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Winter / Utah / 2018 Who would of thought twenty minutes after taking this photo id be detained by cops, fined thousands of dollars & caught modeling nude on a middle of a bridge... Props to @sarahh_elton for always being open to creative ideas & confident in her skin #illmaticnewyork #doubleexposure #35mm #utah #film #photography #bridge #model #nude #color #portra400 #travel #explore #kodak (at Morgan, Utah)

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Winter / Shanghai / 2017 I remember entering this day with no expectations, @lorcci_photo.video mentioned shooting with a steel company in Suzhou, but didn't understand the scale of the product shots that we were about to embark on When we arrived at the construction site we were met by the site manger, handed a vest and a helmet then escorted through scaffolding to the roof of the soccer stadium I remember how surreal it was being up there, unlimited access throughout the stadium, documenting the workers & enjoying the view of the city from up above #illmaticnewyork #china #2017 #winter #shanghai #soccer #stadium #suzhou #film #photography #35mm #analog #kodak #portra #400 #color #explore #travel #adventure (at Suzhou, Jiangsu)

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Winter / Shanghai / 2017 Walking past this women I was immediately struck by her infinite swagger, chair pulled up in the middle of the sidewalk gazing at each other, I shot two frames and she didn't flinch.. #illmaticnewyork #swagger #women #china #shanghai #winter #2017 #film #35mm #kodak #portra400 #portrait #analog #color #travel #explore (at Shanghai, China)

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Winter / Shanghai / 2017 Bullet train from Shanghai - Wuhu #illmaticnewyork #lastyear #istillshootfilm #travel #explore #china #adventure #bullettrain #kodak #35mm #portra400 #shanghai #wuhu #winter #transportation (at Shanghai, China)

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Winter / Manhattan / 2017 Working with creative designer @scott_4korners on a salon in Wall Street #illmaticnewyork #winter #2017 #selfportrait #manhattan #newyork #wallstreet #salon #film #photography #35mm #werra #carlzeiss #infinitymirrors #kodak #portra400 (at Financial District, Manhattan)

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Winter / Manhattan / 2017 Sporadic hangs with @johnaoshodi after a Friday evening at @icp #illmaticnewyork #ambient #light #night #manhattan #newyork #shootfilm #35mm #kodak #porta #400 #werra #color #neon #icp #wednesday (at Times Square, New York City)

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Winter / Brooklyn / 2017 #illmaticnewyork #brooklyn #newyork #sunset #park #neon #nights #35mm #kodak #portra #400 #drugs #werra #carlzeiss (at Sunset Park, Brooklyn)

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Winter / Shanghai / 2017 #illmaticnewyork #shanghai #china #werra #carlzeiss #color #film #kodak #portra #400 #travel #explore (at Shanghai, China)

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Summer / Brooklyn / 2016 #illmaticnewyork #werra #rangefinder #color #film #kodak #portra #400 #photography #35mm #redhook #brooklyn #newyork #sunset #views #carlzeiss (at Red Hook, New York)

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Series of friends: Part 12 Johnny & I go way back, to the days of black books & gallery openings A few years back we decide to roam through this abandon sinahgal to snap a couple of shots Attempting to make our way to the roof on these decaying wooden steps, I remember watching johnny in slow motion fall through a flight of stairs... It's moments like that when you witness the sincerity of a friendship #illmaticnewyork #series #of #friendship #johnny #color #film #kodak #portra #400 #werra #carlzeiss #analog #35mm #newyork #portrait #brooklyn #sunsetpark (at Sunset Park, Brooklyn)

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Series for friends: part 11 Where do I start with Chen? We sat next to each other on a plane and spoke about photography the entire way, met up in Pittsburg two weeks after and had the opportunity to stay in Shanghai with his family within the past two years The way he has shaped his life speaks volumes about his work ethic and dedication. Such a loving friend,an amazing father and a superb artist, a true visionary He's looked out for me in so many ways, believed in my craft & supported me endlessly Our friendship is one of kind Frank / Summer / 2017 #illmaticnewyork #series #of #friends #chen #frank #shanghai #to #newyork #brooklyn #bedstuy #doubleexposure #kodak #portrait #portra #400 #analog #35mm #film (at Bedstuy Brooklyn)

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Series of friends : Part 10 Johnathan has not only been a great friend but an amazing model to work with Around 4 years ago we worked on one of his first shoots together and it's been amazing to witness the trajectory & professionalism since #illmaticnewyork #manhattan #lowereastside #chinatown #newyork #color #film #kodak #portrait #portra #400 #series #of #friends #analog #snow #winter #photography Johnathan / Winter / 2017 (at Chinatown, Manhattan)

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Series of friends : Part 9 Most friendships aren't flawless in any reality, but it's those humps in the road that bring you even closer to understanding, actualizing & respecting one another. Those humps at the end of the day mold the structure & stability to any relationship Zach / Summer / 2017 #illmaticnewyork #growth #friendship #series #vermont #burlington #travel #explore #experience #blackandwhite #film #35mm #analog #ilford #hp5 #400 #zachwebster #kayaking #lake (at Burlington, Vermont)

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Series of friends Part 8 I met Jared almost two years exactly from today, meeting me on a very emotional day when a friend of mine passed, we solidified an immediate connection Classically trained pianist, producer & engineer; jared has many depths to his personality & will keep you on your toes within any conversation, he's a pit of knowledge #illmaticnewyork #friends #series #jared #gilmore #blackandwhite #binghamton #newyork #travel #explore #film #photography #ilford #hp5 #400 #35mm #analog (at Binghamton, New York)

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Series of friends Part 7 Where do I start with Brady Stuart? Such a memorable person, full of life, joy & ideas ; without a doubt one of the most contagious laughs that I've ever encountered After working a twelve hour day in Rochester, we couldn't help ourselves but make time to shoot #illmaticnewyork #friends #series #brady #stuart #blackandwhite #rochester #newyork #travel #explore #film #photography #ilford #hp5 #400 #35mm #analog (at Rochester, New York)

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Series of friends, Part 6 My father is easily one of my greatest friends, he provokes creativity & perspective in almost every conversation we share During this time on the east river ferry, my father & I were commuting to scout for storage spaces throughout Brooklyn When my dad concluded he wouldn't be resigning his studio lease after twenty years there was a lot to contemplate about... Luis Sr / Summer / 2017 #illmaticnewyork #father #like #son #photographers #contemplation #east #river #ferry #summer #2017 #series #of friends #film #photography #blackandwhite #35mm #ilford #hp5 #400 #tuesday #analog (at East River Ferry, Manhattan)

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Series for friends, part 5 It amazing what Rob has to offer for the community of New York, from local artist to some of the more reputable. Regardless of your "status" he continues to provide a platform for everyone to exhibit their work through curating galleries He's a big picture guy, whenever we talk it gives me hope as an artist that there's always an alternative route to any approach Much respect to our friendship #illmaticnewyork #friendship #manhattan #newyork #chelsea #creative #artist #cobble #street #film #ilford #hp5lus #35mm #analog #inspiration #werra #carlzeiss #blackandwhite (at The Jane Hotel)