Each story presented here on this blog has helped me find the voice in my head, the direction I’m intended to go with my photography. As a result of this, my focus for 2015 and beyond is in documentary story telling. I have created a new website for these stories. I call it “KRUSZEWSKI MEDIA, where uncommon stories unfold…”
Drop by sometime and take a read. And thank you for supporting my efforts. Have a great summer.
Until next time.
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
This project started in 2013 as a way to gain understanding and history of the Rockefeller Christmas Tree. Last year I photographed the construction workers that decorate the tree. This year I add a new layer to this story by photographing activity after midnight. (Because when in New York City, a large-scale transformation can only happen then!)
My first morning out was November 7, 2014. Let’s say being in the right place at the right time happened on this morning…but I jump ahead of myself.
Having committed to this story, it was important to walk Fifth Avenue multiple nights over multiple weeks. Some windows took one night from start to finish. Some took six weeks.
On November 10, at 1:36am I discovered the elves of FENDI transforming this window.
On November 14 at 2:53am their window was finished.
This FLAGSHIP location is at 677 5TH AVENUE. Handbags for EVERYONE!
Until next time.
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
As I walked back to my starting point, all I could hear was gravel crunching under my feet. It was completely quiet. I stopped to reload film one more time so I was ready to shoot the 2 buildings passed on the way to the tower.
The first was hidden in vines and brush. Somehow the graffiti artists were able to get deep inside this broken down structure. I wonder how long ago….
(These buildings were used for magazines when originally constructed.)
The second was a little more accessible, just needed to navigate overgrowth, rocks and branches.
When I poked my head into the empty space I was transformed by what I saw.
Overhead the roof was all but gone. Underfoot the floor was dirt and weeds. And the block walls were covered with graffiti. It was beautiful. Man and nature were collaborating in a true work of art.
Until next time.
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
As mentioned in an earlier posting, I spent a good part of the summer exploring The Rockaways.
While roaming through Fort Tilden, I discovered the Rockaway Artists Alliance.
This organization has 2 beautiful studios here, where they hold a variety of events throughout the year.
I was asked to participate in their exhibit “ArtSplash” with 4 of my fine art prints. The show runs through October 13, 2013.
Until next time.
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
I just want to thank WordPress for Freshly Pressing my “July 4th, NYC Style” story.
And an even bigger thanks to all of you that have taken time from your busy day to read, comment and follow this blog. I am overwhelmed!
I promise to do my best; to continue to bring you interesting and entertaining information in each entry.
Thank you again to everyone in the WordPress Community!
Until next time!
adventure is life, live it! ®
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Thank you to all clients and friends of 51art for an amazing five years! On New Years Eve sitting along the East River, a wonderful idea came to me. This moment would define my new goals for 2011; two projects centering around the activities of the Upper East Side. Both based in photography; both based in community. -The first is 51art flavor, an online-magazine which brings together food, wine, art, photography-the “flavors” of the neighborhood. There is so much creative energy in this part of town. My goal is to bring it together here. Bernadette who is interning this summer, will be writing fabulous articles about her discoveries. Check back monthly for updates! -The second is a project which documents life on and along the East River. Most recently I’ve had the privilege of working with the men and women who are rebuilding the East 78th Street footbridge. Rain, snow, heat, these folks are out there everyday making it happen. I continue to photograph the work of some of the most talented interior designers here in New York City. Their designs inspire and transform. Truly amazing. I have also expanded my photography to portraits and headshots. Clients include actors, musicians, singers, dancers, business owners and more. And when there is down time, I work on my fine art b&w’s where this journey began. Each day for me is full of joy, of passion, of creativity. I can’t imagine life any other way. And could not do it without you. Thank you so much! Hold true to your passions and great things will come. -teresa adventure is life, live it!®
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On Thanksgiving Day in New York City, a one of a kind celebration marches down Central Park West to Herald Square. This Thanksgiving will mark my third year as a balloon handler…a new tradition has begun for my family. But how long has this event been going on? What was it like in the beginning? Read on….
In 1924 the first holiday parade was organized by Macy’s Employees. Animals were featured from the Central Park Zoo. The crowds loved it and a tradition was born!
In 1927 the first helium-filled balloons were included in the parade. They were released as part of the grand finale, but unexpectedly burst over the city.
The following year the balloons were redesigned. A return address was included on each balloon in case it floated away and a reward was given to those that returned it to the store.
Rain or shine, the Thanksgiving Day Parade marches from 77th Street and Central Park West to Herald Square.
*information found at www.macys.com
Until next time.
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
As a NYC photographer finding unique moments, unique opportunities to document black and white landscapes of the city is an ongoing challenge. Over the next 25 entries, I will share with you images partnered with interesting pieces of new york city history. Let the stories unfold…..
Al Jolson lived “The American Dream.” Born in Lithuania, Jolson rose through the ranks of vaudeville as a comedian and a blackface “Mammy” singer. By 1920, he had become the biggest star on Broadway.
Jolson was born Asa Yoelson in Seredzius, Lithuania, sometime between 1883 and 1886 and was the first openly Jewish man to become an entertainment star in America.
Al Jolson was to jazz, blues, and ragtime what Elvis Presley was to rock ‘n’ roll. He paved the way for African-American performers like Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Fats Waller, and Ethel Waters.
*information found at http://www.pbs.org/wnet/broadway/stars/jolson_a
Until next time.
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
Marisha, the absolute Professional you want to help design your wedding invitations!
I have the pleasure to announce a very exciting partnership. On April 1, 2010 I met with Jessica Paulen of Judy Paulen Designs. She is the buyer as well as owner of the stationery shop at the 59th street bloomingdale’s. I shared with her “aTouchofYellowinNYC”. She loved the note-cards! So much so that they are now part of the assortment in her shop.
This is a dream come true!
Here are images of the cards and the shop. When you are in town, please visit the 6th floor and tell them you are a friend of 51art.
Until next time!
adventure is life, live it! ®
There is a movie called “The Paper” which reminds me of what I experienced this past Monday night while shooting the elephant walk.
The movie is about a typical/hectic day at a New York City newspaper. Michael Keaton, Marisa Tomei, Glenn Close, Robert Duvall are a few actors in this film. It’s a crazy story, very energized, very funny. Mainly, there is a battle between two editors vying for a front page story-one wants to go for sensationalism the other wants to run a correct story.
The only staff photographer available to shoot the art for the front page is very new, very green. She is sent out into the jungle where the seasoned press photographers know how to maneuver for a great shot in less than ideal circumstances.
The exciting part for me is that after she is elbowed and knocked down, she still manages to shoot the action. When she gets back to the paper and develops the negatives, what she has is a great shot. She got it!
In my previous entry I mentioned I had two camera’s with me on this rainy Monday night, the night the elephants came to town. You saw what I was able to capture digitally in The Elephants Come to Town (part 1). I was hopeful camera 2 (b&w film) would deliver me the shot I really wanted. When I saw my negatives today I felt like the young photographer in this movie. I was hopeful that one image on that roll of film would be of the circus elephants. And there it was, the lead elephant of the procession as it walked into Manhattan.
I GOT the SHOT!
Enjoy. Until next time!
Teresa, 51art
adventure is life, live it! ®
A Touch of Yellow in NYC 
