Hello Steemers!
My name is Ilana. I’m a native New Yorker. I live with my two children, my husband, and my adorable little sausage dog, Mac. I’m a mobile street photographer based out of my hometown. Many of my images have been featured on mobile photography sites (e.g. Hipstography), Instagram hubs, and published in online magazines. My work can also be seen on LensCulture, one of the most authoritative resources for contemporary photography. And I am co-editor of a street photography column called StreetWise on TheAppWhisperer, where I curate street photography articles and showcases.
When I first heard about Steem
…I thought “My god, how brilliant!” Any artist will tell you about the struggle to get their work ‘out there’. Of their big dreams to reach a wider audience. And of course, the holy grail, actually earning a living doing their art. Wowza! That’s just a dream for most artists. But with Steemit, it can become a reality. For that reason, I believe I can encourage other artists to share their work here. Which I can’t wait to do!
Why other artists will follow
I am confident artists and other creative types will appreciate an innovative, new platform like Steemit. Not only does this platform provide the incentive to grow but, more importantly, to support each other. That is critical to the growth and well-being of any artist, especially those just starting out. I can’t wait to get the word out to my fellow artists (including some of my 1200+ Instagram followers) about this amazing opportunity, and to provide real communal enrichment for us all.
The content I intend to create here
There are many ways to tell stories. For me, it’s street photography. It’s fast and fun, especially in a city where you have to move with the speed of the streets. Nothing is ever the same twice. I love how the city surprises me and seeing what will unfold. That’s the true magic of street photography. It’s never dull!
So come with me, let me take you on a journey through the fabulous streets of this incredible city and it’s quirky, lovable people. Let me share this passion I have for storytelling through photographs, and help this wonderful community grow and add to our collective prosperity.
Thanks very much for reading!
P.S. Here are some of the links to my social media:
(see steemit reference on my Instagram profile for verification)
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/ilanaakoundi/
Lensculture – https://www.lensculture.com/ilana-akoundi
The AppWhisperer – http://theappwhisperer.com/2016/04/lee-atwell-ilana-buch-akoundi-join-theappwhisperer-co-editors-streetwise-column/
Interesting pics! You definitely find something that we might not pay attention in daily life and smartly turn it to art. :)
Where are these NYC places? I'm particularly interested in the stripy wall. My friends, like many tourists, like to find some not-so-conventional places (aka. not Time Sq ) places when they plan their NYC tour. It will be interesting to see those places and compare to what they look like in your pic.
Maybe you want to add a tag as 'New York City'/ 'NYC' for tourists? As a native New-Yorker, your insights will be valuable to tourists. :)
Thank you and please keep up the good work!
Hey There! Thank you for the kind words! And, for the good ideas! These photographs are from mostly from Manhattan. A few were taken on 42nd street, SOHO and Tribeca. One from Brooklyn and the stripy wall is in The Met.
Thanks! I will try to look for those places! ;-)
Welcome fellow NYCer :)
Ooooooo thank you for the welcome. How cool! You'll have to let me know when you recognize the places in my photographs! : )
Welcome, we need more people like you!
Thanks for the warm welcome, it's great to be here!
nice to meet you @ilanaakoundi and welcome to steemit! 8]
Thanks for the warm welcome!
Following your blog @ilanaakoundi
Thank you. Super cool!
Wow wonderful pictures ILANA you have a great talent.
Thanks very much! I appreciate your kind comments.
please help me, I am also a photographer, but I do not know how to earn.
Just get your images out there --post a few you really like that shows off your ability. This is the perfect platform for beginning!
Welcome Ilana! Can you do a post sometime about the camera and lenses you use? Maybe explain your how to handle exposure issues ect.
#craiggrant
Thanks, it's great to be here! The cool thing about Mobile Photography is that you don't have to worry so much about things like lenses and exposure, which is great because you can concentrate on other things that make a great shot, like subject, composition, finding interesting perspectives, proportion, etc. I will most definitely be posting on what camera and editing apps I like to use for my mobile device -- I have a few favorites.
great job black and whites my fav :)
Thank you very much! Cool, black and white is my favorite, too! :)
I love the style of your photographs, the black and white is perfect for the setting which is both dramatic and abstractly deconstructed!
Thank you for the lovely feedback! I agree, your analysis is spot on -- and, there's no end to this sort of creative medium!
Welcome Ilana great to see so many new faces this past week
Thank you for the warm welcome! It's cool to be among such an enterprising group!
