New York City is a place of endless discoveries. To show it all off, we’re excited to announce #StreetEasyFinds. Share your NYC finds with us on Instagram: photos of homes, views, neighborhoods, or anything you’d like, and we’ll share our favorites. Each month, we highlight the work of one of our favorite NYC photographers as they share their #StreetEasyFinds with us. Today, we’re pleased to introduce Gerry Padden, a long-time photography lover and Northeast native who captures the beauty of the city on his iPhone and Canon camera.
NAME: GERRY PADDEN // ACCOUNT: @GMP3
FROM: RHODE ISLAND // ACCOUNT EST: 2011
ACCOUNT BEGINNINGS:
I’ve always loved photography. In 2011, there was no good alternative to sharing your work on a platform. I think Flickr, 500px, and Tumblr were the main photography platforms, but there wasn’t much interaction with others. So it was difficult to get real-time feedback and learn. I jumped on Instagram when it first came out, and it was a game-changer. I often wandered around the city, capturing it in all of the natural elements. And I mix in various spontaneous events, such as Manhattanhenge or a random fireworks show.
FAVORITE SPOTS TO PHOTOGRAPH IN NYC:
As cliché as it is, the West Village and Central Park are always my go-to spots. The West Village has a lot of character and is very picturesque. Central Park has amazing bridges, lakes, and seasonal changes, surrounded by large buildings and chaos.
GERRY LOVES NYC BECAUSE:
I love how it’s constantly changing, whether it’s the skyline, the leaves on the trees, or a random pop-up event. There always seems to be something worth photographing. The people always provide an interesting dynamic to any shot as well.
DREAM CITY OUTSIDE OF NEW YORK:
I’ve always had an interest in Hong Kong. It has many of the same characteristics as New York, but in a much different type of environment. It’s a very picturesque city with amazing food and countless areas to explore. And it’s a central hub for travel in that region of the world, a huge plus in my book.
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