Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins' 103rd Birthday!

Lower Manhattan was rockin last night in celebration of Norman "Sailor Jerry" Collins' 103rd Birthday. 169 Bar served up delicious libations while Three Kings Tattoo inked the iconic swallow on 103 party goers.

Fun fact: Sailors get swallow tattoos to symbolize distance traveled and to return them safely home. Check out the Courtney D'ne Brown Photography on Facebook for the whole album!

Rain or shine these troopers were the first in line!

Tattoo virgin came to the party ready for his first ink!

Steve Lewis adding to his Sailor Jerry collection

Matt Marcus from Three Kings Tattoo 

Fellow photographer, Nicky who documented MY very first SJ tattoo!

Dana Dynamite and her man the ever so talented Buff Monster

Diver meets swallow!

The Sailor Jerry Family

We have a special bond

Heroes of the Open End, Get to know 'em.

 If you don't know the band Heroes of the Open End, I suggest you get to know them. Otherwise you'll be that guy feeling like a moron standing in awe with buckled knees as they rock your world in Madison Square Garden someday.  

Mike from Heroes of the Open End

Hot Summer Nights.

Since recently being banned from Facebook for 'inappropriate' material I will be redirecting more of my work to my blog. 

"I live in America. I have the right to write whatever I want. And it's equaled by a right just as powerful: the right not to read it. Freedom of speech includes the freedom to offend people." -Brad Thor

Bella come la fantasia.

Photography Courtesy of Alex Colby Photography

NYC is one big art installation

Joshua Mckinley Cook, Project Runway Season 9's next winner!

Courtesy of Lifetime Television

I couldn't be prouder of my dear friend Joshua. His innovative, avant guarde, deliciously wild, unique approach to fashion has inspired and awed us all. He's taken his life experiences, daily inspirations and natural instincts to create beautiful one of a kind pieces to share with the world. His motives are pure, his heart of gold and his laugh contagious.

Be sure to cheer him on and watch the premier of Project Runway tonight! Keep an eye out for photos I shot of the lovely Melody in Joshua's designs.

Angela & Aaron July 3, 2011

My current obsession.