PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY: Blog https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog en-us (C) 2010-2023 Peter Alessandria [email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:51:00 GMT https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/img/s/v-12/u656139652-o1070368014-50.jpg PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY: Blog https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog 79 120 FINALIST 2023 Empire State Building Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2023/11/finalist-2023-empire-state-building-photo-contest I'm excited to announce that my photo of the New York City Skyline is a finalist in the 2023 Empire State Building Photo Contest in the "ESB x City Wide" category. It's an honor to be selected again this year. I've been a finalist the prior five years so hoping this time is the charm! Good luck to the other contestants!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) contest empire state building fine art photography instagram Liberty Manhattan new york city of photo skyline Statue sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2023/11/finalist-2023-empire-state-building-photo-contest Wed, 08 Nov 2023 01:35:49 GMT
FINALIST - Unique Photo Customer Photo Contest 2022 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/12/finalist---unique-photo-customer-photo-contest-2022 Excited to announce that my photo of the crescent moon above the Empire State Building and Lackawanna Clock Tower was a FINALIST in the 2022 Unique Photo Customer Photo Contest. Thanks to Unique and the judges for selecting my photo! Congrats to the winners and my fellow finalists! 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) crescent moon Empire State Building fine art photography Manhattan moon New York City night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/12/finalist---unique-photo-customer-photo-contest-2022 Sat, 10 Dec 2022 18:35:18 GMT
FINALIST 2022 Empire State Building Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/12/finalist-2022-empire-state-building-photo-contest I'm excited to announce I am a finalist in the 2022 Empire State Building Photo Contest. My photo is in the Nightscapes category. Voting on Instagram and Twitter is open for the next 24 hours. Please check it out and cast a vote my way! I'm also friends with Anthony DiMatteo and Michael Silverstone, the other two finalists in this category and want to acknowledge their amazing shots. Cast your votes here:

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building fine art photography full moon Instagram Manhattan moon New York City night supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/12/finalist-2022-empire-state-building-photo-contest Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:33:54 GMT
Bronx Photographic - 9-17-22 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/9/bronx-photographic---9-17-22 I'm excited to announce I will be giving a live online presentation to the Bronx Photographic Society on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022 at 10:30AM EDT. I'll be discussing my transition from being an attorney and my career as a photographer. Founded in 1953, the Bronx Photographic Society welcomes photographers from beginners to professionals with a diverse assortment of photographic interests. This free event is open to the general public - all are welcome. 

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building fine art photography full moon Instagram New York City night Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/9/bronx-photographic---9-17-22 Thu, 08 Sep 2022 02:12:40 GMT
NY Post - 8-12-22 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/8/ny-post---8-12-22 I'm excited to announce that my photo of the NYC Supermoon was selected by the NY Post as one of 20 featured Supermoon photos from around the world. Thank you NY Post - it's an honor to have my photo included! See all the photos here. Signed, limited edition prints of all my photos are available. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) full moon Manhattan moon New York City night NYC supermoon World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/8/ny-post---8-12-22 Fri, 12 Aug 2022 18:00:00 GMT
Fireworks Abstracts https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/7/fireworks-abstracts The fireworks aren't over yet! I'm please to announce a new collection of firework abstract fine art photos! Each photo is professionally framed and mounted and is available on metal, as gallery wrapped canvas, or traditional framed and matted prints. Fourteen (14) images to choose from. See the whole collection here!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) abstract fine art fireworks prints https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2022/7/fireworks-abstracts Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:42:43 GMT
First Place - Architectural - NJ Monthly Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2021/11/first-place---architectural---nj-monthly-photo-contest Excited to announce that my photo of the full moon rising over the Empire State Building and Lackawanna Clock Tower took 1st Place - Architecture in the 2021 New Jersey Monthly Unique Photo Cover Photo Contest. My picture was chosen from more than 1,200 entries in eight categories. Congrats to my fellow winning artists! Special thanks to New Jersey Monthly and Unique Photo for making this award possible! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building full moon New York City night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2021/11/first-place---architectural---nj-monthly-photo-contest Wed, 24 Nov 2021 00:15:15 GMT
FEATURED SPEAKER - Hunterdon Camera Club https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2020/10/hunterdon-camera-club---10-6-20 I'm the Featured Speaker at the regular monthly meeting of the Hunterdon County Camera Club. I will be discussing my book "New York Cityscapes" as well as my career transition from lawyer to photographer. This event is open to the general public. ALL ARE WELCOME. 

Zoom link to join the meeting:
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You can find out more about the Hunterdon County Camera on their website. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured Speaker Hunterdon Camera Club New Jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2020/10/hunterdon-camera-club---10-6-20 Tue, 06 Oct 2020 20:37:00 GMT
FINALIST - 2019 Empire State Building Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2020/2/finalist---2019-empire-state-building-photo-contest Excited to announce that my photo of a huge cloud bank behnd the Empire State Building is a FINALIST in the 2019 Empire State Building Photo Contest. This is the fourth year in a row that one of my photos has been selected as a Finalist in this prestigious Photo Contest. As part of being selected, my photo will be on display in the lobby of the Empire State Building at various times throughout 2020. Please make sure to stop by and see the exhibition. Special thanks to the Empire State Building Realty Trust for making the award possible and congrats to all my fellow artists! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase (text and watermark removed). Contact me for details.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building finalist fine art photography New York City photo contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2020/2/finalist---2019-empire-state-building-photo-contest Sat, 15 Feb 2020 16:45:00 GMT
New Jersey Photography Forum - 25th Anniversary Gala https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/10/new-jersey-photography-forum---25th-anniversary-gala Excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the New Jersey Photography Forum's  25 Year Retrospective Fine Art Photography Gala Exhibit at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ. The Opening Reception is Sunday, Nov. 3, 1-5PM. The Watchung Arts Center is located at 18 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069. (908) 753-0190 ALL ARE WELCOME! Please RSVP to [email protected] The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building fine art photography New Jersey New York City Photography Forum Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/10/new-jersey-photography-forum---25th-anniversary-gala Sun, 27 Oct 2019 19:23:46 GMT
Official Selections - NJ Photo Forum Trenton Museum https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/9/nj-photo-forum-trenton-museum Excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the New Jersey Photography Forum's  25 Year Retrospective Fine Art Photography Exhibit at the Trenton City Museum in Trenton, NJ. The Retrospective runs from Sept. 15 - Nov. 10, 2019. The Trenton Museum is located at Cadwalader Park, 299 Parkside Ave, Trenton, NJ 08606. Check the Museum's website or call (609) 989-3632 for hours. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Chinese New Year Empire State Building fireworks full moon New Jersey New York City Photography Forum Retrospective Exhibit Statue of Liberty Trenton Museum https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/9/nj-photo-forum-trenton-museum Mon, 30 Sep 2019 01:08:25 GMT
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) fine art photography Instagram New York City World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/8/more-from-big-wall-decor Fri, 16 Aug 2019 19:29:27 GMT
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS - "Photographic Abstractions 2" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/6/official-selections---photographic-abstractions-2 Excited to announce that two of my photo-based abstract designs are Official Selections for the New Jersey Photography Forum's "Photographic Abstractions 2" Fine Art Photography Exhibit at the CCM Art Gallery in Randolph, NJ. The Exhibit runs from 6/18 - 8/27. The CCM Art Gallery is located on the County College Morris campus, Masten Learning Resource Center, 214 Center Grove Rd, Randolph, NJ 07869. There will be an Opening Reception Thursday, June 20th from 5-7PM. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) abstract art County College Morris exhibition fine art photography gallery https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/6/official-selections---photographic-abstractions-2 Fri, 14 Jun 2019 19:41:56 GMT
BIG WALL DECOR - Featured Artist https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/5/big-wall-decor---featured-artist Hey guys - excited to announce that I am one of 26 Featured Artists on the new Big Wall Decor fine art website. They specialize in over-sized, interchangeable wall art for your home or office. And this stuff is totally awesome. From 32"x 48" all the way up to 40"x 60", their high resolution fabric prints will blow your mind. People will be amazed at the clarity and color of these prints. They come with easy to assemble aluminum frames and even have a lightbox option. It takes only minutes to switch out one image for another. See all my photos on my Artist Page. And while you're there, check out all the other amazing images from my fellow artists at https://bigwalldecor.com/meet-the-artists Plus there's Free US shipping! So check it out today and make sure to tell your friends!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Big Wall Decor Empire State Building Fabric Fine Art New York City prints Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/5/big-wall-decor---featured-artist Wed, 15 May 2019 19:45:00 GMT
FEATURED SPEAKER - Professional Photographers Association of NJ - 6-17-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/4/ppanj---6-17-19 Excited to announce that I will be the Featured Speaker at the Professional Photographers Association of New Jersey monthly meeting on Monday June 17, 2019, from 7-9PM. I will be discussing how to photograph fireworks and my work as an Official Photographer for Fireworks by Grucci®. The event will be held at The Kenilworth, 60 South 31st Street, Kenilworth, NJ 07033. Admission is free for PPANJ members, $25 for non-members. All are welcome. Find out more about PPANJ and its amazing line up of monthly events on the PPANJ website.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building fine art photography Fireworks Professional Photographers Association of New Jersey Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/4/ppanj---6-17-19 Wed, 24 Apr 2019 17:10:25 GMT
FEATURED PHOTO - "Your Daily Photograph" - 3-25-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/featured-photo---your-daily-photograph---3-25-19 Excited to share that my photo of the New Yorker Hotel is a Featured Selection on today's "Your Daily Photograph". Your Daily Photograph is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery, located in Santa Monica, Calif. Images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other well-known photographers have appeared in "Your Daily Photograph" so it is quite an honor to have my work showcased in this way. You can see my photo in today's issue of "Your Daily Photograph".

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery New York City New Yorker Hotel Santa Monica Your Daily Photograph https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/featured-photo---your-daily-photograph---3-25-19 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 16:51:32 GMT
BOOK SIGNING - International Center of Photography - 4-18-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/book-signing---icp_4-18-19 Please join my friend Nancy Ori and I, Thursday April 18, 2019, from 6-8pm at the International Center of Photography in New York City for a book signing. We will be representing the New Jersey Photography Forum and will be signing copies our latest books "New York Cityscapes" and "I Ate the Props". The International Center of Photography is one of the top photography educational institutions in the world so it is an honor to be included in their Spring Photobook Fest. This is a FREE event open to the general public. The Center is located at 250 Bowery, New York, NY 10012. We hope to see you there!


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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Book Signing fine art photography International Center of Photography New York Cityscapes https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/book-signing---icp_4-18-19 Mon, 18 Mar 2019 19:37:32 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 3-13-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/instagram-featured-photo---3-13-19 Excited to share that my photo of the snow covered mountains behind Los Angeles was featured on the ig_unitedstates Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Covered Featured Instagram Los Angeles Mountains Photo Snow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/instagram-featured-photo---3-13-19 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 18:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 3-2-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/instagram-featured-photo---3-2-19 Excited to share that my photo of the full moon over the Empire State Building and Lackawanna Clock Tower was featured on the see_and_eat_nyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Featured Full Moon Instagram Lackawanna Clock Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/instagram-featured-photo---3-2-19 Sat, 02 Mar 2019 19:45:00 GMT
HONORABLE MENTION & SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS - "Abstracts" 2019 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/two-awards---abstracts-2019 Excited to announce that two of my photos received awards in the Abstracts 2019 Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "Twerl 1" received  HONORABLE MENTION in the Photography Category and my photo "Twerl 3" received a SPECIAL MERIT Award. The Exhibit received 833 entries from 22 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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I love abstract art. I can't paint or draw but I do know how to use my camera and computer to create beautiful images. I call the process used to create these photos "Twerling" and individual photos "Twerls". Now I didn't invent the process, but I have found a way to make each design uniquely my own. The interesting thing is that each one started out as one of my landscape photos. I began with a very recognizable photo - like the New York City skyline - and manipulated it by hand in the computer to create these images. Each one is totally different and totally unique. So each is an original work of art. Which - by the way - would look great hanging in your home or office!
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FIRST and SECOND PLACE awards in an International Abstract Fine Art Competition. Read more here.
I love abstract art. I can't paint or draw but I do know how to use my camera and computer to create beautiful images. I call the process used to create these photos "Twerling" and individual photos "Twerls". Now I didn't invent the process, but I have found a way to make each design uniquely my own. The interesting thing is that each one started out as one of my landscape photos. I began with a very recognizable photo - like the New York City skyline - and manipulated it by hand in the computer to create these images. Each one is totally different and totally unique. So each is an original work of art. Which - by the way - would look great hanging in your home or office!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Abstracts Awards Juried Art Exhibition Light Space Time Art Gallery Two https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/3/two-awards---abstracts-2019 Fri, 01 Mar 2019 23:00:00 GMT
FINALIST - 2018 Empire State Building Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/finalist---2018-empire-state-building-photo-contest Excited to announce that my photo of the full moon rising behind the Empire State Building is a FINALIST in the 2018 Empire State Building Photo Contest. This is the third year in a row that one of my photos has been selected as a Finalist in this prestigious Photo Contest. As part of being selected, my photo will be on display in the lobby of the Empire State Building at various times throughout 2019. Please make sure to stop by and see the exhibition. Special thanks to the Empire State Building Realty Trust for making the award possible and congrats to all my fellow artists! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 2018 Empire State Building FINALIST full moon New York City night Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/finalist---2018-empire-state-building-photo-contest Fri, 15 Feb 2019 21:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 2-9-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/instagram-featured-photo---2-9-19 Excited to share that my photo of the Manhattan Bridge was featured on the new_york_house Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured Instagram Manhattan Bridge New York City Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/instagram-featured-photo---2-9-19 Sat, 09 Feb 2019 23:15:00 GMT
THIRD & SIXTH PLACE AWARDS - "Cityscapes 2019" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/third-sixth-place-awards---cityscapes-2019 Excited to announce that my photos received FOUR awards in the Citycapes 2019 Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "NYC 2" received  THIRD PLACE in the Photography Category and SIXTH PLACE Overall in the Show. My photos "Dubai 1" and "Dubai 2" both received SPECIAL MERIT Awards. The Exhibit received 499 entries from 22 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Cityscapes Dubai Empire State Building Exhibition Light Space Time Art Gallery New York City Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/third-sixth-place-awards---cityscapes-2019 Mon, 04 Feb 2019 22:45:00 GMT
GUINNESS WORLD RECORD - Official Participant https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/guinness-world-record---official-participant Very excited to share that I was a member of the Fireworks by Grucci® team that received two Guinness World Records this past January in the United Arab Emirates (RAK). This year's awards were for the Longest Straight-Line Fireworks Display (8.07 miles) and the Longest Chain of Fireworks (11,284). My hats off to the amazing Grucci pyrotechnics staff for pulling off these incredible feats. Find out more on the Fireworks by Grucci® website.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) fireworks Fireworks by Grucci Guinness World Records UAE https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/2/guinness-world-record---official-participant Fri, 01 Feb 2019 22:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-31-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-31-19 Excited to share that my photo of Lower Manhattan was featured on the ig_nycity Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured fine art photography Instagram Long Exposure Lower Manhattan New York City Photo World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-31-19 Fri, 01 Feb 2019 02:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-30-19-2 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-30-19-2 Excited to share that my photo of the Manhattan Bridge was featured on the travelnyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured fine art photography Instagram Manhattan Bridge New York City Photo Washington Street https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-30-19-2 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-30-19-1 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-30-19-1 Excited to share that my photo of the Manhattan Bridge was featured on the wheredowegotoday Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured fine art photography Instagram Manhattan Bridge New York City Photo Washington Street https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-30-19-1 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 03:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-29-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-29-19 Excited to share that my photo of the Manhattan Bridge was featured on the nycityworld Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured fine art photography Instagram Manhattan Bridge New York City Photo Washington Street https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-29-19 Wed, 30 Jan 2019 02:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-24-19-1 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-24-19-1 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty was featured on the america_states Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Aerial Featured Helicopter Instagram New York City Photo Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-24-19-1 Fri, 25 Jan 2019 01:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-23-19-4 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-4 Excited to share that my photo of Downtown Dubai was featured on the amazingdubai_ Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) downtown Dubai Featured Instagram sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-4 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-23-19-3 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-3 Excited to share that my photo of the Full Moon between the Empire State Building & Lackawanna Clock Tower was featured on the nycprimeshot Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Featured full moon Instagram Lackawanna Clock New York City Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-3 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 02:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-23-19-2 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-2 Excited to share that my photo of the Full Moon Rising Over the Brooklyn Bridge was featured on the Brooklyn Bridge Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Bridge Full Moon Instagram New York City Wolf https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-2 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 01:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-23-19-1 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-1 Excited to share that my photo of the Full Moon Rising Over the Brooklyn Bridge was featured on the nycprime_ladies Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Bridge Full Moon Instagram New York City Wolf https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-23-19-1 Thu, 24 Jan 2019 01:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 1-22-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-22-19 Excited to share that my photo of the Full Moon behind the Empire State Building was featured on the empirestatebldg Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Featured full moon Instagram New York City Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/instagram-featured-photo---1-22-19 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 02:15:00 GMT
OFFICIAL SELECTION - "Abstracts" Fine Art Exhibit - J&J New Jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/official-selection---abstracts-fine-art-exhibit Excited to announce that my Abstract Design 4520_3 is an Official Selection for the "ABSTRACTS" Fine Art Photography Exhibit at the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Headquarters in New Brunswick, NJ. The Exhibit is part of the New Jersey Photo Forum's 25th Anniversary Celebration, and will run from from Jan. 21 - March 1, 2019. I am honored to have my work included along with the work of 10 other highly talented NJ Photography Forum members. There is no public reception for this event. However there will be a "Lunch & Learn" Panel Discussion with the photographers for the Johnson & Johnson employees on Feb, 22 at noon. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. The group meets every month at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. My selected design is part of a Collection of Abstracts I have created based on my original fine art photos. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Please contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Abstract Art design Exhibition Fine Johnson & Johnson New Jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/official-selection---abstracts-fine-art-exhibit Fri, 18 Jan 2019 19:45:00 GMT
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I just returned from my second trip to the amazing city of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in the Middle East. Like last year, this year I got to travel to the U.A.E. with the World Class - and Guinness World Record holder - Fireworks by Grucci®. As an Official Photographer for the company I was there photographing their World Record breaking New Year's Eve Fireworks Performance on Al Marjan Island. After my New Year's Eve show duties for the company were completed, I spent about one week on my own photographing Dubai and the surrounding area.

I did a long blog post last year after my first visit to Dubai and much of what I experienced last year applies to this trip so I won't repeat it all here. What made this year a little different was 1) I had a definite travel itinerary. Last year, due to a major snow storm which closed much of the Northeast to air travel, I spent almost an entire week in limbo regarding when I would finally be able to return to the US. While I made the most of the extra time in Dubai, to say it was a little stressful not knowing when I would be heading home is an understatement! 2) This year I got to visit the neighboring Emirate (Province) of Abu Dhabi to see the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. I had wanted to travel there last year but the timing didn't allow, so I was very excited to get to go this time. Referred to by some as the New Taj Mahal, the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque is truly a sight to behold. Constructed on more than 30 acres it includes a 180,000 sq ft inner courtyard and four 350 ft minarets. The inner courtyard, in particular, is truly magnificent with its in-laid floral design and is considered to be the largest example of marble mosaic in the world. Hopefully the photos that follow do this amazing place of worship justice. You can see all the photos from this year's trip here.

While I would certainly welcome return visits to Dubai in future years, visiting such a World-Class City has whet my appetite for other photo adventures to places like ShanghaiKuala Lumpur, Tokyo, and more! Stay tuned for more travel news from me! Dubai UAE Burj KhalifaD85_1344

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Abu Dhabi Burj Khalifa Dubai fine art photography Kuala Lumpur U.A.E. United Arab Emirates https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/dubai-2019 Thu, 10 Jan 2019 21:15:00 GMT
Fireworks by Grucci® Guinness World Record 2019 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/fireworks-by-grucci-guinness-world-record-2019 IT’S OFFICIAL! Fireworks by Grucci® is the new Guinness World Record Holder for two prestigious awards: the Longest straight-line fireworks display and the Longest chain of fireworksThe first World Record was set with a straight line over eight (8) miles long while the second was for a chain of 11,284 individual fireworks. The records were set as part of the New Year’s Eve fireworks show on Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah UAE. As an Official Photographer for Fireworks by Grucci® it was very exciting for me to witness this breathtaking fireworks performance and be a small part of the team that achieved these amazing World Records. Find out more about Fireworks by Grucci® and see their upcoming shows on the official Grucci website.   D75_2614_1Fireworks by Grucci D75_2614_1Fireworks by Grucci

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Fireworks by Grucci Guinness World Record Holder New Years Eve RAK U.A.E. https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/fireworks-by-grucci-guinness-world-record-2019 Sat, 05 Jan 2019 20:30:00 GMT
"Astrophotography for the Rest of Us" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/-astrophotography-for-the-rest-of-us Excited to share that I will be co-presenting a program at the Franklin Township Astronomy Club on photographing the night sky, including the Milky Way, star trails and urban lunar Astrophotography. The event will take place Tues, January 29, 2019, at 7pm. All photographic skill levels are welcome. This is a FREE event open to the general public at the Franklin Township Library, Community Rm A+B, 485 DeMott Lane Somerset, NJ 08873 - 732-873-8700

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Astrophotography full Milky Way moon stars telescope trails https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2019/1/-astrophotography-for-the-rest-of-us Tue, 01 Jan 2019 14:07:52 GMT
NY1 Television Interview - 12-17-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/ny1-television-interview---12-17-18 Very excited to share my television interview with NY1 - New York City's premium news outlet. I was interviewed by the wonderful Kristen Shaughnessy Bush. Kristen and I follow each other on Social Media and she reached out to me a couple of months ago about doing an interview. It was a great opportunity for me to share both my passion for photography and my passion for pursuing one's dreams in life. This is "Being Bigger Than I Think I Am" for sure! You can watch the interview below or on YouTube. Please check my Classes & Events page for upcoming speaking engagements, lectures and workshops in your area. Thanks again Kristen and NY1! 


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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building fine art photography New York City NY 1 Spectrum Statue of Liberty Television Interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/ny1-television-interview---12-17-18 Tue, 18 Dec 2018 01:38:39 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 12-14-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/instagram-featured-photo---12-14-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Moon rising above the Chrysler Building was featured on the nycityworld Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Building Chrysler Featured Full Instagram Moon New York City Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/instagram-featured-photo---12-14-18 Sat, 15 Dec 2018 04:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 12-5-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/instagram-featured-photo---12-5-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Portland Head Lighthouse in Maine was featured on the usa_primeshot Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured Head Instagram Light Maine Photo Portland https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/instagram-featured-photo---12-5-18 Thu, 06 Dec 2018 04:30:00 GMT
FIRST & SECOND PLACE AWARDS - Seascapes 2018 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/first-second-place-awards---seascapes-2018 Excited to announce that my photo "Portland Head 3" received TWO awards in the Seascapes 2018 Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo received FIRST PLACE in the Photography Category and SECOND PLACE Overall in the Show. The Exhibit received 561 entries from 22 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) art gallery exhibition fine art photography Light lighthouse Maine Portland Head Lighthouse rocks sky Space sunset Time water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/12/first-second-place-awards---seascapes-2018 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 19:56:58 GMT
2019 Wall Calendar is Here! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/2019-wall-calendar-is-here My 2019 Wall Calendar is now available and it's better than ever. I selected thirteen of my favorite images from 2018 and put them together into a high-quality collectible 12"x12" (12"x24" open) hanging wall calendar. Price is $29.95 each plus $4.95 shipping (save 10% if you order three or more). Personally signed copies available. They make great Holiday gifts for you, your friends, family and clients! Contact me to order your calendars today!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building fine art photography New York City Statue of Liberty wall calendar https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/2019-wall-calendar-is-here Mon, 26 Nov 2018 07:02:56 GMT
PUBLICATION - NY Post - 11-25-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/publication---ny-post---11-25-18 Excited to announce that my photo of the Empire State Building as seen through the trestle of the Manhattan Bridge was published in today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to have my work reach so many people. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details. See all the photos in this Collection here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Dumbo Empire State Building Manhattan Bridge NY Post https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/publication---ny-post---11-25-18 Sun, 25 Nov 2018 23:03:35 GMT
7 Great Spots to Photograph in NYC - Video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/7-great-spots-to-photograph-in-nyc---video As part of our book signing tour for "New York Cityscapes", my coauthors and I are presenting "7 Great Spots to Photograph in New York City". If you're not able to attend our lecture in person you can watch the video here: https://youtu.be/Uxy8A2Zd9NU

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 7 Great Spots to Photograph in New York City Empire State Building fine art photography instagram New York City New York Cityscapes Statue of Liberty Unique Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/7-great-spots-to-photograph-in-nyc---video Mon, 19 Nov 2018 18:38:26 GMT
Book Signing & Lecture - B&H Photo NYC - 1-27-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/book-signing-lecture---b-h-photo-nyc---12-23-18 Excited to announce that my co-authors and I will be giving a lecture on "7 Great Spots to Photograph in New York City" at the B&H Photo Superstore in New York City on Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, from 1-4PM. B&H Photo is located at 420 9th Ave, New York, NY 10001. You can pre-register on the B&H Photo website and if you are not able to join us live, the event will be Live Streamed on the B&H website. After the lecture we will be signing our new book "New York Cityscapes." If you don't already have one, copies will be available for purchase the day of the event. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) B&H Photo Book Signing Empire State Building fine art photography Live Event live stream new york city New York Cityscapes Statue of Liberty webcast https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/book-signing-lecture---b-h-photo-nyc---12-23-18 Thu, 15 Nov 2018 21:30:00 GMT
Feature Article - ACS Magazine https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/feature-article---acs-magazine Very excited to share that my work is featured in a 42 page spread in the Nov/Dec 2018 issue of ACS Magazine. ACS Magazine is a leading publication in the world of art and culture. It is an honor to have my work included in the magazine and want to personally thank founder, publisher and editor-in-chief Renée LaVerné Rose, as well as Light Space Time Online Art Gallery owner and curator John R. Math, for this wonderful opportunity. My feature starts on page 114. Please check out all the featured artists in this month's issue on the ACS Magazine website

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) ACS fine art photography magazine New York City Renée LaVerné Rose https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/feature-article---acs-magazine Sat, 10 Nov 2018 04:06:41 GMT
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - NJ Photo Forum 2018 Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/award-of-excellence---nj-photo-forum-2018-exhibit Proud to announce that my photo "Twisted Pier" received the AWARD OF EXCELLENCE (top prize - shared) in the New Jersey Photography Forum's 2018 Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibit at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung NJ. The show features 38 photos from 20 highly talented photographers so it is very exciting to have my work recognized in this way. The Exhibit runs from Nov. 1 - 30, 2018. The Watchung Arts Center is located at 18 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069 (908) 753-0190. Please make sure to stop by and see the show - you won't be disappointed!  The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. The group meets every month at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Hope you can make it to the show and to a NJ Photo Forum meeting sometime soon!
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There is this crazy old abandoned pier that sits opposite Lower Manhattan on the New Jersey side of the Hudson River. I've been wanting to shoot there for months since it lines up perfectly with the new World Trade Center. The problem is access isn't easy. Well I finally made it over there (and over the fence ;-) ) and was able to grab these shots. They are some of my favorites for 2015. I especially like the way the photos look in black & white.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Award of Excellence exhibit fine art Freedom Tower New Jersey Photography Forum New York City Watchung Arts Center World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/award-of-excellence---nj-photo-forum-2018-exhibit Mon, 05 Nov 2018 21:23:43 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 11-1-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/instagram-featured-photo---11-1-18 Excited to share that my photo of the full moon rising behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the usa_passion Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured full moon Instagram New York City night photo Statue of Liberty usa_passion https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/11/instagram-featured-photo---11-1-18 Thu, 01 Nov 2018 20:30:00 GMT
"New York Cityscapes" is Shipping! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/-new-york-cityscapes-is-shipping The wait is over! My new book is shipping! "New York Cityscapes: Seven Top Photographers Explore the Classic Landmarks and Hidden Spaces" is published by Amherst Media, a top photography book publisher, and is a collaboration with six other NYC Instagram photographers. Together we share our vision of The Big Apple in a way that's never been done before. With over 200 original photos on 128 pages , "New York Cityscapes" is the perfect gift for the NYC lovers in your life. The book is shipping in the US. So don't wait! Order yours today!  

