Portfolio Category: Life

City in Change

Row houses near Howard University in northwest Washington, DC, are overshadowed by more recently built structures. This scene is an example of a city that continues to struggle to meet the housing needs of a growing population and those who wish to preserve the historical aspects of the neighborhood. When I shot the image, I...
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Friday Night Match

New York City is a mix of many cultures. In a park near Chinatown, men are seriously concentrating on the game in front of them. The cool evenings are a great time to get together with friends and relax. Despite their serious expressions in this image, moments later they are smiling. This scene in the...
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The Typewriter

An old manual typewriter sitting near a window of an antique shop begged me to come in and look for paper. Did it still work? Was the carriage free or is it just the shell well worn machine? I had to know. The proprietor of the shop, paper in hand, met me by the machine....
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New Day

As the doors of this restaurant in Chelsea Market open to customers, employees are busy preparing for the new day.   They have shined the floors and polished the glass to gain attention of passersby, inviting them to come in to their shop. In Chelsea Market, a food hall, shopping mall, and office building found in...
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