Fine Art Prints | Travel Photography

Photograph of a place in Tamil Nadu, India, called Dolphins Nose. Views of beautiful mountains as far as the eye can see with rocks in the foreground.

Boundless

This place is called Dolphins Nose, located in Tamil Nadu, India. I was staying not far from here while in Tamil Nadu, and I ended up spending hours of my days sitting at this very location, but I wasn’t the only one.

There were musicians who'd come here to sing and play guitar, painters, & other travelers would come to this very same spot. It drew us all in with it’s natural beauty and mountain views that seemed to go on forever.

Photograph of a woman standing by the East River in NY on a snowy evening with the sun setting in the distance.

East End

East End was a restaurant I used to go to in Manhattan. A few blocks away was this incredible walking path that followed the East River. I used to come here all the time to shoot, to relax, to take some time out of my day to enjoy. One thing I remember so distinctly is the cool river air that would greet you as soon as you turned the corner onto the walking path. It always seemed to be a bit chilly out whenever I visited, but I never minded. This image reminds me of those walks I would take by the river.

Alice

Central Park is one of those staples of New York City. One of it’s hidden treasures is it’s statue of Alice in Wonderland which is one of my favorite stories of all time. It was a childhood classic and it’s stuck with me throughout the years. I’ve reread it as an adult and can now admire it in a completely new light. One of my favorite photographs of one of my favorite spots to visit in the big city.

Bryant

Growing up in New York City, every winter me and my family made sure to visit Bryant Park for ice skating and holiday shopping. But really, it just gave us a reason to go into the city. This is a tradition that’s still upheld every year. Before moving to Los Angeles, I visited all of my favorite spots in New York. I couldn’t have left the city without taking a piece of this place with me.

Colorful photograph of a temple, mountains, city, and plants in Kyoto, Japan.

Acknowledgement

It took about 3 1/2 hours to get to Kyoto from Tokyo. When I arrived I was blown away by the historic buildings, ancient temples, and some of the most breathtaking views I experienced while in Japan.

You can see the main city area of Kyoto off in the distance, which is where I spent most of my time until I made my way to Kiyomizu-dera, officially Otowa-san Kiyomizu-dera. This buddhist temple is over 1,000 years old, being founded in 778. It was truly an honor to be able to walk these ancient grounds and this photograph brings me right back to that incredible day.

Black and white photograph of a Shiva Statue with tall mountains in the background. Taken in Rishikesh, India

At Peace

During my first six month stint in India I was lucky enough to spend some time in Rishikesh, which is where this photo was taken. Rishikesh is located in the Himalayan foothills next to the famous Ganges River. It’s a city known for their ashrams and temples and is a destination to many who want to pursue studies in yoga and meditation. It was the only city I had ever been to where both alcohol and non-vegetarian food were both prohibited. While here I truly did feel at peace and felt very fortunate to experience a city that was quite unlike any other.

Pink tinted, abstract photograph of a building in Tokyo, Japan

Belief

Colorful photograph taken in Kyoto, Japan of tall bamboo growing in front of two Japanese cars

Between the Bamboo

While walking the streets of Japan you’re taken aback by how much natural and man made beauty you’re surrounded by at any given moment. Between the Bamboo is a combination of both.

I remember feeling surprised when I first came across this scene. Surprised by how beautiful the tall and vibrant bamboo was as it offered some sort of protection to the vehicles that were located in the center of it all.

When you travel you see and experience every single moment with fresh eyes, one of my favorite aspects of traveling itself. Anything can be stunning and beautiful and just absolutely magical in every possible way. It’s just up to you to allow yourself to see and feel that magic in all that surrounds you. But when you do, there’s no feeling like it.

Purple tinted infra-red photograph taken from Brooklyn bridge park in Brooklyn, New York

Bridge Home

New York City offers photographers an abundance of opportunities to take some incredible photographs all year round. While living in Brooklyn, New York I took the Manhattan Bridge home all the time. I always loved the view while on the train, but it was this spot in Brooklyn Bridge Park that gave me my favorite view of my bridge home.

This infrared photograph offers a unique take on a familiar scene. It was a cold, rainy day when I stood in this spot with my camera and umbrella and I’m so grateful that I did. This has become one of my all time favorite photographs from my time spent in New York and I plan on revisiting this very special location again in the not so distant future.