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Amherst Media book fine art photography Instagram New York City New York Cityscpaes https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/-new-york-cityscapes-is-shipping Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:37:56 GMT
OFFICIAL SELECTIONS - 2018 New Jersey Photography Forum Juried Photography Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/official-selections---2018-new-jersey-photography-forum Excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the 2018 New Jersey Photography Forum Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibit. My photos "Empty Sky" and "Twisted Pier" join the work of 20 other highly talented photographers and a portion of all sales benefit the Watchung Arts Center, a public arts and learning center. The Exhibit runs from Nov. 1 - 30, 2018. The Watchung Arts Center is located at 18 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ 07069 (908) 753-0190. There will be an Opening Reception Sunday, Nov. 4th from 1-4PM. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website. The group meets every month at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Hope you can make it to the show and to a NJ Photo Forum meeting sometime soon!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) fine art photography Juried Exhibit New Jersey Photography Forum New York City Watchung Arts Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/official-selections---2018-new-jersey-photography-forum Tue, 30 Oct 2018 02:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-29-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-29-18 Excited to share that my photo of the full moon rising behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the moon_of_the_day Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured full moon Instagram moon_of_the_day New York City Photo Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-29-18 Mon, 29 Oct 2018 20:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-28-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-28-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building was featured on the newyork_world Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram New York City newyork_world Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-28-18 Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-26-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-26-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Empire State Building was featured on the what_i_saw_in_nyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) aerial Empire State Building Featured Photo helicopter Instagram New York City night what_i_saw_in_nyc https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-26-18 Fri, 26 Oct 2018 20:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-19-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-19-18 Excited to share that my photo of a lightning strike over the Empire State Building was featured on the ig_nycity Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Featured ig_nycity Instagram lightning New York City night Photo strike https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-19-18 Fri, 19 Oct 2018 20:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-15-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-15-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Moon Rising behind the Empire State Building was featured on the icapture_nyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Featured Photo full moon icapture_nyc Instagram New York City https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-15-18 Mon, 15 Oct 2018 19:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-13-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-13-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the nycityworld Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Bridge Featured Photo Instagram New York City nycityworld Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-13-18 Sat, 13 Oct 2018 20:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-10-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-10-18 Excited to share that my photo of a NYC Water Taxi World Trade Center was featured on the abc7ny Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Featured Freedom Tower Instagram Manhattan NYC Photo river Water Taxi World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-10-18 Wed, 10 Oct 2018 05:45:00 GMT
Bronx Photographic Society - 10-20-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/bronx-photographic-society---10-20-18 I will be speaking at the Bronx Photographic Society's regular monthly meeting on Saturday Oct. 20, 2018 at 9:30am. This is a two hour free event open to the general public. I will be discussing my career transition from lawyer to photographer, the "Business of Photography" as well as showing some of my recent work. I will also be signing copies of my new book "New York Cityscapes". The meeting takes place on the campus of Fordham University, Fordham Preparatory School, 441 E Fordham Rd, Bronx, NY 10458, Rm 327. Founded in 1953, the Bronx Photographic Society is one of the New York City area's preeminent photography groups. Photographers of all skill levels are invited to attend their monthly meetings. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Bronx Photographic Society fine art photography Lecture Speaker https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/bronx-photographic-society---10-20-18 Tue, 09 Oct 2018 18:34:59 GMT
Book Signing & Lecture - Unique Photo - 11-18-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/book-signing-lecture---unique-photo Excited to announce that my co-authors and I will be giving a lecture on the "7 Best Spots to Photograph in New York City" at Unique Photo's Superstore in Fairfield, NJ, on Sunday, November 18, 2018, from 1-4PM. Unique Photo is located at 123 US Hwy 46 (West), Fairfield, NJ 07004 1-800-631-0300. You can pre-register on the Unique Photo website. After the lecture we will be signing our new book "New York Cityscapes." If you don't already have one, copies will be available for purchase the day of the event. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Book Signing Fairfield Lecture New Jersey New York Cityscapes NJ Unique Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/book-signing-lecture---unique-photo Fri, 05 Oct 2018 19:00:00 GMT
PRO-ARTS NJ Art Exhibition 2018 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/pro-arts-nj-art-exhibition-2018 Excited to announce that my photo "Empty Sky" is an Official Selection for the PRO-ARTS NJ 2018 Members Exhibit at the Grace Church Van Horst Art's Center, 39 Erie Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302. The Exhibit runs from Oct. 5-7, 2018. There will be an Opening Reception Friday, Oct. 5th from 6-9PM. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. PRO ARTS NJ is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art and artists within the State of New Jersey.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empty Sky exhibition Memorial New York City NJ Pro Arts Sept 11 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/pro-arts-nj-art-exhibition-2018 Thu, 04 Oct 2018 01:28:33 GMT
TELEVISION - Lightning Strike WTC - Fox TV NY https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/lightning-strike-wtc---fox-tv-ny Excited to share that my photo of a massive lightning strike atop the World Trade Center (a/k/a/ Freedom Tower) was featured on Fox 5 TV NY's morning show "Good Day New York" today! There were 17 strikes on the World Trade Center and seven on the Empire State Building that night. You can see all the photos from the storm here. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Message me for details!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Fox TV Freedom Tower lightning Manhattan New York City night Photo of the Day strike water World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/lightning-strike-wtc---fox-tv-ny Wed, 03 Oct 2018 16:54:29 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 10-1-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-1-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Half Moon Setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the travelnyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Feature Instagram moon New York City night Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/10/instagram-featured-photo---10-1-18 Mon, 01 Oct 2018 05:15:00 GMT
PUBLICATION - New York Post - 9-30-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/publication---new-york-post---9-30-18 Very excited to announce that my photo of the moon rising between a the Chrysler Building and the Empire State Building was published on page 8 of the print edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to see my work reach so many people. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details. See all the photos in this Collection here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Building Chrysler Empire State full moon Moon New York City New York Post night published https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/publication---new-york-post---9-30-18 Sun, 30 Sep 2018 22:11:33 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-25-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-25-18 Excited to share that my photo of One World Trade Center (aka "Freedom Tower") was featured on the icapturenyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) blue clouds Featured Freedom Tower Instagram One World Trade Photo water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-25-18 Tue, 25 Sep 2018 05:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-24-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-24-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Half Moon Setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the nycprimeshot Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Feature Instagram moon New York City night Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-24-18 Mon, 24 Sep 2018 05:15:00 GMT
"Colorific 2018" - Juried Photography Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/-colorific-2018 Excited to announce that my photo "Liberty Orange" is an Official Selection for the New Jersey Photography Forum's "Colorific 2018" Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibit at the MAYO Performing Arts Center in Morristown NJ. The Exhibit runs from Sept. 18 - Oct. 30, 2018. The Art Upstairs Gallery at MAYO is located at 100 South Street, Morristown NJ 07960. There will be an Opening Reception Sunday, Sept. 23rd from 3-5PM. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website. The group meets every month at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Hope you can make it to the show and to a NJ Photo Forum meeting sometime soon!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) exhibit fine art photography juried MAYO Performing Arts Morristown New York City NJ orange Photography Forum Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/-colorific-2018 Wed, 19 Sep 2018 01:47:08 GMT
PUBLICATION - "New York Citysapces" - Fine Art Photography Book https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/publication---new-york-citysapces---fine-art-photography-book Very excited to announce the publication of my latest photography book: “New York Cityscapes: Seven Top Photographers Explore the Classic Landmarks & Hidden Spaces”. “New York Cityscapes” is an exciting look at New York City’s classic beauty and captivating character and is a collaboration with six other top New York City Instagram photographers - Bill Bernal, Gina Brake, Viktor Buriak, Max Guliani, Jason Risorto, & Karine Sayegh. At 128 pages and more than 200 original photos, this book creates a uniquely compelling photographic journey through the World’s Greatest City. "New York Cityscapes" is published by Amherst Media Photo Books. With more than 30 years experience and over 800 titles in its catalog, Amherst is a leading publisher of Photography Books worldwide. Don’t miss out! Order your signed copy of New York Cityscapes on today! 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Amherst Media Book Empire State Building fine art photography Instagram New York City New York Cityscapes Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/publication---new-york-citysapces---fine-art-photography-book Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:17:46 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-16-18 2 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-16-18-2 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights was featured on the what_i_saw_in_nyc Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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These photos are from the 2015 9-11 Tribute. I was taken by the sheer beauty of the lights this year. I extend my continuing hope for peace and healing for everyone affected by the events of that day.
25% of the proceeds of all sales from this Collection will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial Foundation in the name of the purchaser.

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Featured Freedom Tower Instagram Lights" Manhattan New York City photo Sept. 11 Tribute World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-16-18-2 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-16-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-16-18 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights from a helicopter was featured on the nycityworld Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Featured helicopter Instagram Lights" Manhattan New York City photo Sept. 11 Tribute https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-16-18 Sun, 16 Sep 2018 04:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-11-18 3 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-11-18-3 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights was featured on the dream_new_york Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Featured Instagram Lights" Manhattan New York City photo Sept. 11 Statue of Liberty Tribute https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-11-18-3 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 05:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-11-18 2 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-11-18-2 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights from a helicopter was featured on the viajenewyork Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Featured helicopter Instagram Lights" Manhattan New York City photo Sept. 11 Tribute https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-11-18-2 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-11-18 1 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-11-18-1 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights was featured on the usaprimeshot Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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These photos are from the 2015 9-11 Tribute. I was taken by the sheer beauty of the lights this year. I extend my continuing hope for peace and healing for everyone affected by the events of that day.
25% of the proceeds of all sales from this Collection will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial Foundation in the name of the purchaser.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Featured Instagram Lights" Manhattan New York City photo Sept. 11 Tribute https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-11-18-1 Tue, 11 Sep 2018 04:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 9-8-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-8-18 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights was featured on the wildnewyork Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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These photos are from the 2015 9-11 Tribute. I was taken by the sheer beauty of the lights this year. I extend my continuing hope for peace and healing for everyone affected by the events of that day.
25% of the proceeds of all sales from this Collection will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial Foundation in the name of the purchaser.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Featured Instagram Lights" Manhattan New York City photo Sept. 11 Tribute https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/instagram-featured-photo---9-8-18 Sat, 08 Sep 2018 04:15:00 GMT
"Open 2018" - 4th & 9th Place Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/-open-2018 Excited to announce that two of my photos recently received awards in the "Open" 2018 Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "Space Shack" received FOURTH PLACE in the Photography Category and NINTH PLACE Overall. My photo "East Point"  received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD. The Exhibit received 702 entries from 31 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) awards East Point Light Juried Art Exhibition Light Space Time Milky Way Open 2018 sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/9/-open-2018 Sat, 01 Sep 2018 21:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 8-30-18 - ABC TV NY https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-30-18---abc-tv-ny Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of Lower Manhattan was featured on the ABC TV NY Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) ABC TV NY aerial helicopter Instagram Lower Manhattan New York City Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-30-18---abc-tv-ny Thu, 30 Aug 2018 19:45:00 GMT
"The New Abstract" - Juried Photography Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/-the-new-abstract---juried-exhibit---nj-photo-forum Excited to announce that two of my abstract designs are Official Selections for the New Jersey Photography Forum's "The New Abstract" Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibit. The Exhibit runs from August 28 - Sept. 28, 2018. It will be at The Gallery Space Art Gallery, 1670 Irving Street, Rahway NJ 07065. There will be an Opening Reception Sunday, Sept. 9th from 1-4PM. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting fine art photography and photographers within the State of New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website. The group meets every month at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Photographers of all skill levels are welcome to attend the monthly meetings. Hope you can make it to the show and to a NJ Photo Forum meeting  sometime soon!

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FIRST and SECOND PLACE awards in an International Abstract Fine Art Competition. Read more here.
I love abstract art. I can't paint or draw but I do know how to use my camera and computer to create beautiful images. I call the process used to create these photos "Twerling" and individual photos "Twerls". Now I didn't invent the process, but I have found a way to make each design uniquely my own. The interesting thing is that each one started out as one of my landscape photos. I began with a very recognizable photo - like the New York City skyline - and manipulated it by hand in the computer to create these images. Each one is totally different and totally unique. So each is an original work of art. Which - by the way - would look great hanging in your home or office!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Exhibit Fine Art Juried Photography The New Abstract https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/-the-new-abstract---juried-exhibit---nj-photo-forum Tue, 28 Aug 2018 19:30:00 GMT
Maldive Islands Bound https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/maldive-islands-bound Excited to share that I am off to the Maldive Islands! The Maldives is chain of 1192 islands located south-west of Sri Lanka and India in the Indian Ocean. Many of the islands are so tiny that maps do not even show them.It is an independent country with a population of about 360,000. I will be working the first part of the trip and then I am going to head out on my own for a few days. Looks like it will be an awesome trip - 18 hour flight and 17 hour time change notwithstanding! Can't wait! Stay tuned for my photos!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) fine art photography Islands Maldive https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/maldive-islands-bound Sat, 25 Aug 2018 18:35:43 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 8-23-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-23-18 Excited to share that my photo of the World Trade Center covered in low clouds was featured on the fox5ny Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Fox 5 NY Freedom Tower Instagram Instagram Photo of the Day New York City World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-23-18 Thu, 23 Aug 2018 19:15:00 GMT
PUBLICATION - New York Post - 8-19-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/publication---new-york-post---8-19-18 Very excited to announce that my photo of a massive lightning strike atop the Empire State Building was published in the print edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to see my work reach so many people. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Lightning New York City New York Post night storm Strike thunder https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/publication---new-york-post---8-19-18 Sun, 19 Aug 2018 19:49:11 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 8-4-18 - Fox 5 NY https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-4-18---fox-5-ny Excited to share that my photo of the storm clouds over New York City was featured on the fox5ny Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Clouds Fox 5 TV NY Instagram New York City Photo of the Day Storm https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-4-18---fox-5-ny Sun, 05 Aug 2018 03:15:00 GMT
TELEVISION - Blood Moon Photo - Fox 5 NY 8-1-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/blood-moon-photo---fox-tv Excited to share that my photo of the Full "Blood" Moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on Fox 5 TV NY's morning show "Good Day New York" today! You can watch the video here. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Message me for details!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Blood Moon Fox TV Good Day New York Photo Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty television https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/8/blood-moon-photo---fox-tv Wed, 01 Aug 2018 16:36:44 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 7-28-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-28-18 Excited to share that my photo of the VIA 57 West Building in New York City was featured on the architecture.addicted Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram New York City Photo of the Day VIA 57 West https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-28-18 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 03:30:00 GMT
PUBLICATION - New York Post - 7-28-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/new-york-post---7-28-18 Very excited to announce that two of my photos of the "Blood" Full Moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty were published in the print and on-line edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to see my work reach so many people. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Blood Moon New York City New York Post Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/new-york-post---7-28-18 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 05:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 7-27-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-27-18 Excited to share that my photo of the "Blood Moon" setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the special_shots Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Blood Moon full moon Instagram moon New York City night photo of the day red Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-27-18 Sat, 28 Jul 2018 03:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 7-23-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-23-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of New York City was featured on the likenewyorkcity Instagram feed today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Aerial FlyNYON Helicopter New York City https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-23-18 Tue, 24 Jul 2018 03:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 7-22-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-22-18 Excited to share that my aerial photo of the Flatiron Building was featured on the icapture_nyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Aerial Flatiron Building helicopter Instagram New York City NYC Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-22-18 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 03:00:00 GMT
New Jersey Arts Association Juried Exhibit - CCM 2018 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/new-jersey-arts-association--ccm-2018 Excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the New Jersey Arts Association 2018 Juried Fine Art Exhibit at the Visual Arts Gallery at the County College Morris in Randolph, NJ. The Exhibit runs from July 2- August 24, 2018. The Gallery is located at 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph NJ 07869 and is open M-F from 12-3PM. There will be an Opening Reception Wed. July 18th from 6-8PM. Refreshments will be served. ALL ARE WELCOME. The New Jersey Arts Association is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to supporting the arts and artists in New Jersey since 1940. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website. Hope you can make it!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Arts Association Juried Fine Art Exhibit New Jersey New York City Statue of Liberty sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/new-jersey-arts-association--ccm-2018 Tue, 26 Jun 2018 00:34:33 GMT
Peter Alessandria Photography Goes "Down Under" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/peter-alessandria-photography-goes-down-under Very excited to announce that I have officially gone "Down Under" with my first Collector in Australia. Oliver S. of Melbourne recently acquired a 40"x 60" print of one of my New Yorker Hotel photos. Oliver is a big fan of 19th Century inventor Nikola Tesla, who lived at the New Yorker Hotel for many years. On a recent visit Oliver stayed in Tesla's room and when he saw my photo featured on the New Yorker Hotel Facebook page he told me he just had to have it! I'm thrilled my photo has touched the life of someone half-way around the world and even more thrilled that that person is as nice as Oliver! (Hey - not everyone would pose with one of my photos like this!) Thanks for being my first Collector "Down Under" Oliver! Limited edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) australia collector fine art photography melbourne new yorker hotel nikola tesla https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/peter-alessandria-photography-goes-down-under Tue, 12 Jun 2018 04:28:46 GMT
OFFICIAL SELECTION - "ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONS" - Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/official-selection---abstract-expressions Excited to announce that my Abstract Design 0917_2 is an Official Selection for the "Abstract Expressions" Art Exhibit sponsored by the Jersey City New Jersey Office of Cultural Affairs. The Exhibit will run from June 5 -30, 2018, at the John W. Meagher Rotunda Gallery located at 280 GROVE STREET, JERSEY CITY, NJ 07302. There will be an Opening Reception Tuesday June 12th from 6-8PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The Jersey City Office of Cultural Affairs' mission is to advocate for the arts in Jersey City, and provide opportunities, resources, and education for artists of all disciplines. Find out more about this wonderful organization on their website: www.jerseycityculture.org. My design is part of my Twerls Collection of Abstracts which can be seen on my website. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my images are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Two of these designs recently won
FIRST and SECOND PLACE awards in an International Abstract Fine Art Competition. Read more here.
I love abstract art. I can't paint or draw but I do know how to use my camera and computer to create beautiful images. I call the process used to create these photos "Twerling" and individual photos "Twerls". Now I didn't invent the process, but I have found a way to make each design uniquely my own. The interesting thing is that each one started out as one of my landscape photos. I began with a very recognizable photo - like the New York City skyline - and manipulated it by hand in the computer to create these images. Each one is totally different and totally unique. So each is an original work of art. Which - by the way - would look great hanging in your home or office!

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Refrigerator Magnets Magnate https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/refrigerator-magnets-magnate You know you've made it as a fine art photographer when you can announce your own line of... refrigerator magnets! Eleven different styles - each with one of my all-time favorite NYC photos. These magnets are being produced as part of an exclusive deal with one of the country's largest souvenir manufacturers - Impact Photographics. These and many other products with my photos will be hitting the shelves of souvenir shops all around New York City this summer. And for a limited time, you can get them directly from me. Prices: $5 each, five for $20 or all 11 for $45. Tax, shipping and handling are extra. Display your kid's artwork in style on your refrigerator with one of my NYC magnets. Contact me today to order yours!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) fine art photography new york city refrigerator magnets https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/6/refrigerator-magnets-magnate Mon, 04 Jun 2018 21:15:46 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-27-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-27-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Tom Fruin Stained Glass Water Tower was featured on the travelnyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) empire state building instagram photo of the day stained glass tom fruin water tower https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-27-18 Sun, 27 May 2018 19:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-24-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-24-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Brooklyn Bridge at Sunrise was featured on the BrooklynBridgeIG Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Lots happening in and around New York City during December 2015, including a full moon on Christmas. There was also a great fireworks celebration ringing in 2016. Sunrise around Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty were also spectacular. And of course the car trails of traffic rushing into and out of New York City make for really fun photos.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) brooklyn bridge instagram new york city photo of the day sunrise https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-24-18 Thu, 24 May 2018 19:15:00 GMT
Huffington Post Feature Article- 5-16-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/huffington-post---5-16-18 Excited to share that the Huffington Post did a feature article on me and my storm photos today. The Huffington Post is read by more than 4,000,000 people everyday so it is quite an honor to have my work featured in it. This storm was the first major storm to hit New York City so far this year. I have many other storm chasing photos on my website. Special thanks to the Huffington Post for showcasing my work. You can view the article here. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

I'm also including below my first person account (which I prepared for the HuffPost piece) of photographing this particular storm for anyone who might be interested in how I do what I do. Scroll down to read more. You can see all the photos from the storm here.

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MY FIRST PERSON ACCOUNT OF CHASING A NEW YORK CITY STORM

As a New York City photographer, I have the privilege of seeing all side of the Big Apple. One thing most people don’t realize is Manhattan is prime real estate for more than just skyscrapers – it is one of the best places to Storm Chase in the world.

All day Tuesday I was tracking the weather. A massive front with severe thunderstorms was headed directly for NYC. As the front approached, I packed up my gear and headed off the Jersey City waterfront. This is a prime location since the Freedom Tower and other high-rises in the area are literally lightning rods for the storm’s fury. At first, I was greeted by a barrage of wind and rain. The lightning seemed sparse. But as I track the storm on the weather app on my phone, something BIG was headed my way!

One of the big challenges is just keeping my equipment dry and the lens clear. I cover all my gear in plastic when storm chasing (I am also covered in plastic!) but periodically I have to stop shooting to clean the lens. Like a NASAR pit stop, I only have seconds to get the job done lest I miss out on the action.

Soon the lighting was upon the city. The World Trade Center (Freedom Tower) takes massive hits every time there’s a storm. This night, there would only be two direct strikes. But in a storm last year, I recorded eleven (11) strikes in one night!. Also because I am so close to Lower Manhattan, the thunder clap that follows one of these strikes is deafening! Ear plugs are definitely a photographer’s best friend!

The main front soon passed but I had a feeling it was worth hanging around a little longer to see what developed. Sunset was at 8:06PM and I know from experience that sometimes, if the front is well defined enough (and in this case it was), as the back end clears western New Jersey, the setting sun can shoot right underneath the storm clouds and light up Manhattan like a golden torch. The glass and metal structures of Manhattan become illuminated with another worldly glow of orange, red and yellow.

But not only I was I hoping for a nicely illuminated skyline. I also know from experience that when the sunset follows the rain storm close enough, there is a chance we’ll get a rainbow. I have seen several of these the past few years and they are AMAZING.

Just then I noticed the orange glow on Lower Manhattan. It steadily built until the towers were gleaming brightly under the setting sun. The sky also began to turn orange and the entire area took on a beautiful warm glow.

I was frantically trying to capture it all with my camera. I was still raining a little, a good sign for a potential rainbow I thought. Then I raised my eye from my camera and looked to the south. There is was: the faint glimmer of a rainbow. My excitement swelled as right before my eyes the rainbow grew larger by the second. Within a minute it has completed enclosed the City in a dome. Everyone around me grew silent. We were awe struck at the sight. Like a protective capsule, my heart swelled as the City was bathed in a warm, serene flood of sun light and a gorgeous double rainbow!

I could only admire this breathtaking scene for a moment - I had to remind myself I was there to take pictures and I know from experience rainbows like this only last for a few minutes. So I went back to snapping away.

New York City is many things to many people. To me, I find beauty in the architecture, in the history and in the people. And this day, I also found the power of nature transform the Big Apple into a magical golden jewel of peace and beauty.

You can see all the photos from the storm here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) double rainbow huffington post lightning new york city rainbow storm world trade center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/huffington-post---5-16-18 Wed, 16 May 2018 19:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-15-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-15-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Moonrise above the Statue of Liberty was featured on the newyorkcityfeelings Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) full moon instagram new york city photo of the day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-15-18 Tue, 15 May 2018 19:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-14-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-14-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building was featured on the travelnyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) empire state building instagram new york city photo of the day statue of liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-14-18 Mon, 14 May 2018 19:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-12-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-12-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Empire State Building + Fifth Ave was featured on the nyc_primeshot Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) aerial empire state building fifth ave helicopter instagram new york city photo of the day world trade center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-12-18 Sat, 12 May 2018 18:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-11-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-11-18 Excited to share that my "Blue Hour" photo of the Statue of Liberty + Empire State Building was featured on the What_I_Saw_in_NYC Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) blue hour empire state building instagram new york city photo of the day statue of liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-11-18 Fri, 11 May 2018 18:30:00 GMT
AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - Creative Quarterly 50 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/award-of-excellence---creative-quarterly-50 Excited to announce that one of my photos from my "Life Under a Bridge" Collection received an AWARD OF EXCELLENCE - FINE ART in Creative Quarterly Issue #50. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on art and design. Each quarterly journal features selected work in graphic design, illustration, photography and fine art from around the world. It is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special Thanks to the amazing Cara Burke for her brilliant dance abilities! Signed Limited Edition prints are available. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) award of excellence ballet cara burke creative quarterly dancer new york city williamsburg bridge https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/award-of-excellence---creative-quarterly-50 Sat, 05 May 2018 22:05:07 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 5-4-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-4-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Empire State Building + 432 Park Ave was featured on the icapture_nyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 432 park avenue aerial empire state building helicopter instagram new york city photo of the day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-4-18 Fri, 04 May 2018 18:15:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-26-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-26-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty + Half Moon was featured on the moon_of_the_day Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) half instagram moon new york city night orange photo of the day quarter statue of liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-26-18 Thu, 26 Apr 2018 19:45:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-23-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-23-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Empire State Building at sunset was featured on the nycprime_ladies Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) aerial empire state building golden hour helicopter instagram manhattan new york city photo of the day sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-23-18 Mon, 23 Apr 2018 19:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-17-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-17-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty & Empire State Building Sunrise was featured on the Loves_NYC Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) empire state building instagram new york city photo of the day statue of liberty sunrise https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-17-18 Tue, 17 Apr 2018 04:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-16-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-16-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty & Empire State Building Blue Hour was featured on the nyc_explorers Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) blue hour instagram new york city photo of the day statue of liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-16-18 Mon, 16 Apr 2018 04:30:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-15-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-15-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Guggenheim Museum NYC was featured on the what_i_saw_in_nyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) aerial guggenheim helicopter instagram museum new york city photo of the day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-15-18 Sun, 15 Apr 2018 04:15:00 GMT
Pavarini Design Installation NYC https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/pavarini-design-installation-nyc Honored to have my photo of last summer's Total Solar Eclipse installed as part of a Pavarini Design project in New York City. It's a six foot by six foot signed acrylic print of the moment of Totality in 2017's historic eclipse. Pavarini Design is an award-winning, luxury interior design firm specializing in Architectural Interior Design, Custom Furniture design and Lighting design. Find out more about this leading edge company on their website, Facebook and Instagram pages. Special thanks to Charles Pavarini III and Randall Tarasuk for making this installation possible. See my Collection of Solar Eclipse photos here.

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Read my full account of what is was like to experience the eclipse
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) acrylic architectural design eclipse installation interior new york city pavarini design solar eclipse sun https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/pavarini-design-installation-nyc Fri, 13 Apr 2018 00:35:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-11-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-11-18 Excited to share that my photo of the sunset behind the Statue of Liberty was featured on the what_i_saw_in_nyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) empire state building instagram photo of the day new york city statue of liberty sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-11-18 Wed, 11 Apr 2018 21:00:00 GMT
Instagram Featured Photo - 4-7-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-7-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the San Remo and Central Park was featured on the icapture_nyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Empire State Building Photo Contest 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/4/empire-state-building-photo-contest-2017 Excited to share that as a Finalist in the 2017 Empire State Building Photo Contest, my photo of the full moon over the Empire State Building is on display in the lobby of the Empire State Building for the month of April. This is the second time one of my photos was awarded "Finalist" status. Please stop by if you are in the area. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Featured Photo - 3-25-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/3/instagram-photo-of-the-day---3-25-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Empire State Building was featured on the nycityworld Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Guest Speaker - NY Workshop 2018 with Sharon Tenenbaum & Rick Hulbert https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/3/guest-speaker---ny-workshop-2018 UPDATE: 9/30/18 - AMAZING TIME AT TODAY'S WORKSHOP! Thanks so much to Sharon and Rick for the opportunity to speak to their group!

Excited to announce that I will be the Featured Guest Speaker at Sharon Tenenbaum's and Rick Hulbert's 2018 Fine Art Architectural Photography Workshop. The workshop runs from Sept. 28-30, 2018, in New York City. I will be sharing some of my New York City full moon photos, including tips and techniques on how you can "shoot for the moon" in your own NYC photos. There's still time to sign up for this amazing three day event and participants from all over the world are welcome. Please visit Sharon's website for more information.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - 3-17-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/3/instagram-photos-of-the-day---3-17-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of 432 Park Ave & the Chrysler Building was featured on two prominent Instagram Hubs today: nycprimeshot and what_i_saw_in_NYC. Thanks to both for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 3-12-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/3/instagram-photo-of-the-day---3-12-18 Excited to share that my aerial helicopter photo of the Chrysler Building was featured on icapture_nyc Instagram Hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Colour & Design CDigital Collection https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/3/colour-design-cdigital-collection Excited to announce that two of my abstract designs are included in the new Colour & Design Digital Wallcovering Collection. CDigital is a new division of Colour & Design meant to compliment their traditional commercial wall covering business. CDigital uses digital surfacing technology "to unleash your creative inspirations. Design without boundaries..." that’s what CDigital Imaging makes possible. Please check out all CDigital's amazing design possibilities on their website.

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"Cityscapes" 2018 - 4th & 7th Place Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/2/-cityscapes-2018 Excited to announce that two of my photos recently received awards in the "Cityscapes" 2018 Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "Dubai 3" received FOURTH PLACE in the Photography Category and SEVENTH PLACE Overall. My photo "Dubai 2"  received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD. The Exhibit received 596 entries from 22 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 2-10-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---2-10-18 Excited to share that my photo of the SuperMoon over the Chrysler Building was featured on nycityworld Instagram Hubs today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - ABC TV NY - Fox TV NY 2-1-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day-2-1-18 Excited to share that my photo of the Sunrise behind Lower Manhattan was featured on the ABC TV NY  and Fox TV NY Instagram pages today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - 1-31-18 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/1/instagram-photos-of-the-day---1-31-18 Excited to share that my photo of the SuperMoon Lunar Eclipse over the Statue of Liberty was featured on two prominent Instagram Hubs today: nycprimeshot and ig_northamerica. Thanks to both for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Dubai 2018 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/1/dubai-2018 PeterDubaiRooftopDubai 2018 I recently returned from nearly two weeks in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and wanted to share my experience with my readers. First off, a big “Thank You” to Fireworks by Grucci® for making the trip possible. I recently started working with them and was very excited to find out I would be making my first trip to the Middle East. Grucci was attempting a new Guinness World Record on New Year’s Eve at Al Marjan Island in Ras Al Khaimah. Ras Al Khaimah is one of the seven Arab Emirates that make up the UAE, and is a little over one hour away from Dubai. So after the work at Al Marjan Island was complete, I was going to spend a couple of days on my own in Dubai. I’m happy to say the New Year’s Eve show was a huge success and Fireworks by Grucci® and Al Marjan Island now jointly hold the Guinness World Record for the Largest Aerial Fireworks Shell. You can read more about this stunning achievement on my blog

As most of you probably know, I love photographing New York City, especially night. So the prospect of photographing a world class city like Dubai was really quite exciting.  I had heard and seen amazing things about it and knew it would be a photographer’s dream. But first I had to get there! 

The flight from New York is approximately 14 hours. That, along with a nine hour time change, created some trepidation for me. While I can generally handle long flights, losing nearly a full day due to the time change was an unknown. Initially my sense of excitement helped carry me past the fatigue but eventually it did catch up with me and when the fireworks were over (literally and figuratively), I needed a couple of days to crash.

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The UAE, being in the Middle East, is a desert climate. Winters tend to be very mild. While I was there, temps ranged from the low 60’s at night to the mid 70’s-80’s during the day. There was even a relatively rare, large rainstorm that moved through one night during my visit which created some localized flooding. Contrast this with summer in Dubai: Temperatures can get as high as 120 F degrees with very high humidity. No one I met had anything good to say about the UAE’s weather in the summer! 

Weather back home also came into play during my trip. The morning I was supposed to return to the US, a huge winter storm hit the East Coast, cancelling my flight and many others. JFK was closed for nearly 48 hours creating a huge international backlog of air traffic. As a result, it was six days before I could get another flight home. At first it was a little upsetting, especially because the information as to what was happening in New York was slow to come through. But once I saw that my home town had gotten 15 inches of snow and was being hit with record-breaking Arctic temperatures, I was happy to be in the warm, sunny embrace of the Middle East.

Modern Dubai is a relatively new city. Since the 1960’s, the forward-thinking government there has had a grand vision to make the city a world class destination for tourism, banking, aviation and real estate. And for the most part, they have achieved their goals. Dubai has a reputation as a top international destination and everyone I told I was going was very excited for me. Its futuristic skyline is home to the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building. At 2,717 feet, the Burj Khalifa is an absolute masterpiece of design and held great interest for me as a photographer. (For my New York City friends, the Burj Khalifa is nearly as tall as the World Trade Center plus Empire State Building combined!) There’s also a 12 lane highway and a modern monorail train system that run right through the center of the city. And Dubai’s skyline continues to grow and change - everyplace I looked there were new construction projects, many being manned around the clock. Dubai seems to be in a race to outdo itself, and I can only imagine what the city will look like in ten years from now.

Culturally-speaking, Dubai is a modern Arab state. Many Emirati citizens wear traditional Muslim clothing, and several times a day (during prayer times) the air is filled with beautiful Islamic chants played over loudspeakers across the city. That said, Dubai has a huge immigrant population (mostly from India and Southeast Asia) that outsize’s the native Arabic citizens four to one. The city itself also has a distinctly Western feel: almost everyone speaks English and all the road signs and most commercial advertising are in Arabic and English (and sometimes only English). The streets of Dubai are filled with the same automobile brands we have in the US and the city has whole-heartedly embraced the Western ideal of high-end retail shopping. The Dubai Mall - the world’s largest - occupies nearly six million square feet and welcomes more than 80 million shoppers a year. It has 1,200+ retail stores, include flagship luxury brands Valentino, Gucci, Chanel, Guess, Ralph Lauren and more. It took me nearly 25 minutes to walk from one end to the other!

That said, what impressed me most about Dubai was the warmth and friendliness of the people. There were several instances where I asked a local for some kind of assistance – driving directions, food purchases, etc. Whether they were native Arabs or one of the many different immigrant groups, the people I met were all very helpful, friendly and welcoming.

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One particularly wonderful person was fellow photographer Ihsan Salhia. I found Ihsan on Instagram a few weeks prior to my trip and reached out to him once I knew I was coming. He ended up helping out on the New Year’s Eve fireworks show at Al Marjan Island, and then showed me around Dubai during my visit. A great photographer and a kind, generous person, please check out Ihsan’s work on Instagram and Facebook.

