A walk in New York with a camera, 2 lenses, a reflective panel and a model.
I was in New York for a few days for a wedding and decided to organize a late-afternoon photo walk to try out a new camera and a couple of lenses, working with a reflector and a model. My collaborator and friend Alessandro put together this video, which includes some behind-the-scenes footage of me shooting, along with the final images.
I chose to work exclusively in black and white, and I really loved the results! Our route took us along Lexington Avenue and Fifth Avenue, and through Central Park.
I had a blast testing out the super-wide-angle lens, playing with the lines of the skyscrapers and the way the sunlight created striking shadows. I tried my best to frame the shots so the buildings didn’t look too distorted. I then switched to a 35mm lens for some more classic images, especially in Central Park. I also used a reflector to balance the strong backlight, so I didn’t need a flash.
A big thank you to Mitzi for modeling for the shoot!
