I asked officer Vasquetelles for a picture, but she insisted she get a photo with her partner! These two make a great team and put their heart into their jobs.
I asked officer Vasquetelles for a picture, but she insisted she get a photo with her partner! These two make a great team and put their heart into their jobs.
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"I'm a pipe fitter and can provide for my little son. God sees us and makes a way."
"I'm a pipe fitter and can provide for my little son. God sees us and makes a way."
Staley is the early bird and was setting up shop at 7:30am on the Highline! She plays her guitar at open mics around the city. She's gutsy, hard working, and a bit goofy if I may!
Staley is the early bird and was setting up shop at 7:30am on the Highline! She plays her guitar at open mics around the city. She's gutsy, hard working, and a bit goofy if I may!
I met Madihah on the Highine at 7:30am. She was already busy improving herself already. Madihah likes sketching and taking pictures of people's profiles.
I met Madihah on the Highine at 7:30am. She was already busy improving herself already. Madihah likes sketching and taking pictures of people's profiles.
His owner says this Frenchie doesn't approach women, but when this dog noticed my massive lens, he knew his fifteen minutes of fame had arrived!
His owner says this Frenchie doesn't approach women, but when this dog noticed my massive lens, he knew his fifteen minutes of fame had arrived!
When buying groceries, I always pass by Mahmut's food truck. I take his picture and he repays me with free hot chocolate. He monitors my site to make sure I am keeping up my end of the bargain!
When buying groceries, I always pass by Mahmut's food truck. I take his picture and he repays me with free hot chocolate. He monitors my site to make sure I am keeping up my end of the bargain!
Mahmmout always asks the other people in line to be in my pictures. This is Chris who summed himself up in three words... "I like eggs!"
Mahmmout always asks the other people in line to be in my pictures. This is Chris who summed himself up in three words... "I like eggs!"
Temika has been a New Yorker all her life. And what a pop of joy she is! She keeps the subway station clean, and she absolutely loves her job. Well done Temika!
Temika has been a New Yorker all her life. And what a pop of joy she is! She keeps the subway station clean, and she absolutely loves her job. Well done Temika!
Traffic cops are wonderful! There are so many that rotate through my area because of that one tricky light on the corner. I'm glad I could meet Agent Someday.
Traffic cops are wonderful! There are so many that rotate through my area because of that one tricky light on the corner. I'm glad I could meet Agent Someday.
Most of the people I meet on the street, in food trucks, driving taxis and otherwise working in the great outdoors are named Mohammed. I want to do more research on this phenomenon.
Most of the people I meet on the street, in food trucks, driving taxis and otherwise working in the great outdoors are named Mohammed. I want to do more research on this phenomenon.
Food trucks are a common safety net for immigrants like Sabor from Algeria. They provide a steady job immediate upon arrival. For example, my immigrant neighbor was a hot-dog salesman from Poland.
Food trucks are a common safety net for immigrants like Sabor from Algeria. They provide a steady job immediate upon arrival. For example, my immigrant neighbor was a hot-dog salesman from Poland.
Giovanni like to cook lasagna! He also cooked me up some wound care for my thumb- which I sliced when cutting an onion.
Giovanni like to cook lasagna! He also cooked me up some wound care for my thumb- which I sliced when cutting an onion.
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Officer Rahman, I can tell you love New Yorkers :-) Guide us in the right paths!
Officer Rahman, I can tell you love New Yorkers :-) Guide us in the right paths!
Seif was serving customers from his food truck right outside Whole Foods. Grocery stores have products, but food trucks have specialties!
Seif was serving customers from his food truck right outside Whole Foods. Grocery stores have products, but food trucks have specialties!
Fahmid was working security detail on the purses at Dior.
Fahmid was working security detail on the purses at Dior.
Bvlgari- a one of a kind diamond fantasy
Bvlgari- a one of a kind diamond fantasy
The beautiful James A. Farley Post Office! I am so lucky to get to see this gorgeous wonder each time I need to send a package.
The beautiful James A. Farley Post Office! I am so lucky to get to see this gorgeous wonder each time I need to send a package.
