Hi.
I started this blog when I moved here and began working across the street from Bergdorf Goodman. I had been attracted to windows when I lived in San Francisco but BG took it to a whole other level. Realizing that I was doting on these windows, I realized that these windows were a great source of inspiration. So, I wanted to put them out there for others to view.

Work-wise, I am an Art Director at SelectNY, an advertising agency here in NY. Before that I was at Estée Lauder. I also teach at Pratt Institute. I moved here from San Francisco.

Let me know if you enjoy this blog. And feel free to ask questions or submit suggestions.

(geek stuff to follow)
I began shooting in grade school with an old Argus twin-lens reflex that my mom made my dad buy me (thanks mom!) and I’ve been shooting ever since. Currently, I’m shooting with a Nikon D700 which recently replaced my D300 and a D70S before that. I also have a Nikon FA and a Mamiya 645. Both are great cameras but I simply don’t have the luxury to continue in film even though I love it more.

Up until a few years ago, I was still shooting Ilford FP4, developing with Rodinal, and printing to Oriental Seagull G3. It wasn’t until the Epson R2400 came out that I finally felt that a digital workflow was rivaling analog black & white. That’s pretty much when I severed the darkroom ties. Now I’m printing on a 2880 and the quality is just simply amazing!

ps I found the above image at panzano.es but I don’t know who to credit for it. I’ve written them and asked but have gotten no response. if you know, please let me know. I’d really like to credit them.

Rudy

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