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I've always been fascinated by New York City. I visit every chance I can... it's one of my favorite places to photograph.
Shortly after 9/11, I started my collection.
I have all kinds of artifacts from NYC, and in particular, the World Trade Center (brochures, books, news articles, original menus from Windows on the World, receipts from stores in the underground mall, observatory deck tickets... etc) I don't know what got me started, but once I did, I wanted more. ...I was never the type to collect stamps! However, once I filled my storage closet... I needed a new avenue for my NYC obsession. Now, I'm going after old negatives & slides of NYC.
When someone finds or inherits a batch of old photos and their negatives (and they don't immediately throw them out), they will often try to sell them. In keeping close watch I've been able to find and acquire many amazing NYC images, taken over the past 60 years. Because I am buying the original slide or negative of the image, the rights now belong to me. I'm not sure where this project is taking me... but until I figure that out I'm going to keep finding and restoring these priceless pieces of history.
I happened to be in New York less than a month prior to 9/11. The few photos I took of the Twin Towers while I was there, are some of my most cherished. That horrible day made me realize (as a photographer) just how important it is to document the things around you while they are still there. It also made me want to start this collection, since I can't go back in time and take these photos myself.
If you happen to have any old slides... in the basement, take a look! You never know what you've got lying around. Let me know if anyone has something they think would be of interest to me. I'm always looking to add! |
Here is one of my favorite pieces.
Taken in 1947 from the Manhattan Bridge, looking Downtown, this image came off of a 3x5 glass plate. I scanned and restored it to its original beauty. This is what I have framed and hanging over my bed, 20"x30". |
Last night was a party at the beautiful Nashawtuc Country Club in honor of Donna & Phil on their birthdays.
Family of Donna & Phil. |
| These two showed up wearing similar shirts, it was quite funny. |
| These two are engaged! :) |
| A toast to his grandparents. |
| I love the back lighting here! |
| Siblings Henry, Evelyn & Phil. |
| Click on the green button below for the full gallery. The password is Donna & Phil's last name. |
On Christmas morning, Kevin Enza & I went to Children's Hospital to visit the kids. Unlike Kevin & Enza, I had never done this before. It was more emotional for me than I expected. You don't realize just how trivial most everyday tasks are until you see the grand scheme of things. It's hard to see sick little people lying in the hospital, and on Christmas of all days. They were all troopers though! It was very nice to be able to visit them and their parents.
This little girl was SO adorable. We were coming down the hall we heard her yelling "Youuukkkkk" from the room. It was precious. |
| What a handsome little guy! They look alike a little? |
| Can you tell it's Christmas?? This girl was decked head to toe in Hannah Montana gear! |
| This guy and his friend were pretty big sports fans. They had a binder just for autographs! |
| Another DOLL! When we left she said "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!" |
| He was obviously a big fan, check out the blanket! |
| My father worked extra hard to install our new beautiful wall oven by Christmas... and you can see why the rush! |
| Shannon came by to help bake! |
| Tater & I, playing with some lighting. |
| My brother filling out his survey... Carol & Shannon came up with this game for us to play at dinner. |
| The instructions called for us to "write 1 nice thing you appreciate and/or like about (everyone in the room)". It wasn't easy! |
| Dexter filling his out... NO peaking! |
| There were some funny answers... |
| Yeah... I gave out fire extinguishers! haha, I thought it was a GREAT "extra" gift and may even come in VERY handy some day. |
| A Christmas Story is one of our families FAVORITE movies of all time. We watch multiple times every Christmas on TBS. When Carol saw this set of cards she immediately bought one for everyone! |
| LOOK AT ALI! She is AMAZING! So cute... |
| Joey unwrapped the gift of power tools. |
| Mom enjoying her new diamonds :) |
| Dad & Tater watching some tv. |
| Shannon with her new shirt! Sorry about the Johnny Cupcakes ET shirt being sold out... (You'll live!) |
We headed over to Jimmy & Carol's to visit with the Cardarelli side too.
What a good looking family! |
Most of the Cardarelli's. We've never done a group shot before so I forced it on everyone this year. I'm glad I did... We don't see each other a lot and it's too bad!! That's why I love Christmas Eve so much! All of the visiting!
If your in this picture please do not forget to comment below!! |
...Another great foundation event! Last night it took place at Avila, and was co-hosted by the people at 451 marketing.
The guys from 451 and Kevin (center). |
| Melanie & her boyfriend, Amanda & Cara. |
| I had to get in that shot! |
| Amanda, my date for the evening, at the silent auction table. |
| My bid for the iphone ended up winning... haha who knew? |
| Kevin doing an interview. |
| Enza and wonderful Renee! |
| No doubt these two had fun! |
Thanks again to Kevin Youkilis and Enza Sambataro, and to those at 451!
Click the green button below to see the full gallery. Oh and, BE SURE TO COMMENT! |
| Sam had a casino themed reception! How cool is that? |
| There were some high stakes at the table... |
| The money had Sam's picture on it, naturally. |
| If you can guess what game they were playing... leave it below! |
| Click the green button below to see the full gallery. Password is Sam's last name. |
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