A New York Minute: Documenting Life, One Subway Ride at a Time
Strangers On The Street
A New York Minute: Documenting Life, One Subway Ride at a Time
Every time I visit my best friend Katie in Williamsburg, NYC, it feels like I’m walking onto a movie set where the script’s been tossed, and life’s just happening. We spend our days strolling the streets, museum-hopping, and, of course, hopping on and off the subway like it’s a part-time job. That’s when I whip out my camera and go full-on street photographer.
Lately, I’ve been on a mission to capture my life—not just the glossy, client-perfect stuff but the gritty, weird, and beautiful moments of my own. And you know what? It’s kinda magical. There’s something about sneaking photos of strangers—unfiltered, in their element—that hits different. I’ve even printed a few of my favorites and slapped them on my walls, a little souvenir from life’s unplanned adventures.
But let’s not forget the main event: our girls’ trip. Katie and I (plus our ride-or-die crew from middle school) went all out—dancing, sipping on cocktails so fancy they could’ve worn tuxedos, and oh yeah, we took a helicopter ride. Casual. It was one of those trips where you look around and think, yeah, this is living.
And let’s be real—every time I step foot in New York, I’m on a scavenger hunt for new faces, untold stories, and those tiny moments that say more than words ever could. This city is like a giant, chaotic canvas that never stops inspiring me.
Why You Should Start Documenting Your Life
Look, life’s not just about the big stuff. Sure, weddings and milestones are great, but it’s the in-between moments—the ones where you’re laughing at nothing or people-watching on the subway—that really tell your story. So grab your phone, your camera, whatever, and start snapping. Trust me, future you will thank you for it.
