NYC Pride 2019 with The Lesbian and Gay Big Apple Corps

One year ago I had one of the most incredible experiences of my life, personally and professionally, when I accepted the invitation to join The Lesbian & Gay Big Apple Corps marching at the NYC Pride Parade. It was not only my first time walking from beginning to end, but also my first time photographing the event officially. What an amazing opportunity to do so amongst such talented and incredible people. Unfortunately, the event got canceled this year, but I decided to post my favorite photos here as a way to celebrate, remember, and thank LGBAC for the opportunity! I just can’t wait for the day we’ll be able to go back to the streets and celebrate life again!

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And last, but definitely not least, here’s a showcase of the incredible audience who stands on the sidewalk and put out the real show!

Through a Different Lens • Stanley Kubrick Photographs

Through October 28, 2018, the Museum of the city of New York hosts a must-see exhibit for Photography and Film lovers. You probably already know Stanley Kubrick for his classic movies ”2001: A Space Odyssey”, ”A Clockwork Orange”, ”The Shining” and many others. What you may not know is that when he was only 17 years old, he started working for Look magazine as a Photographer documenting a broad of different subjects throughout New York City.

The exhibit showcase more than 120 photographs from that period and it will probably blow your mind!

(all photographs by Stanley Kubrick)

(all photographs by Stanley Kubrick)

Check the Museum of the City of New York’s website for more information and plan your visit.

A few words with Katie Buchanan

I've recently photographed singer song-writer Katie Buchanan on her show in NYC at Mercury Lounge, and took the opportunity to chat with her about a few other things:

(live at Mercury Lounge, NYC // © Leonardo Mascaro)

(live at Mercury Lounge, NYC // © Leonardo Mascaro)

One, two, three, four!

Which movie would you love to have written a song for?
Katie Buchanan: Notting Hill. That was the first non-musical movie where the music stuck with me more than the film.

If you could go back in time, who is the artist/band that you would’t miss a concert?
KB: Otis Redding.

Favorite thing to do in NYC on a day off? 
KB: Searching for the perfect almond cortado. Harder than it sounds. The Australians are getting close though (Bluestone Lane, Blackfox, Voyager, all in the running).

How would you describe your music in just one word?
KB: Layered.

(encore) Where can we listen to your music online? 
- Website: www.katiebuchanan.com
- Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2s2kwFU
- iTunes: http://apple.co/2ra5Pwz 
- Physical: http://katiebuchanan.com/standwithme

VIΛ 57WEST, New York City

On a recent class I took at ICP, one of the assignments was to shoot a modern building of our choice, exploring the various angles and details. As soon as I've heard the words I already knew which one I wanted to photograph.

The VIΛ 57WEST is one of NYC’s newest residential buildings, located in Hell’s Kitchen, Manhattan, and was designed by the Danish architecture firm Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG).

A few words with Jesus On The Mainline

I've recently photographed NYC-based band Jesus On The Mainline on their album release show in NYC at Mercury Lounge, and took the opportunity to chat with them about a few other things:

(live at Mercury Lounge, NYC // © Leonardo Mascaro)

(live at Mercury Lounge, NYC // © Leonardo Mascaro)

One, two, three, four!

Which movie would you love to have written a song for?
Andrew Neesley: The first thing that comes to mind is composing a Bond movie theme song. The producers of those movies have generally hired a very wide range of artists, which I think is cool. Although many of the theme songs have never seen the light of day, they've hired acts ranging from Radiohead to Adele. Given the nature of those theme songs, composing an original song would also give me a chance to stretch my orchestration chops. I think it would be a blast.

If you could go back in time, who is the artist/band that you would’t miss a concert?
AN: Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, or Louis Armstrong. I'm a jazz trumpet player--at any given time of the day, it's likely I have one of their solos running through my head.

Favorite thing to do in NYC on a day off? 
AN: Day off? What is that? 😎 Haha. A fun day would be brunch at Quality Eats and an afternoon Yankee game.

How would you describe your music in just one word?
Heat.

(encore) Where can people listen to your music online? 
The Morning Bell just came out May 19. Woohoo!
- Bandcamp: http://jotm.rocks/2r0X3Bl
- Spotify: http://jotm.rocks/2q0N7Yq
- Apple Music: http://apple.co/2prPGFx
- iTunes: http://itun.es/us/9egOib
- Shortlink: http://fanlink.to/morningbell

 

Henri Cartier-Bresson • India in Full Frame

From April 21st to September 4th, The Rubin Museum of Art in NYC hosts an incredible photography exhibit by Henri Cartier-Bresson, considered by many one of the great masters of all time. For those who are not familiar, Bresson was the French photojournalist who created the concept of the "decisive moment" in photography.

In this show, we are invited to dive into 69 photographs from the photographer’s many travels to India, including his world famous series with India’s great leader Mahatma Gandhi, before and right after his death in 1948.

(all photographs by Henri Cartier-Bresson)

Check The Rubin Museum of Art website for more information and plan your visit.