Black and white photograph, looking up at a dark building with some sky being revealed.

Candor

While walking the streets of Tokyo, Japan you're almost overwhelmed by how much there is to see and experience. When Candor was photographed I remember just looking up and having the city around me go quiet. I was just blown away by the architecture of the city and this shot reminds me of that very feeling.

Black and white photograph taken in Japan. Lots of leading lines with a person not knowing which way to go.

Chosen Path

Everyday in life we’re faced with a myriad of options and opportunities. The paths we go down on a day to day basis will eventually lead us to particular destinations. It’s mind-boggling to consider all of the possibilities that are offered to all of us every single day. So which ones should we choose? Taken in Japan, this is what I saw when I photographed Chosen Path. I saw so many directions we can all go in, but how do you know which one will take you where you want to go? The heart wants what it wants, and to me as long as you follow the thing you love you’ll likely end up some place even more beautiful than where you started.

Colorful night time photograph of downtown Tokyo, Japan. Taken of the city’s buildings, cars, and people crossing a brightly lit street.

City After Sunset

My favorite cities in the world all have one thing in common and that's coming alive after sunset. Being in the center of a metropolis filled with people rushing by you, cars hastily driving to their destinations, and street performers of all kinds eagerly waiting for you to walk by is an experience like no other. Photographed in Tokyo, Japan this image brings me right back to the center of the city, a city I fell in love with at first sight and a city I look forward to revisiting soon.

Beautiful, soft, image taken of a sky at sunset with symmetrical street wires under it. Taken in Kyoto, Japan

Sunset in the City

Photographed in Kyoto, Japan, I had spent the day walking around this ancient city, making my way in and out of ancient temples and peaceful gardens. I was getting ready to hop back on the train to Tokyo which was home to me that night, when I looked up and noticed how radiant the sunset was at that very moment. The sky looked like it was on fire and I was so grateful to be there in that moment, to capture this and to experience such a wonderful place as Kyoto.

Blue tinted photograph of cherub babies from Bethesda fountain in central park. Taken in the fall in Manhattan, New York

City Angels

City Angels is one of those photographs that reminds me of what I love so much about the place I grew up in, New York City. Photographed in the center of Central Park, Bethesda Fountain is a must see for anyone visiting the city for the first time. The Angel of the Waters statue in the middle of the fountain is one of my favorite statues in the park and it’s no wonder why. The statue overlooks the lake in Central Park which is filled with musicians, artists, friends, lovers, and anyone else who wants to experience a moment of peace in a busy city. It was a crisp, fall day when this photograph was taken. The fall foliage can be seen in the background and offers my favorite kind of backdrop there is. The perfect blend of natural and man made beauty.

Black and white photograph taken in downtown Tokyo, Japan. Skyscrappers, temples, water, and plants can all be seen. The city is reflecting beautifully into the water.

City Reflections

After leaving the Imperial palace grounds in Tokyo, Japan, I spent the afternoon wandering around this city I had never been to before. I came across this scene and felt like it was such a rarity to see such brilliant architecture being reflected into such a lovely body of water in the center of a very busy city. This spot was truly special and offered solace from the busy, city life. I felt so thankful for just being there and being able to stop and reflect, and so I did.

Black and white photograph taken of a street in Tokyo, Japan with many different crosswalk options on the road

Decisions

I remember being in Tokyo, Japan and being blown away by the city. What it felt like to walk these streets was so unique and rare to me. I remember thinking at this intersection how our decisions shape our lives. There are so many directions a person can go in, so many different lives that one person can live. And all it takes is walking in a certain direction and you’ll be brought to the place you wanted to go. Sometimes it’s not clear and we need guidance, other times we’re assisting others on the paths their on.

Black and white photograph taken on the Imperial Palace Grounds in Tokyo, Japan.

Ease of Perfection

There are rare moments in our lives where everything feels right and you’re almost shocked at how good it feels to be where you are. Standing here and experiencing this truly perfect moment was one of those times for me.

Taken while on my way to the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan, I was truly blown away by this scene. Japanese architecture is naturally just so elegant and peaceful, but seeing it reflected in the water just helps to pay homage to something you already love.

