Category Archives: Photography

Fireworks and a Dead Battery

Posted on July 3, 2013 by chezsylvia

So I learned a lesson the hard way: Always charge your camera battery (or carry an extra!)! My town was having their fourth of July fireworks show, and this year, I was going to practice my night photography skills and … Continue reading →

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Ode to Summer

Posted on June 24, 2013 by chezsylvia

Summer is here! Summer has wasted no time getting re-acquainted.  Besides the sudden onset of heat and humiditiy, there are some things worth looking forward to… Fresh berries, fruits and the slew of super colorful fresh veggies busting out of … Continue reading →

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Night Photography Workshop: Brooklyn

Posted on May 19, 2013 by chezsylvia

This week has been pretty exciting.  Filled with three nights that had me out and about way past my bedtime!  It’s a record for a girl like me! One of those nights were spent in the lovely boro of Brookyln. … Continue reading →

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Weekend Adventures: Quebec City Part 2: The short short short short version….

Posted on April 4, 2013 by chezsylvia

I know, it has been a little longer than necessary for me to post Part 2 of my Quebec City adventures but life got a bit busy.  I don’t think I’ve actually had a moment to sit still since I … Continue reading →

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Weekend Adventure: Quebec City Part 1 – It Is In Fact Cold at the Hotel De Glace

Posted on March 25, 2013 by chezsylvia

To continue my jet setting ways, this weekend I jetted off to Quebec City for the weekend with my friend Alli.  This was a quick weekend trip with three purposes: The Ice Hotel (Hotel de Glace), Food and Photography.  Done, … Continue reading →

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Hummus Made from Accidentally Sprouted Chickpeas

Posted on February 3, 2013 by chezsylvia

Encouraged by my friend Shelley, I decided to submit a couple of photographs to the Upstream Gallery’s Photography Takes Over show.  I had submitted some photos last year, but was never chosen, so imagine my surprise when not only the … Continue reading →

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Camera Fun Day at the Grounds for Sculture and Ginger Honey Lemon Tea

Posted on January 20, 2013 by chezsylvia

Another weekend adventure with the camera!  This weekend, I ventured down to Jersey to visit my friend Liz, and she took me to Grounds for Sculpture out in Hamilton, NJ.  For all of my favorite shots, visit my Flickr album!

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Taking the Camera Out for some Fun: A Trip to the Cloisters

Posted on January 13, 2013 by chezsylvia

As I am putting this post together, I have the Golden Globes on, completely by chance (I just set up my DVR to record Downton Abbey). When I was younger, I remember watching this and thinking how awesome would it … Continue reading →

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