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Holly Northrop Photography
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Street photographer who can't really walk anymore.
Tax Wealth, Not Work.
Living in a goddamn American nightmare
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Meat, 2009
860 Washington Street
New York, NY
Camera: Holga: 120N
Film: Adox 100

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This black-and-white Holga photograph features industrial meat hooks with attached pulleys. This equipment is usually found in slaughterhouses, meatpacking plants, or large butcher shops to lift, move, and hang large animal carcasses during processing. These hooks were scattered across the sidewalks of the Meatpacking District. If you visited very early in the morning, you would see dead animals hanging there. I think Tesla is in there now. Fitting.
November 12, 2025 at 2:42 AM
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Three Photographers, 2009
Rhinebeck, New York
camera: Holga 120N

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This black and white Holga photo features two of my photographer friends, taken years ago. KC Keats is actively capturing a shot of me, while Thatcher Keats stands next to her, holding a camera. All three of us were there shooting a wedding. I was the "C" shooter, as I had the Holga. Karen was "A" and Thatcher was"B". I've always loved this photo for several reasons. 1. Photographers are rarely all captured together. We don't usually congregate with our cameras. We are either on or off. 2. At some point, we all do wedding work. 3. But the one thing that always stood out is that the camera lens on Karen's camera looks like her eye.
November 7, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Storm Front, 2025
Braddock, PA
Brownie Starmite II (1962)
Arista EDU Ultra120 cut and respooled to 127

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This black-and-white photo captures a stormy street scene featuring utility poles and power lines on both sides. On the right, a two-story building is visible, with a car parked further down the road. The sky appears overcast and cloudy. The shot was taken with a 1962 Brownie Starmite II camera set to a fixed focus of f/11. The film used was hand-cut Arista 120, respooled to 127.
November 6, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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Dirty T Shirt, 1980
Cincinnati, Ohio
Camera: Canon AT-1

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This black-and-white photo shows a woman sitting on the trunk of a car. She's wearing a t-shirt that says "DIRTY SHIRT." She was my best friend while I was growing up. Ohio wouldn't have been bearable without her.
November 3, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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The Pink Trees, 2008
Barrytown, New York
Camera: Holga 120 CFN
Film: Fujicolor Pro 800

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This color Holga photograph depicts a scenic view of a garden in autumn, with two trees in the foreground and a path leading into a wooded area. The sun is setting, casting long shadows across the grass. The trees in the foreground are hydrangeas, which are known for their large flower clusters. The background shows a variety of trees with colorful autumn foliage.
November 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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The Arm of Hecate, 2004
Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum
Cincinnati, Ohio
Canon AT-1

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This is a black-and-white photograph of Spring Grove Cemetery and Arboretum in Cincinnati Ohio The scene is dominated by a large, gnarled tree with a thick, winding branch extending low to the ground. Numerous gravestones and monuments of varying sizes and designs are scattered throughout the grassy, leaf-strewn landscape. Both of my parents are buried here. I shot this after my mother's funeral.
October 31, 2025 at 4:01 AM
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Newburgh-Beacon Bridge, 2020
Hudson River, Beacon, NY
Samsung s21 Ultra

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This black-and-white cellphone photograph shows the Newburgh–Beacon Bridge is a continuous truss toll bridge that spans the Hudson River in New York State. The bridge carries Interstate 84 (I-84) and New York State Route 52 (NY 52) between Newburgh and Beacon and consists of two separate spans.
October 29, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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Kingston-Rhinecliff Bridge, 2022
Rhinebeck, NY
Samsung s21 Ultra

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This black-and-white cellphone photograph shows the George Clinton Kingston–Rhinecliff Bridge. The bridge is a continuous under-deck truss toll bridge that carries New York State Route 199 across the Hudson River, located north of the City of Kingston and the hamlet of Rhinecliff. It was opened to traffic on February 2, 1957, as a two-lane bridge (one lane in each direction), although it was not fully completed at the time. The formal opening took place on May 11, 1957. The original construction cost was $17.5 million.
October 29, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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State Street, 2020
Hudson, NY
camera: Samsung Galaxy S8+

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This color photograph captures a scene on a rainy day, viewed through a wet window. The water droplets on the glass create a blurred and distorted effect, while in the background, the figures of two people holding an umbrella are visible under a tree with yellow foliage.
October 28, 2025 at 1:49 AM
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San Miguel Chapel, 2007
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Camera: Holga 120N
FujiFilm Provia 400

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This color Holga photograph depicts the San Miguel Chapel in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The chapel is widely recognized as the oldest church in the continental United States, with its construction dating back to the early 17th century. It is situated at the intersection of the Old Santa Fe Trail, El Camino Real, and the Old Spanish Trail.
October 24, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Cheryl & Pam, 1994
Maryland
Camera: Canon AT-1

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This black-and-white 35mm photograph features two women whose relationship varied over the decades. They met in their late teens or early twenties, and here they are in their early forties. Both women have since passed away, and it blows my mind to know that they are no longer here. They were two of the best pool players I have ever known. Archiving old work is bittersweet. 🖤
October 22, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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Light Traces, 2018
Seward Cemetery, Cobleskill, NY
Polaroid SX-70
Impossible Project B&W (expired)

