This West Village couple photoshoot came together unexpectedly, after a blizzard back home in Minneapolis left me stranded in New York City for a few extra days.
I had originally flown in to celebrate a friend’s 30th, packing only my film cameras with the intention of documenting the usual tourist moments as we wandered through SoHo and the Lower East Side. But extra time in New York City is something you don’t waste, especially when you’re drawn to film photography and the kind of moments that unfold naturally in a place like this.
So I reached out to Sophi, my best friend’s little sister, who had just moved to the Upper West Side with her husband, Rohit, and asked if they’d be up for a spontaneous couple photoshoot.
What followed felt like a Sunday evening well spent. No agenda, no pressure, just walking through the West Village, stopping for pizza, and letting New York City set the pace. The kind of couple session that reflects what I love most about film photography. Honest, unposed, and rooted in real moments.
Photographed entirely on film in New York City.
Nikon F80 on Portra 400
Nikon LiteTouch AF on Ilford BW 400
Scanned by me
