My Girl

Archival 16x20 inch black-and-white fine art print on Epson Art Cotton Smooth 250 gram paper. NYC Village Halloween Parade street photography, Greenwich Village, 1982–86.

A costumed pair poses for a close-up, showcasing the creative characters that roamed the winding streets of Greenwich Village in the mid-1980s. A person in a shaggy gorilla suit rests an arm around their companion, who wears a bright blonde wig and a striking striped mask. Captured on Tri-X film with a 35mm camera, the high-powered burst of a portable commercial flash pulls the subjects from the dark New York City night — preserving a tender and whimsical moment amidst the high-energy spirit of the annual Village Halloween Parade.