“Look Up!”

On mood, moon, and meditation in photography Perspective is oftentimes an important compositional element in photography. It can change the … More

Pride Hearts in Jersey City. Photo by Alina Oswald.

Love in (and for) Photography

Since today is Valentine’s Day, let’s talk about love…photographing love, that is, and also our love for photography. Love comes … More

Starburst Sunrises

Today I’d like to focus on a few images that capture the starburst effect–that is, the sun in the shape … More

What Lies Ahead…

The Story Behind the Image Now that we’re halfway through January, how are your resolutions going? Keeping up with them? … More

Remembering Sandy

Believe it or not, this month marks the tenth anniversary of Hurricane Sandy. I still remember the days leading to … More

Panoramic view of a rainbow over the NYC skyline. ©Alina Oswald. All Rights Reserved.

Seize the Moment

Paying attention to detail (in photography) sometimes pays off “Attention to detail.” We’ve all heard this must-have skill, especially when … More