Winston, a fellow Philadelphia native, and I have known each other for a few years but really only became close over the last nine months while he’s been living in Paris. He studies architecture at NYU, sports a sophisticated culinary palette and takes photos like a pro, all at 19 years old. I have introduced him to some of my favorite restaurants in Paris and he reciprocates by compiling a list of restaurants he insists I try on my next trip back to Philadelphia. I’m a tourist in my own hometown, it would seem.
Sadly, my faithful restaurant buddy and photo-partner will be leaving Paris in May, swapping croissants and and Vélib for the city of fluffy donuts and accessible yellow taxis. I know he’ll be back in Paris eventually and I will continue to be inspired by his talent and virtuosity. I doubt it will be much longer before we all see his name attached to internationally recognizable architecture or photography; keep an eye out on him! For now, some of his thoughts about his current home.
Describe what you love most about France in three words.
The nutty French.
Most inspiring neighborhood to photograph?
Wherever my life…
