Phil Cantor, photographer, based in Verona, New Jersey
"With two small kids (5 years and 10 months) , I am always concerned about getting them to look natural in portraits. I want a photograph that captures them as themselves and not something that looks engineered.
Some years ago I was in Antigua, Guatemala at the end of March. I didn’t realize that I would be in the country for one of the most somber yet beautiful events I’ve ever seen: Holy Week.
As an artist, I love tracking down great art at museums, galleries and theatres. I’ll pursue art wherever I can. Being so close to New York is an advantage, obviously, but Montclair itself is in a great location for finding inspiration, and last weekend I was able to see three great artistic events.
Snowtography – noun: Getting the perfect shot of a winter wonderland before your fingers freeze off. (see also: photografreeze)
February can be rough. All the newness of the New Year is gone and Groundhog Day and President’s Day hardly seem worth celebrating. Going anywhere means putting on lots of layers…and then realizing you forgot to go to the bathroom beforehand.
Having a dog means meeting a series of never-ending needs: veterinary care, car-blanket laundry, love and affection, food…