I can’t stand being around heavy smokers, but the camera loves them. The gestures, the smoke, the small rituals of lighting up—there’s a visual punctuation to smoking that makes it endlessly fascinating to photograph. Some recent street photographs from New York.

A new photobook by Angela Cappetta, We Are Gathered Here, is coming out this month with L’Artiere Edizioni, in conjunction with Paris Photo 2026.

Practical resources for photographers based on real-world experience, covering pricing, contracts, business, portfolio development, and the realities of working as a photographer.

Learn how to price photography shoots, handle deposits, define scope, and protect your business with a professional photography contract.

A strong documentary photography portfolio is more than a collection of your best photographs. It should feel like a body of work—cohesive, intentional, and unmistakably yours. Learn how to edit, organize, and sequence your photographs into a portfolio that actually says something.

New York City studio portrait photographer Angela Cappetta discusses creating professional business portraits for LinkedIn, websites, press, and editorial use, featuring a studio portrait of Samantha Fontana from The Howard Stern Show.

Planning a surprise proposal in NYC? Tips for choosing a location, keeping the secret, and capturing the moment on film and digital.

Angela Cappetta’s photo book has been selected for the Photo Book Exhibition at Indian Photo Festival 2026, one of India’s leading photography festivals.

Documentary, analog photography on day-to-day life in Tuscany in a sun-drenched record of stillness shot by photographer Angela Cappetta.

A romantic rooftop proposal at golden hour, with warm sunset light, city skyline views, and an unforgettable engagement moment captured in soft, glowing tones.

Real film photograph of a couple under the Williamsburg Bridge Bridge at the Brooklyn waterfront during a romantic engagement session at Domino Park in Brooklyn.

Booksigning at MiCamera in Milano, Italy.