Starting three months ago, I decided to make photography one of the hobbies that I pursued and decided to buy my first ever DSLR. Growing up, I was never one of the artists and rarely had any creative spirit, yet coming to New York and being surrounded by so many talented and driven people really sparked my desire to do something creative.

Manhattan Stories is a simple collection of some my favorite photos that I’ve taken during my time here in New York. The theme is always styled around the things I do, the places I go and the people I go with: my friends. New friends, old friends and new places offer endless possibilities to create. These photos act not only as some of the best memories I’ve had in New York so far but also as a sort of progression in which I see my own improvement.