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Of You
with love from New York City

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A sunset stroll to remember as New York City gleefully forgets the words “arctic blast”

#sunsetgram #pinkskies #newyorkornowhere #springhassprung #upperwestsidenyc

A sunset stroll to remember as New York City gleefully forgets the words “arctic blast”

#sunsetgram #pinkskies #newyorkornowhere #springhassprung #upperwestsidenyc

The sky last night was just as delighted as us New Yorkers to celebrate an extra hour of daylight.

Moving postcards from the Upper West Side drenched in Spring’s stunning rose sunset debut 🌺

#upperwestsidenyc #sunsetvibes #sunsets_captures #newyorkcitylife #motorinopizza

The sky last night was just as delighted as us New Yorkers to celebrate an extra hour of daylight.

Moving postcards from the Upper West Side drenched in Spring’s stunning rose sunset debut 🌺

#upperwestsidenyc #sunsetvibes #sunsets_captures #newyorkcitylife #motorinopizza

Snaps from the New York City blizzard of ‘26. Grateful to the weather gods for showing me and my city one heck of a classic Northeast winter… and grateful that the forecast says it’s gonna be 60 degrees and sunny next week.

Stay tuned for spring in the city!

❄️ 85th street - Central Park
❄️ oak bridge
❄️ Museum of Natural History
❄️ central park
❄️ upper west side
❄️ the lake
❄️ Bethesda Terrace
❄️ A little sign of spring…

#wintermood #newyorkcity #bethesdaterrace #newyorkornowhere #blizzard2026

Snaps from the New York City blizzard of ‘26. Grateful to the weather gods for showing me and my city one heck of a classic Northeast winter… and grateful that the forecast says it’s gonna be 60 degrees and sunny next week.

Stay tuned for spring in the city!

❄️ 85th street - Central Park
❄️ oak bridge
❄️ Museum of Natural History
❄️ central park
❄️ upper west side
❄️ the lake
❄️ Bethesda Terrace
❄️ A little sign of spring…

#wintermood #newyorkcity #bethesdaterrace #newyorkornowhere #blizzard2026

Tour through the inside of a terrace on a winter’s day.

#bethesdaterrace #blizzard2026 #newyorkcity #whatsgoodnyc #moodyphotography

Tour through the inside of a terrace on a winter’s day.

#bethesdaterrace #blizzard2026 #newyorkcity #whatsgoodnyc #moodyphotography

Oh I was raised out in the cold ❄️

NYC blizzard, February 2026
Canon R50, 35mm

Oh I was raised out in the cold ❄️

NYC blizzard, February 2026
Canon R50, 35mm

Moving postcards from a blizzard in New York City 😘

❄️ staple street sky bridge
❄️ Central Park near 85th
❄️ City Hall
❄️ The top of the Empire State Building
❄️ special guest appearance by @renergizerbunny

#ispyny #mysecretnyc #newyorkcity #blizzard2026 #whatsgoodnyc

Moving postcards from a blizzard in New York City 😘

❄️ staple street sky bridge
❄️ Central Park near 85th
❄️ City Hall
❄️ The top of the Empire State Building
❄️ special guest appearance by @renergizerbunny

#ispyny #mysecretnyc #newyorkcity #blizzard2026 #whatsgoodnyc

I spose I should be careful what I wish for (in previous posts) because more snow is indeed coming to NYC! Stay safe everyone ❄️

#ispyny #iloveny #centralparknyc #walkwithme #snowstorms

I spose I should be careful what I wish for (in previous posts) because more snow is indeed coming to NYC! Stay safe everyone ❄️

#ispyny #iloveny #centralparknyc #walkwithme #snowstorms

Three things to do in the next New York City snowstorm! I’m hoping for one more before spring…

❄️ Cocktails at Dante Aperitivo Bar
❄️ Photo opp at Bethesda Terrace
❄️ Horse-drawn carriage through Central Park