I zoomed off without taking my stamps! Penny put them aside for me- she knew I would be back shortly :-)
I zoomed off without taking my stamps! Penny put them aside for me- she knew I would be back shortly :-)
This man didn't know I needed some cheering up- his colorful do-rag did the trick! You never know how your mere existence can affect others for the good.
This man didn't know I needed some cheering up- his colorful do-rag did the trick! You never know how your mere existence can affect others for the good.
Everyone needs a Maria in their lives! She spreads awareness about providing kids with free cancer treatment, and she always beats her brother at chess!
Everyone needs a Maria in their lives! She spreads awareness about providing kids with free cancer treatment, and she always beats her brother at chess!
I told Michael a close family member is sick. He pulled out his rosary and said he would work on it.
I told Michael a close family member is sick. He pulled out his rosary and said he would work on it.
These vibrant young sailors remind me of my nephew Josh, who climbed the ranks in the Navy and was transformed in the process. Keep it up boys!
These vibrant young sailors remind me of my nephew Josh, who climbed the ranks in the Navy and was transformed in the process. Keep it up boys!
And this man owns the company that builds the ships! Here he is all natty for the benefit.
And this man owns the company that builds the ships! Here he is all natty for the benefit.
I found this blushing sailor there too! The name on his hat is one word....
I found this blushing sailor there too! The name on his hat is one word....
It was Fleet Week that hooked me on the city at the age of five when my dad brought us to New York for the first time.
It was Fleet Week that hooked me on the city at the age of five when my dad brought us to New York for the first time.
Tenz learned to tie a bowline just moments ago! He demonstrated the process for me.
Tenz learned to tie a bowline just moments ago! He demonstrated the process for me.
I met Heesu on the Hudson River Trail. She studied fashion in Korea, New York, London, Japan, and Tokyo.... just to her a BFA! Fast forward to today, she designed the tiny Coach bag on her wrist!
I met Heesu on the Hudson River Trail. She studied fashion in Korea, New York, London, Japan, and Tokyo.... just to her a BFA! Fast forward to today, she designed the tiny Coach bag on her wrist!
Jen was selling summer popsicles, or Paletas, on the Highline. I asked for her biggest smile, but the one she chose to give was completely authentic. Thanks for letting us in, Jen!
Jen was selling summer popsicles, or Paletas, on the Highline. I asked for her biggest smile, but the one she chose to give was completely authentic. Thanks for letting us in, Jen!
Damien is interested in every style of music. I knew he was a musician!

Damien is interested in every style of music. I knew he was a musician!

Jason is a guide on the Highline. He doesn't believe in the internet, and told me if I ever wanted to see him again, I would could just wander the trail and encounter him by serendipity!
Jason is a guide on the Highline. He doesn't believe in the internet, and told me if I ever wanted to see him again, I would could just wander the trail and encounter him by serendipity!
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He gave his name as 'Mo'... I've wised up to the fact that almost every food truck worker gives themselves this nickname! Remind me to do a 'Mo' montage on my Insta....
He gave his name as 'Mo'... I've wised up to the fact that almost every food truck worker gives themselves this nickname! Remind me to do a 'Mo' montage on my Insta....
Balbir's favorite place to drive his taxi is in my neighborhood, the beautiful Hudson Yards!
Balbir's favorite place to drive his taxi is in my neighborhood, the beautiful Hudson Yards!
Lane's white ensemble and hair are a tabula rasa, so let's all speculate! Help me decide on the details of his life, since I forgot to ask him! My guess... Vans shoe designer?
Lane's white ensemble and hair are a tabula rasa, so let's all speculate! Help me decide on the details of his life, since I forgot to ask him! My guess... Vans shoe designer?
These cheeky girls are warming up to their new 'swagger' glasses outside the Diane Von Furstenberg store in the Meatpacking district.
These cheeky girls are warming up to their new 'swagger' glasses outside the Diane Von Furstenberg store in the Meatpacking district.
Note to self: Create a dropdown section on my website for all the food truck owners named Mohamed! I like them all!
Note to self: Create a dropdown section on my website for all the food truck owners named Mohamed! I like them all!
Dee is the conservator of all the vintage dresses I tromp home with from the vintage fairs. She removes the smell of mothballs and never loses prized fabric belts!
Dee is the conservator of all the vintage dresses I tromp home with from the vintage fairs. She removes the smell of mothballs and never loses prized fabric belts!
