The Best Route Through Town

Living, first, in Chicago and then moving to New York, commuting through the city is very similar but at the same time so very different.

Chicago has the 'L' which allows you to quite literally fly through the city (roughly 3-4 levels above the street while the New York City subway (for the most part) keeps you beneath the street level unless you reside and spend most of your time in the Bronx or parts of Queens.

The beauty of connectivity and convenience is a major factor that draws people to city living. However, here in New York, it's easy to lose spatial recognition spending so much time beneath the surface. Many people pass through numerous neighborhoods everyday that they've never before seen. Life doesn't stop in transit...

For me, biking bridges the gap.  It allows the city to feel a bit more tangible to me.   These are shots taken while and between riding through some of the neighborhoods that I wouldn't normally see otherwise.

Doughnut Run through Crown Heights/Bed-Stuy

Seeing the town with one of my favorite Chicagoans

Traversing the Williamsburg Bridge

Various Vantage Points

The more parking restrictions for cars (signage) the better for cyclists

Next stop, Manhattan

In all of it's majesty, Brooklyn Bridge

Follow the line

Departure preparations

Life from the Carry-out

Urban city life is never complete without fulfilling the prophecy of "hurry up and wait."  Whether it's the daily work commute, trying to rushi up the stairs behind tourists, or waiting in the longest checkout line at the grocery store when you only went in for two items.This lesson is constantly reinforced when ordering from the local Chinese spot in my neighborhood.

What better way to pass the time than a few quick portrait series headshots:

December 18, 2014, 19:18

December 18, 2014, 19:19

Still Shooting

Need a photographer?  I'm still working on finding my artistic touch in the form of photography.  The past few months, I've been taking the time to really invest in my craft and it's beginning to pay off.  I've booked a couple of paying jobs and I'm ready for more.  It's fun to allow the world to see life through my eyes.

Call Me, I'll do the Shooting...

Walking to a bike that I'd like to ride....

...Then I noticed how close I was to the Williamsburg Bridge. 

Bricks and Bikes in Williamsburg

a man and his mode of exploration... from city to city, country to country... the world is always on his side. 

This past weekend I discovered pretty much the best way to get around the city; on two wheels. Regular drivers can make the streets a little scary but sharing the roads on a Sunday afternoon is not as terrifying as I thought it would be. Unlike Keilon, I don't own a bike, so I rented one from the bike share system in NYC, Citi Bike. Although it's nice to ride and not have to worry about looking for a place to chain my ride, I'd prefer to not be limited the lack of bike stations located north of 63rd St in Manhattan and south of Atlantic Ave. in Brooklyn. With all that being said maybe one day I'll have a bike of my own, and give up the A/C of the train. 

-Amanda

Studio Sessions...

I've officially created a studio set-up and am looking to book clients.  I'm available for studio sessions including portrait work and headshots for portfolios, lookbooks, product/merchandise displays, etc.  The studio set-up is mobile and I will travel to you for the right price.  Lastly, I am available for event photography.  

Serious inquiries only at amiesoteric@gmail.com

- Esoteric

Street Corner Stories

She's so Brooklyn these days...a story whispered in the wind against walls...normally at night.

- Esoteric

Earlier Photography Recap

2.21.2014

A Rainy Day in New York City / SoHo, Manhattan, NYc

Manhattan to Brooklyn via a Bridge

2.26.2014

Winter Just Won't Let Go