#newyorkcity #winterinnyc #danteaperitivo #centralparknyc #bethesdaterrace

Three things to do in the next New York City snowstorm! I’m hoping for one more before spring…

❄️ Cocktails at Dante Aperitivo Bar
❄️ Photo opp at Bethesda Terrace
❄️ Horse-drawn carriage through Central Park

#newyorkcity #winterinnyc #danteaperitivo #centralparknyc #bethesdaterrace

Winter days in New York City with a special Valentines message for you at the end…

❄️ upper east side
❄️ lunch in the UES
❄️ the Met
❄️ Guggenheim
❄️ Gapstow Bridge
❄️ Central Park carriage
❄️ Bethesda Terrace
❄️ Chelsea Market
❄️ west village
❄️ Wollman rink
❄️ 🤍

#ispyny #valentinesday❤️ #winterinnyc #snowstorm2026❄️ #febphotoaday

Winter days in New York City with a special Valentines message for you at the end…

❄️ upper east side
❄️ lunch in the UES
❄️ the Met
❄️ Guggenheim
❄️ Gapstow Bridge
❄️ Central Park carriage
❄️ Bethesda Terrace
❄️ Chelsea Market
❄️ west village
❄️ Wollman rink
❄️ 🤍

#ispyny #valentinesday❤️ #winterinnyc #snowstorm2026❄️ #febphotoaday

Not something you see every day - or, like, ever! Central Park lake frozen over and people brave enough to skate and walk on it 👀 would you do it???

#ispyny #iceskatingcentralpark #februaryvibes #nyc #yesny

Not something you see every day - or, like, ever! Central Park lake frozen over and people brave enough to skate and walk on it 👀 would you do it???

#ispyny #iceskatingcentralpark #februaryvibes #nyc #yesny

The most peaceful dawn at Death Valley to reset your nervous system.

I bet when that hiker got where they were going it was worth the early morning wake up 🏜️

#deathvalleynationalpark #sunriselover #dawnphotography #californiaadventures #desertvibes

The most peaceful dawn at Death Valley to reset your nervous system.

I bet when that hiker got where they were going it was worth the early morning wake up 🏜️

#deathvalleynationalpark #sunriselover #dawnphotography #californiaadventures #desertvibes

Stories from Bethesda Terrace in a snowstorm ❄️ stay warm this weekend New Yorkers! It’s gonna be 🥶

#snowglobe #snowstorm❄️ #ispyny #newyorkornowhere #bethesdafountain

Stories from Bethesda Terrace in a snowstorm ❄️ stay warm this weekend New Yorkers! It’s gonna be 🥶

#snowglobe #snowstorm❄️ #ispyny #newyorkornowhere #bethesdafountain

Don’t tell May but I think I’ve fallen in love with a snowy New York City…

❄️ Bethesda Terrace
❄️ Meatpacking
❄️ Mall & Literary Walk
❄️ Upper West Side - 80s
❄️ West Side Wine
❄️ Oreo Way Skybridge

Don’t tell May but I think I’ve fallen in love with a snowy New York City…

❄️ Bethesda Terrace
❄️ Meatpacking
❄️ Mall & Literary Walk
❄️ Upper West Side - 80s
❄️ West Side Wine
❄️ Oreo Way Skybridge

Found some quiet moments in Death Valley this weekend. Thought of departed loved ones whose spirits are surely riding the sun rays at dawn, spreading warmth across the world.

#deathvalleynationalpark #deathvalley #sunriselover #desertphotography #desertsoftheworld

Found some quiet moments in Death Valley this weekend. Thought of departed loved ones whose spirits are surely riding the sun rays at dawn, spreading warmth across the world.

#deathvalleynationalpark #deathvalley #sunriselover #desertphotography #desertsoftheworld

Wander through a snowstorm with me ❄️

#romanticvibes #january2026 #newyorkcitylife #ispyny #nyc

Wander through a snowstorm with me ❄️

#romanticvibes #january2026 #newyorkcitylife #ispyny #nyc

New Yorkers understood 👏 the 👏 assignment 👏

I hope you enjoy some snaps of us whole heartedly ignoring our cozy blankets in favor of snowballs and sleds. As promised (again, to my mom) one of these features an upper west sider casually strolling towards a wine shop in shorts.