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This black and white Polaroid shows a cemetery with old headstones and a blurry, white vertical shape in the middle distance.
October 17, 2025 at 2:22 PM
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Dark Traces, 2018
Seward Cemetery, Cobleskill, NY
Polaroid SX-70
Film: Impossible Project B&W (expired)

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This black and white Polaroid shows a cemetery with old headstones and a blurry, vertical shape in the middle distance.
October 17, 2025 at 1:13 AM
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This is Kevin's Stoop, 2005
238 W 10th St.
West Village, New York, NY
Canon PowerShot A40

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This digital photo was taken for the Village Voice Neighborhoods column. The image features a woman in front of her store, with a small dog named Kevin surveying the street in the foreground.
October 14, 2025 at 1:58 AM
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Two Apples, 2016
Hudson, NY
Polaroid SX-70
Impossible Project B/W Beta 2.0

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This black and white Polaroid captures a still life with two apples, one of which has a leaf attached to its stem. I took this photograph with very little light in my kitchen.
October 10, 2025 at 12:19 PM
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Ray Ray's BBQ, 2019
Second Ave. Hazelwood, PA
Camera: Polaroid SX-70
Impossible Project B/W

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This black and white Polaroid shows a man sitting next to a sign for "Ray Ray's BBQ," located in Hazelwood, PA, just outside Pittsburgh.
October 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
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Patricia, 2019
Easter Bonnet Parade
5th Ave, New York, NY
Camera: Holga: 120N
Film: Fuji Acros 100

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This black-and-white Holga photograph captures two individuals in costumes, during the Easter Bonnet Parade on 5th Avenue in Manhattan. The woman on the right holds a sign that reads "@ PURELY PATRICIA." The man sports a handlebar mustache, while the woman wears a headdress adorned with hundreds of Mardi Gras beads.
October 4, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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Theater Bar, 2025
1005 Walnut Street
McKeesport, PA
camera: Samsung S21 Ultra

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This color digital photograph shows the Theatre Bar in McKeesport, Pennsylvania. I also captured this image with a Holga camera and can't wait to develop the film. It was a "Holy Grail" shot, perfectly timed and fortunate, as there was no car in front of the building. If we’re being honest, that’s what photography is all about—timing and luck.
September 24, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Are You Ready?, 2012
Winston Salem, NC
camera: Holga 120N

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This black and white Holga photograph is of a building with a prominent cross on its facade, a universal symbol of Christianity. A sign outside the entrance reads "PREPARE TO MEET THY GOD," which is a religious message commonly found in Christian contexts, often emphasizing spiritual readiness.
September 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Before Jerry Died, 1990
Wheeling, WV
Camera: Canon AT-1
Film: Kodak T-Max 3200

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This black and white 35 mm photograph features Leslie and Jerry's new baby. Jerry is sitting on the kitchen counter, while Leslie is positioned to the right of him at the kitchen table. Nicki, my then-girlfriend, is holding Leslie's baby. Leslie and Nicki grew up together in West Virginia. This photo was taken approximately four months before Jerry passed away; he was electrocuted while putting a new roof on a neighbor's house. Leslie became a widow before the age of 27.
September 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
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Dark Worlds, 2019
Stainless Steel Globe
Columbus Circle, Trump International Hotel & Tower (Double Exposure)

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This Holga captures the Globe Sculpture at Columbus Circle in Manhattan, New York City. The Globe Sculpture is a well-known landmark situated within Columbus Circle, which is a major traffic circle and public space at the intersection of Broadway, Central Park West, Central Park South (59th Street), and Eighth Avenue. It stands in front of the Trump International Hotel and Tower.
September 19, 2025 at 2:29 AM
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Potts Barn, 2022
NY-9G, Tivoli, NY
Camera: Slim Devil

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This black-and-white photograph features a barn with the word "HOPE" painted in large letters on its side. The image conveys a sense of stark beauty and resilience, reflecting the American social landscape. The word "HOPE" on the barn is a powerful message, especially in a potentially desolate or challenging environment. While America faces significant difficulties, there remains a sense of hope in some places.
September 8, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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Sun Triangle, 2018
Sculptor Athelstan Spilhaus
1221 6th Ave. New York City
Camera: Holga 120N

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This black and white photograph, taken with a Holga camera, depicts the Sun Triangle, a sculpture created by oceanographer, inventor, and sculptor Athelstan Spilhaus. The sculpture was situated in the sunken plaza of the McGraw-Hill building in midtown Manhattan, but it has since been removed and is no longer on display.
August 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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Maple Way, 2025
Braddock, PA
Camera: Holga 120N
Film: CHS 100 II Black & White Negative Film, 120

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This black-and-white Holga photograph depicts Maple Way alleyway in Braddock, PA. It was shot in the pouring rain without an umbrella, using 100-speed film.
August 26, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Zero, 2020
Albany, New York
Samsung s21 Ultra

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This cellphone photograph shows a snow-covered skyline of Albany, New York, with steam or smoke rising from various buildings. The sun is visible in the background, creating a bright glare that enhances the atmospheric conditions. The cityscape features tall buildings and a prominent church-like structure.
August 23, 2025 at 1:03 PM