photography
Boy rides bike in Prospect Park, Brooklyn.
For most of my client work I am working very fast. During games, I often send lightly edited photos in between quarters. Sometimes, it's not until after the event when I can actually go through my photos that I can process the experience of being there. Slowing down helps me to live in the moment, during the moment. It reminds me to be intentional with my time and process.
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Justin Leonard designed this dope backboard lighting and placed it right on the basket at West 4th.
I had the privilege of displaying some of my images at the world famous West 4th court, a.k.a. "The Cage", during NBA All-Star Weekend back in February. I believe this was the first time an exhibition like this took place on the hallowed grounds of New York City. I joined NY Sunshine, Adam Lister, Justin Leonard, Kevin Couliau, and Bobbito Garcia as the artists whose work was featured. Check out some of the images and my reflection on being a part of such a special exhibition.
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Camaradas saw a capacity crowd during the opening of the Respect The Shooter photography exhibition, which is on display through December 31st. Photo by Vincent (instagram: @vinzarate).
The turnout for the opening of my Respect The Shooter photography exhibition on Monday, December 1st at Camaradas was incredible. I was truly blown away by the support from the New York City basketball community, my friends, and family.
Read MoreWhether on the court or from the periphery of the game, I have always been a shooter. Through my passion for both basketball and photography, I have traveled the world freezing action and capturing defining moments. On December 1, 2014 I will share some of the photographic shots I've created over the years. Please join me as I share a limited selection of my adventures.
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I had a fun Halloween photo shoot with my better half (and gifted make up artist), Alexa, recently and I thought I'd share my favorite images here on the blog.
Read MoreJeremy "Cabbie" Hazell celebrates with Gary Erving (No. 3) during the Team Nike Tryout game that featured New York City's top streetball players.
Team Nike's Tryout game was held at the world famous West 4th Street courts in lower Manhattan and featured 24 of the top streetball players in New York City. The game itself delivered on what you might expect from this elite group: A competitive game throughout that went right down to the final ticks of the clock.
Read MoreRich "The Clumsy Janitor" Ross, of Harlem 4 Life, drives on "Super" Dave Seagers, who plays for the Body Snatchers, at Dyckman.
Harlem 4 Life and the Body Snatchers were in the middle of a fast-paced game where Rich "The Clumsy Janitor" Ross was going for 50 before the rain cut the game short and forced Dyckman to pack it up for the evening.
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