I hope he got the perfect bottle and then promptly returned home to drink it and thaw himself out.

#nycsnowstorm #newyorklife #mysecretnyc #ispyny #winterwonderland

New Yorkers understood 👏 the 👏 assignment 👏

I hope you enjoy some snaps of us whole heartedly ignoring our cozy blankets in favor of snowballs and sleds. As promised (again, to my mom) one of these features an upper west sider casually strolling towards a wine shop in shorts.

I hope he got the perfect bottle and then promptly returned home to drink it and thaw himself out.

#nycsnowstorm #newyorklife #mysecretnyc #ispyny #winterwonderland

I haven’t seen a snowstorm like this in Manhattan in ten years! It was enchanting and also very very cold - my favorite part was a guy walking IN SHORTS in the upper west side. I wasn’t fast enough to take a video but not to worry there is photographic evidence that I will share shortly 😏

#snowmageddon #newyorkcitylife #snowstorm #manhattanview #mysecretnyc

I haven’t seen a snowstorm like this in Manhattan in ten years! It was enchanting and also very very cold - my favorite part was a guy walking IN SHORTS in the upper west side. I wasn’t fast enough to take a video but not to worry there is photographic evidence that I will share shortly 😏

#snowmageddon #newyorkcitylife #snowstorm #manhattanview #mysecretnyc

When there’s a snowstorm in Central Park we all forget the freezing toes and stinging cheeks. Bundled, breathless and beaming we tumble through a shared wonderland as sweet as it is fleeting.

❄️ Gapstow Bridge
❄️ Near Driprock Arch
❄️ The Mall & Literary Walk
❄️ Near Bethesda Terrace

#centralpark #winterwonderland #winterinnewyork #ispyny #walkwithme

When there’s a snowstorm in Central Park we all forget the freezing toes and stinging cheeks. Bundled, breathless and beaming we tumble through a shared wonderland as sweet as it is fleeting.

❄️ Gapstow Bridge
❄️ Near Driprock Arch
❄️ The Mall & Literary Walk
❄️ Near Bethesda Terrace

#centralpark #winterwonderland #winterinnewyork #ispyny #walkwithme

Stepped into the most beautiful library you’ve ever seen and learned the meaning of life 🕊️

The paintings on the ceiling tell the story of “Wisdom,” personified as a woman in pink and blue robes, who helps those who are willing understand the meaning of life.

What is it you might wonder?

It’s hinted to us in the Latin word for Wisdom itself - “Sapientia,” for which the Latin root is “Sapere.”

Sapere means “to taste” as in “to be wise is to taste.” Taste, savor and be present in every moment, experience the world and most especially experience love for yourself and for others with your whole heart. That is true wisdom and grants the gift of a full and joyful life.

Ever as before, ever just as sure, as the sun will rise.

#prague #strahovmonastery #wisdom #librarylife #librariesoftheworld

Stepped into the most beautiful library you’ve ever seen and learned the meaning of life 🕊️

The paintings on the ceiling tell the story of “Wisdom,” personified as a woman in pink and blue robes, who helps those who are willing understand the meaning of life.

What is it you might wonder?

It’s hinted to us in the Latin word for Wisdom itself - “Sapientia,” for which the Latin root is “Sapere.”

Sapere means “to taste” as in “to be wise is to taste.” Taste, savor and be present in every moment, experience the world and most especially experience love for yourself and for others with your whole heart. That is true wisdom and grants the gift of a full and joyful life.

Ever as before, ever just as sure, as the sun will rise.