My time in Dubai was initially supposed to only be 2 ½ days. The plan was to cram as much photography in as I could during that time. But when the weather in New York turned for the worst it was really a blessing as I was able to take full advantage of the City. Without that weather delay I would have ended up missing a whole lot. Ihsan got us access to several rooftops around the city during my extended stay and all I can say is the view of Dubai from 50+ stories up is truly breathtaking!

I’ll let my photos do the rest of the talking. You can see the entire Dubai Collection here. Again, I want to thank Fireworks by Grucci® for this wonderful opportunity to travel to Dubai, and also thank Ihsan and all the other wonderful people I met for their warm hospitality and welcoming smiles. 

And thanks to you, my readers, for taking the time to go on this little journey with me. Please feel free to share this post and don’t forget to post your comments on my adventure!

Until we meet again, thank you Dubai for a wonderful - and wonder-filled - couple of weeks! All the best!

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Fireworks by Grucci® Guinness World Record https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2018/1/fireworks-guinness-world-record Al Marjan Grucci FireworksAl Marjan Island Fireworks by Grucci Guinness World Record Al Marjan Grucci FireworksAl Marjan Island Fireworks by Grucci Guinness World Record Al Marjan Grucci FireworksAl Marjan Island Fireworks by Grucci Guinness World Record IT’S OFFICIAL! Fireworks by Grucci® is the new Guinness World Record Holder for the Largest Aerial Firework shell. As the finale of this year’s New Year’s Eve fireworks show on Al Marjan Island in the Ras Al Khaimah UAE, Grucci successfully launched a 55 inch 2,400 lb firework shell. The shell obtained a launch height of more than 2,000 feet and burst diameter of 3,300 feet. This shattered the previous record which was less than ½ this size and weight. Realizing the World Record was result of a strong collaboration between Grucci and Al Marjan Island. It was very exciting to witness this monumental achievement and play a small part in documenting the event. Special thanks to Fireworks by Grucci® for making it possible for me to attend. It’s hard to judge the scale of the World Record Shell from this image, but if you look towards the lower left portion of the image you can see viewing area and award podium. This thing was massive! The first part of the show also included an impressive end to end fireworks performance covering the entire four mile length of the Island. All in all it was a very exciting night! Congrats to Fireworks by Grucci® and Al Marjan Island for this wonderful success! Special thanks to my fellow photographers Lauren Grucci and Benny Migliorino. You can watch Benny's video of this historic event here: https://youtu.be/h62_RVLEZzs Check out all Benny’s work on his website: http://www.bennymigsphoto.com/ and Lauren's work on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsgrucci/

 

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Solo Exhibition - Center for Spiritual Living - Morristown, NJ https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/12/exhibition---center-for-spiritual-living Excited to announce that there is a solo exhibition of my photos at the Center for Spiritual Living in Morristown, New Jersey. I have 17 photos in the exhibit which will run through the end of January 2018. There will be an Opening Reception Sunday Dec. 10th at 11:30AM after the Center's Sunday Morning Celebration. All are welcome. Refreshments will be served. Guests are also invited to attend the Sunday Morning Celebration which begins at 10:30AM. The Gallery and Center are located at 331 Mt. Kemble Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960  973-539-3114. A portion of each sale benefits the Center. Hope to see you there! Find out more about The Center for Spiritual Living on their website: www.cslmorristown.org 

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Circle Foundation - Top Ten Award https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/12/circle-foundation---top-ten-award Pleased to announce that my photo "Life Under a Bridge 8" featuring the uber talented Cara Burke received a Top Ten Award in the 2017 Art Expo New York Competition sponsored by the Circle Foundation for the Arts. There were more than 150 entries so it is very exciting to have my work acknowledged in this way. Circle Foundation for the Arts is an arts organization based in France whose mission is to support visual artists world-wide. See all my photos from the "Life Under a Bridge" Collection on my headshot website www.superstarheadshots.com 

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Instagram Photo of the Day - ABC TV NY 11-27-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/11/instagram-photo-of-the-day---abc-tv-ny-11-27-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Sunrise behind the World Trade Center was featured on the ABC TV NY Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature ABC TV NY! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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"New York City Nights - Book 1" - Being Bigger Than I Think I Am - My First Book is Published! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/11/-new-york-city-nights "New York City Nights - Book 1"

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Excited to announce publication of my first book, "New York City Nights - Book 1". It is an 8.5" x 11" hard-cover book containing more than 70 of my favorite photos on 120 pages. The book is divided into four sections: "Manhattan Skyline," "Lunar City," "Bridges of NYC" and "Stormy Weather." Most importantly, it's full color bleed with most of the photos presented in two page spreads (see photos below).

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On "Being Bigger Than I Think I Am"

But the book is about more than just my NYC pictures. In the Introduction, I reveal that when I first started working as a photographer full time in 2009, I was riddled with fear and self-doubt. I had degrees in economics, law and business, but absolutely no formal training in art or photography. This conspired to rob me of my self-confidence and thus it was a very long time before I could show my work publicly. At one point I realized the problem was not "out there"; rather it was inside my own mind.  It was my own negative thoughts and beliefs about myself that were holding me back. So with the help of some trusted friends, I began to work on seeing myself differently. And as I saw myself differently, slowly new actions followed. I started to post my photos on Social Media and submit my work to contests and exhibitions. I even started doing cold calling for my headshot and commercial photography businesses. The fact that I was always expecting rejection and disappointment made these things were very difficult. But I kept at it and slowly things started to change. I still remember how utterly shocked I was when I won my first award in a little art exhibition on Long Island. I was certain they had made a mistake and the ribbon was supposed to go to someone else. The more I stuck with, the more things happened. First one award, then two, then five and so on. But there was also lots of stuff that didn't happen - some major failures, rejections and disappointments. These were (and still are at times) very hard to deal with. However, I see now what defines my career is not how I handle the successes; but rather, how I handle the disappointments. I'm beginning to see that everyone has to deal with setbacks - often, the most successful people seem to have had the biggest challenges in life. What differentiates them is they don't quit in the face of those challenges. I've heard more than one very successful person say the reason they've succeeded is not because they are so talented - it's because they never gave up. So that's the message I hope to share in publishing this book. That in order to get where we want to be in life, many of us have to be "bigger than we think we are". We have to overcome those negative voices that say we're not good enough, and then muster the courage to move forward even when it seems like things aren't working out. My goal is to inspire myself and others to pursue our dreams even when faced with failure or disappointment. That means being courageous and taking action every day towards our vision, and equally important, forgiving ourselves on the days we don't. There is no guarantee of success in life. But there is one guarantee of failure - and that's if we give up.

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2018 Peter Alessandria Photography Calendar is here! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/11/2018-peter-alessandria-photography-calendar-is-here Excited to announce that, in addition to my newly published book of NYC photography, "New York City Nights - Book 1", the 2018 Peter Alessandria Photography Hanging Wall Calendar is here! I have selected 13 of my favorite photos from 2017 to make up next year's calendar. I have also supersized it to 12" x 12" - open size is 12" x 24". That's 288 square inches of photographic bliss! Make sure you have enough room on your wall for this baby! They make great Holiday gifts for everyone on your list! And for a limited time I am personally signing each individual calendar. But you must act fast! The introductory price is $29.95 plus $5.95 shipping and handling- after Dec. 5th the price climbs to $34.95. The only way to get a copy is by emailing me at [email protected] or messaging me on Facebook (@peteralessandria). Also, if you are a business and would like to give copies of my book or this calendar to your clients or customers, volume discounts are available. Contact me for details. Best wishes for 2018 and I hope to hear from you soon!

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OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER - FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI® https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/11/official-photographer---fireworks-by-grucci Very pleased to announce that I am now an Official Photographer for Fireworks by Grucci®. Fireworks by Grucci® is the World's preeminent fireworks entertainment company and a multi-generational family owned business based on Long Island. I had a chance to visit their Long Island facility recently and really enjoyed meeting some great people there, including the owner/CEO, and fifth generation company family member, Phil Grucci. I hope I am able to provide photos that do justice to the amazing shows Fireworks by Grucci® produces and am grateful for the opportunity to work with their team. Find out more about Fireworks by Grucci® on their website: http://www.grucci.com 

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Instagram Photos of the Day - ABC TV NY 11-11-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/11/instagram-photos-of-the-day---abc-tv-ny-11-11-17 Excited to share that two of my photos were featured as "Photos of the Day" on the ABC TV NY Instagram page this week. My photo of the Statue of Liberty at Dusk and the American Flag on Veterans Day on the George Washington Bridge were featured. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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OFFICIAL SELECTIONS - New Jersey Photo Forum 23rd Annual Juried Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/official-selection---nj-photo-forum-23rd I am excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the 23rd Annual Juried Photography Exhibit sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ. My photos of dancer Cara Burke are part of my "Life Under a Bridge" photo series and were taken at the Williamsburg Bridge in New York City. The Exhibit is comprised of 42 pieces from 155 submissions and will be on display from Nov. 1- 30, 2017. The Opening Reception is Sunday Nov. 5th from 1-4PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing photography as a fine art within the State of New Jersey. For more information about the Exhibit. please visit the New Jersey Photo Forum website. For Exhibit hours and directions please visit the Watchung Arts Center's website. See the entire "Life Under a Bridge" Series on my headshot photography website www.superstarheadshots.com. I do portraits and headshots for all kinds of clients. Signed, Limited Edition Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Please contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - 10-28-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-28-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Crescent Moon over the Statue of Liberty under the Brooklyn Bridge was featured on two prominent Instagram Hubs this week: nycityworld and new_york_city_insta. Thanks to both for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - 10-22-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-22-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Harvest Moon over the Empire State Building was featured on two prominent Instagram Hubs this week: nycityworld and icapture_nyc. Thanks to both for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - 10-11-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-11-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Harvest Moon over the Empire State Building was featured on three Instagram Hubs this week: nyc_primeshot, igs_america and New_York_City_Feelings. Thanks to all three for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) empire state building full moon harvest moon instagram new york city night photo of the day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-11-17 Thu, 12 Oct 2017 04:45:00 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - 10-9-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-9-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Harvest Moon over the Statue of Liberty was featured on two Instagram Hubs this week: Loves_NYC and New_York_City_Feelings. Thanks to both for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - Fox TV NYC Oct 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/instagram-fox-tv-nyc-oct-2017 Excited to share that four of my photos were featured on the Fox5NY TV Instagram page this week. Thanks Fox5NY for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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"The Art of Sharing" Photography Exhibition - Seville, Spain https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/10/the-art-of-sharing-photography-exhibit Excited to announce that my photo of Washington Street in Brooklyn is one of 12 images by NYC-area Instagram  photographers selected for inclusion in the first annual "The Art of Sharing" Photography Exhibition taking place in Seville, Spain. The Show is sponsored by New York City Feelings, an online destination for all things NYC, and will be on display at Fundación Valentín de Madariaga y Oya, from Oct. 3 - 15, 2017. Special thanks to Julian Macias for including my work in this year's show. Congrats to my fellow artists - Paul SeibertGina BrakePaul BrakeJavan NgRommel TanFrank LittleGigi AltarejosMickey BlankKelly R. KoppNoel Calingasan- it is an honor to have my work displayed along-side yours. Read more about the show here.

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"Open" 2017 Juried Art Competition - 3rd & 7th Place Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/-open-2017-juried-art-competition Excited to announce that three of my photos recently received awards in the "Open" 2017 Juried Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "Night Life" received THIRD PLACE in the Photography Category and SEVENTH PLACE Overall. My photo "Empire State" received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD while my photo "Brooklyn Bridge Park" received a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD. The Exhibit received 781 entries from 26 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Passiac County Art in the Park Festival https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/passiac-county-art-in-the-park-festival Excited to announce that I am a participating artist in this year's "Art in the Park" Art Festival in Passaic County, NJ. The Festival is happening Saturday, Sept. 30th and Sunday, Oct. 1st, both days from 11-6PM rain or shine. There are tons of fun and FREE things to do for the whole family, including live music, food trucks, craft beer and much, much more. And of course dozens of artists like myself will be selling our art. Please come out to say hello and enjoy the Festival. You can message me for details and find out more information on the Festival's Facebook page. Hope to see you there!

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Rahway Culture Crawl 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/rahway-culture-crawl-2017 Excited to announce that I am a participating artist in this Saturday's Rahway Culture Crawl Arts Festival. Every year the city of Rahway, NJ hosts this art festival and this year's Culture Crawl is bigger than ever. The festival is happening Saturday, Sept. 23rd from 1-6PM rain or shine. There are tons of cool and FREE things to do, including three stages with live bands, an ART-Full Kids area with yoga, music, and a puppet show, Aerial and Pole to Pole Fitness dancers, the Rahway Reel Short Film Festival, the Visual Arts Center of NJ Exhibit, Hammum's Harley Davidson Invitational Bike Show, a Chinese Cultural Festival and Fashion Show, Country Line dancing, Cubanu's Latin Corner, and wine, beer and much, much more.

And of course dozens of artists like myself will be selling our art. My table will be located at 1544 Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065, in front of the brand new Meridia Lafayette apartment complex. Please come out to say hello and enjoy the festival. You can message me for details and find out more information about this year's Culture Crawl on ww.culturecrawl.org. Hope to see you there!

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Colorific 2017 - Official Selections https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/colorific-2017---official-selections Very excited to announce that three of my abstract designs are Official Selections for the "Colorific" 2017 Juried Photography Exhibit sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum. All three of my images are part of my Abstract 2017 Collection on my website. The Colorific Photography Exhibit consists of 36 pieces by 22 artists from more than 90 submissions. The Show is on display at the Art Upstairs Gallery at the MAYO Performing Arts Center from Sept. 19 - Nov. 7, 2017. There will be an Opening Reception Sunday Oct. 1st from 3-5PM. Refreshments will be served; All are welcome. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of fine art photography in New Jersey. The group welcomes photographers of all ages and all skill levels to their monthly meetings at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ. Check the NJ Photo Forum website for meeting dates. You can watch a YouTube video I produced for the Colorific Exhibition here.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - ABC TV - 9-15-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---abc-tv---9-15-17 Excited to share that my photo of the World Trade Center sunset was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the ABC TV NY Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - Fox TV - 9-15-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---fox-tv---9-15-17 Excited to share that my photo of a lightning strike over the Empire State Building was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the Fox5NY TV Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Colombia, South America 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/colombia-south-america-2017 I had the honor of being invited to Colombia, South America, to speak at an international conference for college students about my photography and life in New York City. The conference was sponsored by Colegio Mayor De Bolívar, a technical college in Cartagena. My goal was to educate the students about photography and inspire them to pursue their goals and dreams in life. I gave eight presentations in five days to approximately 500 students. Many came up after my lectures to take pictures with me and several shared that my talk had really got them thinking about their own dreams in life.

But the best thing that happened was on the last night of my stay in Colombia. I was out shooting with the gentleman who did the live translation for some of my talks along with his wife. They are amateur photographers and after hearing me say I was looking for someone to drive me around Cartagena to take pictures, they very generously volunteered. It was nighttime and we were at a distant location away from the colleges. I was helping them with various camera settings and so on. While we were there, a group of young college age men sat down near where we were shooting. After about ten minutes, one of the young men came over and said “I know who you are. You’re that American who is visiting this week talking about your photography.” I was a little surprised he recognized me but after he recounted several points of my talk in great detail, I thought he had attended one of my lectures. I was about to ask him if he had enjoyed the conference when he said he had not been there - it was a friend that told him all about me and my photography. He said his friend was telling everyone about me because I had totally inspired him to pursue his own passion for photography and to live a creative life. I was blown away. I couldn’t believe that someone would be telling their friends about me, especially in such detail. It felt amazing to know that I had made a difference in at least one person’s life while I was there. I'm really happy I was able to go to Colombia and grateful to the Colegio Mayor De Bolivar for inviting me to speak at this year’s conference.

I'm also really happy I was able to take some photos of the beautiful City of Cartagena, Colombia while I was there. You can see all those photos here.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-6-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-6-17 Excited to share that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the Fox5NY TV Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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FINALIST - 2017 EMPIRE STATE BUILDING PHOTO CONTEST https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/finalist---2017-empire-state-building-photo-contest Very excited to announce that my photo of the full moon over the Empire State Building was one of 38 finalists in the 2017 Empire State Building Photo Contest. The Empire State Building is one of my favorite photographic subjects in New York City so it is very exciting to have my work acknowledged in this way. See all the entries and read more about the Contest here. Signed Limited Edition Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-2-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-2-17 Excited to share that my photo of the sun setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the Fox5NY TV Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) fox tv instagram new york city photo of the day statue of liberty sun sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-2-17 Sat, 02 Sep 2017 20:15:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-1-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-1-17 Excited to share that my photo of the full moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the Fox5NY TV Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-29-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-29-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Empire State Building thru the arch of the Manhattan Bridge was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the official_photograph_club Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) brooklyn empire state building instagram manhattan bridge morning new york city photo of the day washington street https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-29-17 Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-28-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-28-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Empire State Building thru the arch of the Manhattan Bridge was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the newyorkcityfeelings Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) brooklyn empire state building instagram manhattan bridge morning new york city photo of the day washington street https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-28-17 Mon, 28 Aug 2017 20:00:00 GMT
Total Solar Eclipse 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/total-solar-eclipse-2017 “A Total Eclipse of the Sun”

Solar Eclipse 2017solar Eclipse 2017 On Monday, August 21, 2017, the US experienced its first total solar eclipse since 1979.  I was just a kid 1979, but I vaguely remember the excitement surrounding the event. I think we viewed the eclipse through a pinhole in a shoebox. Cut to 2017. I am no longer a kid, we have cardboard eclipse viewing glasses, and I am a professional photographer.

A few months before the eclipse, my good friend Neeti Kumthekar, who is also a photographer (check out her Instagram page), told me she was going to shoot it. I was a bit lukewarm on the idea because I didn’t really appreciate how spectacular an eclipse could be. I also had no idea how to photograph one. But she had planted a seed so I decided to find out more. It turns out there are a lot of challenges associated with photographing an eclipse. It requires a special filter on the front of the lens to block the sun’s rays from damaging your camera and your eyes. It also requires anticipating transitions in the moon’s location during the eclipse and quickly switching between camera settings. You also had to be able to track the sun and moon for over two hours as the eclipse progresses. And finally – despite the event being over two hours long, I would only have 2 ½ minutes during the Totality to capture those amazing one-of-a-kind shots of the sun’s corona. Sound a little daunting?

Once I got the technical stuff together, we had to figure out where to be to get the shots we wanted. Once again I have to credit my friend Neeti. During an eclipse, the moon casts a shadow on the Earth. To get the best photos, you have to be in the Zone of Totality - the 70 mile wide patch where the moon’s shadow would block out the sun entirely. (For everyone outside the Zone of the Totality, the eclipse would be partial.)

On the East Coast, prime viewing was down in South Carolina. Neeti’s son goes to school in Clemson, S.C., and it just so happened Clemson was right along the path of Totality. Neeti and her husband would be moving their son into school that weekend, and that they had an extra hotel room. (This was fortuitous since hotel rooms anywhere along the path of the eclipse were booked months in advance.)

After a 12+ hour drive from New Jersey with another photographer friend, we arrived in Clemson Sunday night and planned our strategy for the next day. We ended up having a group of six photographers and it was great fun to be with friends while shooting this event.

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The first part of the eclipse (before the Totality) would last about 1 hour 15 mins. At a little after 1PM, we saw the initial incursion of the moon upon the sun. It was amazing to watch as the moon took larger and larger “bites” out of the sun as the eclipse progressed. We all quickly got into a rhythm of taking shots to track the progression. But at about the 30 minute mark we had a problem: clouds. My mind immediately went to a negative place. I feared the weeks of planning and preparation would be lost because of the weather. My friends and I do a lot of full moon shooting over New York City at night and so are familiar with having a shot ruined by clouds. But at least with the full moon you get a chance to get the shot every month. With an eclipse it would be years before I’d get another chance if this one didn’t work out. (The next total eclipse in the US is in 2024.)

I tried to stay positive, but when the clouds got a little worse, I decided to take a break. It was well over 100 degrees and quite humid in South Carolina that day so I went to get some water. When I came out from under the tent and looked up, the sun was still shrouded in clouds. In an attempt to not to let the negative feelings get the better of me, I returned to my camera and starting taking photos as if there were no clouds in the sky. I am happy to say that within a few minutes the sky began to clear, and in a short time the clouds were a non-issue.

Solar Eclipse 2017Solar Eclipse 2017A crescent sun signals the entry into Totality With the clouds out of the way, I turned my attention back to tracking the moon’s movement and noticed the it was now taking quite a large bite out of the sun. I also noticed it was getting darker and darker on the ground. At a certain point, we became aware of a strange clicking sound coming from across the field. As my friends and I exchanged puzzled looks, I overhead someone nearby identify the sound as crickets. Because of the loss of daylight, the crickets thought it was night and time to come out! (I have to say those Southern crickets must be a whole lot bigger than what we have up North because this was the loudest - and strangest - cricket noise I’ve ever heard!) While hearing crickets in the middle of the day was weird and cool, nothing compared to what was about to happen next… 

“Totality” is the point of perfect alignment of the moon inside the sun. As I watched the crescent shape of the sun get thinner and thinner in my photos, I knew we were just a few minutes from entering Totality. Right before the moon transitioned to completely blocking the sun, we had to remove the protective filter from the front of our lenses. This was the only way to capture the “Diamond Ring” effect, which is the final burst of light from the sun before it is completely covered. This is also the point when the sun’s otherwise faint corona can finally be seen. But this was a tricky maneuver since if you went too early you could damage your camera. I also had to radically change my camera settings to compensate for the loss of the dark solar filter (think welding mask dark).

I have to admit I did fumble a bit at this crucial moment and ended up with a couple of very overexposed shots. But I managed to recover pretty quickly and get a couple of shots of the Diamond Ring before it completely disappeared.

Solar Eclipse 2017Solar Eclipse Diamond RingThe last moment before the moon completely covers the sun But this was not the craziest part of entering Totality. What really surprised me is that it suddenly got much darker. Whereas up until now we had been experiencing a kind of gradual transition from day to night, now all of a sudden we “popped” into much greater darkness. Like any object placed in front of an intense light source, during an eclipse the moon casts a very well-defined shadow across the face of the Earth. I realized later that reason it got so dark all of a sudden was that the leading edge of the moon’s shadow had just crossed over our location on the ground. Woah!!! How cool is that!!

I remembered that during the Totality you can see stars in the sky. At that moment I looked up and sure enough many of the brighter stars were visible. I drank that in for a moment and then my eyes then drifted off into the distance where I noticed an orange glow just above the horizon. It looked almost like a sunset. Problem is, I was looking South (the sun normally sets in the West) and it was only 2PM (the sun normally sets around 8PM this time of year). It turns out that during Totality the edges of the Zone of Totality can take on a dusk-like orange glow. What was wild was that there appeared to be two sunsets at the same time - one to the South and another one to the North. Now my head was really spinning!

But I couldn’t spin for long: I needed to get back to taking photos! We only had two minutes 36 seconds to capture the most amazing photos of my life.

For about the next minute I snapped photo after photo. But at a certain point I thought I should stop shooting and just experience what was happening. First thing I noticed was how intensely quiet it had gotten. Everyone had stopped talking and was just absorbing this amazing experience (I realized later even the crickets had stopped chirping during the Totality!)

I also have to admit it was a little eerie to experience darkness in the middle of the day. I can see now why ancient civilizations would be freaked out when an eclipse hit. On August 21st we knew the eclipse was coming and yet it was still kind of crazy to experience it firsthand. I can’t imagine what is was like for ancient peoples to lose daylight and not have a clue why. Realizing there was no way they could know what to make of all this, I laughed at the thought that I, too, would haul a few thousand granite boulders up a hill to build a temple if I thought it would keep this $hit from happening again!

Solar Eclipse 2017Solar Eclipse CoronaThe corona - the outer most layer of the sun's atmosphere is only visible during an eclipse. Yet even in the midst of this intense silence and strange eeriness, the whole thing was totally awesome and awe-inspiring for me. I was experiencing something very special.

During Totality you can look up directly at the sun without glasses. When I did, I was completely amazed to see a black hole in the center of the sun. It’s hard to put to words how strange this was. My whole life I had experienced nothing but intense brightness when glancing toward the sun. Now I was staring right at it and could see - with my naked eye - a pitch black darkness at its center. This alone was a totally unbelievable experience.

It was also totally unbelievable to see the sun’s corona in the photos I was taking. Normally invisible due the brightness of the sun, the corona is the outer-most layer of the sun’s atmosphere. The sun is a huge atomic furnace, constantly pumping material far out into space. The whispy tendrils of the corona were now totally visible in my photos. While the sun’s corona is still a mystery to many scientists, it was an immensely awesome and beautiful sight to see right on the back of my camera.

While the rest of us were shooting, Neeti’s husband, Girish, was periodically calling out the remaining time of the Totality. So much was happening so fast that when he said the first minute had passed, I remember thinking “How could that be?” It felt like it had been an hour since the Totality had begun. When he got to less 30 seconds remaining, I kind of snapped back to reality and prepared for the exit from Totality. I knew I only had a few seconds to replace the solar filter that would save camera - and my eyes - from the sun’s damaging rays.

Solar Eclipse 2017Solar Eclipse Diamond RingThe Diamond Ring forms as the moon exits Totality It was about this time that perhaps the most incredible thing of the entire day happened. I mentioned earlier that we more or less popped into darkness at the beginning of Totality when the leading edge of the moon’s shadow crossed overhead. Well now, out of the corner of my eye off in the distance, I saw something racing towards us. I wasn’t sure about what I was seeing until later, but it turns out it was the trailing edge of the moon’s shadow streaking over us. It took only a fraction of a second to pass, but it was the most intense thing ever. I had to resist the temptation to duck – that’s how visceral it was.

After the shadow passed, the air was filled with spontaneous cheers and applause from all around us. I don’t know if anyone realized that moon’s shadow had just passed overhead, but the intensity of the applause made it clear everyone knew that something amazing had just happened.

I exchanged “high-fives” with some of my friends and we all agreed it was an incredible thing we had just witnessed. And yet I also knew this meant the Totality was over and things would be winding down for the next hour or so. For me it was bitter-sweet: I felt a little sad that the eclipse was now almost over, and yet, there was also a profound sense of exhilaration at what we just experienced. I knew in my heart this was a life changing event for me.

Solar Eclipse 2017Solar Eclipse 2017The moon begins its retreat... For the next hour or so, I completed my self-assigned task of photographing the eclipse. Compared to the excitement of when the eclipse first began, my friends and I were mostly silent now. As I looked around, I noticed that the other people near the lake had already returned to their normal activities – swimming, boating, etc. I was struck by how quickly life moves on. By the time we finished shooting, except for a stack of disposable eclipse viewing glasses sticking out of a nearby trash can, you’d be hard pressed to tell that anything out of the ordinary had happened at all.  

My friends and I packed up our gear and said our good-byes. Right afterwards, I fantasized about flying around the world chasing eclipses. Yet I also knew my life back in New Jersey was waiting for me. Still, this amazing event had changed me in some way. I felt larger, more expanded. It’s hard to put the feelings into words other than to say it was “freakin’ awesome”!

Of course one of the great things about being a photographer is that I get to share my pictures with others and see their reactions. The response on social media to my solar eclipse photos has been “out of this world”! (Pun intended.) It has been incredibly gratifying to see how people appreciate the beauty and awesomeness of the eclipse. Sharing my photos in general gives me the ability to take other people along on my journey. The joy of sharing my experiences is a big reason I do what I do.

So I’d like to thank you for coming with me on this particular journey. I hope you enjoy all the photos and consider owning one for yourself. Signed, Limited Edition prints are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

And thanks again to my friend Neeti Kumthekar (and her husband Girish) for arranging the South Carolina eclipse shoot. Check out Neeti’s amazing photos on Instagram @neetikumthekar .

See all my photos from this Collection here.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-24-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-24-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Empire State Building was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the ABC TV NY Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Winning Selection - "Your Daily Photograph" - 8-22-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/winning-selection---your-daily-photograph---8-22-17 Very excited that my photo of the full moon rising behind the Empire State Building is a Winning Selection in the "Big Beautiful Moon" Photo Competition sponsored by "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery, located in Santa Monica, Calif. Images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other well-known photographers have appeared in "Your Daily Photograph" so it is quite an honor to have my work showcased in this way. You can see my photo in today's issue of "Your Daily Photograph" here.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-19-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-19-17 Excited to share that my photo of lightning strikes around the World Trade Center was featured as a "Photo of the Day" on the Fox5NY TV Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Invited Speaker: Colegio Mayor de Bolivar https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/invited-speaker-colegio-mayor-de-bolivar I am pleased to announce that I have been invited to attend the Colegio Mayor de Bolivar's 4th Annual International Week in Cartagena, Colombia, South America. The conference with take place from Aug. 28 - Sept. 1, 2017. I am a featured speaker and will be discussing my photography and all things New York City. Colegio Mayor de Bolivar is a public institution of higher education whose mission is to advance the goals of "sustainable human development, based on the principles of equity and inclusion." I am honored to have been selected to participate in this year's conference and look forward to sharing my knowledge and experience with the attendees. Find out more about the conference on the College's Facebook page.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-10-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-10-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Sturgeon full moon rising behind the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the loves_NYC Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-9-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-9-17 Excited to share that my photo of the first quarter moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the click_n_share Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-7-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-7-17 Excited to share that my photo of the first quarter moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the travelnyc Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-5-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-5-17 Excited to share that my helicopter shot of the Williamsburg Bridge in New York was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the what_I_saw_in_nyc Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - Fox TV NY https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/8/instagram-photos-of-the-day---fox-tv-ny Excited to share that two of my photos were featured on the Fox TV NY Instagram page this week. My aerial helicopter shot of the Chrysler Building and my photo of the moon setting behind the Statue of Liberty were both featured. Thank you Fox TV NY! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Artists Who Inspire Me: David Jacobson https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/7/artists-who-inspire-me-david-jacobson Every now and again, I like to feature the work of another Artist whose creativity inspires me. This month, I am pleased to showcase the work of David Jacobson. David is a personal friend and master glassblower based in Monteville, Maine.

From David’s website:

David Jacobson makes hand-blown and kiln-formed glass utilizing contemporary designs based in the Venetian tradition.  Jacobson makes brightly colored functional objects, such as bowls, glasses, vases and platters, and also sculptural objects.

"I employ contemporary colors with classical forms to create a unique expression in each piece. Texture and vibrant color combinations are vital; my pieces are meant to be touched and explored as well as viewed. For me, making glass is an honor.”

Born and raised in New York, Jacobson graduated from the University of Minnesota, where he first studied glassblowing. He has since studied with Lino Tagliapietra, Elio Quarisa,  Jiri Harcuba,  Davide Salvadore as well as other leading glass artists.  His work may be found in major collections, galleries, and shops around the country."

www.davidjacobsonglass.com

My interview with my friend:

1. Please introduce yourself

I was born and raised in White Plains, New York, a suburb of New York City. I have always been artistic, drawing and sketching and getting in trouble with it all throughout school. Fortunately, I was able to transform that doodling into a career as a professional cartoonist, freelancing as well as on staff for 18 years with a Gannett newspaper in White Plains.

2. How long have you been doing glass blowing and what got you started?

I first saw glassblowing my freshman year of college, and I knew that that was what I really wanted to do. So, I graduated from U of Minnesota in 1977 with a B.A. in glass, promptly quit, and began my cartooning career. I resumed in 1994, while working at the paper.  I would drive to Brooklyn, NY after work and on weekends to rent time in a public-access studio called Urban Glass.  I took classes there, as well as at the Corning Museum of Glass. I’ve been glassblowing ever since.

