In the latest episode of the companion podcast, I talk about my most recent post about winter in New York, and how despite these gray days that can make you feel blue, you still can discover a lot in New York with your camera. There’s intrigue and sometimes even wonder to be found in the contrast that exist in spaces between seasons.

Flushing Meadows Corona Park (December 2008)

I also discuss a recent NY Times article about Gen Z’s apparent fascination with decades old point and shoot digital cameras. Does the urge to appeal authentic for the sake of cultural distinction just another trend or an earnest pushback against sleek polished imagery?

The Hottest Gen Z Gadget Is A 20 Year Old Digital Camera-NY Times

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I love the irony that younger generations often look and borrow from the past to forge something “new” while some among older generations fixate on what’s considered “in”, an attempt to not be out of style, but which eventually leads them back to trends and fashions they already experienced and participated in. Culture isn’t a single line, it’s a circle.

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Note: The photo I chose for this episode is also part of the cover for a music EP I produced and released in 2021 called Excursions: Volume 1, under the name The Artist Price, it’s five instrumental tracks created for groove oriented contemplation and relaxation and it’s available on Apple and Spotify and all major music streaming platforms