#prague #strahovmonastery #wisdom #librarylife #librariesoftheworld

Central Park, January
Snow and love

Shot on Canon R50
35mm

#nyc #centralpark #winterwonderland #snowing #ispyny

Central Park, January
Snow and love

Shot on Canon R50
35mm

#nyc #centralpark #winterwonderland #snowing #ispyny

Life in the Upper West Side, Manhattan, January.

Plus a surprise appearance from the UWS’s messier cousin the West Village if you swipe all the way 👀

#manhatan #lifeinnewyork #uwsnyc #cafes #snowstorm

Life in the Upper West Side, Manhattan, January.

Plus a surprise appearance from the UWS’s messier cousin the West Village if you swipe all the way 👀

#manhatan #lifeinnewyork #uwsnyc #cafes #snowstorm

Whose house is this?? I have it on good authority that both singer Kyle Harrington and myself would like to live here please.

#upperwestside #january #newyorkcity #gingerbreadhouse #homedecor

Whose house is this?? I have it on good authority that both singer Kyle Harrington and myself would like to live here please.

#upperwestside #january #newyorkcity #gingerbreadhouse #homedecor

A quiet moment from today. Hope your painting turned out beautifully ♥️

January
Central Park, Manhattan

#centralparknorth #newyorkcity #january #newyorkornowhere #januarymood

A quiet moment from today. Hope your painting turned out beautifully ♥️

January
Central Park, Manhattan

#centralparknorth #newyorkcity #january #newyorkornowhere #januarymood

January is starting to grow on me after this walk around The Met! Though I still can’t feel my fingers…

#newyorkcity #themet #newyorkvintage #newyorker #january

January is starting to grow on me after this walk around The Met! Though I still can’t feel my fingers…

#newyorkcity #themet #newyorkvintage #newyorker #january

Take a stroll around Museum Mile with me on the first (and coldest) day of the year!

#museummile #january2026 #firstdayoftheyear #trendingaudio❤️ #ispyny

Take a stroll around Museum Mile with me on the first (and coldest) day of the year!

#museummile #january2026 #firstdayoftheyear #trendingaudio❤️ #ispyny

My only resolution is to take more photos of life in Manhattan and share them with you guys.

HAPPY NEW YEAR xx

#happynewyear #newyearinnewyork #ispyny #newyorkornowhere #2026

My only resolution is to take more photos of life in Manhattan and share them with you guys.

HAPPY NEW YEAR xx

#happynewyear #newyearinnewyork #ispyny #newyorkornowhere #2026

March of the 2025 trees! Which one is your fave? (Obviously the last one 🐶)

#2025 #christmastrees #newyorkcity #goodbye2025 #ispyny

March of the 2025 trees! Which one is your fave? (Obviously the last one 🐶)

#2025 #christmastrees #newyorkcity #goodbye2025 #ispyny

Washington Square Park in two acts: Autumn. Winter.

See you in spring 🌺

#newyorkcity #washingtonsquarepark #falltowintertransition #transition #nycstreetphotography

Washington Square Park in two acts: Autumn. Winter.

See you in spring 🌺

#newyorkcity #washingtonsquarepark #falltowintertransition #transition #nycstreetphotography

A few more from the snowstorm because we just don’t want to let it go!

#ispynyc #mynewyork #ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀᴡᴏɴᴅᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ #newyorkcitylife

A few more from the snowstorm because we just don’t want to let it go!

#ispynyc #mynewyork #ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀᴡᴏɴᴅᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ #newyorkcitylife

Come wander through a snowy Manhattan with me ❄️

#ispyny #newyorker #winterwonderland #newyorkphotographer

Come wander through a snowy Manhattan with me ❄️

#ispyny #newyorker #winterwonderland #newyorkphotographer

Movie set or snow day in New York? Or both??

#mysecretnyc #nycphotography #iSpyNy

Movie set or snow day in New York? Or both??

#mysecretnyc #nycphotography #iSpyNy

POV: there’s another snowstorm headed for New York and it’s gonna look like this!

#ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀᴡᴏɴᴅᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ #snowday #newyorkcitylife #nycphotographer #upperwestside

POV: there’s another snowstorm headed for New York and it’s gonna look like this!

#ᴡɪɴᴛᴇʀᴡᴏɴᴅᴇʀʟᴀɴᴅ #snowday #newyorkcitylife #nycphotographer #upperwestside

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from ours to yours xx

(I hear there’s another NYC snowstorm on the horizon 👏)

#merrychristmas❤️ #christmasinnewyork #christmasiscoming #rockefellercenter🎄 #bryantparkchristmastree

Merry Christmas and happy holidays from ours to yours xx

(I hear there’s another NYC snowstorm on the horizon 👏)

#merrychristmas❤️ #christmasinnewyork #christmasiscoming #rockefellercenter🎄 #bryantparkchristmastree

December family dinner! Ending the year with good food, good wine, and even better company.

✨ Hosting idea: We set every spot at the table with an ornament. Each guest shared a favorite memory from the year that the ornament made them think of. Then, we mailed them the ornament as a surprise keepsake so they’ll think of their favorite memory from 2025 (and our December dinner) when they hang it on their tree🌲 ♥️

Swipe to the end for where we want to host our holiday dinner next year!

#decemberdinner #hostingideas #christmasmagic #christmasornaments #holidaysinnewyork

December family dinner! Ending the year with good food, good wine, and even better company.

✨ Hosting idea: We set every spot at the table with an ornament. Each guest shared a favorite memory from the year that the ornament made them think of. Then, we mailed them the ornament as a surprise keepsake so they’ll think of their favorite memory from 2025 (and our December dinner) when they hang it on their tree🌲 ♥️

Swipe to the end for where we want to host our holiday dinner next year!

#decemberdinner #hostingideas #christmasmagic #christmasornaments #holidaysinnewyork

Central Park strolls after a big snow storm!

#NYCSnow
#SnowInTheCity
#WinterInNYC
#NewYorkMoments
#centralpark

Central Park strolls after a big snow storm!

#NYCSnow
#SnowInTheCity
#WinterInNYC
#NewYorkMoments
#centralpark

Snow day but make it SoHo, Manhattan 🕶️

#snowdaynewyorkcity
#HolidaySnow
#WinterMagic
#WinterWonderland
#sohonyc

Snow day but make it SoHo, Manhattan 🕶️

#snowdaynewyorkcity
#HolidaySnow
#WinterMagic
#WinterWonderland
#sohonyc

Who wants to build a snowman?!

#NYCSnow
#SnowInNYC
#WinterInNYC
#NewYorkWinter
#NYCPhotography
#NYCStreets
#NewYorkMoments
#OnlyInNYC
#yesNY
#ispyny

Who wants to build a snowman?!

#NYCSnow
#SnowInNYC
#WinterInNYC
#NewYorkWinter
#NYCPhotography
#NYCStreets
#NewYorkMoments
#OnlyInNYC
#yesNY
#ispyny

She’s just so gorgeous!

A friend of mine saw this photo and asked “what time day was this??” Because a shot of the Bryant Park Winter Village tree with no people in front of it is wild.

I’ll give you this hint - I snapped this pic and then went home to nap.

#NYCHoliday #HolidayInTheCity #ChristmasInNYC #HolidayWindows #festivedetails #CityLightStories #UrbanSeasonal #QuietMoments #MoodyGrams #storyinthestreets

She’s just so gorgeous!

A friend of mine saw this photo and asked “what time day was this??” Because a shot of the Bryant Park Winter Village tree with no people in front of it is wild.

I’ll give you this hint - I snapped this pic and then went home to nap.

#NYCHoliday #HolidayInTheCity #ChristmasInNYC #HolidayWindows #festivedetails #CityLightStories #UrbanSeasonal #QuietMoments #MoodyGrams #storyinthestreets

POV: It’s a snow day in New York City!