3. Who or what inspires your art?

I’ve been inspired by all sorts of glass artists, and mainly Italian glass.  It is beautifully intricate, finely crafted, well designed and never-ending in its ability to amaze me. I’m also inspired by textiles, animal markings,  and nature. I love my glass to have texture to it, as well as being pleasing to view.

4. What's ahead for you as an artist?

I have recently started carving glass to make sculptures, having learned this technique at The Corning Museum of Glass this past January. I am continuing that study this summer in Prague, where I will take a week-long class in this whole other way of working, called cold-working. It is not with blown glass but with large masses of glass that have already been cooled down. I am really excited about the possibilities.

5. How can people get in touch with you?

Please visit my website www.davidjacobsonglass.com or you can reach me by phone 914 715 6848 or email [email protected]

In addition to being a master glassblower, David teaches glassblowing and runs a small B&B in his home adjacent to his studio for people who like an extended experience. He welcomes individuals and corporate clients and can accommodate up to six people at a time in his glass studio. Please check out his website to get more information and to book a visit. Also please “Like” his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TheDavidJacobsonGlass/

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 7-23-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-23-17 Excited to share that my photo of the sun setting behind the World Trade Center in NYC was one of four photos featured as the "Weekend Edition" of ig_NYC's Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - ABC TV NY - 7-22-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day-7-22-17 Excited to share that my photo of Central Park South/Manhattan was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the abc7NY Instagram page today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 7-17-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day---7-17-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Empire State Building was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the nyc_explorers Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Creative Quarterly - Runner Up - Issue 48 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/7/creative-quarterly---runner-up---issue--48 Excited to announce that my abstract designs were recently awarded Runner Up status in the Creative Quarterly Issue #48. Creative Quarterly is an international journal focusing on art and design. Each quarterly journal features selected work in graphic design, illustration, photography and fine art from around the world. It is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my designs and photos are available for purchase and/or for commercial license. Contact me for details.

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Publication - New York Post - 7-5-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/7/publication---new-york-post---7-5-17 Very excited to share that my photo of the Fireworks by Grucci® New York City July 4th fireworks was published in the print and on-line edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to see my work reach so many people. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-30-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-30-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Ellis Island fireworks over the Statue of Liberty was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the night_mania Instagram hub today. Thanks for the feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-29-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photos-of-the-day---6-29-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Empire State Building was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the ABC 7 TV NY Instagram page today. Thanks ABC TV NY for the feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-29-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-29-17 Excited to share that my photo of the lightning storm over NYC was featured as "Photo of the Day" on the worlds.photo Instagram hub this week. Thanks for the feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photos of the Day - 6-28-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photos-of-the-day---6-28-17 Excited to share that a couple of my fireworks photos from the Fireworks by Grucci display over Fort Totten, NY, on 6-28-17 were featured as "Photo of the Day" on two Instagram hubs. nightphotography and nightsh00terz both featured my work. Thanks guys for the features! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-21-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-21-17 Excited to share that my photo of the Double Rainbow Over NYC was featured as "Photo of the Day" on two Instagram hubs this week: icapture_NYC and ig_northamerica. Thanks guys for the features! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower Instagram Manhattan New York City Photo of the Day double rainbow sunset water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-21-17 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 20:45:00 GMT
Publication - The Telegraph UK - 6-22-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/publication---the-telegraph-uk---6-22-17 Very excited to share that two of my photos of the Amazing Double Rainbow Over NYC were published in the online edition of today's The Telegraph (UK). Very cool to see my photos reaching a global audience. The Daily Telegraph has the sixth highest circulation rate for a UK newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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On Monday June 19, 2017, a ferocious squall line moved thru the New York City area bring rain, high winds and thunderstorms. After being pummeled for nearly two hours, just before sunset there was a sudden break in clouds and the City was bathed in an-otherworldly glow of golden light. And then almost on cue an amazing, awesome, awe-inspiring double rainbow appeared over NYC. A complete 180 degree capsule of light engulfed the metropolis. Everyone around me slowly stopped what they were doing and fell silent. One person had tears in their eyes, and another brought his hands to his chest and started praying. Like most rainbows, it only lasted a few minutes. I've never seen anything quite like it but it has left a profound and lasting impression on me.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Manhattan New York City Telegraph UK double newspaper rainbow sky storm https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/publication---the-telegraph-uk---6-22-17 Thu, 22 Jun 2017 04:30:00 GMT
Publication - New York Post - 6-20-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/publication---new-york-post---6-20-17 Very excited to share that my photo of the Amazing Double Rainbow Over NYC was published in the print edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to see my work reach so many people. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower Lower Manhattan New York City New York Post double rainbow publication sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/publication---new-york-post---6-20-17 Tue, 20 Jun 2017 22:53:48 GMT
2017 Member Show - NJ Arts Association https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/2017-member-show---nj-arts-association Excited to announce that two of my photos are official selections for the 2017 Juried Fine Art Exhibition Member Show sponsored by the New Jersey Art Association at the County College of Morris's Masten Art Gallery in Randolph, NJ. The Show includes 51 pieces from 31 talented artists and will run from June 5 - July 30, 2017. The address is Masten Learning Center Art Gallery, County College of Morris, 214  Center Grove Road, Randolph, New Jersey 07869. There will be an Opening Reception Thursday June 22, 2017, from 6-8PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please come out to support the artists and enjoy some amazing work. Hope to see you there! The New Jersey Art Association is a non-profit group dedicated to supporting artists and advancing the fine arts in the State of New Jersey. Please visit their website for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) clouds county college morris empire state building fine art exhibiton lighthouse maine new jersey art association new york city night portland red statue of liberty sunrise https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/2017-member-show---nj-arts-association Tue, 20 Jun 2017 03:00:00 GMT
Brainard Carey Yale University Radio Interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/brainard-carey-yale-university-radio-interview Excited to share that I was recently interviewed by author/educator/curator/art connoisseur Brainard Carey for Yale University Radio. Brainard and I discussed my current projects, my career transition from lawyer to photographer, and what it takes to be a successful artist today. It was great fun speaking with Brainard. You can listen to the interview here (scroll down to the bottom of the page).

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) brainard carey fine art photography interview new york city yale university radio https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/brainard-carey-yale-university-radio-interview Fri, 16 Jun 2017 16:01:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day 6-12-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day-6-12-17 Excited to share that my photo of "Moonhattanhenge" was featured as "Photo of the Day" on three Instagram hubs this week: icapture_NYC, NYCprime_ladies, and Fox5NY_TV all showcased my photo of the June Strawberry moon rising above 42nd Street in New York City. Thanks guys for the features! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 42nd Street Instagram Moonhattanhenge New York City Photo of the Day Strawberry Moon full moon night supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day-6-12-17 Tue, 13 Jun 2017 03:00:00 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - ABC-TV NY - 6-8-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photos-of-the-day---abc-tv-ny---6-8-17 Excited to have two of my photos featured on the ABC-TV NY Instagram page this week. Thanks ABC-TV NY for recognizing my work! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) ABC TV Freedom Tower Instagram New York City Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty World Trade Center aerial helicopter night sunset water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photos-of-the-day---abc-tv-ny---6-8-17 Sat, 10 Jun 2017 19:03:20 GMT
Publication - The Times of London - 6-9-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/publication---the-times-of-london---6-9-17 Excited to share that one of my photos of the massive anvil-shaped cloud/lightning storm that moved over New York City last week was published in The Times of London newspaper on Friday, June 9, 2017. This is the second photo of mine they have run. It's hard to imagine even a couple of years ago that my work would be accessible to millions of people around the world like this. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details. (BTW - watch a two minute timelapse video of this amazing storm here.)

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) anvil cloud empire state building lightning london new york city strikes sunset the times water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/publication---the-times-of-london---6-9-17 Fri, 09 Jun 2017 22:15:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-5-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-5-17 Excited to have my photo of  a lightning storm over NYC featured as the "Photo of the Day" on theunknowadventurer Instagram page today. Thanks theunknownadventurer for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Manhattan New York City Photo of the Day bolt clouds lightning night storm strike sunset water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-5-17 Mon, 05 Jun 2017 23:30:00 GMT
"In the Still of the Night" - Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/-in-the-still-of-the-night---juried-fine-art-photography-exhibition Excited to announce that three of my photos were selected for the "In the Still of the Night" Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibition sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum. The Show follows the theme of nighttime artistic photography and consists of 40 photos from 22 talented photographers. It will run from June 2 - July 1, 2017, at the Barron Arts Center, 82 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, NJ 07095. (732) 634-0413 There will be an Artists Reception Friday June 2, 2017, from 7-9PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Please come out to support the artists and enjoy some amazing work. Hope to see you there! The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit group dedicated to advancing the art of photography in the State of New Jersey. Please visit their website for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Barron Arts Center Full Moon In the Still of the Night Juried Milky Way New Jersey New York City Statue of Liberty Woodbridge exhibition fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/-in-the-still-of-the-night---juried-fine-art-photography-exhibition Wed, 31 May 2017 03:40:14 GMT
Podcast Interview - The Worm Hole Radio Show - 5-24-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/podcast-interview---the-wormhole-radio-show Enjoyed being interviewed by The Worm Hole Radio Show today. Had a chance to discuss my career transition from lawyer to photographer as well how I make my fine art photos come to life. You can listen here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Worm Hole Radio YouTube interview podcast https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/podcast-interview---the-wormhole-radio-show Wed, 24 May 2017 21:00:00 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Jack Quinn https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/artists-who-inspire-me-jack-quinn Every now and again, I like to feature the work of another Artist who's creativity inspires me. This month, I am pleased to showcase the work of Jack Quinn. Jack is a nationally recognized fine art painter and award winning wood craftsman with many first place and best-in-show awards to his credit. He often creates pieces that mix different materials, such as wood, metal and paper, and/or which utilize found items, whether from a yard sale or in the woods near his home. Jack's work is truly one of a kind. 

He recently placed second in the sculpture category at the Works in Wood National Juried Exhibition, and was a Best in Historic Category at The New Jersey State History Fair Art Exhibition. His paintings have been accepted in the Monmouth Museum's International Exhibition, the American Watercolor Society's Annual International Exhibition in New York City and the American Artists Professional League Grand National Exhibition in New York City.  His work has been featured twice in The New York Times and today he is a highly sought after demonstrator, judge and lecturer.

This is what Jack has to say about his work:

Although I’ve been drawing and painting all my life, I was also a former systems engineer for Bell Labs.  I embrace the technical challenges that different media present to me.  My art is all about satisfying my personal aesthetic --  it doesn’t have to tell a story, it doesn’t have to accurately capture a scene, it doesn’t have to have a deeper meaning – it just has to look good!  And when I say good, I mean a design that pulls in the shapes, colors and textures that visually please me.  Every piece of artwork I produce comes from my imagination – beginning with a white piece of paper and nothing else – even for realistic work.  I conjure up a design and some textures and then figure out how I might lace them together – sometimes it takes on the form of real objects, sometimes not.  Although I do a lot of work on wood (because I love to use the grain as a design element), I am beginning to explore the use of metal and other found objects to drop into new designs.”

On a personal note, in addition to enjoying his unique and thought-provoking art, I would like to thank Jack for his commitment to the New Jersey Arts Association (formerly Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center). He’s not only an active exhibiting member, but he is also a great asset through all the service he does for the group. Much appreciated Mr. Quinn!

When Jack is not at home in Morris Plains, NJ with his family, he can be found roaming the regional countryside in search of raw materials and/or subject matter for his next project. Feel free to visit his web site at www.jackquinnart.com or e-mail Jack at [email protected]

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Jack Quinn art artist fine painter sculpture wood working https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/artists-who-inspire-me-jack-quinn Tue, 23 May 2017 20:56:23 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" - Winning Selection - 5-19-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/-your-daily-photograph---winning-selection---5-19-17 Very excited that my photo "Shipwreck Bronx" is a Winning Selection in the "Disappearing" Photo Competition sponsored by "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery, located in Santa Monica, Calif. Images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other well-known photographers have appeared in "Your Daily Photograph" so it is quite an honor to have my work showcased in this way. You can see my photo in today's issue of "Your Daily Photograph" here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Bronx Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery New York City Santa Monica Your Daily Photograph bridge curator disappearing fine art photography moon night shipwreck water winner https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/-your-daily-photograph---winning-selection---5-19-17 Fri, 19 May 2017 20:18:01 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 5-17-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-17-17 Excited to have my aerial helicopter photo of The Flatiron Building featured as the "Photo of the Day " on the nycprimeshot Instagram page today. Thanks nycprimeshot for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Flatiron Instagram New York City Photo of the Day aerial building helicopter https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-17-17 Wed, 17 May 2017 20:45:00 GMT
Publication - New York Post - 5-13-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/new-york-post---5-13-17 Very happy to share that my photo of the May "Flower" Full Moon Over the Statue of Liberty from this past week was published in the print edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper at almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very exciting to see my work in today's paper. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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I spend a lot of time chasing the moon around New York City. My goal is align the moon with well-known iconic NYC landmarks. In this case, the Statue of Liberty. Lot's of time goes into the planning and execution of these shots. Perfect alignment is necessary and sometimes days or preparation are wasted because of the weather. But when these shots work it is the greatest feeling in the world. Or maybe I should say, "Out of this World"!!!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Flower Moon Lady Liberty New York City New York Post SOL Statue of Liberty full moon night supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/new-york-post---5-13-17 Sun, 14 May 2017 02:15:06 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 5-6-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-6-17 Excited to have my aerial photo of The Flatiron Building featured as the "Photo of the Day " on both the nycprime_ladies and ig_northamerica Instagram page today. Thanks nycprime_ladies and ig_northamerica for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details. IG_Day_5-6-17(1)Instagram Photo of the Day 5-6-17

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Flatiron Flatiron Building Manhattan New York City Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---5-6-17 Sat, 06 May 2017 21:15:00 GMT
"Landscapes" 2017 Juried Art Competition - Special Merit and Recognition Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/-landscapes-2017-juried-art-competition Excited to announce that three of my photos recently received awards in the "Landscapes" 2017 Juried Fine Art Competition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photos "Old Red Barn" and "Paterson Falls" received SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS while my photo "Barn Night" received a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD. The Exhibit received 658 entries from 19 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Art Competition Light Space Time New Jersey Paterson Falls Special art award barn gallery merit night recognition red sky waterfall winner https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/5/-landscapes-2017-juried-art-competition Tue, 02 May 2017 20:30:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 4-29-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-29-17 Excited to have my aerial photo of Midtown Manhattan at Night featured as the "Photo of the Day " on the ig_northamerica Instagram page today. Thanks ig_northamerica for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram New York City Photo of the Day night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-29-17 Sun, 30 Apr 2017 03:45:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 4-25-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-25-17 Excited to have my photo of the Sunset over Lower Manhattan featured as the "Shot of the Day " on the ig_beautifulamerica Instagram page today. Thanks ig_beautifulamerica for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram Manhattan New York City Photo of the Day World Trade Center night sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-25-17 Wed, 26 Apr 2017 03:45:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 4-19-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-19-17 Excited to have my photo of the Sunset over the World Trade Center featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the icapture_nyc Instagram page today. Thanks icapture_nyc for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower Instagram New York City Photo of the Day World Trade Center clouds orange sky sunset yellow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---4-19-17 Wed, 19 Apr 2017 21:15:00 GMT
Monroe Photography Club - 4-19-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/monroe-photography-club---4-19-17 I will be speaking at the Monroe Photography Club on Wednesday April 19, 2017, from 7-8:30PM. I will be discussing my career transition from lawyer to photographer, my New York City photos, and all things photography. This is a free event open to the public. All are welcome. The event will take place at the Monroe Community Center, 120 Monmouth Road Monroe Township NJ 08831, Room 109. Read more about the Monroe Photography Club on their website. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Monroe New Jersey New York City fine art photography photography club speaking engagement https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/monroe-photography-club---4-19-17 Tue, 18 Apr 2017 16:48:08 GMT
Daily Mail UK - 4-7-17 "NYC Rainbow" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/publication---daily-mail-uk Excited to report that my New York City Rainbow photos got a six photo spread and article in the online edition of the UK's "Daily Mail" today. The print version of the newspaper has over 1.5 million readers every day so it is very cool to see my work being appreciated by overseas publications. You can read the full article and see the photos here. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daily Mail Empire State Building Manhattan New York City UK rainbow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/publication---daily-mail-uk Wed, 12 Apr 2017 02:45:00 GMT
Arsty.net - Four Photos Listed https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/arsty-net---four-photos-listed Excited to share that I have four photos listed on the Artsy.net website as part of the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. Arsty.net is one of the top websites and blogs related to fine art from around the world. With more than 500,000 images of art, architecture, and design by 50,000 artists, Artsy.net is used by art lovers, museum-goers, patrons, collectors, students, and educators to discover, learn about, and collect art. So it is exciting to have my art showcased there! Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery for this wonderful opportunity to spread the word about my work! See all the photos here

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building New York City Statue of Liberty artsy artsy.net fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/arsty-net---four-photos-listed Tue, 11 Apr 2017 15:45:42 GMT
New Jersey Art Association 2017 Member Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/new-jersey-art-association-2017-member-show Excited to announce that I have three pieces in the New Jersey Art Association's 2017 Member Group Art Show at the Overlook Hospital Art Gallery in Summit, NJ. The are 40 pieces by more than 20 artists in this year's show including paintings, drawings, sculpture, collage and photography. The Exhibition runs from April 8 - July 7, 2017. The Galley is open to the public and is located at 99 Beauvoir Ave. Summit, NJ, 07901. 908-522-2000. Hope you can make it down to see some great art! The New Jersey Arts Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting artists and promoting the visual arts in New Jersey. Find out more about this great organization here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Jersey Arts Association New York City Overlook Hospital aerial art exhibition fine art photography gallery helicopter night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/new-jersey-art-association-2017-member-show Sat, 08 Apr 2017 21:45:00 GMT
New York Post - April 8, 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/new-york-post---april-8-2017 Very excited to share that my photo of the Rainbow over New York City from this past week was published in the print edition of today's New York Post. The Post has the fifth highest circulation rate for a US newspaper with almost 500,000 daily readers so it is very cool to see my work in today's paper. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower NY Post New York City New York Post World Trade Center clouds rain rainbow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/4/new-york-post---april-8-2017 Sat, 08 Apr 2017 15:17:36 GMT
Positive Phil Show Interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/positive-phil-show-interview Thrilled to be able to share my interview with "Stay Positive" podcaster Positive Phil! Phil invited me to his show recently to discuss the joys and challenges of pursuing our dreams and overcoming the inevitable disappointments that creep in along the way. It's a great 30 minute interview on staying positive no matter what seems to be happening around us. You can listen here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) attitude award-winning bliss entrepreneur interview joy overcome disappointment photography positive positive phil stay postive success winning https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/positive-phil-show-interview Sat, 25 Mar 2017 03:45:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 3-23-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/instagram-photo-of-the-day---3-23-17 Excited to have my photo of the full moon rising over the Statue of Liberty featured as the "Photo of the Day" on both the IG_NYCITY and NIGHTPHOTOGRAPHY Instagram pages today. Thank you guys for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details. IG_nightphotography_3-23-17IG_nightphotography_3-23-17

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram New York City Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty blue full moon night supermoon water yellow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/instagram-photo-of-the-day---3-23-17 Fri, 24 Mar 2017 02:30:00 GMT
Milky Way Photography Workshop - Princeton Photography Club https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/milky-way-photography-workshop I will be giving a workshop on how to photograph the Milky Way Galaxy on Monday March 20, 2017, from 7-9PM at the D&R Greenway Land Trust Preservation Center in Princeton, NJ. We will cover everything from picking the best location to camera settings to post processing of your photos. The workshop is sponsored by the Princeton Photography Club and advance registration is required. Please contact me if you are interested in joining us. Photos of all my Milky Way shots can be seen on my website: http://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/milky_way_2016. Signed Limited Edition prints are available. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Milky Way Princeton Photography Club galaxy night photography sky stars workshop https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/milky-way-photography-workshop Sat, 18 Mar 2017 01:00:00 GMT
"Abstracts" 2017 Juried Art Competition - FIRST PLACE, SECOND PLACE, Special Recognition Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/-abstracts-2017-juried-art-competition Very excited to announce that two of my photo designs recently received awards in the "Abstracts" 2017 Juried Fine Art Competition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo design "Abstract 3452_1" took FIRST PLACE in the Photography Category and SECOND PLACE OVERALL, while my photo design "Abstract 2136_1" received a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD. The Exhibit received 887 entries from 36 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) abstract art art competition award design first place gallery light space time second place winner https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/-abstracts-2017-juried-art-competition Wed, 15 Mar 2017 18:30:01 GMT
Cara Jones Speaks Interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/cara-jones-speaks-interview Excited to announce that my interview with "People Living Extraordinary Lives" podcaster Cara Jones is up. Cara and I had a wonderful discussion about making new career choices and overcoming our negative thoughts and beliefs about who we are and what we can do. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to speak with her. You can listen to the full interview here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Cara Jones New York City fine art photography interview overcoming negative thinking photography podcast success https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/cara-jones-speaks-interview Wed, 08 Mar 2017 19:28:02 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" - Featured Selection - 3-7-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/-your-daily-photograph---featured-selection---3-7-17 Very excited that my photo "Carousel" is a Featured Selection in today's "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery. Daniel specializes in important classic and contemporary photographic works of art. Images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other well-known photographers have appeared in "Your Daily Photograph" so it is quite an honor to have my work showcased in this way. The Duncan Miller Gallery is located in Santa Monica, California.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Coney Island Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Emerging New York City Your Daily Photograph boardwalk carnival carousel contemporary fine art photography parachute ride selection sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/3/-your-daily-photograph---featured-selection---3-7-17 Mon, 06 Mar 2017 20:19:56 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 2-24-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---2-24-17 Excited to have my photo of the Coney Island sunset featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the IGS_AMERICA and IG_NORTHAMERICA Instagram pages. Thank you guys for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Coney Instagram Island New York City Photo of the Day beach ocean red set sun sunset waves https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---2-24-17 Sat, 25 Feb 2017 23:00:00 GMT
PUBLICATION: Digital Photography Magazine - February 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/publication-digital-photography-magazine---february-2017 I am very proud to announce that my photo "Fun Slide" has a two page photo spread in the February 2017 issue of Digital Photo Magazine, a national photography publication. I am very honored to be published as I have been a long time fan and reader of the magazine. Special thanks to the Photo Editors at Digital Photo Magazine for including my work. You can see all the photos in the Collection of which this picture is a part here. Signed Limited Edition Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Digital Photo Magazine Fun Slide Sussex County Fair carnival cloud dpmag dusk publish ride sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/publication-digital-photography-magazine---february-2017 Fri, 24 Feb 2017 03:18:06 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - 2-15-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/instagram-photos-of-the-day---2-15-17 Excited to have my photo of the New York City Skyline featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the IG_NYCITY and NYPOST Instagram pages. Thank you IG_NYCITY and NYPOST for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building IG_NYCITY Instagram NY Post New York City Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/instagram-photos-of-the-day---2-15-17 Fri, 17 Feb 2017 04:15:00 GMT
Guest Curators' Pick - Artsy Shark Gallery https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/guest-curators-pick---artsy-shark-gallery Excited to announce that my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights from 2015 is one of Guest Curator Renee Phillips "Top Picks" from the Artsy Shark Online Art Gallery today. Read more here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Manhattan New York City Sept. 11th Tribute Lights World Trade Center fine art photography night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/guest-curators-pick---artsy-shark-gallery Mon, 13 Feb 2017 15:37:23 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 2-12-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---2-12-17 Excited to have my photo of the Snow Full Moon Rising Over the Statue of Liberty featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the NightSh00terz Instagram page. Thank you NightSh00terz for the Feature! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram New York City NightSh00terz Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty clouds full moon moon night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---2-12-17 Mon, 13 Feb 2017 02:30:00 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" - Featured Selection - 2-12-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/-your-daily-photograph-2-12-17 Very excited that my photo of LeFrak Light is a Featured Selection in today's "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery. Daniel specializes in important classic and contemporary photographic works of art. Images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other well-known photographers have appeared in "Your Daily Photograph" so it is quite an honor to have my work showcased in this way. The Duncan Miller Gallery is located in Santa Monica, California. Read more here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery Empire State Building New York City Photo of the Day Your Daily Photograph night yourdailyphotograph https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/-your-daily-photograph-2-12-17 Sat, 11 Feb 2017 19:52:06 GMT
"Cityscapes" 2017 Juried Art Exhibition - 2ND PLACE, 6TH PLACE and Special Merit Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/cityscapes-2017-juried-exhibition Very excited to announce that three of my photos recently received awards in the "Cityscapes" 2017 Juried Fine Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "Chrysler 1" took SECOND PLACE in the Photography Category and SIXTH PLACE OVERALL, while my photos "Looking South" and "Washington Street" received SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS. The Exhibit received 447 entries from 19 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Chrysler Building Light Space Time Manhattan New York City Washington Street bridge clouds fine art photography fly gallery helicopter juried art exhibition night sky https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/cityscapes-2017-juried-exhibition Wed, 08 Feb 2017 04:09:50 GMT
Douglas Coleman Interview - 2-6-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/douglas-coleman-interview Pleased to share that I was recently interviewed by Douglas Coleman for his syndicated radio and internet show "The Douglas Coleman Show". Douglas interviews musicians, filmmakers, artists, authors and more for his show. We talked about my career transition from lawyer to photographer as well as all things film-making and photography. You can listen here. Thank you so much Douglas for this great opportunity to tell my story.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Douglas Coleman New York City attorney career change director film making fine art photography interview lawyer photographer https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/2/douglas-coleman-interview Tue, 07 Feb 2017 03:05:07 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 1-27-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/instagram-photo-of-the-day---1-27-17 Excited to have my photo of the Chinese Lunar New Year fireworks featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the ig_nycity Instagram page. Thank you ig_nycity! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Chinese New Year Empire State Building Instagram Lunar New Year New York City Photo of the Day fireworks night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/instagram-photo-of-the-day---1-27-17 Fri, 27 Jan 2017 05:15:00 GMT
New York Post Photo Spread - 1-25-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/ny-post-photo-spread Very excited to share that the New York Post ran a 15 page photo spread on my Statue of Liberty photos today in the online version of the newspaper. These are some of my favorite Statue of Liberty photos so it is cool to share them with NY Post readers. See more of my Lady Liberty photos on my website. Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for more information. 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Lady Liberty New York City New York Post Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/ny-post-photo-spread Wed, 25 Jan 2017 18:47:35 GMT
Juried Fine Art Exhibition - Old York Cellars - Jan 2017 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/old-york-cellars---jan-2017 Excited to announce that two of my photos are part of a juried fine art exhibition currently on display at Old York Cellars in Ringoes, NJ. The show is sponsored by the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center and runs from January 12 - April 3, 2017. Old York Cellars is a beautiful winery located at 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551. The show is comprised of 35 works of art including, drawing, painting, collage, sculpture and photography. A portion of each sale benefits the "Hometown Heroes" Charity so please stop by if you are in the area. The Millburn-Short Hills Art Center is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the fine arts in New Jersey. Please visit their website for more information. 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Labor Day New York City Statue of Liberty Zipper art exhibition carnival clouds county fair long exposure night ride https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/old-york-cellars---jan-2017 Wed, 18 Jan 2017 22:28:37 GMT
Digital Photography Review - Feature Article - 1-14-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/digital-photography-review I am happy to announce that Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com), one of the largest photography websites on the Internet, published an eight page feature article on my moon over New York City photos today. It is very exciting to be showcased on their website as this was the first place I went for knowledge and information when learning photography many years ago. You can read the entire article here. Special thanks to DPReview Editor Chris Williams for spearheading this piece. Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Digital Photography Review New York City Statue of Liberty article crescent moon dpreview feature full moon night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/digital-photography-review Sun, 15 Jan 2017 03:27:24 GMT
Publication - "Lens Magazine" Feature and Cover Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/publication---lens-magazine Very happy to share that I have an 18-page photo spread along with the cover photo for the January 2017 issue (#28) of "Lens Magazine". Lens Magazine is an internationally published fine art photography publication. My work is featured along with 10 other amazing photographers. Special thanks to Lens Magazine Editor-In-Chief and CEO Dafna Navarro for including me in this issue. Signed, Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Freedom Tower Manhattan New York City Statue of Liberty World Trade Center clouds cover photo fine art photography lens magazine night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/publication---lens-magazine Fri, 13 Jan 2017 04:27:24 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" - Winning Selection - 1-7-17 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/-your-daily-photograph-1-7-17 Very excited to have my photo of Star Trails over Barnegat Light featured as one of the winners of the "Starry, Starry Night" Photo Contest in today's "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery. Daniel specializes in important classic and contemporary photographic works of art. Images from Henri Cartier-Bresson, Andreas Gursky, Richard Misrach, Andre Kertesz, Edward Burtynsky and other photography legends have appeared in Your Daily Photograph so it is quite an honor to have my work showcased in this way. The Duncan Miller Gallery is located in Santa Monica, California. Read more here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Barnegat Light Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery Your Daily Photograph lighthouse night star trail starry night stars https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2017/1/-your-daily-photograph-1-7-17 Fri, 06 Jan 2017 20:28:08 GMT
Digital Photography Review - Top Ten 2016 Best Shots https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/digital-photography-review Very excited to announce that my photo of the Harvest Full Moon over the Statue of Liberty from this past October was selected by the Editors of the Digital Photography Review as one of the Top 10 Reader-Submitted Best Shots for 2016. My photo is Number 8 from the thousands of submissions received. Founded in 1998, Digital Photography Review, an Amazon company, is one of the top Internet photography news and information websites so it is quite an honor to have my photo acknowledged in this way. Signed Limited Edition Prints of all my photos are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Digital Photography Review Harvest Moon New York City Readers Best Shots Statue of Liberty dpreview full moon night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/digital-photography-review Sat, 31 Dec 2016 03:28:32 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 12-28-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photo-of-the-day---12-28-16 Excited to have my photo of the Chrysler Building featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the nycprimeshot Instagram page. Thank you nycprimeshot! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Chrysler Building Instagram New York City Photo of the Day helicopter night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photo-of-the-day---12-28-16 Thu, 29 Dec 2016 03:00:00 GMT
Christmas In NYC - Saks Fifth Ave Display of Lights Video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/saks-fifth-ave-display-of-lights-video Headed into New York City Christmas Night. Yes, Christmas is the second busiest day in NYC (after New Year's Eve), but it was worth the crowds and traffic to see the terrific display of Holiday Cheer everywhere. See all the photos here. Saks Fifth Ave, the famous department store, has a spectacular Display of Lights set to music. Watch the video below.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 2016 Christmas Display of Lights New York City Saks Fifth Ave video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/saks-fifth-ave-display-of-lights-video Tue, 27 Dec 2016 04:25:05 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - 12-25-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photos-of-the-day---12-25-16 Excited to have my photo of the World Trade Center featured as the "Photo of the Day" on the ig_nycity Instagram page. Thank you ig_nycity!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram New York City Photo of the Day World Trade Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photos-of-the-day---12-25-16 Sun, 25 Dec 2016 21:00:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 12-14-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photo-of-the-day---12-14-16 Excited to share that my photo of the Moon rising over the New Yorker Hotel received an Instagram Photo of the Day award today. Special thanks to nycprimeshot for the recognition. Much appreciated!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram New York City New Yorker Hotel Photo of the Day moon night river https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photo-of-the-day---12-14-16 Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:30:00 GMT
MSHAC-MPAC 2016 Juried Art Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/mshac-mpac-2016-juried-art-exhibition Very excited to announce that my photo of the Statue of Liberty & Empire State Building is an Official Selection for the 2016 "Holiday Treasures" Juried Fine Art Exhibition currently on display at the Art Upstairs Gallery of the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ. This Show features 40 different works of art from 25 different artists and includes paintings, drawings, sculpture, collage and photography. All work is for sale and a portion of the proceeds benefits the Mayo Performing Arts Center. The Show will run from Dec. 7th - Jan. 16, 2017. There is an Opening Reception Thursday, Dec. 15th from 5PM-7PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The Show is sponsored by the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering the fine arts in New Jersey. You can find out more about this wonderful organization on their website www.mshac.org. The Mayo Performing Art's Center's Art Upstairs Gallery presents various displays throughout the year showcasing the work of local artists. It is located at 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960. 973-539-8008. Call ahead for Gallery Hours. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building MSHAC Mayo Performing Arts Center Millburn-Short Hills Morristown New York City Statue of Liberty fine art photography night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/mshac-mpac-2016-juried-art-exhibition Tue, 13 Dec 2016 20:44:01 GMT
"All Photography" 2016 Juried Exhibition - 4TH PLACE, Special Merit & Special Recognition Awards https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/all-photography-2016-juried-exhibition Very excited to announce that three of my photos recently received awards in the "All Photography" 2016 Juried Photography Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "NYC Rainbow" took FOURTH PLACE OVERALL, while my photo "Manhattanhenge" received a SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD and my photo "New Croton" received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD. The Exhibit received 255 entries from 12 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) All Photography 2016 Juried Photography Exhibition Freedom Tower Light Space Time Manhattanhenge New Croton New York City World Trade Center art gallery fine art photography rainbow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/all-photography-2016-juried-exhibition Fri, 09 Dec 2016 03:00:00 GMT
New Yorker Hotel Acquires Three More Prints https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/new-yorker-hotel-acquires-three-more-prints I am excited to announce that the Wyndham New Yorker Hotel has added three more prints to their installation of my fine art photos. This brings the total Collection to seven (7). I announced the acquisition of the first four prints on my blog back in October. It's a tremendous honor to have my work on permanent display in this famed establishment. The New Yorker has been one of New York City's premiere hotel destinations since 1929. The Hotel has greeted everyone from Nikola Tesler to John F. Kennedy to Mohamed Ali to Joan Crawford. Thank you New Yorker Hotel for supporting my art!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New York City New Yorker Hotel Wyndham fine art photography moon night sunrise https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/new-yorker-hotel-acquires-three-more-prints Sun, 04 Dec 2016 17:56:25 GMT
2017 Wall Calendar is Here! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/2017-wall-calendar-is-here You asked for it! It's here! The 2017 Peter Alessandria Photography Wall Calendar. Thirteen pages of 11"x17" (open size) spiral bound bliss! I've hand-picked some of my favorite photos of 2016 for inclusion in this one of a kind wall art. Keep track of your appointments in style! Priced to move at $29.95 (plus tax + shipping). Quantity discounts are available. I am only making a Limited Run of these so get yours now! Message me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 2017 Empire State Building New York City Wall Calendar fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/2017-wall-calendar-is-here Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:11:52 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - 11-29-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photos-of-the-day---11-29-16 Excited to share that my photo of "Reverse Manhattanhenge" got a couple of Instagram Photo of the Day awards today. Special thanks to what_i_saw_in_nyc and nyc_insta_ Much appreciated!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram Manhattan-henge Manhattanhenge New York City Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photos-of-the-day---11-29-16 Tue, 29 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Week -11-28-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photo-of-the-week--11-28-16 Excited to share that my photo of the Statue of Liberty Harvest Full Moon was selected as the Photo of the Week on the igs_america Instagram hub today. Thank you guys!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram New York City Photo of the Week Statue of Liberty full moon night super moon supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/12/instagram-photo-of-the-week--11-28-16 Sun, 27 Nov 2016 05:00:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 11-18-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/instagram-photo-of-the-day---11-18-16 Received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" award today for my World Trade Center Super Moon photo from nycprimeshot. Thank you guys! It is quite an honor! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower Instagram New York City Photo of the Day World Trade Center moon super moon supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/instagram-photo-of-the-day---11-18-16 Fri, 18 Nov 2016 23:15:56 GMT
The Sun, Daily Record, Daily Star, Daily Mirror and Daily Mail - Nov. 15, 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/the-sun-daily-record-daily-star My photo of the Statue of Liberty Super Moon appeared in five overseas publications today: The Sun, The Daily Star, The Daily Record, The Daily Mail and Daily Mirror all published my photo. Signed Limited Edition prints this (and all my other) photos are available. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daily Mail Daily Mirror Daily Record Daily Star Statue of Liberty The Sun super moon supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/the-sun-daily-record-daily-star Wed, 16 Nov 2016 02:36:04 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - 11-14-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/instagram-photos-of-the-day---11-14-16 Received three Instagram "Photo of the Day" awards today for my Statue of Liberty Super Moon photo from nightshooters, igs_america, and ig_northamerica. Thank you guys! It is quite an honor! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty full moon super moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/instagram-photos-of-the-day---11-14-16 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 22:45:00 GMT
Daily Mirror/Daily Mail UK - Nov. 14, 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/daily-mirror/daily-mail-uk---nov-14-2016 Excited to announce that two of my Super Moon Statue of Liberty photos were featured in today's issues of the Daily Mirror and the Daily Mail, both UK publications. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos (including these) are available for purchase. Please contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daily Mail Daily Mirror New York City full moon night super moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/daily-mirror/daily-mail-uk---nov-14-2016 Mon, 14 Nov 2016 18:16:49 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 11-10-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/instagram-photo-of-the-day---11-10-16 Received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" award today for my Statue of Liberty Crescent Moon photo from ig_nycity. Thank you guys! It is quite an honor! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty crescent moon ig_nycity https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/instagram-photo-of-the-day---11-10-16 Thu, 10 Nov 2016 22:30:00 GMT
Seascapes 2016 Juried Art Exhibit - FIRST & SECOND PLACE AWARDS https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/seascapes-2016-juried-art-exhibit Very excited to announce that my photo "Belmar Moon" recently received two awards in the "Seascapes 2016" Juried Fine Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. I received FIRST PLACE in the "Photography & Digital" Category and SECOND PLACE Overall in the Show. The Exhibit received 491 entries from 19 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for these Awards. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Belmar First Place Light Space Time New Jersey Second Place award beach blue full moon long exposure moon night pier water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/seascapes-2016-juried-art-exhibit Thu, 10 Nov 2016 21:04:07 GMT
New York Post - Nov. 7, 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/new-york-post---nov-7-2016 Excited to announce that my photo of the Statue of Liberty Crescent Moon was published on page 19 of the New York Post on Nov. 7, 2016. Signed Limited Edition prints are available for purchase. Please contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New York City New York Post Statue of Liberty crescent moon full moon published super moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/new-york-post---nov-7-2016 Mon, 07 Nov 2016 19:45:43 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" - Featured Selection - 11-5-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/-your-daily-photograph---featured-selection Very excited to have my photo "SOL + Crescent Moon" featured in today's "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery. Daniel specializes in important classic and contemporary photographic works of art. The Duncan Miller Gallery is located in Santa Monica, California. Read more here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery New York City New Yorker Hotel Your Daily Photograph fine art photography full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/11/-your-daily-photograph---featured-selection Sat, 05 Nov 2016 22:35:05 GMT
2016 "Open" Juried Art Exhibit - SPECIAL MERIT AWARD https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/2016-open-juried-art-exhibit---special-merit-award Very excited to announce that my photo "Moonrise NYC Timelapse" received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the 2016 "Open" Juried Fine Art Exhibition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. The Exhibit received 654 entries from 20 different countries from around the world, so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John R. Math and the Light, Space & Time Gallery for this award. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Juried Fine Art Exhibition Light Space Time Art Gallery New York City Special Merit Award full moon moon night supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/2016-open-juried-art-exhibit---special-merit-award Tue, 01 Nov 2016 03:30:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 10-29-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/instagram-photo-of-the-day---10-29-16 Received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" award today for my Chrysler Building car trail photo from ig_nycity. Thank you guys! It is quite an honor! Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Chrysler Building Instagram Manhattan New York City Photo of the Day Tudor Place car trail long exposure night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/instagram-photo-of-the-day---10-29-16 Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:30:00 GMT
Permanent Installation - New Yorker Hotel - October 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/permanent-installation---new-yorker-hotel Very excited to announce that the New Yorker Hotel (A Wyndham Hotel) has acquired four of my prints as a permanent installation at the Hotel. First opened in 1930, the New Yorker Hotel is an iconic figure in the New York City luxury hotel market. At one time the City's largest hotel, the New Yorker has welcomed everyone from tourists to business people to celebrities to government officials - and even royalty has stayed there over the years. It is quite an honor to have my work adorn the walls of this historic hotel. Special thanks to Emily Rodriguez and the Management at the New Yorker for making this possible. These photos are each part of a Limited Edition and there are additional prints in the Edition still available. If interested, please contact me for details.

