coney Island is strong and will continue to shine through. If you get a chance and want to celebrate the beginning of summer in style visit the Mermaid Parade this weekend.
Archive for June, 2009
Terri Gold: Mermaid Parade at Coney Island
Posted in Parades, tagged Coney Island, Coney Island Parade, Coney Island's Festivals, Mermaid Parade, Parade on June 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
The Mermaid Parade
Posted in Parades, tagged Coney Island, The Mermaid Parade on June 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Betsey Johnson: Fashion Show
Posted in Fashion, tagged Betsey Johnson, Betsey Johnson's Fashow on President's day, Fashion Show, New York City Fashon, the Garment District on June 5, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Fairy Godmother: First Communion
Posted in Celebrations, Portraits, Rituals, tagged Bridgehampton, Celebrations, Event Photography, First Communion, Godmother, NY, Rituals on June 3, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
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…