#HolidayInTheCity #NYCWinter #CityChristmas #WinterStreets #CinematicNYC #QuietMoments #UrbanWinter #HolidayMood #SnowyCity #NYCPhotographer

POV: It’s a snow day in New York City!

#HolidayInTheCity #NYCWinter #CityChristmas #WinterStreets #CinematicNYC #QuietMoments #UrbanWinter #HolidayMood #SnowyCity #NYCPhotographer

I had to feature this photo first because two random cars completely stopped traffic for me so I could snap it! New York must be in the holiday spirit because no one even honked 🥹

Swipe to the end for the best Santa!

#NYCHoliday #HolidayInTheCity #ChristmasInNYC #HolidayWindows #festivedetails #CityLightStories #UrbanSeasonal #QuietMoments #MoodyGrams #StoryInTheStreets

I had to feature this photo first because two random cars completely stopped traffic for me so I could snap it! New York must be in the holiday spirit because no one even honked 🥹

Swipe to the end for the best Santa!

#NYCHoliday #HolidayInTheCity #ChristmasInNYC #HolidayWindows #festivedetails #CityLightStories #UrbanSeasonal #QuietMoments #MoodyGrams #StoryInTheStreets

Nothing says holidays in New York like a 7:30 am skate at Rockefeller Center!

#rockefellarcenter #happyholidays #holidaysinnewyork #newyorkcity

Nothing says holidays in New York like a 7:30 am skate at Rockefeller Center!

#rockefellarcenter #happyholidays #holidaysinnewyork #newyorkcity

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving full of time spent with the ones you love ♥️

#thanksgiving #grateful #newyorkcity

Wishing you all a wonderful Thanksgiving full of time spent with the ones you love ♥️

#thanksgiving #grateful #newyorkcity

Upper West Side, New York City, November

#canonr50 #upperwestsidenyc #newyorkcity #nyclifestyle #newyorkphotography

Upper West Side, New York City, November

#canonr50 #upperwestsidenyc #newyorkcity #nyclifestyle #newyorkphotography

Views! Which one is your fave?

#lifeinmanhattan #newyorkcity #newyorkviews #centralpark #washingtonsquarepark #poetswalk #fallinthecity

Views! Which one is your fave?

#lifeinmanhattan #newyorkcity #newyorkviews #centralpark #washingtonsquarepark #poetswalk #fallinthecity

It’s the last few days of fall color in New York City! Sad to say goodbye to my favorite season but excited to show you guys the holidays in NYC ❄️

#newyorker #newyorklife #newyorklifestyle #ifyoucanmakeithereyoucanmakeitanywhere #fallphotos

It’s the last few days of fall color in New York City! Sad to say goodbye to my favorite season but excited to show you guys the holidays in NYC ❄️

#newyorker #newyorklife #newyorklifestyle #ifyoucanmakeithereyoucanmakeitanywhere #fallphotos

Serotonin boost with a morning stroll through Central Park in November ✨

#autumnweather #autumnmood #fallinnewyork #centralpark #newyorkphotography

Serotonin boost with a morning stroll through Central Park in November ✨

#autumnweather #autumnmood #fallinnewyork #centralpark #newyorkphotography

Uptown fall, downtown fall

#november #uwsnyc #unionsquarenyc #newyorkphotographer #fallseason

Uptown fall, downtown fall

#november #uwsnyc #unionsquarenyc #newyorkphotographer #fallseason

I believe there is magic here

#autumnweather #autumnmood #magichour #centralparknyc

I believe there is magic here

#autumnweather #autumnmood #magichour #centralparknyc

Wasn’t a morning person then I realized this is what morning looks like.

#unionsquare #newyorkcity #unionsquaremoments #newyorkphotographer

Wasn’t a morning person then I realized this is what morning looks like.

#unionsquare #newyorkcity #unionsquaremoments #newyorkphotographer

It’s a party out here 🫶

#centralparknyc #autumninnewyork #ironandwine #november

It’s a party out here 🫶

#centralparknyc #autumninnewyork #ironandwine #november

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