New Yorker Hotel MoonNew Yorker Hotel<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/>The famed &quot;New Yorker&quot; is a 43 story hotel located in Midtown Manhattan. It opened on January 2, 1930, and, like its contemporaries, the Empire State Building (1931) and the Chrysler Building (1930), was designed in the Art Deco style which was popular in the 1920s. At a final cost of $22.5 million, it contained 2,500 rooms, making it the city's largest hotel for many years. One of the great things about being a photographer in New York is the opportunity to bring iconic structures like the New Yorker into the modern digital age. While out chasing the moon one night I stumbled across the perfect synergy of sky, skyline and moon. As the moon peeked out from behind the clouds, the high sensitivity of my digital camera allowed me to capture images which would have been difficult, if not impossible, even a few years ago. For me, this is clearly the Golden Age of Photography and it's wonderful to bring the Iconic Age of NY Architecture along with me. I'm not the only one loving these photos: they were a big hit on Social Media and four of these prints were recently purchased by the New York Hotel itself. It's an amazing honor to have my images hanging inside this shining example of New York City history. Thank you New Yorker Hotel for supporting my art!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New York City New Yorker Hotel Wyndham clouds full moon moon night sky https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/permanent-installation---new-yorker-hotel Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:30:00 GMT
"LIVE with Kelly" - Photo Featured On-Air - 10-20-19 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/-live-with-kelly---photo-featured-on-air Very excited to see my photo of the Statue of Liberty Super Moon featured on the "LIVE with Kelly" TV show this week. Kelly Ripa and her guest host Ciara showed my photo and discussed the super moon. Watch the video here. Signed Limited Edition prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Ciara Harvest Moon Kelly Ripa LIVE with Kelly New York City Statue of Liberty Super Moon full moon night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/-live-with-kelly---photo-featured-on-air Fri, 21 Oct 2016 01:30:00 GMT
The Times of London - Oct. 18, 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-times-of-london---oct-18-2016 The Times of London published my photo of the Statue of Liberty Harvest Full Moon On October 19, 2016.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Harvest Moon Hunters Moon London Times The Times full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/the-times-of-london---oct-18-2016 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 03:14:00 GMT
New York Post - Oct. 19, 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/new-york-post---oct-19-2016 Excited to announce that my photo of the Statue of Liberty Super Moon was published on page 3 of the New York Post on Oct. 19, 2016. (Unfortunately the post omitted my photo credit listing the news agency that handles my photos instead.) Signed Limited Edition prints are available for purchase. Please contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New York City New York Post Statue of Liberty The Post full harvest moon moon published super moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/new-york-post---oct-19-2016 Thu, 20 Oct 2016 01:15:00 GMT
Instagram Photos of the Day - 10-17-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-17-16 Received two Instagram "Photos of the Day" awards this week for my Statue of Liberty Harvest Full Moon photo. One from night.sh00terz and one from icapture_nyc. Thank you guys! It is quite an honor!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Harvest Moon Hunters Moon Instagram New York City Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty Super Moon full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/instagram-photos-of-the-day---10-17-16 Wed, 19 Oct 2016 04:45:00 GMT
"Good Day New York" Fox TV - Pic of the Morning 10-17-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/fox-5-ny---featured-photo "Good Day New York", Fox 5 NY TV's morning show, featured my photo of the Hunter's Full Moon over the Statue of Liberty this morning. Special thanks to "Good Day New York" for the recognition of my work. Signed limited edition prints are available. Message me for details. You can watch the video here or by clicking below.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Fox TV Harvest moon Hunters Moon Instagram New York New York City Statue of Liberty Super Moon full moon night supermoon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/fox-5-ny---featured-photo Mon, 17 Oct 2016 15:50:11 GMT
"Moonstruck in New York" - Churchville Photography Club https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/-moonstruck-in-new-york---churchville-photography-club To all my friends in Southern New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania (Philadelphia/Bucks County): please join me on Monday Oct. 17th from 7-9PM at the Churchville Photography Club. I will be speaking on how I create my full moon photos over New York City. The event is free and open to members and non-members, photographers as well as non-photographers. We will be meeting at the Churchvlle Nature Center, 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA 18966 (215) 598-8447. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Churchville Photography Club Empire State Building Full Moon Moonstruck New York City moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/-moonstruck-in-new-york---churchville-photography-club Fri, 14 Oct 2016 00:16:03 GMT
NBC TV NY - Feature Article and Video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/nbc-tv-ny---feature-article Very excited to announce that I am one of three New York City area photographers featured on the NBC TV NY website and social media feeds today. There is a video and website article that highlights some of my accomplishments as a photographer and features some of my NYC photos. Read the article here and watch the video here or click on the video thumbnail below. (Note: there is no audio with the video.)

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram NBC NBC 4 NY NY New York City TV feature fine art photography full moon night photographer street https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/nbc-tv-ny---feature-article Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:26:39 GMT
Abstracts Workshop Princeton Photography Club - Tues Oct 4th https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/abstracts-workshop-princeton-photography-club---tues-oct-4th To all aspiring abstract photographers and artists, I will be teaching a workshop this Tuesday Oct 4th from 7-9PM at the Princeton Photography Club in Princeton, NJ. I will share my tips and techniques I used to create these award-winning abstract images earlier this year. Advance registration is required. There is an admission fee and participation is open to Princeton Photography Club members (you may become a member when registering for this workshop.) Contact Sheila Geisler [email protected] or Dave Anderson [email protected] to register or for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Princeton NJ Princeton Photography Club abstract fine art photography workshop https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/abstracts-workshop-princeton-photography-club---tues-oct-4th Sun, 02 Oct 2016 01:02:57 GMT
National Geographic - Photo of the Day - 10-1-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/national-geographic---photo-of-the-day Very excited to share that the photo editors from National Geographic Magazine selected my image of the Statue of Liberty and Empire State Building as their Photo of the Day today. I am thrilled to be recognized in this way for my work. Signed Limited Edition Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Nat Geo National Geographic New York City Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/10/national-geographic---photo-of-the-day Sat, 01 Oct 2016 18:30:00 GMT
September 11th Helicopter Flight Video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/september-11-helicopter-flight-video I had the opportunity to fly above New York City and the World Trade Center site on September 11th this year. It was a very moving and profound experience. You can see all the photos from my flight here and watch the video below. A portion of each sale of prints of photos from the flight will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial Foundation in the name of the purchaser. Special thanks to HeliFlights out of Linden, NJ for arranging the flight.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Empire State Building Freedom Tower Manhattan Memorial Sept. 11 September 11th Statue of Liberty Tribute Lights World Trade Center blue helicopter night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/september-11-helicopter-flight-video Wed, 21 Sep 2016 05:13:57 GMT
2nd Place Awards - Ringwood Manor Arts Association https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/2nd-place---ringwood-manor-arts-association I am very excited to announce I recently won two SECOND PLACE awards in the Ringwood Manor Arts Association's 2016 Open Photography Exhibition. My photo "Slow Burn" won 2nd Place in the Landscape category and my photo "Empire Moon" won 2nd Place in the Architecture category. I also had a third photo in the show: my "Statue of Liberty Moon" photo from last Spring. There were more than 100 pieces in the show so it wonderful to have my work acknowledged in this way. Special thanks to the Ringwood Manor Arts Association for including my work in this year's show! Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Please contact me for details. New York City SunsetSlow Burn<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/> A lot happening - as always - in the New York City area this summer. From massive thunderstorms followed by breathtaking sunsets to amazing moon-rises above the high-rises to the completion of the new World Trade Center and continued development of Mid-Town Manhattan, there was a lot to photograph this year. And the summer isn't even over yet. There may be more great photos to come...

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Arts Association Empire State Building Manhattan New York City Open Photography Exhibition Ringwood Manor Second Place Statue of Liberty fine art photography full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/2nd-place---ringwood-manor-arts-association Tue, 20 Sep 2016 00:13:47 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-18-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-18-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day award from i_capture_nyc today for my photo of the Harvest Moon rising over New York City. Thank you i_capture_nyc for recognizing my work! Prints of all my photos are available on my website.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Full Moon Harvest Moon Instagram New York City Photo of the Day night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-18-16 Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:44:06 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-13-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-13-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day award from what_i_saw_in_nyc today for my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights from 2016. Thank you what_i_saw_in_nyc for recognizing my work! Prints of all my photos are available on my website.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Instagram New York City Photo of the Day September 11th Tribute Lights https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-13-16 Tue, 13 Sep 2016 04:45:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-11-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-11-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day award from igs_world today for my photo of the 9/11 Tribute Lights from 2014. Thank you igs_world for recognizing my work! Prints of all my photos are available on my website.

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9-11 Lights9-11 Tribute Lights<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/> These images were taken in 2014. It was my first time viewing the lights and I was immediately taken with the solemnity of the event. Despite hundreds of people milling about, it was almost silent. I had mixed emotions while viewing the lights. When I first arrived, I was greeted with a profound sadness - the grief and loss of that day rushing back. Tears welled up and my heart felt heavy. I couldn't even take my camera out for the first hour I was there. But soon a sense of peace came over me. The sheer beauty of the Lights above Lower Manhattan lifted the sadness. When I was finally able to begin shooting, almost on cue, the moon began to rise above the Freedom Tower. I was in awe. By the time I was ready to leave, I had a sense of quiet acceptance.<br/> <br/> Yes, what was lost that day can never be replaced. And healing can be painfully slow. But after that night I felt a sense of peace where before there had only been sadness. I am truly grateful for that.<br/> <br/> 25% of the proceeds of all sales from this Collection will be donated to the 9/11 Memorial Foundation in the name of the purchaser.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Instagram New York City Photo of the Day September 11th Tribute Lights https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-11-16 Sun, 11 Sep 2016 04:30:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 9-8-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-8-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day award from nycprimeshot today for my photo "Empire State + Statue of Liberty". Thank you nycprimeshot for recognizing my work!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram New York City Photo of the Day full moon night nycprimeshot https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---9-8-16 Fri, 09 Sep 2016 01:34:33 GMT
September 11th Tribute Light Test https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/september-11th-tribute-light-test Had an opportunity to take a helicopter flight above New York City Wednesday night as they were preparing for 15th Anniversary of September 11th by testing the Tribute Lights. It was a sad but beautiful and awe-inspiring sight.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9/11 Helicopter New York City September 11th Tribute Lights flyover night video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/september-11th-tribute-light-test Thu, 08 Sep 2016 07:30:33 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" - Selection - 9-7-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/-your-daily-photograph---selection---9-7-16 Very excited to have my photo "New York Moon #1" included in today's "Your Daily Photograph". YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery. Daniel specializes in important classic and contemporary photographic works of art. The Duncan Miller Gallery is located in Santa Monica, California. Read more here.

Your Daily Photograph - 9-7-16Your Daily Photograph - 9-7-16<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/>The famed &quot;New Yorker&quot; is a 43 story hotel located in Midtown Manhattan. It opened on January 2, 1930, and, like its contemporaries, the Empire State Building (1931) and the Chrysler Building (1930), was designed in the Art Deco style which was popular in the 1920s. At a final cost of $22.5 million, it contained 2,500 rooms, making it the city's largest hotel for many years. One of the great things about being a photographer in New York is the opportunity to bring iconic structures like the New Yorker into the modern digital age. While out chasing the moon one night I stumbled across the perfect synergy of sky, skyline and moon. As the moon peeked out from behind the clouds, the high sensitivity of my digital camera allowed me to capture images which would have been difficult, if not impossible, even a few years ago. For me, this is clearly the Golden Age of Photography and it's wonderful to bring the Iconic Age of NY Architecture along with me. I'm not the only one loving these photos: they were a big hit on Social Media and four of these prints were recently purchased by the New York Hotel itself. It's an amazing honor to have my images hanging inside this shining example of New York City history. Thank you New Yorker Hotel for supporting my art!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery New York City New Yorker Hotel Your Daily Photograph fine art photography full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/-your-daily-photograph---selection---9-7-16 Wed, 07 Sep 2016 21:15:00 GMT
Cherry Picking - Boonton Fireman's Carnival https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/cherry-picking---boonton-firemans-carnival Had my first ride in a cherry picker/utility pole bucket this past Sunday at the Boonton New Jersey Fireman's Carnival. It's a little unsettling at first and it's hard to get in and out of the bucket. But it is fun and it allowed me to get shots like these. See more from the Boonton Fireman's Carnival on my Flickr page. Please visit the Boonton Fire Department's website. This is an all-volunteer fire company and they do a great service to the community with all their activities. 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Boonton New Jersey Fireman's Carnival Labor Day cherry picker rides https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/cherry-picking---boonton-firemans-carnival Sun, 04 Sep 2016 21:00:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-31-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-31-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day award from ig_northamerica today for my photo "Milky High Way". Thank you ig_northamerica for recognizing my work!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Catskill Mountains Instagram Milky Way Photo of the Day fine art photography ig_northamerica long exposure night road stars https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/9/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-31-16 Thu, 01 Sep 2016 23:53:31 GMT
FINALIST - 2016 The Weather Channel Photo Contest https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/finalist---2016-the-weather-channel-photo-contest I am very excited to announce that my photo, "Three Strikes and You're In", is a FINALIST in the 2016 The "It's Amazing Out There" Weather Channel Photo Contest. They had more than 66,000 submissions and I am one of 58 finalists (my photo is #14 in the Finalist slideshow). Thank you everyone for your generous support! Limited Edition prints of my photo are available for sale. Please contact me for details.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Manhattan New York City Weather Channel Photo Contest World Trade Center bolt clouds dark finalist lightning night storm thunder water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/finalist---2016-the-weather-channel-photo-contest Mon, 29 Aug 2016 16:43:46 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-26-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-26-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day award from ig_northamerica today for my photo "The Clocktower". Thank you ig_northamerica for recognizing my work!
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram New York City Photo of the Day The Clocktower fine art photography ig_northamerica https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-26-16 Fri, 26 Aug 2016 18:57:07 GMT
Light Space Time Art Gallery Solo Exhibit 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/light-space-time-art-gallery-solo-exhibit-2016 Very excited to announce that I am one of four winners of the Solo Art Competition sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. I am this month's Featured Solo Artist. You can see all my photos and read more about the Exhibit here. Special thanks to the Light, Space & Time Gallery and John R. Math for recognizing my work. All photos from the Exhibit are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Light Space Time art gallery fine art photography solo exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/light-space-time-art-gallery-solo-exhibit-2016 Tue, 23 Aug 2016 20:23:57 GMT
NJ.com Feature Photos https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/nj-com-feature-photos NJ.com, New Jersey's number one online source for news and information, did a feature today on me and my lightning photos. You can check it out here.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) NJ.com New Jersey news New York City fine art photography lightning night photos https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/nj-com-feature-photos Thu, 18 Aug 2016 16:17:58 GMT
"Your Daily Photograph" Selection https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/-your-daily-photograph-selection Very excited to have my photo "East Side" included in today's "Your Daily Photograph". It is quite an honor to be selected as part of Your Daily Photograph since it often includes photos from the great masters like Ansel Adams, Helmut Newton and others. YourDailyPhotograph.com is presented each day by Daniel Miller, director of Duncan Miller Gallery. Daniel specializes in important classic and contemporary photographic works of art. The Duncan Miller Gallery is located in Santa Monica, California. Special thanks to Nancy Ori who guest curated my photo.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Daniel Miller Duncan Miller Gallery Nancy Ori Your Daily Photograph fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/-your-daily-photograph-selection Thu, 18 Aug 2016 00:54:28 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 8-17-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-17-16 My massive lightning photo received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" nod today. Thank you ig_nycity!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) , IG, Instagram, "Photo of the Day" Manhattan New York City One World Trade Center blue lightning storm. https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/instagram-photo-of-the-day---8-17-16 Wed, 17 Aug 2016 04:38:00 GMT
PUBLICATION: Digital Photo Magazine 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/digital-photo-magazine-2016 I am very proud to announce that my photo "Red Hook Moon" is the backcover photo for the August/September 2016 issue of Digital Photo Magazine, a national photography publication. I am very honored to be published as I have been a long time fan and reader of the magazine. Special thanks to the Photo Editors at Digital Photo Magazine for including my work. If you read the article that accompanies the photo (see below), you will see what I went thru to get the shot.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Crescent moon Digital Photo Magazine Lady Liberty New York City Red Hook Statue of Liberty moon night orange https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/8/digital-photo-magazine-2016 Mon, 01 Aug 2016 20:04:13 GMT
Decorating with Art & Color - An Interview with Designer Jada Schumacher https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/decorating-with-art-color---an-interview-with-designer-jada-schumacher Interior Designer, Color Expert and owner of Zest Color Design, Jada Schumacher, recently included two of my photos in her interview with Artsy Shark Gallery. Read the entire discussion here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/decorating-with-art-color---an-interview-with-designer-jada-schumacher Thu, 28 Jul 2016 21:46:25 GMT
Storm Chasing - 7-25-16 - Behind the Scenes video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/storm-chasing---7-25-16 A huge storm rolled thru New York City last night and we were there to capture it. It started with massive thunderstorms and lightning strikes and ended with a gorgeous double rainbow and sunset. More photos here. Watch the behind the scenes video below! It was wild!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Double Rainbow Empire State Building New York City Storm Chasing World Trade Center clouds golden lightning rain rainbow sunset thunder https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/storm-chasing---7-25-16 Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:04:28 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - made_in_ny 7-21-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day-7-21-16 Excited to announce that my photo "Before The Sunrise: Blue Hour Under the Brooklyn Bridge" received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" award from made_in_ny. Thank you guys for the wonderful acknowledgment! Signed prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Blue Hour Brooklyn Bridge Manhattan Bridge New York City blue clouds dawn long exposure sunrise water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/instagram-photo-of-the-day-7-21-16 Fri, 22 Jul 2016 03:32:36 GMT
Featured Artist - Art To Frames - July 1, 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/featured-artist---art-to-frames---july-1-2016 I am very excited to announce that I am the Featured Artist on today's Art-To-Frames Art Blog. This is the second time they have interviewed me and I talk about my latest work, my influences as an artist, and recommendations for those who are just starting out with photography.You can read the interview here. Art-To-Frames is a family-owned, online custom photo and art printing and framing company located in Brooklyn, New York. They offer great products from custom and personalized photo and art framing to gallery wrap canvas prints to acrylic prints and more. Upload your photos, select your framing and mounting options, and they do the rest. Visit them today at www.arttoframe.com. And for all my fans for a limited time Art-To-Frames is offering an exclusive 20% discount. Simply entering code SKYLINE at checkout to claim your savings. So go to their website today for all your framing and art needs. And if you do order from them let me know what you think. Thank you Art-To-Frames!
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Art To Frames New York City art blog featured artist fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/featured-artist---art-to-frames---july-1-2016 Fri, 01 Jul 2016 18:40:19 GMT
Artsy Shark Gallery - Featured Artist https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/artsyshark-gallery---featured-artist I am very excited to announce that I am one of 24 artists featured in the launch of the new on-line art gallery, Arsty Shark Gallery. Founded by entrepreneur and art consultant Carolyn Edlund, Artsy Shark Gallery is intended to connect buyers with art that "lifts up their soul". Carolyn has more than 25 years experience both as an artist and art business consultant. She runs the highly successful Artsy Shark Blog/Website and is Executive Director of the Arts Business Institute, a nonprofit organization presenting business workshops for artists. The Artsy Shark Gallery is an on-line art gallery where buyers can browse beautiful works of art in a variety of mediums and purchase right on the website. It features a rotating curated collection where guest curators select work that speaks to them the most. And all purchases include free shipping within the United States. So please visit Artsy Shark Gallery today and let me know what you think of all the beautiful work you will find there!
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Artsy Shark Gallery featured artist https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/artsyshark-gallery---featured-artist Thu, 30 Jun 2016 21:07:14 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-27-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-27-16 My photo of the fireworks display for the Heritage of Pride Celebration in New York City last Sunday was selected as "Photo of the Day" by Instagram Hub ig_nycity. Thanks for the honor guys!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) , Photo, of, the, 'Day , fireworks, "Heritage of Pride", celebration, "World Trade Center", "New York City" Instagram https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-27-16 Tue, 28 Jun 2016 20:45:00 GMT
Camera USA 2016 - Official Selection https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/camera-usa-2016---official-selection I am very excited to announce that my photo "Empire Liberty" is an Official Selection for the Camera USA 2016 Juried Fine Art Photography Exhibition sponsored by the Naples Art Association of Naples, FL. The Exhibition received entries from 154 different photographers from 17 different States. Fifty one photos were selected. The Exhibition runs from June 20 - August 5, 2016, at the Von Liebig Art Center in Naples, Florida. Please stop by if you are in the area.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Camera USA 2016 Empire State Building Naples Art Association New York City Statue of Liberty night orange photography exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/camera-usa-2016---official-selection Sun, 26 Jun 2016 16:45:14 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-23-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-23-16 Excited to announce that my New Yorker Hotel Moon photo received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" award from nycprimeshot. Thank you guys for the wonderful acknowledgment! Signed prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Manhattan New York City New Yorker Hotel Photo of the Day city clouds full moon moon night sky. skyline https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-23-16 Fri, 24 Jun 2016 05:24:06 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - 6-21-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-21-16 Excited to announce that my "Strawberry Moon" photo received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" award from icapture_nyc. Thank you guys for the wonderful acknowledgment! Signed prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for details.

Strawberry MoonStrawberry Moon<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/> We welcomed summer this year with a full moon corresponding with the Summer Solstice. The so-called &quot;Strawberry Moon&quot; loved up to its name - because moonrise corresponded with twilight, the moon took on a pinkish-red glow when it first came up.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building New York City Strawberry Moon Summer Solstice blue full moon night pink https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---6-21-16 Wed, 22 Jun 2016 20:20:04 GMT
New Jersey Photographers Facebook Group "Cityscapes" Exhibition 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/new-jersey-photographers-facebook-group-exhibition I am excited to announce that two of my photos are included in the New Jersey Photographers Facebook Group "Cityscapes" Fine Art Photography Exhibition at the Venetian Rehab Center Art Gallery in South Amboy, NJ. The Show, which includes 50 photos from 20 accomplished photographers, will run from June 18 to September 19, 2016. The location is 275 John T O'Leary Blvd, South Amboy, NJ 08879. Please stop by if you are in the area. Special thanks to Jennifer Khordi and the Raritan Photographic Society for arranging the Show. Additional prints of each of my photos are available. Please contact me for details.

