Preview: Esther + Danny's Engagement

I've known Esther and Danny separately since my college days, and it was wonderful hearing about their engagement and wedding! It's always great to work with old friends, especially for Esther and Danny - two strands of friendships coming together. Here's some of my favorite shots from our portrait session this week in New York!

Fifty Seven Chevy, Brooklyn

Here's a tribute to one of my favorite period automobiles of all time. The Fifty Seven Chevy heralded a boy-toy flamboyance of a prosperous era, when youthful souls began to challenge the norms of the American design aesthetic. Nowadays, when we consider a 'shark fin', the most we're capable of considering as tasteful would be some aerodynamic 2" antenna on a BMW 3-series. What a joke.

This jolly green giant's been parked at the gas pump across from Grimaldi's for years now. It looks like it could use a little work, but next time you're at the Brooklyn Promenade, get on the tarmac and inspect the undercarriage. Beyond the rusty chassis lies the glimmering chrome of a brand new set of headers.

Looks like whoever owns this sucker takes it to the races.

All shot on manual with a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D + Nikon D700.