Finally the summer has arrived in NYC! Check this lovely outfits on @coloursofcoco (https://www.instagram.com/coloursofcoco/)
Photographing kids takes patience—lots of it and love. At the age of 2, they are impatient. They just want to explore the world around them, to run, to touch, to experience, to feel, to be free. They don’t allow boredom. And they grow up so fast—each moment of their childhood is priceless.
Being part of these moments is priceless. That’s the most valuable gift of being a photographer. Usually my sessions with family and kids take a bit longer—around 2 hours. But I let them feel free—to be themselves. I don’t pose, I don’t aim for the perfect background, the perfect posture, the perfect smile. I aim for the moment; for capturing the essence of each one of them. The singularity of each photo, each hug, each smile, each spontaneous moment—that’s priceless.
Specially in these days, we are continuously seeking perfection—the best make up, the straight hair, the best pose to slim the face, hips, tricks to hide singularities—we are constantly loosing the chance to be ourselves. For me, the role of photography is not capturing perfection, but the moment that is perfect on their heart.
Yes, I absolutely love photographing in Central Park! What else I could say—it’s always a stunning background!
What I most love about my work is connecting with people, with their stories—capturing such beautiful time of their lives. Yes, I’m Brazilian, meaning I’m emotional! I guess that’s why I related to photography my hole life! As I always say, they are not just clients, they are marvellous people that Universe gifted me.
It was such a pleasure meeting this couple from Jordan, expecting their first little one! Sending lots of love to you and wishing this little pumpkin all the happiness!
I believe only a few tourists know, but the Staten Island Ferry is free for 24/7 - there's no need for bookings. It runs in New York Harbor between the New York City boroughs of Manhattan and Staten Island. You can have a pretty nice view from the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan Financial District.
Summer in NYC gives a glow to the city, specially on sunsets (the famous golden hour). I love going out at this time and just taking pictures around the streets and see the sun shining through the concrete.
Coney Island is a symbol of American popular culture and an escaping place from the summer heat in New York City, although the beaches are currently not a natural feature - sand has been redeposited on the beaches via beach nourishment since 1922-1923.
Coney Island started to become a resort area after 1829 and Between about 1880 and World War II, it was the largest amusement area in the United States with three major amusement parks: Luna Park, Dreamland, and Steeplechase Park. Since the 1920s, all property north of the boardwalk and south of Surf Avenue was zoned for amusement and recreational use only. Luna Park closed in 1946 after a series of fires and the street gang problems of the 1950s spilled into Coney Island and the local economy was particularly damaged by the 1964 closing of Steeplechase Park.
After some revitalization, the reopening of the Luna Park on middle of 2010 and the first new roller coasters to be built at Coney Island in eighty years were opened as part of efforts to reverse the decline of the amusement area. Coney Island has been featured in many films, television shows, cartoons, theatrical plays and it hosts many events including the famous Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest and the Coney Island Mermaid Parade.
It’s indeed a pretty interesting place and a must visit place. Just remember, the parks and rides are closed during winter.
I showup because it's all about love and respect. Regardless colour, gender, sexual orientation, beliefs... If we could see more respect and love in each other, I believe we could become better human beings one day. <3
