The New Haven Sasquatch stormed the Coleman Brothers Carnival with pizza in hand and playful chaos in mind. He posed with staff, hugged strangers, and tested his aim at the shooting booth. Carnival-goers cheered, snapped selfies, and laughed at every surprise appearance. Sasquatch even rode the carousel and struck a yoga pose in the middle […]
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New Fair Haven Community Health Care Building
The newly opened Fair Haven Community Health Care building at 374 Grand Avenue is a vibrant addition to the neighborhood—both in purpose and presence. These aerial images capture the architecture’s striking mix of modern design and warm materials, nestled into the residential fabric of Fair Haven. Wrapped in bright murals featuring bold patterns, white ginkgo […]
🎉 Freddy Fixer Parade 2025: Marching Strong Through the Heart of New Haven
Despite unseasonably cool temps in the low 60s, the 2025 Freddy Fixer Parade brought warmth and energy to the streets of New Haven. Thousands lined Dixwell Avenue to cheer on marching bands, drill teams, dancers, community groups, and motorcycle clubs in one of the city’s most cherished annual traditions. The parade celebrated Black culture, local […]
Yaledancers – Stunning Black and White Dance Photos
YaleDancers invited me to photograph a special promotional session ahead of their spring performance, and the results were electric. We ended up with these stunning black and white dance photos. We transformed the space into one of motion and light—where every leap, turn, and gesture told part of a larger story. The dancers brought intensity […]
New Haven Afrofuturism Festival Tea Party at Bloom Delights
These photos are of Sunday’s Afrogalactic Tea Party at Bloom. The party was one of the scheduled events for the 6th Dimension Festival, a city-wide Afrofuturist arts festival. The Afrogalactic Tea Party featured performances from Finn the Scientist, Johnathan Moore, and Lola Siyonbaba. Check out the calendar of upcoming events for the rest of the […]
The Biggest New Haven Pizza Festival Yet
The New Haven Pizza Festival has officially grown into a signature New Haven event. The festival’s proper name is Apizza Feast and is pronounced ah-BEETS feest. It almost rhymes! The annual event celebrates the city’s rich pizza heritage, which is often considered one of the birthplaces of American pizza. The New Haven Pizza Festival of […]