Publisher's Synopsis
Join award-winning photographer and former entertainment attorney, Peter Alessandria, for an amazing nighttime photographic exploration of the World's Greatest City. In this book, Peter shares dozens of mesmerizing images of New York City after dark. From his spell-binding pictures of the full moon over NYC's most notable landmarks, to his captures of massive lightning strikes atop the City's skyscrapers, to his unique and compelling take on the Manhattan skyline, to his love affair with the many historic bridges that connect the Big Apple to the rest of the World, his photos will captivate and amaze you. See the nighttime vistas of the World's Greatest City as only his camera can see them. But Peter's astounding photos are only part of the story. In 2008, after the Global Financial Crisis wiped out his law business, Peter came to a crossroads. He had to decide how to spend the second half of his time here on Earth. After much soul-searching, he elected to put aside the conventional wisdom and let go of a 20 year legal career. His plan was to follow his bliss and do what he loves: photography. What Peter didn't know was that life as an artist would bring new challenges. Almost immediately, his lack of formal education as a photographer gave rise to the demons of self-doubt. The subtle but convincing negative thoughts about his worth and value as a artist conspired to paralyze his progress, and soon it was looking like he had made a very wrong career choice. Could he overcome the almost daily barrage of negative self-talk? Was there a way to turn fear into fortune by providing value for others in the form of his art and professional services as a photographer? Thankfully, with the help of some trusted friends, he began emerge from the quagmire of self-doubt. Slowly, Peter was able to take deliberate action to overcome his fear of rejection and criticism. He realized the only way to get to where he wanted to be was to "be bigger than I think I am." This meant setting aside all beliefs that said he wasn't good enough and taking the chance of putting his work out into the world. It wasn't easy. In fact, at times it was downright terrifying. But the end result? In the last five years, Peter has won 61 awards for his photography and shown his work in dozens of shows and exhibitions. His photos have been published in online and in newspapers and magazines and have been seen by millions of people around the world. And more and more he is sharing his story of overcoming fear and self-doubt, and inspiring others to create the life that they have always wanted. Let Peter's pictures amaze you while his personal story inspires you. Find out why people are calling New York City Nights - Book 1 "a tour de force of New York City photography" for yourself.