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building New Jersey Photographers Facebook Group New York City Venetian Rehab Center art gallery helicopter night sunrise https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/7/new-jersey-photographers-facebook-group-exhibition Tue, 21 Jun 2016 00:30:00 GMT
Rahway Culture Crawl 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/rahway-culture-crawl-2016 I am excited to announce I will be participating in the 2016 Rahway Culture Crawl today June 17th from 6-9PM. There will be more than 100 talented artists sharing their work, including visual artists, musicians and others. I will be setup in front of Lucianos 1579 Main St, Rahway, NJ 07065.  Check out the Culture Crawl home page for more information. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Rahway Culture Crawl Rahway New Jersey fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/rahway-culture-crawl-2016 Fri, 17 Jun 2016 17:14:59 GMT
Johnson & Johnson Juried Art Exhibition - SECOND PLACE AWARD https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/johnson-johnson-juried-art-exhibition---second-place-award I am excited to announce that my photo "Barnegat Light Star Trail" received the SECOND PLACE AWARD in M-SHAC 2016 "New Jersey" Juried Art Exhibition at the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Art Gallery in New Brunswick, NJ. Juror Margaret Murphy said of my piece: "Celebrates a New Jersey icon in an interesting way – by thinking about time spent in a place. Love that it is so memorable and graphically strong. It makes a central composition work because of the activation of the background.". The Show ran from Feb. 6 - March 31, 2016. Special thanks to the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center for organizing this year's Exhibition and congrats to the other award winners. This photo is part of my Star Trails Collection on my website.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Barnegat Light Johnson & Johnson Corporate Art Gallery juried art exhibition night sky second place award star trails https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/johnson-johnson-juried-art-exhibition---second-place-award Fri, 17 Jun 2016 02:00:44 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - nycprimeshot 6-15-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---nycprimeshot-6-15-16 Excited to announce my New York City sunset shot from a couple of weeks ago received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" acknowledgement from NYCPRIMESHOT today Thanks guys!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) @nycprimeshot Empire State Building Instagram New York City Photo of the Day blue clouds gold river sunset yellow https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---nycprimeshot-6-15-16 Wed, 15 Jun 2016 20:18:50 GMT
NBC TV New York Instagram 6-11-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/nbc-new-york-instagram-6-11-16 NBC Television in New York picked up my photo and reposted on their Instagram feed. How exciting!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Instagram NBC New York NBC TV moon night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/nbc-new-york-instagram-6-11-16 Sun, 12 Jun 2016 02:40:33 GMT
The Weather Channel 6-9-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/the-weather-channel-6-9-16 The Weather Channel featured my photo of the sunset behind the Statue of Liberty on their primetime broadcast "It's Amazing Out There" tonight. Just awesome!
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Lady Liberty New York City Statue of Liberty harbor orange sky sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/the-weather-channel-6-9-16 Fri, 10 Jun 2016 03:56:17 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - igs_america 6-5-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igs_america-6-5-16 Excited to announce my Manhattanhenge photo received an Instagram "Photo of the Day" acknowledgement from IG Hub IGS_AMERICA. Thanks guys!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram Manhattanhenge New York City Photo of the Day igs_america sunset https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igs_america-6-5-16 Sun, 05 Jun 2016 22:45:00 GMT
Millburn-Short Hills Summer Exhibition 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/6/millburn-short-hills-summer-exhibition-2016 I am excited to announce that two of my photos are included in the Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center's 2016 Summer Exhibition at the County College of Morris' Visual Arts Gallery in Randolph, NJ. My photos Empire State Red, White & Blue #3 and #4 will be on display along with the works of 25 other artists including paintings, drawings and collage. The Show runs from June 2 to July 15, 2016. There will be an Opening Reception Wednesday, June 15th from 6-8PM. Refreshments will be served; all are welcome. The Visual Arts Gallery is located in the Masten Learning Resource Center on the County College Morris' Randolph Campus, 214 Center Grove Rd., Randolph, NJ 07869. Phone: (973) 328-5446. Hope to see you there! The Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting artists and the visual arts in New Jersey. Find out more on their website.
 

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Instagram Photo of the Day - ig_nycity 5-31-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---ig_nycity-5-31-16 Honored to be get an IG of the Day nod today from IG_NYCITY. Thank you!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) GWB George Washington Bridge Memorial Day lights tower lights tribute https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---ig_nycity-5-31-16 Tue, 31 May 2016 14:59:42 GMT
Paper Mill Playhouse Photography Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/paper-mill-playhouse-photography-exhibition I am very excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the New Jersey Photography Forum Invitational Exhibition at the Paper Mill Playhouse Art Gallery in Millburn, NJ. My photos "9-11 Tribute Lights" and "Triboro Bridge" were invited by the Selection Committee to participate in the Exhibit. The Show runs from May 15 to July 7, 2016. There will be an Opening Reception Sunday, June 5th @ 5PM. Refreshments will be served; all are welcome. The Playhouse is located at 22 Brookside Dr., Millburn, NJ 07041 Phone: (973) 376-4343. Hope to see you there. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting photographers and the photographic arts in New Jersey. Find out more on their website.
 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9-11 Tribute Lights New York City Triboro Bridge car trails long exposure night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/paper-mill-playhouse-photography-exhibition Thu, 26 May 2016 04:40:49 GMT
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LINDEN, NJ - I recently had an opportunity to take my first helicopter ride over New York City. Actually it was my first helicopter ride ever. I have been photographing New York City from ground level (or slightly above) for several years now and I love the NYC skyline at night. So when my friend and fellow photographer Jennifer Khordi told me about Heliflights Helicopter Tours, I jumped at the chance. Honestly I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. I didn’t really have a fear of flying but it had been many years since I been in anything other than a car when it came to transportation. Heck, I can’t even remember my last amusement park ride.
As the day approached, my anticipation built. The plan was to take off right around sunset to catch the City lights coming up. We arrived at the Linden, NJ airport, headquarters for Heliflights, and were greeted by Jeff Vicente. Jeff is the chief pilot and co-owner of Heliflights and would be taking us up that night. We discussed the landmarks we wanted to see – Statue of Liberty, Lower Manhattan, World Trade Center, Mid-town, Empire State Building, Chrysler Building, and Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridges. Jeff assured us we could get everything during the 45 min flight.

ALL ABOARD!!

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After a brief safety overview, we donned our life vests, secured our camera gear and headed out to greet the chopper. Even though it was April, it had been a cold, windy day and the evening was turning out to be even colder. This would be important later since we had made the decision to fly with the doors off. “Doors Off” means just that – no doors on the rear of the Helicopter. We chose no doors to avoid glare on the inside of the windows that would result from flying at night. Anyway, filled with a sense of excitement and anticipation I had not experienced in years, we  got strapped in and moments later we were airborne.

I will say the first few minutes were a little unsettling. Jeff and his co-pilot were obviously very skilled and the take-off was quite smooth. But it did take a few minutes to adjust to the fact we were essentially floating on air. Definitely different than flying in a plane, but once we were underway the adjustment was pretty quick. And by the time New York City came into view (Linden Airport is seven minutes by air from the City) I almost completely forgot any uneasy feelings and really began to enjoy the ride.

NEW YORK HARBOR AND STATUE OF LIBERTY

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Since we were coming from the South, the first thing we saw was New York Harbor and the Statue of Liberty. What an awesome feeling! The Statue is one of my favorite photographic subjects and now here we were approaching Her from an angle I had only seen on television. Jeff took us around the Statue twice – once so I could get some shots out of the right side and once so Jennifer could get them on the left. (He would repeat this with all the major landmarks to be sure we both had an opportunity to get great photos.)

After the Statue of Liberty we set our sights on Lower Manhattan and the World Trade Center. At that point I began to notice just how cold and windy it was in the back of the helicopter. Without the doors, the air was rushing in at a good 60-70 mph. This created two problems: first it was hard to steady the camera for good clear shots. Imagine trying to hold your camera steady in a hurricane. Second, it soon became hard to see since my eyes were tearing up from the wind. Eventually I figured out how to prop my body against the inside of the helicopter to steady my shots. And after a while my eyes adjusted and I had less of a hard time seeing. But next time I’ll take swimmers goggles with me to protect my eyes from the wind.
 

WORLD TRADE CENTER

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By this time the lights of New York City were visible. Before I knew it, we were eye-to-eye with the observation deck of the new World Trade Center. Another one of my favorite photographic subjects, the building formerly known as "The Freedom Tower" shone like the beacon of hope it was intended to be. I had to stop shooting just for an instant to take it all in. Due to air traffic restrictions we were not allowed to circle the World Trade Center so quickly moved on to our next location, Mid-Town.

EMPIRE STATE BUILDING

In the distance, I could see the Empire State Building. Having grown up in the New York City area, this building always fascinated me. I think I have more photos of it than anything else in my portfolio. As we approached, I could see the lights were red, white and blue. We found out later this was to celebrate the US Olympic Committee. (For those who don’t know, the Empire State Building lights are different most nights – the colors are meant to commemorate various notable events and organizations.) Jeff ended up doing four circles around this legendary structure – two to the right for me and two to the left for Jennifer. At one point we were so close I felt like I could reach out and touch the spire. Just awesome! Once again I had to stop shooting for a moment to take in the sheer beauty of what I was seeing. I felt very blessed indeed.

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Soon we were on the move again, first doing laps around the Chrysler Building and then down the East River to the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges. Even though I had seen many pictures of NYC from the sky, there was something different about experiencing these beautiful landmarks from above in person. Being used to the hustle and bustle of the City streets, there was a magical quality to being so high up above it all. Jeff slowed his craft as we got to the Bridges letting us take in the scene below. Even at more than 100 years old, the Brooklyn and Manhattan Bridge are both breathtaking structures. It was also a little crazy to see my feet dangling off the side of the helicopter, 1,500 feet above the streets below, with nothing but a seatbelt to hold me in. After a quick circle around the Bridges and Lower Manhattan, we were headed back out to the Harbor. A bonus loop around the Statue of Liberty and we were on our way back to Linden Airport.
Moments later, the ride of a lifetime was over and we were back on the ground.

"DID YOU SEE.... !!!"

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The other thing I want to mention is that it’s very loud up there. Even with headsets on, it was difficult to communicate. So other than pointing and occasionally poking each other, Jennifer and I had not been able to speak during the entire flight. Which meant once the engine shut down and the headsets came off, there was a lot of “Did you see the…” “Were you able to get the….” “I couldn’t believe how beautiful the… was,” etc. After almost 45 minutes of exchanging notes like that, it was time to head out. Jeff and his crew had been gracious hosts and I was grateful to Jennifer for including me on this trip. As I made my way home, I kept going back to the beautiful scenes I just witnessed. Also, the adrenaline was still going so it would be hours before I would finally fall asleep. All in all it was an evening to remember. 

Do you have any doubt that I will be doing this again real soon? I don’t… 

You can see all the photos from my flight here. Let me know what you think! And if you are interested in taking a flight, I am arranging another one real soon and would enjoy the company. Thanks HeliFlights for an amazing night!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Jennifer Khordi New York City Statue of Liberty World Trade Center helicopter helicopter flight lights night ride https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/helicopter-nyc Tue, 24 May 2016 00:07:30 GMT
"Botanicals" 2016 Juried Fine Art Exhibition - SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-botanicals-2016-juried-fine-art-exhibition---special-merit-awards I am very excited to announce that my photos "Pink Tulip" and "Sunflowerrecently won SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS in the 2016 "Botanicals" Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art GalleryThe Exhibition received 764 entries from 20 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting this year's competition. Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Juried Fine Art Exhibition Light Space Time botanical floral flower online art gallery photography sunflower tulip https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-botanicals-2016-juried-fine-art-exhibition---special-merit-awards Sat, 21 May 2016 02:15:00 GMT
Guest Speaker - Raritan Photographic Society https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/guest-speaker---raritan-photographic-society To all my friends in New Jersey: Please join me this Thursday, May 12th @ 7PM for my talk at the Raritan Photographic Society. I'll be speaking about my career transition, sharing some marketing tips for small businesses and also showing some of my work. This free talk starts at 7:30PM and all are welcome. The address is American Legion Joyce Kilmer Post #25, 4 J F Kennedy Drive, Milltown, NJ 08850. Read more here: https://www.raritanphoto.com/2016/may-12-lecture-features-peter-alessandria/

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Jersey Raritan Photographic Society fine art photography guest speaker https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/guest-speaker---raritan-photographic-society Thu, 12 May 2016 15:52:33 GMT
"Sometimes a photo simply takes your breath away" - ABC 7 NY https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-sometimes-a-photo-simply-takes-your-breath-away---abc-7-ny I had a strong positive response to my recent photo of the Crescent Moon over the Statue of Liberty. Both ABC 7 NY and Fox 5 NY television stations picked it up on their Facebook and Instagram feeds. ABC 7 NY said, "Sometimes a photo simply takes your breath away. " Fox 5 NY called it "A sight to behold."

I wanted to share the story behind this photo since there seems to be some misconception about the amount of time and energy that is needed to pull something like this off. The short answer is, these shots don't just happen. This particular shot was planned at least two months in advance. I have to consult the tools that I have to show me the phase of the moon (e.g., crescent, full, new, etc), along with the location and elevation of the moon rise or set, as well as its alignment with objects/landmarks on the ground. The reality is, there is only one place and time where everything lines up perfectly to get a photo like this. I have - if I am lucky - a 10 minute window to capture such an image, although the precise alignment happens for only a few seconds. So everything had to be made ready in advance for that one moment in time.

This was second attempt in as many days to get the shot. The first attempt the night before was thwarted by clouds on the horizon. The weather is a big variable in this kind of photography. So even with all the right planning and preparation, I can still walk away empty handed. This particular photo required a total of three hours round-trip drive time - and $32 in tolls - to get from my home in Northern New Jersey to the location in Brooklyn where this needed to be shot. Because the moon rises and sets approximately one hour later each night, the second attempt had me out until well after mid-night (I have learned to go on less and less sleep as my career progresses.)

I also need special equipment to make these photos happen. I use a Canon 20 megapixel digital SLR that has very high sensitivity settings. But the camera isn't enough - I also need a very long telephoto lens to capture all the detail in the moon. The lens I use is a 150-600mm zoom lens that allows me to record details that are far away as if they are close up. This is why the moon looks so big in relation to the Statue in this photo. There is no Photoshop trickery going on here. The magnification of the lens let's me get up-close and personal even with objects that are actually very far away.

Now honestly all that preparation and planning is easy compared to what I encountered when my friend and arrived at the shooting location that night. The location is in a very old and industrial section of Brooklyn. Normally Brooklyn is gorgeous - I wouldn't hesitate to recommend anyone thinking of New York City to check it out. And like all cities, there are some less than desirable areas within it. This particular spot is surrounded on three sides by a 15 foot cyclone fence. Since there's no way around it, we were forced to try to shoot through it. Not only that, but the fence is topped with prison-grade razor wire, some of which has come loose and now dangles dangerously close to where we need to setup the camera (so close, in fact, that on my last trip I actually tore a hole in my jacket on my way out.)

If that's not enough, the end of the street is overgrown with thick weeds and covered with trash, making it difficult to get a firm footing for both people and tripods (all these nighttime shots need to be taken with a tripod - it is impossible to keep the camera steady enough otherwise to get a clear shot). This location also has broken glass and rusty nails everywhere. (I got a nail in my tire the last time I was there.) But wait, there's more. The wind from the water is particularly crazy in this spot - it blows very erratically and makes getting a steady shot even from a tripod very difficult. Plus in the winter (I was there in both December and January), the cold wind off the water is particularly wicked. One time I was shaking so bad from the cold, I almost couldn't work the camera buttons! And the best part is the downed power line that runs right through the spot. I assume it is dead, but I have no idea. Monday night I had to literally limbo to get underneath it because of the delivery trucks parked in the spot. Two large delivery trucks for the local beverage distributor were backed up to within four feet of the cyclone fence, meaning we had only about three and a half feet of room to shoot in. Good times!

But despite all that (and more - I didn't even go into the type of people who frequent this area at late at night), I got the shot. I'm usually very pre-occupied while I am shooting, trying to make sure all my camera settings are correct and what-not. But this time I was able to pause for just a moment when I first saw the moon peek through the clouds. I was completely enthralled by the beauty that was unfolding before me. Like ABC 7 NY said, it took my breath away. I am so grateful I made the effort to go back another time to get the shot. And based on the overwhelming positive response I've gotten on Social Media, tens of thousands of other people are too.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 5 ABC 7 NY Crescent Moon FOX NY" New York City Statue of Liberty https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-sometimes-a-photo-simply-takes-your-breath-away---abc-7-ny Wed, 11 May 2016 20:25:42 GMT
"Vineyard Sojourn II" Juried Fine Art Exhibition - OFFICIAL SELECTIONS https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-vineyard-sojourn-ii-juried-fine-art-exhibition---official-selections I am very excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Selections for the "Vineyard Sojourn II" Juried Fine Art Exhibition sponsored by MSHAC at the Old York Cellars Vineyard and Winery in Ringoes, NJ. My photos "Statue of Liberty Full Moon" and "Empire Moon" are featured along with the work of more than two dozen other talented artists, including painters, drawers and collage artists. The Show runs from May 3rd thru June 29th, 2016, and there is an Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on Sunday May 15th from 1-3PM - ALL ARE WELCOME. The Reception coincides with the Spring Festival at the Winery so there are lots of special events to enjoy during your visit in addition to the Show. The Vineyard is located at 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, New Jersey 08551 Phone: 908.284.9463 MSHAC is a non-profit arts organization supporting artists in New Jersey since 1940. It is really a great group of people and I encourage any New Jersey-based artists to check it out at www.mshac.org. Find out more about Old York Cellars on their website. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Juried Fine Art Exhibition MSHAC Old York Cellars Statue of Liberty fine art photography full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/-vineyard-sojourn-ii-juried-fine-art-exhibition---official-selections Tue, 10 May 2016 21:39:48 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - ig_nycity - 5-8-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---ig_nycity---5-8-16 One of my photos of the America's Cup races held in New York City this past weekend received an Instagram Photo of the Day acknowledgement by @IG_NYCITY. My photo is the one in the lower right corner. You can see all my photos from the America's Cup NYC race on my Flickr page.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) America's Cup New York City Team USA boats race https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---ig_nycity---5-8-16 Mon, 09 May 2016 19:54:21 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - igs_america - 5-3-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igs_america Very excited to announce I received an Instagram Photo of the Day acknowledgement by @IGS_AMERICA for my Statue of Liberty + Full Moon photo today. More photos from this Collection here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Full Moon Instagram New York City Photo of the Day Statue of Liberty igs_america https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/5/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igs_america Wed, 04 May 2016 02:03:32 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - igs_world 4-26-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igs_world-4-26-16 Very excited to announce I received an Instagram Photo of the Day acknowledgement by @IGS_WORLD for my Statue of Liberty + Full Moon photo today. More photos from this Collection here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igs_world-4-26-16 Tue, 26 Apr 2016 20:39:42 GMT
REMINDER: Opening Reception Saturday April 23rd Valley Hospital Ridgewood NJ https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/reminder-opening-reception-saturday-april-23rd-valley-hospital-ridgewood-nj REMINDER: This Saturday, April 23rd from 3-5PM is the Opening Reception for my Photography Exhibition at the Valley Hospital Art Gallery, 223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450.  The Reception will be held at the Kurth Cafe which is adjacent to the Art Gallery and Gift Shop on the First Floor. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. There is free valet parking at the Main Hospital Entrance. Please sign in and get a pass to visit the Show. A portion of all sales benefits the Hospital's Auxiliary Volunteer services. In case you are not able to make it this Saturday, the Show will be up until May 31st, 2016. You can visit the Exhibition any time. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) NJ New Jersey Photography Exhibit Ridgewood fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/reminder-opening-reception-saturday-april-23rd-valley-hospital-ridgewood-nj Mon, 18 Apr 2016 21:27:13 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - ig_northamerica 4-17-16 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---ig_northamerica-4-17-16 Received an Instagram Photo of the Day Honor today. This photo of the Williamsburg Bridge April 8, 2016, on a very cold night in Brooklyn.

Please follow me on Instagram. Thanks to #ig_northamerica for acknowledging my work! 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Instagram Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/instagram-photo-of-the-day---ig_northamerica-4-17-16 Mon, 18 Apr 2016 03:44:03 GMT
"Landscapes 2016" Juried Fine Art Exhibition - SECOND PLACE AWARD https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/-landscapes-2016-juried-fine-art-exhibition---second-place-award My photo "Bear Mountain Bridges" recently won SECOND PLACE in the Photography & Digital Art Category and  FOURTH PLACE Overall in the 2016 "Landscapes" Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. Also my photo "Dingmans Falls 1" received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the Show. The Exhibition received 738 entries from 28 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting this year's competition. Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Bear Mountain Dingmans Falls Fourth Place Landscape Photography Light Space and Time Second Place Special Merit Award https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/-landscapes-2016-juried-fine-art-exhibition---second-place-award Wed, 13 Apr 2016 19:00:00 GMT
Solo Exhibition - Valley Hospital, Ridgewood NJ https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/solo-exhibition---valley-hospital-ridgewood-nj I am very excited to announce my first Solo Exhibition of 2016. I have 18 pieces hanging at the Valley Hospital Art Gallery, 223 N Van Dien Ave, Ridgewood, NJ 07450. The Show will be up from April 1st until May 31st, 2016. There will be an Opening Reception Saturday, April 23rd from 3-5PM at the Kurth Cafe which is adjacent to the Gallery and Gift Shop on the First Floor. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. There is free valet parking for all guests at the Main Hospital Entrance. Please sign in and get a pass to visit the Show. A portion of all sales benefits the Hospital's Auxiliary Volunteer services. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Ridgewood NJ Valley Hospital fine art photography solo exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/solo-exhibition---valley-hospital-ridgewood-nj Fri, 08 Apr 2016 20:06:27 GMT
"Abstracts 2016" Juried Fine Art Exhibition - FIRST PLACE AWARD https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/-abstracts-2016-juried-fine-art-exhibition---first-place-award I am very excited to announce that my photo "Abstract 1" recently won FIRST PLACE in the Photography & Digital Art Category in the 2016 "Abstracts" Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo also received SECOND PLACE Overall in the Show. The Exhibition received 1073 entries from 29 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting this year's competition. Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) abstract art exhibition fine art photography light space time art gallery https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/-abstracts-2016-juried-fine-art-exhibition---first-place-award Sun, 27 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMT
1978 Maplewood Arts Center 2016 Abstracts Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/1978-maplewood-arts-center-2016-abstracts-show I am very pleased to announce that my photo "Abstract 1" is an OFFICIAL SELECTION in the 2016 "Abstracts" Group Photography Exhibition currently on display at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, 1978 Springfield Ave., Maplewood, NJ 07040. The Exhibition will run from March 26 - April 24, 2016, and is sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum, a non-profit organization dedicated to furthering the photographic arts in New Jersey. There are 35 amazing pieces in the Show and I am proud to be included amongst so many great and talented photographers. The Gallery is open Saturday & Sunday afternoons from 2-5PM only. A portion of all sales benefit the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center, a community space dedicated to the advancement of the arts in Maplewood, NJ. There will be an Artists Reception open to the general public on Sunday, April 3rd from 2-5PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Special thanks to Charlann Meluso and Kathleen Nademus for curating this Exhibition. Hope to see you there!

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"CityScapes 2016" Juried Art Exhibition - THIRD PLACE AWARD https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/-cityscapes-2016-juried-art-exhibition---third-place-award I am very excited to announce that two of my photos recently won awards in the 2016 "CityScapes" Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "NYC Nite" received THIRD PLACE in the Photography & Digital Art Category and SIXTH PLACE Overall in the Show. And my photo "New York City Star Trails" received a SPECIAL MERIT AWARD in the Overall Competition. The Exhibition received 478 entries from 16 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting this year's competition.Prints of all my photos are available for purchase. Contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) CityScapes 2016 Light Space Time Art Gallery Manhattan Bridge New York City cityscape fine art photography night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/-cityscapes-2016-juried-art-exhibition---third-place-award Wed, 16 Mar 2016 06:00:00 GMT
Lens Magazine Feature - March 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/lens-magazine-feature---march-2016 So excited to announce that I am one of eight photographers featured in the March 2016 Issue of Lens Magazine. This is my first major print publication and I have a 22 page feature article including 15 of my photos and eight double page photo spreads. It is quite an honor to be selected and want to thank my friend Jim DeLillo for telling me about the magazine. You can view the on-line version magazine here. My feature - "I Love New York" - starts on page 120. Prints are available for all my photos. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building I Love New York Lens Magazine New York City fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/lens-magazine-feature---march-2016 Sat, 12 Mar 2016 02:04:09 GMT
Professional Video Production - New Jersey Photography Forum's 2016 Invitational Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/professional-video-production---new-jersey-photography-forums-2016-invitational-show I recently announced that I am one of 15 photographers invited to participate in this year's New Jersey Photography Forum's Invitational Show. I completed shooting and editing a five (5) minute highlight reel of the show. Contact me if I can help out with a video production for your business or other organization. You can watch it by clicking on the video link below.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) County College Morris New Jersey Photography Forum art exhibition, fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/professional-video-production---new-jersey-photography-forums-2016-invitational-show Wed, 02 Mar 2016 20:00:00 GMT
Empire State Building Facebook Profile Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/empire-state-building-facebook-profile-photo Really excited to announce that my photo "Moon Over Manhattan" is the Official Facebook Profile photo for the Empire State Building Facebook page this week (March 1 - 8, 2016). My photo was one of the finalists in the 2015 Empire State Building Photo Contest and is on display in the lobby of the Empire State Building itself along with the other finalists. Limited Edition Prints are available. Message me for details.

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Moon Over ManhattaIMG_9167<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/> These photos of the Empire State Building were taken in August 2015 from across the Hudson River in Hoboken, NJ. I had been waiting weeks for this and had carefully planned where I needed to be to get the shots. The first night (Empire State Building lit in white), cloud cover obscured the moon when it reached the spire. So I went back the next night and was able to get the moon as it crossed behind the Empire State.<br/> <br/> The first photo in this collection is a composite of eight separate photographs taken over a 12 minute time-span as the moon rose above the Empire State Building. I love this photo and it is very exciting to see all my hard work and planning pay off for this breathtaking image.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Facebook Profile Photo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/3/empire-state-building-facebook-profile-photo Tue, 01 Mar 2016 17:18:05 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - @igglobalclub https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igglobalclub Received an Instagram Photo of the Day Honor today. This for one of my many photos of the George Washington Bridge which connects New York and New Jersey. This was taken from the New Jersey side on Christmas Day 2015. 

Please follow me on Instagram. Thanks to igglobalclub for acknowledging my work! See all the photos from my George Washington Bridge Collection here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) George Washington Bridge Instagram Photo of the Day igglobalclub https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---igglobalclub Mon, 22 Feb 2016 15:21:45 GMT
New Jersey Photography Forum Invitational Show 2016 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/njpf-invitational-show-2016 I am very excited to announce that I am one of 15 photographers invited to participate in this year's New Jersey Photography Forum's Invitational Show: "Dimensions: An Historical and Stylistic Exploration of Photographic Possibilities".  I have four photos in the show that each incorporate the photographic technique of long exposure.

The Exhibition runs from Feb. 10 - April 9, 2016, at the County College of Morris's Sherman H. Masten Learning Resource Center, 214 Center Grove Road, Randolph, NJ, 07869. There will be an Artists' Reception Thursday Feb. 25th from 6-8PM. Refreshments will be served and all are invited.

The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the photographic arts in New Jersey. It is open to photographers of all skill levels and anyone is welcome to attend their regular monthly meetings and special events. I want to personally express my gratitude to the Forum for including me in this year's show as well as for all the support I've gotten from this wonderful group of people over the past few years. I know I wouldn't be the photographer I am today without their support and guidance. To find out more about the New Jersey Photography Forum visit their website.

Hope you can make it to this year's Show. In addition to the Reception on Feb. 25th, the Exhibition is open to the general public during normal business hours. Hope you can make it!

UPDATE: I recently shot and edited a five minute video highlight reel of the show in case you missed it. You can view it here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) County College Morris Long Exposure New Jersey Photography Forum Photography Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/njpf-invitational-show-2016 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 05:07:34 GMT
"How I went from Lawyer to Photographer" - Princeton Photography Club https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/-how-i-went-from-lawyer-to-photographer---princeton-photography-club This past week I was the featured speaker at the Princeton Photography Club. The title of my talk was "My Second Act: How I left being a lawyer and became a professional photographer." I spoke about my transition from attorney to photographer and shared some marketing tips I learned along the way. I also discussed some of my more popular fine art photos and then took questions from the group. All in all is was a very fun evening. Thanks Carl & Sheila Geisler for inviting me to speak. Special thanks to Lemuel Ayudtud and Neeti Kumthekar for helping out with the video.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Peter Alessandria Princeton Photography Club fine art photography lawyer to photographer https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/-how-i-went-from-lawyer-to-photographer---princeton-photography-club Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:51:47 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - @tv_longexposure https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---tv_longexposure Received another Instagram Photo of the Day Honor today. This time for my photo from the 2015 9/11 Tribute Lights in New York City. This was taken in front of the Brooklyn Bridge. The Lights are turned on each year on the anniversary of the event. It is a solemn and very beautiful tribute. 