She calls me 'Miss Poon' and always asks about my husband. When he needs his pants hemmed, he holds them out to me in faith that I can do it. I send him downstairs to Dee every time!
She calls me 'Miss Poon' and always asks about my husband. When he needs his pants hemmed, he holds them out to me in faith that I can do it. I send him downstairs to Dee every time!
The nuts and bolts of my local diner, these two waited on me one late night when I crept in to get my secret tapioca pudding fix.
The nuts and bolts of my local diner, these two waited on me one late night when I crept in to get my secret tapioca pudding fix.
Michael tied his artwork to the fences in Chelsea today.
Michael tied his artwork to the fences in Chelsea today.
He is an artist of diverse talents with a rich history. Today he was selling beautiful pencil drawings of water towers. Every New Yorker falls in love with them, perched on top of the buildings!
He is an artist of diverse talents with a rich history. Today he was selling beautiful pencil drawings of water towers. Every New Yorker falls in love with them, perched on top of the buildings!
Jay loves to see how New Yorkers interact and wants to meet them all. I told him to get a camera, and he can!
Jay loves to see how New Yorkers interact and wants to meet them all. I told him to get a camera, and he can!
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Royal was playing DJ at the notorious upscale craft fair 'Artists and Fleas' over in Chelsea Market. Keep the music flowing and we will shower these sellers with cash!
Royal was playing DJ at the notorious upscale craft fair 'Artists and Fleas' over in Chelsea Market. Keep the music flowing and we will shower these sellers with cash!
Nicki, you have posed for me multiple times, but you remain an enigma!
Nicki, you have posed for me multiple times, but you remain an enigma!
Libby was catching a train to the Hamptons where she would photograph girls at modeling camp. Libby- I see you on the silver screen!
Libby was catching a train to the Hamptons where she would photograph girls at modeling camp. Libby- I see you on the silver screen!
Hendrick is from Madrid. I caught him hanging outside the train station, on his way to a hip hop show in Brooklyn. I let him know New York invented the ice cream cone!
Hendrick is from Madrid. I caught him hanging outside the train station, on his way to a hip hop show in Brooklyn. I let him know New York invented the ice cream cone!
This bus driver was scootin' up 10th Ave. so chill in his summer shades that he could have been driving the ice cream truck!
This bus driver was scootin' up 10th Ave. so chill in his summer shades that he could have been driving the ice cream truck!
If you travel to the country of Georgia, Gela says to ask for water. "They will give you wine."
If you travel to the country of Georgia, Gela says to ask for water. "They will give you wine."
Susan was waiting for the bus to take her up the the Elizabeth Foundation, a prestigous enclave and residency for artists at the top of their game. Susan are you a mentor?
Susan was waiting for the bus to take her up the the Elizabeth Foundation, a prestigous enclave and residency for artists at the top of their game. Susan are you a mentor?
Emeka is from Nigeria and can identify a person's tribe by their last name. He buttoned his suit for the photo :-)
Emeka is from Nigeria and can identify a person's tribe by their last name. He buttoned his suit for the photo :-)
I found Lily in the Moleskine store. She writes novels in hers!
I found Lily in the Moleskine store. She writes novels in hers!
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Officer Wade is likely to be soaked over at Splish Splash in Jersey on the weekends. But she was truly passionate when describing the intricacies of the finicky walk sign at my corner!
Officer Wade is likely to be soaked over at Splish Splash in Jersey on the weekends. But she was truly passionate when describing the intricacies of the finicky walk sign at my corner!
Ocean was loading 2x4"s into a truck behind my apartment.
Ocean was loading 2x4"s into a truck behind my apartment.
Larissa and Ca' ron were on their way home from a casting call. Next time they come to the city, I asked if I could shoot for their portfolios!
Larissa and Ca' ron were on their way home from a casting call. Next time they come to the city, I asked if I could shoot for their portfolios!
Nina used to model, but now she's in marketing at Parson's. I saw her catwalk but her goofy smile is better! We both agree that New Yorker's are friendly. One smile at a time, Nina!
Nina used to model, but now she's in marketing at Parson's. I saw her catwalk but her goofy smile is better! We both agree that New Yorker's are friendly. One smile at a time, Nina!