Dark but warm photograph taken at the entrance of a temple. Photograph was taken in Kyoto, Japan

Entering the Temple

In Entering the Temple I really wanted the viewer to feel what it’s like before walking through the doors to a temple in Japan. You feel so small and curious as to what’s on the other side, but you know it’s something special and great, something you’ve always wanted to see and will always remember.

Colorful photograph of women dressed up in kimonos overlooking Kyoto downtown, Mountains can be seen in the distance

Her Perspective

Her Perspective is a photograph that allows the viewer to experience the feeling of standing in this very spot at this very moment.

The view of this ancient city and mountains that seem to go on forever was a viewpoint I myself was fortunate to experience. Being surrounded by thousand year old temples and women in kimonos was enchanting to me. Traveling can offer you a different perspective and I tried to capture that perspective here.

Photograph taken of the side of a persons house in Tokyo, Japan with plants and a bicycle under their window

Home

While walking through a suburban neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan I stopped for a moment to admire this scene. It felt familiar to me somehow, comforting in a way that only the feeling of home can give you.

Black and white photograph of a train passing by, taken in Tokyo, Japan

Last Train

The scene was so industrial and gritty, but also beautiful and moody. You're surrounded by tall buildings and are often rushing from one place to another.

It's important to take a moment and look around you. Beauty comes in all forms, throughout nature and in cities. The architecture, the cloudy sky, and this train passing through offered me the perfect opportunity to capture those feelings in one photograph.

Long exposure photograph taken in the Lower East Side in Manhattan, New York, Taken at night of cars driving by near the Williamsburg Bridge

Light After Dark

Beautiful photograph taken of the Taj Mahal at sunset. Photograph taken in Agra, India

Love in View

I remember being so new to India when this photograph was taken. It was during my first trip to the country and of course, I had to visit the Taj Mahal. It’s been a place that I’ve been wanting to see my whole life and it did not disappoint. It took some time to travel to Agra, but once I made my way to the city I had fallen in love.

Agra is a city filled with beautiful rooftops that all have the Taj Mahal in view. I had spent hours on the grounds and came to this very spot to rest. The sun began to set on this perfect day and I was enamored with all that surrounded me. This photograph takes me back to that very moment and I’m grateful for the memories it’s given me.

Black and white photograph of people rushing down the busy city streets of Tokyo, Japan

On Your Way

Photographed in Tokyo, Japan, I remember I had spent the day running around the city. Walking to all the spots I wanted to see while also riding the train a good portion of the day. I felt like this would be the perfect moment to capture commuter life. How it feels and what it looks like to be in the thick of it.

Reflect

Reflect was taken while walking through a suburban neighborhood in Tokyo, Japan. I remember there was music being played from speakers out onto the street, the weather was amazing and perfect for a brisk walk around town. That’s when I looked up and saw this scene.

Black and white, abstract photograph of the Taj Mahal in Agra, India.

Reminiscent

Photography has a unique ability to take you back to a time and a place. For me, this is one of those photographs that takes me back to my early days in India. I remember being incredibly blown away at my presence in the country and at this magnificent structure that I’ve been wanting to visit and lay my eyes upon for years. I almost couldn’t believe I was here. I had wanted to go to India for years and years and when I finally did I ended up staying a total of nine months. So much happened during my time in the country, and with the passing of time our memories have a way of changing form. I tried to illustrate that feeling here in Reminiscent.

Black and white photograph of a scene filled with symmetrical lines and architecture. Taken in Tokyo, Japan

Shadows in Your Head

Photographed in Tokyo, Japan, I remember I spent the day walking around the city which is when I came across this scene. What I love about this photograph most is it’s symmetry, the leading lines, and the space between the few people who are seen walking. The shadow from the overpass and the overpass itself serve as natural frames for the image.

Timeless, black and white, moody, image of a street with cars driving down it at night. Taken in Tokyo, Japan

Street in Time

One of my favorite images from my time in Japan. To me Street in Time is an image that could have been shot one year ago or 50 years ago. It was a chilly, rainy day in Tokyo which you can really feel that when you look closely enough. The lights reflecting off the cars in the overpass really brings a lot to the photograph and helped to create this subtle, unexpected beauty that I’m incredibly grateful to have been able to capture here.

