I've always wanted to photograph Halloween in the city, and I finally had the opportunity to do so. This solo trip was also a personal challenge for me. Staying by myself in NYC, away from family, with no one in the building to help me felt different from past experiences, like when I stayed in the hospital or worked on a wedding a few years ago where help was nearby.

I do know people in the city and have contacts there I could reach out to if needed. Thankfully, I hung out with a friend each day I was there, which helped a lot. I didn’t expect to last as long as I did on my own—we can be our own worst critics sometimes! I ended up walking about 70,000 steps over three days, with around 30,000 of those steps just on Halloween.

Next time Halloween falls on a weekend, I hope even more people will be dressed up during the day. There were a fair number of costumes, but in the city, it's sometimes hard to tell who’s in costume and who’s in their regular clothes!

I love NYC, and maybe someday I’ll live there. I’ve applied to many jobs in the area, but no luck so far. The city is always buzzing with art and history, and it’s a hub for street photography. I could go on about my trip and my love for NYC, but I just wanted to share a little something from the experience.

Also, I want to thank Julian Porcino for allowing me to stay at his place in the city, A great host, friend, and boss. If you ever need an interior designer please feel free to reach out to him he has me work with him on most of his projects.