Street Photography is a genre in itself and comes second only to War Photography in its rawness and serendipity. It has always peeked my interest & curiosity because of its nature. I wanted to do this project in a place which was full energy and life. I decided that NYC was one of the best and closest place to go. Since this was my first attempt at Street Photography, I was quite nervous before my trip. I had studied the great Masters and knew what I was up to.
I had gone to NYC with the objective to photograph and capture the culture and vibrancy that this city brings. Give my audience a feel of how the city lives and breathes, not the usual touristy shots but real, everyday moments. I dont know, if I was successful in my project but I do know that I had a great time doing this project. Meeting amazing people and listening to some interesting stories. Due to the time constraint, I concentrated only on a few places like Harlem, Chinatown, Subways, Midtown and the Clubs.
I have divided this photo story into sections as I covered them, so will be posting them in the same order mentioned above. As part of the learning process, I am hoping when you go through the images you will post your comments.
This might sound strange but after visiting NYC it has reminded me more of my hometown Mumbai(Bombay). To add to this nostalgia was the Kaminey movie the weekend before my NYC trip, which has Mumbai backdrop. More than ever, I now have a strong urge to go back to Mumbai and explore the city in greater depths. Maybe do a similar project. I am sure it will be enlightening and enriching too.
Harlem
The best thing I did before my trip was to book my accommodation in the heart of Harlem. To those of you who have been to NYC but not visited Harlem, have missed an experience of a lifetime. Harlem is rich in culture, vibrant and touches your heart. It is an amalgamation of people from various parts of the world. You see Jamaicans, Puerto Ricans, Cubans, Haitians, Ethiopians and many more, but it is primarily a African American neighborhood.
Harlem.
Chinatown
Subway
Manhattan
Night Clubs
Afro-Caribbean Music Festival