This woman is a star because her smile only grew brighter with every picture! I would have liked to follow her around for a day.
This woman is a star because her smile only grew brighter with every picture! I would have liked to follow her around for a day.
Mahmout and I have a deal. Each time I take his picture, I get a free hot chocolate. It's gonna be one hot summer Mahmout, but I'm up for it!!
Mahmout and I have a deal. Each time I take his picture, I get a free hot chocolate. It's gonna be one hot summer Mahmout, but I'm up for it!!
Mahmout's famous Carnation hot chocolate tases like home. He always gives me a napkin so it doesn't spill out of the tiny hole on top as I walk. A barista who attends to every detail!
Mahmout's famous Carnation hot chocolate tases like home. He always gives me a napkin so it doesn't spill out of the tiny hole on top as I walk. A barista who attends to every detail!
Larell can't get into e-books because she loves turning down the corners of her pages. She listed off her to four libraries in Brooklyn and only stopped there to catch her breath!
Larell can't get into e-books because she loves turning down the corners of her pages. She listed off her to four libraries in Brooklyn and only stopped there to catch her breath!
I caught Laila and Logan on their way to a Yankee's game. Laila painted on her freckles! I love this!
I caught Laila and Logan on their way to a Yankee's game. Laila painted on her freckles! I love this!
Officer Litzko announced that this morning has been very slow. That's a good thing right?
Officer Litzko announced that this morning has been very slow. That's a good thing right?
I found Knoah, a building engineer, taking a break outside my local CVS. He could only give me so many frowns before he started cracking up at me for no reason at all!
I found Knoah, a building engineer, taking a break outside my local CVS. He could only give me so many frowns before he started cracking up at me for no reason at all!
Think pink, little lost friend! I've got to keep moving!
Think pink, little lost friend! I've got to keep moving!
Ibrahima works security at my local wig shop.
Ibrahima works security at my local wig shop.
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It was quite a feat to tear Emily away from her melting cookies n' cream to get this picture! That's my favorite flavor too Emily!
It was quite a feat to tear Emily away from her melting cookies n' cream to get this picture! That's my favorite flavor too Emily!
Nelly and Will- the french fry force on the Highline!
Nelly and Will- the french fry force on the Highline!
Stephanie, your art is a pop of joy, just like you. But you broke your rule!
Stephanie, your art is a pop of joy, just like you. But you broke your rule!
Dapper Jack could be selling sorbet in 1915!
Dapper Jack could be selling sorbet in 1915!
Show us how it's done, Jack!
Show us how it's done, Jack!
A little loopy after a long hot day in a balloon hat!
A little loopy after a long hot day in a balloon hat!
She gave me a free balloon corsage :-)
She gave me a free balloon corsage :-)
Ellie and Aiden were fresh off the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island- She only put sunscreen on her son!
Ellie and Aiden were fresh off the Wonder Wheel at Coney Island- She only put sunscreen on her son!
George has been a supporter, collector, and maven in the graffiti scene for decades!
George has been a supporter, collector, and maven in the graffiti scene for decades!
For a couple of dollars, Jesus gave me his best angle.
For a couple of dollars, Jesus gave me his best angle.
Serena studies forensics when not working the copy center at Staples. She was afraid of appearing in a picture.
Serena studies forensics when not working the copy center at Staples. She was afraid of appearing in a picture.
Jose helped me find the whiteout.
Jose helped me find the whiteout.
Hope migrated to Manhattan from Brooklyn with her two cats, Titas and Luna. Welcome hope! See you when I need more whiteout!
Hope migrated to Manhattan from Brooklyn with her two cats, Titas and Luna. Welcome hope! See you when I need more whiteout!
Max- did you give Destiny her locket?
Max- did you give Destiny her locket?
I found lovers Fiaz and Somsita at the bottom of the Highline. They met in the neuroscience department where he likes to study and she doesn't!
I found lovers Fiaz and Somsita at the bottom of the Highline. They met in the neuroscience department where he likes to study and she doesn't!
Highline lovebirds Adam and Stina met at a festival in Key West. I wish I could see that magical moment when their eyes first connected!
Highline lovebirds Adam and Stina met at a festival in Key West. I wish I could see that magical moment when their eyes first connected!
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