Black and white sketch of a street in Tokyo, Japan

Street Sketch

Black and white photograph of a woman stepping into a taxi, taken in Tokyo, Japan

Take Me Home

Taken in Tokyo, Japan, Take Me Home is another favorite of mine. Growing up in New York City, hopping in a taxi and being brought home is how many nights have ended for me. I remember seeing this woman getting ready to take this cab and feeling so incredibly connected to her and this city.

Long exposure, infra-red photograph of the famous Times Square taken in New York City, New York.

The Times

Because this image was shot with a longer exposure time, the famous digital screens that stay turned on 24/7 appear to be turned off. Photographed in Times Square, New York City, this long-exposure, infrared image gives a new look to a familiar scene. By using a slow shutter speed and a tripod, the movement of the crowds of people created a ghost like effect and an otherworldly atmosphere. Using special infrared lenses and post-processing techniques helped to give this image a timeless feel.

Photograph of a temple taken in Kyoto, Japan. Image looks very old, with sepia tones. There’s a dragon statue in the front of a very old looking temple

Time Honored

Photographed in the ancient city of Kyoto, Japan, this temple was one that truly stood out to me. This incredibly well-crafted dragon statue is the first thing you see before entering and it has the power to leave a lasting impression. This very special city is over a thousand years old. It was truly an honor for me to walk it’s streets and this photograph takes me right back to that special time.

Photograph of two buildings facing each other with space in their center revealing the cloudy, night sky. Taken in Tokyo, Japan

Urban Disposition

Photographed on the streets of Tokyo, Japan, to me this image is a visual representation of the mood and vibe you can often feel while being part of a big city. It can be beautiful, but it can also be intense and filled with a lot of different emotions. I feel like this photograph truly captured those feelings.

Photograph of a bright blue bridge with prominent suspension chords taken in Maryland.

Past Belief

Beautiful photograph taken while on a hike in India with lush green trees and mountains in the distance.

Scenic Surroundings

Photograph of trees in the foreground and mountains as far as the eye can see off in the distance. Taken in Rishikesh, India.

Looking Ahead

Taken in Rishikesh, India, this scene was the view outside one of the places I was staying during my first stint in India. I couldn’t believe this was my daily view, but it was.

Mountains that seemed to go on forever surrounded by lush trees and beautiful plants. There was so much life surrounding me in this place, it's a memory I'm able to treasure forever through this photograph.

Walking through the back streets of Tokyo, Japan, surrounded by homes and overgrown plants.

Walk Home

During one of my many walks around Tokyo, Japan, I found myself wandering through a part of the city I didn’t know I’d be visiting. I ended up walking through these small streets situated between peoples houses.

The plants were so beautifully overgrown and the streets so clean, suffice it to say I was more than pleasantly surprised by this unexpected detour. Although I was just visiting, somehow I did feel like I was at home here.

photograph of a vast open park area covered in fall leaves with a bright blue sky. Taken in Tokyo, Japan at the Imperial Palace

Imperial Walk

Taken in Tokyo, Japan, the Tokyo Imperial Palace is the main residence of the Emperor of Japan. The grounds were massive and such a treat for me since I was a first time visitor to the country. I found myself feeling quite small while walking across these enormous grounds.

Travel photography to me is an all encompassing area of photography that includes both nature photography and architecture photography. One of the things that drew my to photography was my love for travel. It was the way photography was able to capture these incredible, once in a life time moments you experience while away from home.

Traveling is so important to me, it opens your mind and your eyes to a new reality. You get to connect with people and places in ways you never could have imagined you would. The ability to capture those feelings in these travel prints is a gift to me and one that I’ve always treasured.

One of the great things about travel photography is the places it can take you. Your love of photography and desire to shoot and experience nature and cities will bring you to the highest mountain peaks, to the largest oceans and the most interesting and unique cities on the planet.

That’s what travel photography is to me. Photography is an incredible medium that gives you the amazing ability to tell a story in the palm of your hand. Sometimes the whole story is in that one image, other times the image only contains a beginning, middle, or end. Either way, it’s a story that should be told and you’re the lucky one who gets to tell it.