Susan Candelario
Some moments deserve more than a single photograph. During New York City’s celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, I had the opportunity to photograph the Midtown Manhattan skyline alongside a Republic of Korea Navy destroyer anchored in the Hudson River. With the ship preparing to depart after its visit, I wanted to capture not only the...
Some photographs are planned, while others come together in a split second. This image was one of those unforgettable moments. As the Furspin Jets roared across New York Harbor during the Fourth of July celebration, they released brilliant streams of red, white, and blue smoke just as they passed the Statue of Liberty. For an...
The Subway Station That Time Forgot: NYC’s Hidden City Hall Station Beneath the Streets: Touring the Hidden Beauty of City Hall Station Deep beneath the streets of Lower Manhattan lies one of New York City’s most beautiful hidden treasures — the historic City Hall subway station. Stepping inside feels like traveling back in time. Opened...
There are moments in New York City when the streets seem to pause and the universe lines everything up perfectly. Manhattanhenge is one of those rare occasions — when the setting sun falls directly along the east-west grid of Manhattan, transforming the city streets into glowing corridors of light. This image captures that fleeting magic...
Feeling incredibly lucky to do what I love while photographing some of my favorite humans. Watching Thaili shine during her senior session was such a full-circle moment. Beautiful, kind, fun, and completely herself — exactly how senior portraits should feel. These are the moments that remind me why I love photography so much: capturing a...