Looks like we are seeing much more of your Art here in the near Future.
I like to see more.
Yup! I already love it here. You'll be seeing a lot more of my images here on Steemit. Thanks for the warm welcome!
welcome to steemit, the result is very nice your picture, how long did you learn photography?
Thanks for the welcome and nice feedback. I've studied fine arts as well as commercial arts -- photography emerged from that. The smart phone made being creative on a daily basis easy and fun. The more you do something you love, the better it gets! :D
Ilana, your photographs are absolutely beautiful. I'm following you now so hope to see much more of your work. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks very much for the lovely feedback and follow! What a nice welcome -- its great to be here!
Welcome Ilana. I checked out your work on Instagram...your use of black and white is visually stunning! You have a new follower. Can't wait to see what you share with us Steemers here.
Thanks for the lovely feedback and the follow, the warm welcome, too -- it's great to be here!
Great photographs and a good post !
Thank you very much! Appreciate the kind feedback!
I love this! Your photos are awesome! As a creative myself (musician), I've been thinking of ways to incorporate my craft on here. I'm thinking of doing some cover songs by request. Thoughts?
Thank you very much, such lovely feedback! I think a video would be so cool....anything by Chet Faker, Solomon Burke. I'll be looking for your video!
I've never heard of either of those artists, so I'll look them up and let you know!
Very nice love the balance and geometry in your pieces. Great eye!
Thank you kindly. Such nice feedback, I really appreciate it!
Welcome onboard Ilana :) Great viz! Digging your style for sure. Lookin' out for your next posts! Hope you enjoy your stay here
Thank you, Kevin! I really appreciate the warm welcome, and feedback, too. It's very exciting to be here and so far it's been a lot of fun. Already getting my next post together and can't wait to share it here : )
Great post I love the photos and great layout of post:-)
Thank you! It was fun to put together and I'm really glad you enjoyed it -- appreciate the kind feedback!
seriously these pictures are so beautiful
Wow, thank you very much! Such lovely feedback : )
Hey @ilanaakoundi do you sell your photos on https://www.foap.com/ if not you should you can get anywhere from $5 or up to $3,000 for a single picture. If you take your pictures with your phone its an app so you can easily share them on Foap. I'm currently on there and have taken a couple of pictures of city views and mountain views, which I have sold quite a few. Well just thought I share it with you as it seems something perfect for you! Good Luck and welcome to Steemit I know you'll do great on here!
Welcome - love seeing other cities through the lens - these are lovely pictures
@ladypenelope1 Thanks for welcoming me! Glad you enjoyed my work!
Nice work Ilana! Glad to have you In the community:)
Thanks kindly, it's great to be here!
Wow, i love Black and white photos!! now following your instagram.
Thanks, I really appreciate it!
Wonderful post! Nice to have you here and as always #girlpower
Thanks very much -- it's great to be here! yeahhhhh #girlpower
YAY. I look forward to your future post and photography.
@ilanaakoundi I dig the black and white photos and you have some skills.
Thanks, much appreciated!
👍amazing post @ilanaakoundi
Welcome. Always nice to have another photographer:)
Thanks very much! It's great to be here. Looking forward to checking out your work, too.
You post is amazing welcome to steemit :)
Thank you for your kind words -- it's great to be here!
Awesome! and welcome :)
I found you on TheDailySteemit.com . Keep up the good work! :)
Thank you and for the welcome, too!
cool! nice to have you:) also your pictures look great keep it up!
Welcome ilana
awesome photos!!! Would love to see colorful versions of them.
I love your photos, they're amazing. Just an idea, how about selling your photos on eBay, and sell the prints which you could send in the mail. Or set up an online store where people can buy your photos and get them via email or something.
Style your job very well! I look forward to the next!
Welcome Ilana! :)
Hi, I love NYC so much but I live in Vienna / Austria and hope to see and feel much through your eyes - thx in advance ;-)
wow @ilanaakoundi I am really happy to red your story ! :)
Great post. I love art but in a pretty abstract way, and of course not being an artist myself I tend to feel a little out of place hanging out in places where artists hang out.
I think making art just another intrinsic part of this community will be incredibly beneficial - to the community, long term, to the site long term.
Thanks
Awesome introduction. My first day on Steemit and I'm definitely following you! I'll add you on Instagram as well!
She has already verified that it's her on her instagram profile :)
https://www.instagram.com/ilanaakoundi/Thank you -- it's great to be here!