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Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

“I can teach anybody how to get what they want out of life. The problem is that I can’t find anybody who can tell me what they want.” — Mark Twain Related Posts:Zebra Stripes in Times Square8th Ave NYCUrban Explorers, Times SquareAmy’s Bakery Hell’s KitchenJersey Boys in Times Square


post processing experiment

how to make your photo shine… post processing experiment – email your RAW or jpg file to submissions@markushartel.com and upon selection I will post a video tutorial on my blog. I’ll process your image in Lightroom or Photoshop (your choice, make a note in your email) and I’ll explain in a video response what I’m [...]


Zebra Stripes in Times Square

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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A-train 125th St.

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

Related Posts:Start Chip – A train 175th St.Subway – 34th St.#1 train 72nd Street uptownTake the A-trainImitation is the sincerest form of flattery


Start Chip – A train 175th St.

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

Related Posts:A-train 125th St.Subway – 34th St.#1 train 72nd Street uptownTake the A-trainImitation is the sincerest form of flattery


Jersey Boys in Times Square

color street photography by Markus Hartel

The One-on-One tours are keeping me busy and I decided to offer small group urban photography workshops… top-notch with Lightroom editing suite, fine dining and first class hotel. NYC, July 20-22 Related Posts:8th Ave NYCAmy’s Bakery Hell’s KitchenResolutionary @TekserveLunch hour, Bryant Park9th Ave – Hell’s Kitchen


Broadway Dogs

street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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Subway – 34th St.

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel

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Resolutionary @Tekserve

street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

from today’s One-on-One street photo walking tour with Edwin Related Posts:8th Ave NYCAmy’s Bakery Hell’s KitchenJersey Boys in Times SquareLunch hour, Bryant Park9th Ave – Hell’s Kitchen


Lunch hour, Bryant Park

street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

I hate to break it to you guys, but switching to film from digital does not make you a better photographer, it may give you something to brag about, but that’s about it – what counts is your vision and your command of your gear, nothing else. processing can be a pain in the rear [...]


Smoking – from the archives

street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

as I’m looking for a specific photo, I came across this… terrible pun, terrible one-liner and it’s missing a certain dimension. not portfolio material, but nonetheless, I think it’s worth sharing Related Posts:No Related Posts


Washington Heights rooftops

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

The One-on-One walking tours are taking off nicely and I’m planning on hosting a full fledged urban photography weekend experience with hotel, fine dining and Lightroom editing suite in NYC – stay tuned! Related Posts:Peter & The StarcatcherKim’s Cleaners Hell’s Kitchen, NYCBroadway DogsSubway – 34th St.#1 train 72nd Street uptown


9th Ave – Hell’s Kitchen

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York City

from today’s One-on-One street photo walking tour with Terri Related Posts:Amy’s Bakery Hell’s Kitchen8th Ave NYCUrban Explorers, Times SquareKim’s Cleaners Hell’s Kitchen, NYCJersey Boys in Times Square


#1 train 72nd Street uptown

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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Refrigeration Consultants

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York City

never mid the fact that it was 70°F today… Related Posts:8th Ave NYCAmy’s Bakery Hell’s KitchenJersey Boys in Times SquareResolutionary @TekserveLunch hour, Bryant Park


Hat On Central Park West

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York City

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Subway Columbus Circle

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York City

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Multitasking on 8th Ave.

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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60th & Madison Ave.

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

From today’s One-on-One street photo walking tour with Gonzalo, he arrived with a Leica M9 and two lenses, and he quickly decided to use the 35mm Summicron exclusively. It was a fun tour with a great student and he actually spotted this corner with gorgeous bounce light and we ended up spending a good hour [...]


Priska test shoot

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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Shoe Shine NYC

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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5th Ave

color street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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form and shape study

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel

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behanded Liberty

black and white street photography by Markus Hartel, New York

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