Magazine, LIC Courier and The Queens Courier with his weekly dining reviews and interviews. Yet after he was approached by Lizabeth Nieves, founder and organizer of the art festival, he was given the opportunity to see his shots like never before. “It’s exciting to see them as art for the first time,” he said. Hawks had to choose 16 of his favorite shots from a digital library of close to 30,000 photographs for the festival. Some of the Astoria restaurants include Astor Bake Shop, Tufino Pizzeria and The Queens Kickshaw. After moving to New York to be a teacher, Hawks took a break and was told by friends to begin a food blog because they would always turn to him for restaurant recommendations. With no experience or education in photography, he began his blog three to four years ago with what he called “shaky” photos. He got the opportunity to watch and learn about lighting and angling from a friend working with renowned photographer Richard Avedon. Since then Hawks has been visiting local restaurants and capturing the story behind each plate. Hawks said he does not change anything about the plates because he wants his readers to see the same food they get when visiting the restaurants. “I really like these images to help tell my stories,” he said. “It’s like my diary and it tells of my experiences.” 17 Photos Courtesy Bradley Hawks
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