Photographing the NYC Nostalgia Train: Instagram vs. Reality

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In this video, I reflect on my time photographing the New York City nostalgia train during the 2023 holiday season. This train is from the 1930's and '40s and is put into service by the New York Transit Museum throughout the winter holiday season. It is a fun experience especially because many people come dressed true to the older time periods. Photographing this event can feel nostalgic or even like time traveling with a camera - if done right. This video shows a behind-the-scenes look of what you can expect when photographing the holiday train. Using a perspective often labeled as “instagram vs. reality," you can witness that what you see on social media isn’t always how it looks or feels in real life.

All video & photos were shot on a Sony A1 & 35mm lens.
Video edited and color graded with DaVinci Resolve.
Photos edited with Adobe Lightroom.

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