yourUPstate Vol. 2

Welcome to Your Urban Upstate 4.10.2017

From Binghamton to Buffalo, from Utica to Troy and everything in between, the photographers below are excited to share their city. Every Monday, The Urban Phoenix will share images from talented “correspondent photographers” across our great state. These are photogs that not only love their craft, they have a passion for visually representing the beautiful things in our Upstate urban centers.

Soon, this weekly piece will include photos and editorials from members as the Urban Phoenix takes the next steps to help make loving your city a part of every day life.

Think New York City is the only urban paradise in in our state? Not anymore. Each week, the photographers below will take you on a tour of our thriving upstate cities, showing you all that is happening in places you might not expect. Scroll through, enjoy and connect with these talented masters of imagery as they share their urban centers with you.

Utica, Ken Smith

Twitter: @Tolerated13, @SMITHImagery315

Instagram: Tolerated13, smithimagery

Facebook: facebook.com/SMITHImagery315

Utica bread a is popular place, as evident by the floury footprints of Uticans early on a Sunday Morning.

Most people don’t realize Utica has a zoo! Meet Donovan, the almost 6 year old African Lion King, who was made in Utica, born in Utica, raised in Utica and says you better love Utica too!