NEW YORK STREET PORTRAITS is a collection of images I have made on the streets of New York. I don’t know the subjects, and our meeting is the result of nothing more than happenstance, but they have all been gracious to allow me to photograph them for the project.
My reason for beginning this project is simple. I have lived in New York for ten years, and I have seen the countless ways by which we try to define the City. But I think the best measure of New York is its people.  They are the ultimate testament to New York’s vibrance, diversity and character.  I know of no other place where freedom and individuality are as celebrated as they are here. This project is an effort to document those who embody that spirit.
If your portrait appears on the blog and you would like a print of the image, please email me and I will happily send you a copy.
You may also view more of my work at www.adamgarelick.com
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February 18, 2012 at 4:56 am
I really love this idea and all of your work!
February 29, 2012 at 4:02 pm
I look forward to seeing your new photos. Keep up the good work!
March 12, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Great blog idea. Simple straight forward journalistic approach. Looking forward to many more portraits.
Have fun.
SueAnn
March 12, 2012 at 10:53 pm
i love your photos and the simplicity of your blog
March 12, 2012 at 11:01 pm
These are amazing. I totally agree, a city is about the people.
March 13, 2012 at 2:15 am
Faces are poems in themselves….lovely blog!
March 13, 2012 at 2:54 am
Thanks for this blog.
March 13, 2012 at 3:10 am
i feel Adam seem to have put quite some his own feelings in the portraits he has taken =)
March 13, 2012 at 6:39 am
Beautiful work! Street photography is probably my favorite genre of portraiture. What do you shoot with?
March 13, 2012 at 12:36 pm
Absolutely adore your work- beautiful black and whites especially.
March 13, 2012 at 1:18 pm
You are a magician with your camera Adam. I’ve seen your photographs in your porfolio and you take the viewer on a journey like no other. I’m amazed by how you make (at least me) want to jump right into the photo, even though it is black and white. Sometimes b/w photos of cities can be gloomy and sterile, but your effects are the opposite. Great, great job! I’ll be contacting you in the future to buy one of your prints.
March 14, 2012 at 12:58 pm
Hey Adam,
You can contact me on celinerosedavid@hotmail.com
Have a nice day !
Céline
March 20, 2012 at 1:06 pm
I love the project, it is wonderful to see all the people of nyc. I also love your portfolio, they are beautiful.
March 21, 2012 at 2:58 pm
Thank you for all your comments. Glad you are enjoying the project.
March 27, 2012 at 8:13 am
I am in love with your project! Beautiful portraits – I have nominated you for the Sunshine Award – http://photographybyjoylene.wordpress.com/2012/03/27/sunshine-award/
April 3, 2012 at 4:39 am
Adam,
I have posted information on you on my blog. Have a look at :
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Enjoy you day !
Céline
April 3, 2012 at 11:40 am
Thank you very much, Celine. I’m actually shooting at a jazz club this evening, will share the images with you. Thanks again.
April 6, 2012 at 4:11 am
you’re welcome Adam !
July 31, 2012 at 6:12 pm
It’s all be said. Your work is full of life and that’s special.
July 31, 2012 at 11:25 pm
Thanks very much.
September 6, 2012 at 12:24 am
Hey Adam! My name is Erin…you took a photo of me around mid-august, (little chic with crazy hair) in the LES in front of sidewalk cafe (6th and ave a). Was wondering if you were going to post it, or if not if its possible for you to email them to me!
September 6, 2012 at 2:56 pm
Hi Erin. Send me an email and I’ll forward the images to you! adam@newyorkstreetportraits.com
October 1, 2012 at 11:35 pm
I’ve been following your work since I met you! My friend who is an M6 shooter lreally likes your work too.
October 4, 2012 at 1:37 pm
Thanks Daniel. Looking forward to seeing more of your work as well.
October 25, 2012 at 4:41 pm
what are you shooting with Adam? great project as well.
October 26, 2012 at 3:50 pm
Thank you, Michael. I am shooting with a Leica M7, and a 50mm summicron lens, occasionally a 35mm lens. 100 or 400 speed film. Thanks for checking out the blog.
November 23, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for The Very Inspiring Blogger Award. Congratulations!! Check out the rules on my post (http://gegallas.wordpress.com/2012/11/23/very-inspiring-blogger-award/). Best regards, G. E.
April 16, 2013 at 9:29 am
Your photographs make me happy! You capture the beauty of each subject, and the rich diversity of the world. Thanks.
April 16, 2013 at 12:27 pm
Thank you, I am glad you are enjoying them!
August 24, 2013 at 1:56 pm
Fantastic work. I love your approach. I am a high school student with a passion for photography and I am about to start a new street portrait project to expand my portfolio and make myself more comfortable photographing strangers.
Do you have any suggestions for how to shoot the best street portrait possible?
My work can be found here http://maireadkahn.wordpress.com/
Thanks and lovely work!
August 27, 2013 at 9:04 pm
Thanks for your comment. My only advice is to find interesting people and be yourself when you approach them. Everything else will fall into place. Look forward to seeing your work.
October 9, 2013 at 12:52 pm
Your picture are fantastic. You capture the depth of each the subjects with the simplicity of the shot. I was moved by a number of your photographs.
Jason
October 9, 2013 at 8:49 pm
Thank you very much Jason.
February 4, 2015 at 11:14 am
Hi !
I just discover your blog, and very enjoy enjoy it ! Thanks for your work ! It’s inspiring.
Hope to read you more !
Nicolas.