I was waiting to get dinner with a friend at Joe’s Shanghai, which has always been my favorite Chinese restaurant in New York City. I had some time to kill, so I figured there was no better way to spend it than wandering through Chinatown at night with my camera. The neighborhood comes alive after dark in a way that feels completely unique. The neon signs glow, the sidewalks stay busy, and everything moves with this constant pulse. I wanted to capture that energy, so I leaned

There is a softness to the ocean that feels especially cinematic when captured on film. These photos were taken on the Leica M5 paired with the Light Lens Lab 50mm f/2 "rigid" lens, using Kodak Vision3 250D. The combination creates warm colors, natural grain, and a nostalgic glow that digital does not fully replicate. Film photography slows everything down. Each frame is intentional rather than disposable. The water was calm, the clouds moved in and out throughout the day, an