I am still pretty new to Instagram but enjoying a new community of photographers and their inspiring work. It is great to be acknowledged by them! See all the photos from this 9/11 Tribute Collection on my website here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 9-11 Tribute Lights 9/11 Lights Brooklyn Bridge Instagram NYC New York City Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day---tv_longexposure Thu, 04 Feb 2016 22:26:04 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - @ig_northamerica https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day Received the ig_northamerica Instagram Photo of the Day today for my photo "A-Lined". This photo has already won two other awards and is very popular with my collectors. It looks great printed on acrylic! Contact me for more information!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Brooklyn Bridge Park pilings Instagram New York City Photo of the Day ig_northamerica skyline https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/2/instagram-photo-of-the-day Mon, 01 Feb 2016 05:38:36 GMT
Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center Member Exhibition - J&J Headquarters https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/millburn-short-hills-arts-center-member-exhibition---j-j-headquarters I am excited to announce that my photo, "Barnegat Light Star Trails", is an official selection for the Millburn-Short Hills Arts Centers 2016 Members' Exhibition at the Johnson & Johnson Corporate Art Gallery, New Brunswick, NJ. The show will run from Feb. 6 - March 31, 2016. Star trail photos track the apparent movement of the stars across the night sky. The stars take on a circular (or semi-circular) pattern as they appear to rotate around the North Star. Of course, it is the Earth that rotates, not the stars, but from our vantage point the opposite seems true. Read more about star trails and how this photo was made on my website: http://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/star_trails_2015 Special thanks to the Millburn-Shorts Hills Selection Committee for including my piece in this year's Show.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Barnegat Light MSHAC Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center New Jersey night sky star trails stars https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/4/millburn-short-hills-arts-center-member-exhibition---j-j-headquarters Mon, 01 Feb 2016 03:30:00 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - @Skyddiction https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/1/instagram-photo-of-the-day---skyddiction Received another Instagram "Featured Photo of the Day" pick. This time by @Skyddiction. Thanks for the Honor! Prints of this photo are available. Follow me on Instagram! @peteralessandria

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) @peteralessandria @skyddiction Instagram Photo of the Day https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/1/instagram-photo-of-the-day---skyddiction Fri, 22 Jan 2016 22:30:46 GMT
Jersey Coastal Live Interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/1/jersey-coastal-live-interview Very excited to announce that I will be interviewed by Andrea Tarr for Jersey Coastal Live Internet Radio on Wed. January 20, 2016, at 5PM Eastern Time. We will be discussing many things, including my transition from being an attorney to being a photographer. Tune in live this Wednesday or listen to the archive here: http://www.blogtalkradio.com/njcoasthost/2016/01/20/peter-alessandria-award-winning-photographer-pursuing-his-passion. And you can read Andrea's blog post interview here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Andrea Tarr Blog Talk Radio Jersey Coastal Live internet talk radio interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/1/jersey-coastal-live-interview Wed, 20 Jan 2016 00:43:55 GMT
FINALIST - EMPIRE STATE BUILDING 2015 PHOTO CONTEST https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/1/finalist---empire-state-building-photo-contest-2015 I am excited to announce that my photo "Moon Over Manhattan" was one of 26 finalists in the Empire State Building Photo Contest 2015. The finalists were selected from hundreds of entries on the Empire State Building Facebook page. Congrats to winners Gary Hershorn and Melissa Durnan! Prints of my photo are available for sale. Contact me for details.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Manhattan New York City fine art photography full moon moon night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2016/1/finalist---empire-state-building-photo-contest-2015 Tue, 12 Jan 2016 15:47:31 GMT
Instagram Photo of the Day - @ig_northamerica https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/12/photo-of-the-day-ig_northamerica Excited to announce that my photo of the George Washington Bridge was voted "Photo of the Day" on the Instagram ig_northamerica hub on Dec. 22nd. Still pretty new to Instagram so excited to be acknowledged in this way. View the Instagram post here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) #cartrails #ig_northamerica George Washington Bridge Instagram Photo of the Day car trails https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/12/photo-of-the-day-ig_northamerica Wed, 23 Dec 2015 15:38:42 GMT
OFFICIAL SELECTION: M-SHAC MAYO Annual Juried Art Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/12/m-shac-mayo-annual-juried-art-exhibition I am excited to announce that my photo "Slow Burn" is an Official Selection for the 2015 Millburn-Short Hills Art Center's Annual Juried Art Exhibition at the MAYO Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ. The Exhibit consists of 41 pieces by artists from various disciplines, including painting, drawing, collage and photography. The Show is juried by artist educator Thomas Valenti. There will be an Opening Reception Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015, from 5PM - 7PM. All are welcome. The MAYO Performing Arts Center's Art Upstairs Gallery is located at 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ  07960 (973) 539-8008. The Show runs from Dec. 8, 2015 thru January 20, 2016. Hope you can make it! 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) MAYO Performing Arts Center MSHAC Morristown New Jersey Art Exhibition New York City fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/12/m-shac-mayo-annual-juried-art-exhibition Tue, 08 Dec 2015 19:25:41 GMT
Monmouth Art Alliance - Featured Window Artist https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/12/monmouth-art-alliance---featured-window-artist I am very excited to announce that I am the featured window artist for the month of December at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County. I have 13 pieces hanging in the two front windows until the end of the month. The Gallery is located at 33 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701. There will be an Opening Reception Saturday Dec. 5, 2015, from 6-8PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. 

Founded in 1978, the Art Alliance of Monmouth County has over 300 members representing a vast array of artistic disciplines, including sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, photography, collage, and digital art. The Alliance's mission is to promote the advancement of the visual arts and provide exhibition, studio, and classroom space to local artists. New members are always welcome and membership by art lovers is also encouraged. Find out more about the Art Alliance on their websiteSpecial thanks to Jill Kerwick for recommending me to the AAMC board and extra special thanks to Joyce Urbanski for her help and guidance in hanging my work. I am truly humbled as it is quite an honor to be selected as the December window artist for the Art Alliance. 

Hope you can make it to the Gallery soon!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/12/monmouth-art-alliance---featured-window-artist Thu, 03 Dec 2015 02:51:32 GMT
OFFICIAL SELECTION: Primar(il)y Red Group Art Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/primar-ily-red-group-art-exhibition I am excited to announce that my photo "New Yorker, NY" is an Official Selection for the 2015 Primar(il)y Red Group Art Exhibition sponsored by Gallery U in Westfield, NJ. The Exhibit explores use of the primary color "red" as an inspiration for a piece of art. There will be an Opening Reception Friday, Dec. 4, 2015, from 6PM - 8PM. All are welcome. Gallery U is located at 439 South Avenue W., Westfield, NJ  07090 (908)232-1895. The Show runs from Dec. 4, 2015 thru January 4, 2016. Gallery U is part of the Universal Institute of Rehab, which services individuals with traumatic brain injuries. The Gallery and Boutique is a vocational training program for people with disabilities to get back into the work force. UI also offers a unique art therapy program and some of the artwork for sale is handcrafted by those clients. Find out more about Gallery U here.

New York City full moonNew Yorker, NY<u>THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS</u><br/> <br/> A lot happening - as always - in the New York City area this summer. From massive thunderstorms followed by breathtaking sunsets to amazing moon-rises above the high-rises to the completion of the new World Trade Center and continued development of Mid-Town Manhattan, there was a lot to photograph this year. And the summer isn't even over yet. There may be more great photos to come...

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Gallery U New Yorker Primar(il)y Red Westfield NJ group art exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/primar-ily-red-group-art-exhibition Mon, 30 Nov 2015 15:33:15 GMT
"Botanicals 2015" Juried Art Exhibition - SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/-botanicals-2015-juried-art-exhibition---special-merit-awards I am very excited to announce that two of my photos recently won awards in the 2015 "Botanicals" Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photos "Daisy May" and "By Other Names" both received SPECIAL MERIT AWARDS in the Overall Competition. The Exhibition received 487 entries from 16 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work recognized in this way. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting this year's competition. Prints of these photos are available for purchase. Please contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Botanicals 2015 Juried Group Art Exhibition daisy florals flower yellow rose https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/-botanicals-2015-juried-art-exhibition---special-merit-awards Tue, 24 Nov 2015 04:15:00 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Jude Allen https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/artists-who-inspire-me-jude-allen Jude_Allen_1Jude_Allen_1  Every now and again I like to feature the work of other artists who inspire me. This month I am featuring the work of photographer Jude Allen. Jude brings something special and unique to the world of landscape photography. His photos contain all the important elements of good landscape photography: composition, foreground and background elements, leading lines, color & contrast, etc. But then he adds one more element that is uniquely his - his photos are just totally cool!

I have been following Jude for a couple of years now. It's hard to believe he started taking photography seriously less than three years ago. Whenever I see a new photo from him, I am always amazed. I stop and ask, "How does he do it?" We may never know for sure, but I hope he keeps doing it for a long, long time. I'm sure he has a totally amazing future ahead of him! 

I had a chance to interview Jude recently about his photography.

Hey Jude! (Sorry couldn't resist :-) ) Please introduce yourself:

Hello my name is Jude Allen. I am based out of the San Francisco Bay Area in California. 

How long have you been doing photography and what got you started:

I have been taking photos of random people and places for a while but only started to really take it seriously two years ago when I started taking skateboarding photos. I had to learn my camera and how to compose a shot. I immediately started to receive recognition for my skateboarding photos on Instagram which is what inspired me to push it further. A few months later I got into landscape photography and became obsessed. 
 
Most of us have outside influences on our work. Who or what inspires your photography?
 
I get inspired by people that push the envelope of creativity whether it be music, art, skateboarding etc. Also, people that have a drive to progress mentally, physically or spiritually. There are a lot of other photographers that inspire me but its usually the ones who are more creative and have a different approach than the norm. 

What's ahead for you as a photographer? 
 
Seeing how this is currently just a hobby / obsession for me, I would say to be a working professional is what is next for me. I aspire to learn everything I can about photography and anything related and push the limits as far as I can take them. 
 
Thanks for your time. I'll keep an eye out for all your new photos. Jude Allen - you inspire me!
 
See more of Jude's work on his website: http://www.judeallenphotography.com/
And follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jude_allen/
And Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judeallenphotography
 
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) California Jude Allen Landscape Photography San Francisco landscape photographer https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/artists-who-inspire-me-jude-allen Sat, 21 Nov 2015 04:11:59 GMT
Divine Delights Art Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/divine-delights-art-show Please join me and 11 other fine artists Saturday, Nov. 14th from 7-10PM for the DIVINE DELIGHTS ART SHOW at St. Matthew’s Church in Randolph, NJ. Dress up and support this annual charity event and fundraiser. In addition to the work of twelve amazing artists, you can enjoy a blissful array of enchanting wines, tempting craft beers, sumptuous cheeses and exquisite chocolates. Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please email me for details. I will have over 20 pieces in the show so please come on down for a night of elegance and fun. A portion of all sales benefit the Church.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) divine delights art show saint matthews church randolph new jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/divine-delights-art-show Thu, 12 Nov 2015 03:43:00 GMT
Zufall Health Group Art Exhibition 2015 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/zufall-health-group-art-exhibition-2015 I am excited to announce that three of my photos are included in the 2015 "People and Places That Inspire" Group Art Exhibition sponsored by Zufall Health. The photos are "Lower Manhattan", "New Yorker, NY" and "Tower Moon". The Exhibit invites artists to explore the people and places that have served as an inspiration in their lives through representative, abstract, and conceptual works of art ranging from drawing, paintings, collage, and photographic art. (In case you didn't notice, a place that really inspires me is New York City.) There will be an Opening Reception Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, from 5:30PM - 8:30PM at the Dover Zufall Health Center located at 18 West Blackwell Street, Dover, NJ 07801. All are welcome. The Show runs from October 21, 2015 thru January 29, 2016. Zufall Health is a New Jersey-based, non-profit organization dedicated to providing quality healthcare to underserved population. Find out more about Zufall Health here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Dover NJ New Jersey New York City World Trade Center Zufall Health art exhibition full moon https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/zufall-health-group-art-exhibition-2015 Tue, 03 Nov 2015 22:39:01 GMT
21st Annual NJ Photo Forum Juried Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/21st-annual-nj-photo-forum-juried-exhibit I am very pleased to announce that my photo "Manhattan Bridge" is an Official Selection for the 21st Annual Juried Photography Exhibition sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum. Mine is one of 40 pieces selected for the show from nearly 150 entries. The Show runs from Nov. 2 - 29, 2015, at the Watchung Arts Center, 18 Stirling Rd, Watchung, NJ, 07069. The Opening Reception is Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, from 1-4PM and is open to the public. Hope you can join us then. The New Jersey Photography Forum is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping photographers of all skill levels advance in their careers. The group sponsors bi-monthly meetings at the Visual Arts Center in Summit, NJ, as well as juried and non-juried member exhibitions where members can get experience showing their work. All are welcome attend any of the regular meetings or exhibitions. Find out more on the NJ Photo Forum website at www.njphotoforum.com.

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This photo was taken late one August night in Brooklyn. This is the view of the east tower of the Manhattan Bridge. I was actually out taking timelapse photos of the Brooklyn Bridge that night and happened to park on that street without realizing the amazing view that it held. It's even more amazing if you look closely at the opening at the base of the tower: the Empire State Building comes into perfect view there. These are very popular photos and look great in color or black & white (contact me to see the color version.) The perfect photo for a home or office!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) 21st Annual Juried Exhibition Manhattan Bridge New Jersey Photography Forum fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/11/21st-annual-nj-photo-forum-juried-exhibit Sun, 01 Nov 2015 19:47:07 GMT
MSHAC Member Exhibit - Oct. 2015 - SECOND PLACE https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/10/mshac-member-exhibit---oct-2015---second-place I am very excited to announce that two of my photos are Official Entries in the MSHAC Oct. 2015 Members Exhibition and that my photo "Hobroken Pier" won 2nd Place in the Show. The Exhibition is comprised of 35 entries from a diverse set of painter, drawers, collage artists and photographers. The Show was judged by Patrick Gallagher, Adjunct Professor of the Arts at the County College of Morris. The Exhibition will be on display from Sept. 29 - Oct. 29th at the Morris County Library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., Whippany, NJ 07981. Please stop by and enjoy this outstanding collection of oil paintings, water colors, drawings, collages and photography. All pieces are available for purchase. Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center (MSHAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting local artists in the State of New Jersey.  Please visit www.mshac.org for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Hoboken Manhattan NYC New York City blue clouds dusk gray pier sunset water https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/10/mshac-member-exhibit---oct-2015---second-place Thu, 29 Oct 2015 03:30:00 GMT
"Seascapes" 2015 - THREE AWARDS https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/10/seascapes-2015---three-awards I am very excited to announce that two of my photos recently won three awards in the 5th Annual "Seascapes" Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "Portland Head Rocks" won 2nd Place in the Photography & Digital Category and 3rd Place Overall in the competition. And my photo "Stamford Pier" won a Special Recognition Award. The Exhibition received 419 entries from 18 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work singled out for recognition. The Show was juried by Mallory Whitfield, a creative entrepreneur, author, blogger and coach for artists. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting this year's competition. Prints of these photos are available for purchase. Please contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) CT Maine Portland Head clouds lighthouse ocean pier rocks waves https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/10/seascapes-2015---three-awards Thu, 15 Oct 2015 02:36:00 GMT
Open 2015 Juried Art Exhibition - FOURTH PLACE + SPECIAL MERIT AWARD https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/9/open-2015---fourth-place-special-merit-award I am very excited to announce that I recently won two awards in the Open 2015 Juried Fine Art Competition hosted by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. My photo "East Point Light" won 4th Place in the Photography & Digital Category, and my photo "Standing Tall" won a Special Merit Award in the overall competition. The Exhibition received 734 entries from 19 different countries around the world so it is quite an honor to have my work singled out for awards. The Show was juried by Jeffrey Shonkwiler, Founder of Florida Artists Registry, and past director of Gallery at Avalon Island where he curated over 60 exhibits. Special thanks to John Math for organizing and hosting the competition. Prints of these and other photos are available for purchase. Please contact me for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) East Point Light Freedom Tower Milky Way New Jersey New York Statue of Liberty galaxy night stars https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/9/open-2015---fourth-place-special-merit-award Sun, 20 Sep 2015 17:33:00 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Corinne Cavallo https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/9/artists-who-inspire-me-corinne-cavallo Corinne CavalloCorinneCavallo2 Every now and again I like to feature the work of other artists who inspire me. This month I am featuring the work of photographer Corinne Cavallo. I have been following Corinne's work very closely for the past few years and it's wonderful how her photos continue to impress. She clearly has a dedication to the craft of photography and her passion comes through in every shot. I am especially taken with her equestrian photography. It amazes me how she captures the beauty of these magnificent animals - her photos really bring the moments to life. Corinne Cavallo - you inspire me!

1. Introduce yourself

My name is Corinne Cavallo, and I'm a born and raised Jersey girl.

2. How long have you been doing photography, what got you started

I've been taking pictures since I was 10 years old. My father was an internationally published African wildlife photographer, and during my first trip to Africa he put a camera in my hand and let me take pictures. I loved the idea of telling the story of my adventure there through pictures. However, it wasn't until 5 years ago, and a visit to Monmouth Park racetrack, that my world and direction with photography changed. I really owe it to my boyfriend, Mikal, who suggested I bring my camera that day. That started my love of photographing racehorses, and I haven't looked back since.

3. What's the inspiration for the equestrian photography

Growing up, I was completely obsessed with horses. My neighbor's daughter had one, and she took me to visit him. The moment she put me on his back, I was hooked. Ironically, my last name, Cavallo, means 'horse' in Italian, so I suppose it was only a matter of time before my photography took me deep into the equestrian world.

My inspiration comes straight from these beautiful animals, whether I'm photographing them on a farm, at a horse show, or at a racetrack. They are beautiful and powerful, and there's an excitement that comes from working with them, and communicating with them through the lens of my camera. Recently, Monmouth Park had American Pharoah visit. They opened up morning workouts to the public, so I was able to get some shots of several Haskell contenders, including Pharoah. Seeing that horse work in the morning light was absolutely breathtaking. I believe that my passion for working with these animals comes through in my photos.

4. What's ahead for you as a photographer.

The ultimate goal for me as a photographer would be to get more freelance work photographing racehorses for various publications, however, I'm still working on growing my business with equine/farm life/equestrian shots, too. But, while I'm known for my work with horses, I still love photographing bands, as well. Last summer I had the opportunity to photograph Queen with Adam Lambert at MSG, and I've worked with the tribute band, Almost Queen, for many, many years now. This year I've photographed The Alternate Routes (one of my favorite bands), and my friend, Remember Jones's epic tribute to Joe Cocker where he, with special guests and a 20+ piece band, performed Mad Dogs and Englishmen to a sold out theatre. I also frequently photograph the NYC artist, Kiirstin Marilyn. Ideally, I'd love to continue do more freelance work with musicians in the near future. ​

You can view all Corinne’s amazing photos:

Instagram and Twitter - @FotoCavallo

Her website is : http://fotocavallo.smugmug.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/fotocavallo

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Corinne Cavallo FotoCavallo New Jersey Equestrian Photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/9/artists-who-inspire-me-corinne-cavallo Wed, 02 Sep 2015 20:44:37 GMT
MSHAC Healing Arts Juried Art Exhibition - FIRST PLACE https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/8/mshac-healing-arts-juried-art-exhibition UPDATE 8/13/15: Tonight at the artists' reception my photo was awarded FIRST PLACE - BEST IN SHOW by juror Todd Doney. Mr Doney had this to say about my photo: 

"Simply put, Peter’s image is powerful. I was immediately struck by the warm, orange-ish clouds against the blues of the water and how they lined up above the Freedom Tower.  Since I am a painter, for me to have chosen a photo as my “Best in Show” award, it would have be a fantastic one – and it is.”  

Much thanks to Mr. Doney, the Millburn-Short Hills Arts Center, and the Carol Simon Center. It is an honor to be recognized for my work.

ORIGINAL POST:

I am excited to announce that my photo "Waiting" is an official entry in the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center's Juried Art Exhibition at the Carol Simon Healing Arts Gallery at the Morristown Medical Center. There are 38 pieces featured in the Show including paintings, drawings, collage and photography. The show is Juried by Todd Dony, a world class artist, teacher, curator, and juror. The Show will be up from August 1 thru Oct. 30, 2015. There will be an artist's reception open to the general public on Thursday, Aug. 13th from 6PM-8PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The address is Carol Simon Center, Healing Arts Gallery, Level B, 100 Madison Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960. If you can't make the reception, the Gallery is open during normal hospital hours. 20% of all sales benefit the Healing Arts Program at the hospital. Call 973-540-9061 for more information. Hope to see you on August 13th!

This photo is from my New York Cityscapes 2015 collection.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Carol Simon Center M-SHAC MSHAC Millburn-Short Hills Art Center Morristown Medical Center art exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/8/mshac-healing-arts-juried-art-exhibition Sat, 01 Aug 2015 23:15:00 GMT
Moonrise Freedom Tower Time-lapse https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/8/moonrise-freedom-tower-time-lapse As part of my collection of New York Cityscapes 2015, I created this really cool time-lapse video leading up to moonrise above the Freedom Tower.

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower Lower Manhattan One World Trade Center full moon moon moon rise moonrise night https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/8/moonrise-freedom-tower-time-lapse Wed, 01 Jul 2015 22:45:00 GMT
Fireworks 2015 Time-lapse https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/8/fireworks-2015-time-lapse As part of my collection of Fireworks 2015 still images I have also created a really cool time-lapse video leading up to one of the Heritage of Pride fireworks show near Lower Manhattan. Check it out!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Freedom Tower Heritage of Pride Manhattan New York City fireworks night time-lapse timelapse video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/8/fireworks-2015-time-lapse Tue, 30 Jun 2015 22:30:00 GMT
NYC Storm Time-lapse https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/6/nyc-storm-time-lapse We had a major thunderstorm system move through the New York City area Tuesday night. I was there trying to capture some lightning strikes on the tall buildings. I came up short with that but did manage to put together a time-lapse video showing the storm blowing through and the gorgeous sunset we got afterwards. Best viewed full screen in HD.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Empire State Building Freedom Tower Manhattan New York City lightning rain sunset thunderstorm time-lapse timelapse video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/6/nyc-storm-time-lapse Thu, 25 Jun 2015 04:58:15 GMT
Featured Artist: Art-To-Frames Blog https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/6/featured-artist-art-to-frames-blog Very excited to announce I am the featured artist on the Art-To-Frames blog/website this week. Art-To-Frames is my go-to framing and printing company for many of my photos. Read more here: http://www.arttoframe.com/customers/2015-06-15/Peter_Alessandria_Photography_-_Instinct_and_Inspiration

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Art-To-Frames arttoframes.com blog featured artist https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/6/featured-artist-art-to-frames-blog Mon, 15 Jun 2015 18:45:00 GMT
Meet Me in Morristown - 2015 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/meet-me-in-morristown---2015 I will be participating in this year's "Meet Me in Morristown" on Thursday, May 28th, Thursday, June 25th, and Thursday, July 30th. "Meet Me in Morristown" is a partnership between MorrisArts and the City of Morristown to showcase the work of local artists. Artists will set up tables along South Street south of the Morristown Green from 5PM-9PM to display their work. There will also be live music and performances throughout the night plus lots of great places to eat. Please come on down and say "hello" if you're in the area!

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Artists Who Inspire Me: Mike Dziomba https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/artists-who-inspire-me-mike-dziomba It’s time again to feature another Artist Who Inspires Me. This month I am showcasing the work of painter Mike Dziomba. Mike and I have been in several shows together the last few years and I have enjoyed getting to know him both as an artist and a person. With regard to his talents as a painter, one of the things that always impresses me is the amount of detail he is able to recreate in his pictures. The tiniest blades of grass are not only often clearly visible, but they seem to breathe with life. I also really like his use of scale and perspective to approach, but not quite fully embrace, the spatial reality of the original scene. But more than his artistic talents, it is Mike’s character and devotion to other artists that really inspires me. He is active in several arts organizations, including volunteering as President of MSHAC, a New Jersey based, non-profit group devoted to helping artists of all levels advance their skills. He works tirelessly and ceaselessly to support MSHAC and its members. Mike is often the first to arrive and last to leave when there is an MSHAC event. He’s the one checking people in at the beginning of a show, and the one who stays until the very end to make sure no one’s work is left behind. He’s also just a really nice guy and has continually extended a helping to hand to me the last few years. I am grateful for both the friendship and guidance he has given me.  Thanks Mike for who you are and all you do!

Please visit Mike’s website www.thefineartofmikedziomba.com to see all of his wonderful work. His original paintings make a great gift for yourself or someone special in your life. He’s also available for commissions.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/artists-who-inspire-me-mike-dziomba Mon, 04 May 2015 20:30:31 GMT
Landscapes 2015 Art Exhibition - Special Merit Award https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/landscapes-2015-art-exhibition---special-merit-award I am very excited to announce that two of my photos received Special Merit awards for the "Landscapes 2015 Art Exhibition" sponsored by the Light, Space & Time Online Art Gallery. There were 598 entries from 19 different countries. The submissions included paintings, drawings, photography and digital art. Special thanks to Juror Lori McNee and gallery owner John Math for recognizing my work. You can see all the winning images here

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Landscapes 2015 Art Exhibition Light Space Time https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/landscapes-2015-art-exhibition---special-merit-award Sat, 02 May 2015 01:15:00 GMT
Freeport Arts Council 35th Juried Photography Show - Official Selection https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/freeport-arts-council-35th-juried-photography-show---official-selection I am pleased to announce that my photo, "Winding Brook Farms" is an Official Selection for the Long Island Arts Council at Freeport 35th Annual Juried Photography Show. The Exhibition will run from June 2nd thru June 28, 2015, at the FREEPORT MEMORIAL LIBRARY, located at 144 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520. Please join us for the Awards Reception to be held June 4th from 7PM-8:30PM.

This photo, which was taken in August 2014, is of the Milky Way Galaxy above an abandoned house in Sussex County, NJ. The Milky Way is visible to the naked eye at certain times of the year. This image was created by using a wide angle lens and long exposure to capture the gas, dust and star formations that make up our Galaxy. We also got lucky: the house was almost completely dark on the side we were shooting. I did bring a flash light to do some "light painting" but during this exposure a car drove by on the road behind us and lit up the house and barn perfectly. How cool is that! Prints are available for sale. If interested, please contact me for more information.

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Milky Way Milky Way Galaxy milky photography way https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/freeport-arts-council-35th-juried-photography-show---official-selection Fri, 24 Apr 2015 01:45:00 GMT
Mayfair Festival of the Arts 2015 - Official Selection https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/mayfair-festival-of-the-arts-2015---official-selection I am very excited to announce that my photo, "Dingmans Falls 3", is one of 35 pieces selected for inclusion in "The Gallery at Mayfair" juried art exhibition taking place as part of the 2015 Mayfair Festival of the Arts. The Exhibition includes drawing, painting, sculpture, photography and multimedia works and is juried by David Mickenberg, CEO of the Allentown Art Museum. Winners will be announced opening night. The Exhibition coincides with the Mayfair Arts Festival which runs from May 22-25 at the Allentown Fairgrounds in Allentown, PA. Visit www.mayfairfestival.org for more information.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Dingmans Falls https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/5/mayfair-festival-of-the-arts-2015---official-selection Tue, 14 Apr 2015 01:30:00 GMT
Morristown Art Walk 2015 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/4/morristown-art-walk-2015 Please join myself and 60 other fine artists on Saturday, May 2nd from 11AM-5PM in beautiful, historic Morristown, NJ, for the 3rd Annual Morristown Art Walk. We will be partnering up with local businesses along South Street to create a day of fun for the whole community. My station will be at

Ricciardi Brothers Inc.

 This is a rain or shine event. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Morristown Art Walk 2015 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/4/morristown-art-walk-2015 Thu, 09 Apr 2015 04:47:11 GMT
"CityScapes" 2015 - THIRD PLACE, SIXTH PLACE AWARDS https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/4/cityscapes-2015 Very excited to announce that my photo "Verazzano Twilight" won THIRD PLACE in the Photography Competition and SIXTH PLACE Overall in the Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery's "CityScapes 2015" Juried Art Exhibition. The Exhibition received 676 entries from 17 different countries and consists of 2D & 3D art, including paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography. My winning image is from August 2014 and is a composite of the SuperMoon taken just minutes before the main image of the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. Special thanks to John Math for sponsoring this year's competition. You can view all the winning images from the show here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) City Scape CityScapes 2015 Online Art Exhibition Light Space Time Art Gallery New York City Verrazano Bridge bridge https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/4/cityscapes-2015 Mon, 06 Apr 2015 21:06:27 GMT
Parsippany Focus - Niagara Falls https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/parsippany-focus---niagara-falls Very excited to announce that the Parsippany Focus is running my story and photos from my trip to Niagara Falls last month. You can see the story here: http://parsippanyfocus.com/2015/03/26/the-power-and-beauty-of-niagara-falls-by-peter-alessandria/

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/parsippany-focus---niagara-falls Fri, 27 Mar 2015 12:09:59 GMT
Artsy Shark - FEATURED ARTIST https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/artsy-shark Very excited to announce I am the featured artist on the Artsy Shark newsfeed today. Artsy Shark is a website and blog run by Carolyn Edlund, an educator and consultant devoted to helping artists create prosperous businesses. Thousands of people read Carolyn's blog and she carefully selects her featured artists. It is truly an honor to be included amongst them. Read more here: http://www.artsyshark.com/2015/03/20/featured-artist-peter-alessandria/

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/artsy-shark Fri, 20 Mar 2015 16:43:50 GMT
PhotoSpiva https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/photospiva I am please to announce that my photo "Carnival 4" is an official selection for the 2015 PhotoSpiva National Photography Competition. Founded in 1977, PhotoSpiva has become the longest-running photographic competition of its kind in the U.S. My photo is one of 85 images selected from 809 entries. Based in Joplin, Missouri, this year's show runs through May 3, 2015. Please stop by if you are in the area. Also, a special congratulations to my friend Jill Kerwick for receiving FIRST PLACE this year's PhotoSpiva competition. I recently featured Jill's amazing work on my blog as an Artist Who Inspires Me and the award could not have gone to a more talented artist or nicer person. Great job Jill!

EDIT: Thank you PhotoSpiva for selecting my photo as the cover image for this year's competition!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) PhotoSpiva https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/photospiva Sat, 14 Mar 2015 17:45:00 GMT
Monmouth Art Alliance https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/monmouth-art-alliance I am very pleased to announce that two of my photographs are official selections for the Art Alliance of Monmouth County's 30th Annual Jean Townsend Award Exhibition. There are two themes for this year's show: "Kind of Blue" and "Line 'Em Up" and I have one piece in each. There are a variety of fine art works featured in both shows including paintings, drawings, sculpture and photography by more than 40 talented artists. All the work will be on display thru March 31, 2015. Gallery hours are 12-4PM Tuesdays - Saturdays. The Monmouth Art Alliance is located at 33 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701. Call 732.842.9403 for more information. Hope you can make it down to enjoy some amazing art.

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Monmouth County Art Alliance Jean Townsend Award https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/3/monmouth-art-alliance Sat, 07 Mar 2015 18:00:00 GMT
"The Four Seasons" - Fine Art Photography Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/2/-the-four-seasons---fine-art-photography-exhibition I am pleased to announce that four photos from my "Dover Winter" collection are part of "The Four Seasons" photography exhibition sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum at the Overlook Hospital Auxiliary Art Gallery in Summit, NJ. The Gallery is located at 99 Beauvoir Avenue Summit, NJ 07901. The work will be on display from January 17 until April 18, 2015. 20% of all sales benefit the Hospital's Auxiliary Services. Come out and enjoy 80 photos by 20 different photographers and help us celebrate the Four Seasons!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/2/-the-four-seasons---fine-art-photography-exhibition Thu, 12 Feb 2015 03:30:00 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Dante Fratto https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/2/artists-who-inspire-me-dante-fratto So there are a lot of really good photographers out there. But there are only a few great photographers, and in my opinion Dante Fratto is one of them. He consistently - and continuously - turns out great work. I especially love how Dante takes an ordinary scene - for instance, a snow-covered tree lined street - and makes it look extraordinary. I almost always mutter “Wow!” or “How’d he do that???” every time I see a new photo from him. He’s also a really nice and really humble guy. So, for taking the ordinary and making it extraordinary, while being a decent, down-to-earth kind of guy, Dante Fratto you inspire me!

You can see - and purchase - all Dante's great work on his website: www.dantefrattophotography.com

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/2/artists-who-inspire-me-dante-fratto Wed, 11 Feb 2015 01:56:22 GMT
SECOND PLACE - Vineyard Sojourn Art Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/second-place-award---vineyard-sojourn-art-show I am pleased to announce that my photo, "Speedwell Lake", won SECOND PLACE in the MSHAC "Vineyard Sojourn" juried fine art exhibition taking place at the Old York Wine Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551. The show will be up through March 3, 2015. Old York is open from 12PM to 5 PM, 7 days a week. Please call 908-284-9463 for more information. MSHAC is one of the oldest nonprofit, community-based arts organizations in New Jersey. Please visit www.mshac.org for more information. Congratulations to the other winners: First Place - Darlene Hass Decker; Third Place - Paula Pearl; Honorable Mentions - Bill Glasofer and Jean Davidson. There are 40 pieces of great art in the show and a portion of each sale benefits the "Hometown Heroes" charity. So go down, enjoy some wine tasting and help support your local artists. Hope you can make it!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/second-place-award---vineyard-sojourn-art-show Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:40:59 GMT
ASOM Reception this Saturday Jan. 10th https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/asom-reception-this-saturday-jan-10th My show at A Space On Main art gallery in Cranbury, NJ is hung. There will be 22 pieces on display from January 9th through February 1st, 2015. The opening reception is Saturday January 10th from 6-8PM. This is a free event and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served and I will be there to talk about my photos. The Gallery is located at 61 North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Call 609-510-8305 for more information. Hope to see you there! 

