Saturday was the fabulous Coney Island Mermaid Parade. This year the parade also had a message. As one sign put it: “Fuck You BP, Save the Mermaids.” “Performance artist (Tigger) Ferguson told the Daily News, “Today is a celebration of sea life trying to survive in the gulf. The Mermaid Parade is a celebration of [...]
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The Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Posted in Celebrations, For Photographers, Infrared Imagery, Parades, tagged Coney Island, The Mermaid Parade on June 23, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Venice
Posted in Celebrations, Rituals, Weddings, tagged Italy, Justine Burnside, Nicolo Magni, Venice, wedding on September 24, 2009 | 1 Comment »
” This was Venice, the flattering and suspect beauty – this city, half fairy tale and half tourist trap, in whose air the arts once voluptuously blossomed, where composers have been inspired to lulling tones of somniferous eroticism.” and where we began the romantic wedding celebration festivities of Justine Burnside and Nicolo Magni.
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 »
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.
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 [...]
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…
Minnie at 16
Posted in Celebrations, Portraits, Rituals, tagged Bridgehampton ny, Celebrations, Event Photography, Potraits, Rituals, Sweet 16 on May 29, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I’m really excited to post these images. Not only because Minnie holds a special place in my heart but because turning 16 is such an exciting moment in one’s life. Everything is ahead of you – life holds so many possibilities. It’s a wonderful rite of passage and worthy of spirited celebration… and it was.
Terri Gold World Imagery: Rituals | Celebrations | Portraits
Posted in Celebrations, Dance, Portraits, Press, Rituals, Tribal Festivals, tagged Asia, Celebrations, Festivals, Rites of Passage, Rituals on May 7, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Welcome to my Visual Diary of Rituals, Rites of Passage & Portraits – thoughts on Vision, Craft & Travelers Tales from all over the World. I’ve traveled the world and taken pictures of countless festivals and celebrations, and the more I see, the more I realize that certain life-changing events are universal and define what [...]
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