You can read the article about me and the show from CentralNewJersey.com here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/asom-reception-this-saturday-jan-10th Wed, 07 Jan 2015 19:02:16 GMT
“Vineyard Sojourn” Juried Fine Art Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/-vineyard-sojourn-juried-fine-art-exhibition I am pleased to announce that my photo, "Speedwell Lake", is entered into the MSHAC "Vineyard Sojourn" juried fine art exhibition at the Old York Cellars located at 80 Old York Road, Ringoes, NJ 08551. The Show will be juried by Kenneth Kaplowitz, Professor of Art at The College of New Jersey, and will run from January 6 through March 3, 2015. Old York Wine Cellars is open daily from noon to 5 PM, 7 days a week. Please call 908-284-9463 for more information. There will be an awards ceremony and artists’ reception open to visitors to the vineyard on Sunday, Jan. 25th from 12-5PM. All are welcome. MSHAC is one of the oldest nonprofit, community-based arts organizations in New Jersey. It was founded to promote art education and appreciation, while encouraging the talent and exhibition of work by all types of artists. Please visit www.mshac.org for more information. Come down and enjoy more than 40 pieces of great art. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Morristown NJ Speedwell Lake https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/-vineyard-sojourn-juried-fine-art-exhibition Tue, 06 Jan 2015 20:00:00 GMT
"Inspiration" - Juried Fine Art Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/-inspiration---juried-fine-art-show I am pleased to announce that two of my pieces, "Daze at the Beach #1" and "Daze at the Beach #2", are entered into the MSHAC "Inspiration" juried fine art exhibition at the Bernardsville Public Library in Bernardsville, NJ. The show is juried by Kathy Shaler-De Fillipis and consists of a variety of fine art works including paintings, drawings, and photography. The Library located at 1 Anderson Hill Road, Bernardsville, New Jersey 07924. The Exhibit will run from January 2 - 30, 2015. There will be an awards ceremony and artists’ reception, both open to the general public, on Sunday, January 11th from 2-4PM. All are welcome. MSHAC is one of the oldest nonprofit, community-based arts organizations in New Jersey. It was founded to promote art education and appreciation, while encouraging the talent and exhibition of work by all types of artists. Please visit www.mshac.org for more information. Please come down and enjoy more than 40 pieces of great art. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/1/-inspiration---juried-fine-art-show Fri, 02 Jan 2015 20:00:00 GMT
2015 Wall Calendars https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/2015-wall-calendars It's here! Your 2015 Peter Alessandria Photography wall calendar! Thirteen amazing, original images in a 10"x10" spiral bound calendar will make a great addition to any home or office. Only $35 plus tax and shipping. Or for $15 more, get a custom calendar. Pick your 13 favorite images from my website and I'll custom create a calendar just for you. Call or email me today to set up your order. Let's do this!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) beach landscape lighthouse ocean sunset wall calendar https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/2015-wall-calendars Sun, 28 Dec 2014 22:00:38 GMT
A Space On Main https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/a-space-on-main I am very excited to announce my first solo exhibition of 2015 at "A Space On Main" art gallery in Cranbury, NJ. I will have approximately 25 pieces on display from January 9th through February 1st, 2015. The opening reception is Saturday January 10th from 6-8PM. This is a free event and all are welcome. Refreshments will be served and I will be there to talk about my photos. The Gallery is located at 61 North Main Street, Cranbury, NJ 08512. Call 609-510-8305 for more information. Special thanks to owner Latha John for giving me the opportunity to show my work at the gallery. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) A Space On Main Cranbury NJ art gallery https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/a-space-on-main Sat, 27 Dec 2014 23:23:05 GMT
Flower Power 2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/flower-power-2014 I am pleased to announce that my photo, "Magenta Lily", is an Official Selection for the Flower Power 2014 Juried Photography Exhibition happening at the 1650 Gallery in Los Angeles. There were over 900 entries and 75 images were selected. In addition, my photo "Alone" is included in the Online-Only Annex for the Exhibition. The Exhibition runs through the end of January 2015. The Gallery is located at 1650 Echo Park Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90026. Please stop by if you are in the area. Special thanks to the 1650 Gallery for recognizing my work!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Flower Power 1650 Gallery Los Angeles https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/flower-power-2014 Sat, 20 Dec 2014 03:39:38 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Jill Kerwick https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/artists-who-inspire-me-jill-kerwick This month I am spotlighting the work of photographer and visual artist Jill Kerwick. I met Jill recently at an Art Alliance of Monmouth County exhibition. (We both had pieces in the show.) I actually saw her work before I met her. I was so completely taken with her piece I knew I had to meet her. Turns out both the woman and her work are extraordinary.

Jill's creative process is quite unique. For the subjects of her images, Jill uses her own animals (she and her husband have a small farm on their property), as well as her own body parts. All the female bodies in her pictures are her! The doll heads are from her own collection too. For the backgrounds, she uses her 92 year old father's paintings and other pieces she finds while antiquing with her sister. She photographs each of the elements separately then combines them in Photoshop.

To me, Jill's images throw open a thought-provoking, often whimsical door down the rabbit hole of an "Alice in Wonderland" world of curiosity and imagination. With all her photos I'm never quite sure what I am seeing but always feel better having seen it.

Please visit Jill's website at www.jillkerwick.com to see more of her images and to keep track of her busy exhibition schedule. You can also purchase prints by contacting Jill directly. I look forward to seeing much more of Jill's work in the future and hope you do too.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/artists-who-inspire-me-jill-kerwick Tue, 16 Dec 2014 21:14:41 GMT
Award of Excellence - MAYO Performing Arts Center https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/award-of-excellence I am pleased to announce that my photo, "A-Lined", has received the Janan Weber Memorial Award of Excellence at the MSHAC "Generations Revisited" juried group fine art exhibition at the MAYO Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ. Janan Weber was the founder and original Curator of the Art Upstairs Gallery at the MAYO Performing Arts Center. She served on The Board of Trustees at MPAC and at the Center for Visual Arts in Summit, NJ. The "Generations Revisited" Exhibit will be on display through Jan. 20, 2015 and features works of more than 30 artists, including paintings, drawings, photography and other 2D art. MSHAC is a non-profit, community-based New Jersey organization which supports local artists. Please visit www.mshac.org and help support the work of this worthwhile organization. To find out more about the "Generations Revisited" Exhibit, please call the MAYO Performing Arts Center at 973-539-0345 x8. Hope you can stop by and enjoy the work of all the wonderful artists on display.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/award-of-excellence Sat, 13 Dec 2014 01:03:39 GMT
"Generations Revisited" Juried Fine Art Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/-generations-revisited-juried-fine-art-exhibit I am pleased to announce that my photo, "A-Lined", is part of the MSHAC juried group fine art exhibition at the MAYO Performing Arts Center's Art Upstairs Gallery in Morristown, NJ. The Exhibit consists of a variety of fine art works from more than 30 artists, including paintings, drawings, photography and other 2D art. All the pieces are for sale. The work will be on display from Dec. 2, 2014 thru Jan. 20, 2015. There is an artists' reception and awards ceremony open to the general public on Thursday Dec. 11th from 5-7PM. All are welcome. MSHAC is a non-profit, community-based arts organization which supports local artists. Please call the MAYO Performing Arts Center at 973-539-0345 X8 for more information. Hope you can stop by and enjoy all the wonderful art.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/12/-generations-revisited-juried-fine-art-exhibit Wed, 03 Dec 2014 02:26:19 GMT
Les Malamut Art Gallery https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/11/les-malamut-art-gallery I am very excited to announce my sixth solo show of 2014 at Les Malamut Art Gallery in historic Union, NJ. Established in 1988, the Gallery is adjacent to the Union Public Library. It was the creation of a group of citizens who wished to provide access to original works of art to all residents of Union Township. Les Malamut mounts six to eight exhibits each year by local artists covering a broad spectrum of media. Hours are Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10A-9P; Wed. 10A-5:30P; Fri. 9A-5P; and Sat. 10A-2P. My show will run from November 5 thru December 29, 2014. Please stop by if you are in the area.

Two minute video interview with TV34 Union NJ regarding the show:

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Les Malamut New Jersey Union art gallery https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/11/les-malamut-art-gallery Fri, 07 Nov 2014 04:45:00 GMT
Art Alliance of Monmouth - Jurors Award https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/11/artalliance I am very pleased to announce that my photo "Nubble Star" was one of five winners of the Juror's Award in the Art Alliance of Monmouth County's 28th Annual Juried Exhibition. Of the 201 entries, 59 pieces were selected for inclusion in the show, and five people, including myself, received the Juror's Award. There is an opening reception Saturday, Nov. 8th from 6-9PM. All are welcome.

My winning photograph is a composite of 360 photos of star trails above the Nubble Lighthouse in Cape Neddick, ME, taken last September. You can see a timelapse video of the images used to construct this image here.

I am grateful to the Alliance, and juror Mary Birmingham, for recognizing my work. The Art Alliance of Monmouth County is the premier Central New Jersey showcase organization for traditional and nontraditional art, including sculpture, painting, drawing, fiber, photography, collage, and digital art. Its mission is to promote the advancement of the visual arts and provide exhibition, studio, and classroom space to local artists.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse star trails https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/11/artalliance Thu, 06 Nov 2014 02:43:46 GMT
New Jersey Photo Forum 20th Annual Juried Exhibit https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/new-jersey-photo-forum-20th-annual-juried-exhibit I am very pleased to announce that my photo "Point Pleasant Girl" has been included the 20th Annual Juried Photography Exhibit sponsored by the New Jersey Photography Forum. The exhibit will run from Nov. 1 - 29 at the Watchung Arts Center in Watchung, NJ, and then carry over to the Bernardsville Library from Dec. 1 - 29. Please stop by the exhibit and enjoy the work of 25 highly talented photographers. Special congratulations to Tom Hart , Dorothy Kuehn, John Markanich and Ed Lara on your awards!

The New Jersey Photography Forum is dedicated to furthering the interests of photographers living or working in New Jersey. The NJ Photo Forum has been a tremendous help in my own development as a photographer and artist. Please visit the Forum's website for more information and to view upcoming events: http://www.njphotoforum.com/

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Jersey Photography Forum Point Pleasant https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/new-jersey-photo-forum-20th-annual-juried-exhibit Sat, 01 Nov 2014 00:12:19 GMT
Montvale Craft Show 2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/montvale-craft-show-2014 Montvale Craft Show - Saturday and Sunday November 1-2, 2014
This weekend I will be at the Montvale Craft Show at St. Joseph Regional High School in Montvale. The "must see" event of the gift buying season, the Montvale Craft Show features the work of dozens of talented artists and crafters from around the TriState Area. I will be showing my photos both days from 10AM-4PM and will have many pieces for sale, including some new, previously unseen work. The address for the show is 40 Chestnut Ridge Road, Montvale, NJ 07645. Call 201-391-3300 for more information. Hope to see you there!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Montvale Montvale Craft Show New Jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/montvale-craft-show-2014 Wed, 29 Oct 2014 03:32:48 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Charlann Meluso https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/artists-who-inspire-me-charlann-meluso Once again it is time to spotlight another artist who inspires me. This month I am featuring the work of photographer and photo artist, Charlann Meluso. In my opinion, Charlann's work takes photo-based creativity to a whole other level. For instance, her "Heartfelt" image (seen below) is actually an abstract created from layering individual photos of Japanese Koi fish. How she saw this image in her mind's eye while creating this masterpiece I will never know. That she did see it, I am truly grateful. Please visit Charlann's website at http://www.charlannmelusophotoart.com for more amazing images. And look for her work on display in shows and art galleries around New Jersey. Thanks Charlann for all your amazing work - you truly inspire me!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/artists-who-inspire-me-charlann-meluso Fri, 10 Oct 2014 19:10:23 GMT
Art League Long Island 2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/art-league-li-2014 I am proud to announce that my photograph, "Pier Review", is one of 58 images (out of 581 entries) accepted into the "Pattern and Rhythm through the Lens" juried group photography show on exhibit at the Art League of Long Island. The show runs from Sept. 28 thru Nov. 2, 2014. The Art League is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to visual arts education and is located in Dix Hills, NY. You can find out more about the Art League and the show here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Art League Long Island Avalon New Jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/10/art-league-li-2014 Wed, 01 Oct 2014 17:28:41 GMT
FIRST PLACE - "A Summer Pavillion II" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/first-place---a-summer-pavillion-ii  
I am super excited to announce that my photo (seen below) won FIRST PLACE in the juried group art exhibition "A Summer Pavilion II" at the Alpha Art Gallery in New Brunswick, NJ. The show was sponsored by the Milburn-Short Hills Art Center (M-SHAC) and I am very grateful to M-SHAC and juror Jeffrey Wechsler for recognizing my work. M-SHAC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support New Jersey visual artists. The Alfa Art Gallery is also a non-profit and is dedicated to enriching the cultural life of New Brunswick and surrounding areas. You can find out more information about the show here. You can see more photos from this collection here and you can learn how I made these photos on my YouTube video.
 
This is what the Juror Jeffery Wechsler had to say: "In an effective artwork, a complementary interaction of the medium and technique with the image is often significant, and this factors into the choices for this exhibition's award-winning entries. As a prime example, Peter Alessandria's photograph of figures at the New Jersey shore takes a sometimes cliché-ridden technique -- multiple exposure [NOTE: I actually shot this in one long 30 second exposure] -- and cleverly and carefully controls it to enhance the image both conceptually and compositionally. Given the shifting effects of the figures, the unmoving shovel in the foreground becomes a focal, commanding presence. The slight blurring of the figure at the right offers an intermediary hint of motion that is quite unexpected and intriguing. Also, the colors of the scene emphasize a visual give-and-take between areas of bright primaries -- red, blue, and yellow -- producing a strong, almost classical composition that binds together the whole image."
 


 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/first-place---a-summer-pavillion-ii Sun, 21 Sep 2014 02:42:35 GMT
Café Metro 2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/cafe-metro-2014 I am excited to announce my return to Café Metro for a solo show running from Sept. 14th thru December 31st. I have 26 pieces adorning the walls of this famed eatery. For more than 20 years, Cafe Metro has been serving up a variety of cuisines with a unique flare for organic and vegetarian fare. They are also big supporters of local artists, showcasing the work of several different artists each year. To celebrate, I will be having a free reception on Sunday, Oct. 12th from 2-4PM. Refreshments will be served and all are welcome. Café Metro is located at 60 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, NJ 07834 (973) 625-1055. (This event is rescheduled from Sept. 28th) Please join us if you can!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Cafe Metro Denville New Jersey https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/cafe-metro-2014 Thu, 18 Sep 2014 02:04:35 GMT
Colorific2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/colorific2014 I am pleased to announce that two of my abstract images have been accepted into the New Jersey Photography Forum's "Colorific" show. The NJ Photo Forum is a dynamic, non-profit group supporting local New Jersey photographers and has personally been very helpful to my growth, both as an artist and working professional photographer. Many thanks to this wonderful group of people. 

The "Colorific" show will be on display at the MAYO Performing Arts Center in Morristown, NJ, from Sept. 9 thru Oct. 21, 2014. Please stop in during any performance at the theater and enjoy the work of local artists.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Colorific New Jersey Photography Forum https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/colorific2014 Thu, 11 Sep 2014 17:40:44 GMT
Artsy Shark "The Nature of Art" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/artsy-shark-news-feed---sept-9-2014 I am happy to announce that my photo "By Any Other Name" is featured with the work of nine other talented artists on today's Artsy Shark article "The Nature of the Art". Thanks Carolyn Edlund for your support

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) artsy shark yellow rose https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/artsy-shark-news-feed---sept-9-2014 Tue, 09 Sep 2014 21:15:50 GMT
Difference Between Metal and Acrylic Prints https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/difference-between-metal-and-acrylic-prints Some people have asked about the difference between the new acrylic and metal prints. This video explains

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/9/difference-between-metal-and-acrylic-prints Fri, 05 Sep 2014 21:33:26 GMT
Parsippany Library August 2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/8/parsippany-library-august-2014 I am pleased to announce my return to the Parsippany Public Library. I will have 14 pieces of my fine art photography on display from August 1 - 30, 2014, in the lower level. The Library is located at 449 Halsey Rd, Parsippany, NJ. Hours are Mon -Thurs 9 AM - 9 PM, Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM. Call for Sunday hours (973) 887-5150. All pieces are available for sale. Please contact me if you are interested. The Parsippany Library has been supporting local artists for many years by hosting their work. Please stop by and enjoy the art!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Parsippany Library Fine Art Display https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/8/parsippany-library-august-2014 Sat, 02 Aug 2014 01:39:52 GMT
Valley Hospital Show - July 2014 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/7/valley-hospital-show---july-2014 I am pleased to announce that my 4th show of the year is up at Valley Hospital in Ridgefield NJ. I have 24 pieces hanging in the lower level for the month of July. Valley Hospital has a long history of supporting local artists and 30% of all sales from the show benefit the Hospital. The Hospital is located at 223 North Van Dien Ave., Ridgewood, NJ 07450. Please contact the gift shop for exhibition hours: 201-447-8000, ext. 2110. Please stop by and enjoy the art.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Valley Hospital https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/7/valley-hospital-show---july-2014 Thu, 03 Jul 2014 01:36:09 GMT
Milburn-Short Hills Arts Center Group Show - "Aspects" https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/5/milburn-short-hills-arts-center-group-show---aspects I am pleased to announce that my photo "69th Street Transfer Station" is part of the "Aspects" group art exhibition sponsored by the Milburn-Short Hills Arts Center. The show includes paintings, drawings, photography and other works of art and will run from May 8 thru June 30, 2014, at the Livingston Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave, Livingston, N.J. 07039. There is a free reception and awards ceremony Thursday evening, May 15th from 6:30PM-8PM. Please join us in if you are in the area. To see more images from this collection click here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) M-SHAC https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/5/milburn-short-hills-arts-center-group-show---aspects Mon, 12 May 2014 21:18:00 GMT
ValleyArts NJ - Open Orange https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/5/valleyarts-nj---open-orange I am pleased to announce that three of my photos are part of the "Open Orange" juried group art exhibition sponsored by ValleyArts NJ. The show will run from May 9 - June 8, 2014, at the ValleyArts Firehouse Gallery, 580 Forest Street, Orange, NJ 07050. There are 100 works from 36 artists so please stop in and enjoy the show. ValleyArts is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to bringing art and community together in the ValleyArts District, a revitalized area of Orange and West Orange, NJ. Find out more about ValleyArts at http://www.valleyartsnj.com/

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/5/valleyarts-nj---open-orange Fri, 09 May 2014 20:39:00 GMT
New Providence Memorial Library Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/5/new-providence-memorial-library-show I am pleased to announce my second solo show for 2014 is up at the New Providence Memorial Library in New Providence, NJ. I have 26 pieces hanging in the main reading room. The Library is located at 377 Elkwood Ave., New Providence, NJ 07974. Please visit the Library’s website for hours and directions. My work will be on display thru June 6th and a portion of all sales go to the Library. Hope you can make it! Read more here.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Providence Memorial Library https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/5/new-providence-memorial-library-show Tue, 06 May 2014 00:17:58 GMT
NJ Photo Forum - Experimental https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/4/nj-photo-forum---experimental I am pleased to announce that my photo "Stamford Pier" is part of a group exhibition sponsored by the NJ Photography Forum at the 1978 Maplewood Arts Center. The Center is located at 1978 Springfield Ave, Maplewood, NJ 07040 and is open from 2-5PM on Saturdays and Sundays. The show runs from April 19 - May 25, 2014. There is a free reception open to the general public Sunday, April 27th. Please stop by if you are in the area and enjoy the work of myself and 16 other talented photographers. You can the rest of the collection from Stamford here and watch my short YouTube video on this collection here.
 
 
 

 
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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Stamford CT Pier https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/4/nj-photo-forum---experimental Thu, 01 May 2014 01:20:43 GMT
Ode To Spring https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/4/ode-to-spring Spring has finally sprung here in the Northeast. To celebrate, I took my video camera out and walked around the neighborhood. Here's my two (2) minute "Ode To Spring". Hope you enjoy...

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Jersey Fine Art Photography fine art video https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/4/ode-to-spring Tue, 29 Apr 2014 20:17:38 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Izumi Tanaka https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/4/artists-who-inspire-me-izumi-tanaka Every now and then I like to give a shout out to another artist who inspires me. Could be their work, or who they are as people. Once again, it's both. Izumi Tanaka is not only a dear friend but a wonderfully talented and inspiring photographer. Based in Los Angeles, her fine art work evokes a classic, minimalist style of photography which endows each image with both a timelessness and stark beauty. She blesses her subjects and viewers alike by stripping away any excess and revealing their inner nature. Thank you Izumi for sharing your talent with us. Please visit Izumi's Facebook page and her website http://izumitanaka.com/ for more information.

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Photo © Izumi Tanaka - created on her iPhone, her new favorite toy to explore her creativity :-)

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/4/artists-who-inspire-me-izumi-tanaka Tue, 01 Apr 2014 21:24:47 GMT
Thank you Christy https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/3/thank-you-christy Special thanks to my good friend and collector of my fine art photography - Christy from Boonton, NJ. Christy purchased this print from my Cape May Collection last year and recently had it framed. It now adorns a special place in her mom’s home. Thanks Christy and best wishes to you and your family!

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/3/thank-you-christy Fri, 14 Mar 2014 22:09:23 GMT
Honorable Mention Award for "Dover Dairy Maid" - M-SHAC Possibilities Group Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/3/honorable-mention-award-for-dover-dairy-maid Honorable Mention Award

I am honored to announce that my photo "Dover Dairy Maid" received the Award of "Honorable Mention" (4th Place) in the Milburn-Short Hills Art Center's  "Possibilities" fine art group exhibition. The exhibition includes a variety of fine art works including paintings, drawings, and photography, and was juried by Mark de Mos, an award-winning painter, artist and watercolorist. Of my photo, Mr. de Mos said: "Beautifully framed photo, great color and balance! Almost Norman Rockwell, it’s the perfect vision of a Dairy Queen, it feels like a painting." The show runs from March 3 thru April 28, 2014, at the Bouras Building Gallery, 25 Deforest Ave., Summit, NJ 07901.

The Milburn-Short Hills Art Center (M-SHAC) (now called "The New Jersey Art Association") is one of the oldest nonprofit, community-based arts organizations in New Jersey and was founded to promote art education and appreciation. Bouras Properties, owner of the Bouras Building, Gallery, is very community oriented and has supported many charitable and civic organizations in and around Summit, NJ. A portion of all sales from the show benefits Overlook Hospital so please visit the show if you can to support local artists and the hospital.

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First Solo Show 2014 - Oceanic Library, Rumson, NJ https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/3/first-solo-show-2014---oceanic-library-rumson-nj The first solo exhibition of my fine art photography for 2014 is up at the historic Oceanic Library in Rumson, NJ. The show is a mix of landscapes, seascapes, cityscapes and still life - 36 pieces in all. The Library was built in 1920 and is one of the few privately-funded libraries in New Jersey. The work will be up thru the end of March and 20% of all sales go to benefit the Library. Please stop by if you can and support the Library while enjoying the art. For hours and directions please visit www.oceaniclib.org

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/3/first-solo-show-2014---oceanic-library-rumson-nj Fri, 07 Mar 2014 01:30:17 GMT
CBA Fine Art & Antique Show, Feb. 8 & 9, Lindcroft, NJ https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/2/cba-fine-art-antique-show-feb-8-9-lindcroft-nj CBA Fine Art & Antique Show, Feb. 8 & 9
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Please join me this weekend at the 39th Annual Christian Brothers Academy Fine Art & Antique Show. Dozens of artists will be selling art. There is also a food Café and art/antique raffle to benefit the school. The Academy is located at 850 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738. Show times are Saturday 10AM-5PM, Sunday 11AM-4PM. Please call 732-747-1959 for more information and make sure to stop by if you are in the area. 

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Academy Antique Art Brothers Christian Fine Lincroft NJ Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2014/2/cba-fine-art-antique-show-feb-8-9-lindcroft-nj Tue, 04 Feb 2014 04:01:53 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Terri Hood https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/12/artists-who-inspire-me-terri-hood Every now and then I like to highlight the work of other artists who inspire me. The inspiration could come from their work, who they are as people, or both. Today I'm featuring Terri Hood. Terri is a wonderful freelance photographer based in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She is not only talented as an artist, but she's a really nice person to boot! Please visit her website for more information and to see some of her amazing photos: http://thoodphotography.smugmug.com/

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/12/artists-who-inspire-me-terri-hood Mon, 16 Dec 2013 21:14:34 GMT
M-SHAC "Generations" Show https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/12/m-shac-generations-show I am pleased to announce that the photo below is part of the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center's "Generations" group show currently on exhibit at the Mayo Performing Arts Center's "Art Upstairs" Gallery 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960.  The work is on display from December 10, 2013-January 20, 2014. An artists’ reception and awards ceremony will take place on Thursday, December 12, 2013, from 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. The reception is free and open to the public. Please stop by if you are in the area.

UPDATE: My photo received an Award of Merit (4th Place). The Show's Juror noted that the photo made use of "strong, dynamic composition with powerful use of shape & line." The show consists of an amazing collection of paintings and photography. I was honored to be able to participate and would like to extend my thanks to the Show Juror and members of the Millburn-Short Hills Art Center for acknowledging my work.

 

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WMTR Inteview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/11/wmtr-inteview Saturday, Nov. 10, 2013 - Radio personality Jessie Frees interviewed me for her "Ask the Expert" show on radio station WMTR (Morristown NJ). We had a chance to discuss several different topics including my transition from attorney to artist and how far to go when retouching portraits. You can listen to the interview here:

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Jessie Frees WMTR Radio Interview https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/11/wmtr-inteview Sat, 16 Nov 2013 02:29:23 GMT
Scotch Plains Show is Up https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/11/scotch-plains-show-is-up I am pleased to announce that my most recent photography exhibition is up and will be on display from Nov. 1 - 30, 2013 at the Scotch Plains Public Library in Scotch Plains NJ. I am having a reception on Saturday, Nov. 23rd from 2-4PM. Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. The Library is located at 1927 Bartle Ave, Scotch Plains, NJ 07076. Tel. (908) 322-5007. Please contact me for further information.

Read the article here: http://thealternativepress.com/articles/lawyer-turned-photographer-peter-alessandria-to-h

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) Scotch Plains Library https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/11/scotch-plains-show-is-up Sun, 03 Nov 2013 01:11:39 GMT
Artists Who Inspire Me: Sara Hudock https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/9/artists-who-inspire-me-sara-hudock I thought it would be nice to periodically mention other artists who inspire me. The inspiration could come from their work, who they are as people, or both. Today I'm featuring Sara Hudock. Sara is a photographer based in Northern, NJ. Her skills range from landscape and fine art photography to weddings and family portraits. She is not only a creative and talented photographer, but a really nice person willing to share her time and talents with others. Please visit her website http://oneredtreephoto.com/ to see her work and feel free to drop her a line if you like what you see. 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/9/artists-who-inspire-me-sara-hudock Sun, 29 Sep 2013 23:51:07 GMT
Thank you Amy S.! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/9/thank-you-amy-s Amy purchased a couple of my prints back in June and recently - in an email entitled "Photographs that I love!" - sent me photos of the prints hanging in her home (she lives in the Denville/Parsippany area). Amy is a wonderful person and clearly a woman of extraordinary taste! Thank you so much Amy for your generosity and support :)

To everyone else out there who has purchased my prints, send me photos of them displayed in your home and I'll feature them on my blog!

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Solo Show Parsippany NJ Sept. 1-30, 2013 https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/8/solo-show-parsippany-nj-sept-1-30-2013 I am pleased to announce the third solo exhibition of my fine art photography, this time at the Parsippany Public Library. The show runs from September 1 - 30, 2013. The Library is located at 449 Halsey Road, Parsippany, NJ 07054. The hours are Mon -Thurs 9 AM - 9 PM, Friday & Saturday 9 AM - 5 PM, call for Sunday hours. (973) 887-5150. Reception will be Saturday, Sept. 21st from 2-4PM. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Please stop by if you are in the area! Special thanks to the Library and its staff for their support.

 

 

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/8/solo-show-parsippany-nj-sept-1-30-2013 Sun, 01 Sep 2013 01:05:00 GMT
Thank you Dan & Crystal! https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/8/thank-you-dan-crystal I met Dan & Crystal back in February at the 38th Annual CBA Fine Art and Antiques Show down in Lincroft, NJ (the couple live in Tinton Falls, NJ). Crystal picked out a print from my Rockaway River collection and Dan emailed me last week to say they have finally framed and hung it! It looks great Dan. Thanks so much for sending the picture and for all your support.

To anyone else who has purchased one of my prints, please send me your photos of it hanging your walls! I love knowing that you, your friends and family get to see and enjoy my work everyday.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Jersey Fine Art Photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/8/thank-you-dan-crystal Fri, 09 Aug 2013 23:51:32 GMT
Two Photos Selected for "A Summer Pavilion" Juried Exhibition https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/7/two-photos-selected-for-a-summer-pavilion-juried-exhibition I am excited to announce that two of my fine art photos have been selected as part of "A Summer Pavilion", a juried art and photography exhibition at the Alfa Art Gallery in New Brunswick, NJ. The exhibition runs through August 15th and the opening reception is this Saturday, July 13th from 6-9PM. If you are in the New Brunswick area, please stop in. For more information: http://www.alfaart.org/archives/4513
 
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Solo Exhibition - Mt Kemble Gallery, Morristown NJ https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/4/solo-exhibition---mt-kemble-gallery-morristown-nj I am very proud to announce the opening of my second solo fine art photo exhibition at the Mt. Kemble Gallery at ARI, 95 Mt. Kemble Ave, Morristown, NJ 07960. The show will run thru June 20th. A portion of all sales benefits the Morristown Medical Center. You can "Meet the Artist" every Saturday from 1-2PM. Please stop by to say "hello" if you are in the area.

 

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New Jersey Fine Art Photography - New Beginning https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/2/new-jersey-fine-art-photography Welcome to my fine art photography website. You'll find many different photos to enjoy. Your opinion does matter so please use any of the social media links on the photo pages to share with your friends and to indicate which are your favorites.

My work as a fine artist is the culmination of a long journey for me. You can read a fuller description of that journey on the About page of this website.

I hope my photos bring as much joy and inspiration to you as they do to me. Also, I have included THE STORY BEHIND THE PHOTOS for each of the photo galleries. This will give some insight as to what went into capturing the images. I think this is a fun addition beyond the typical user experience on most photography websites.

Thanks for stopping by and I hope to hear from you soon.

 

Peter Alessandria

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) New Jersey New Jersey Fine Art Photography fine art photography https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2013/2/new-jersey-fine-art-photography Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:34:35 GMT
Life Around Us - Third Place Award https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/9/life-around-us---third-place-award I am excited to announce that my photo, "Dover Dairy Maid 1", was awarded Third Place in the "Life Around Us" Juried Art Exhibition held at the My Studio Art Gallery in Port Washington, NY. Having grown up in the Port Washington Long Island area, it was exciting to return home to receive this award. Special thanks to Mario Tucci and Betty Stephens for putting on the Exhibition.

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[email protected] (PETER ALESSANDRIA PHOTOGRAPHY) https://www.peteralessandriaphotography.com/blog/2015/9/life-around-us---third-place-award Tue, 21 Aug 2012 01:45:00 GMT