Welcome to Your Urban Upstate 4.19.2017
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

Rochester, Arian Horbovetz
Instagram: ariandavidphoto
Buffalo, Michael Shriver
Website: www.buffalophotoblog.com
Instagram: buffalophotoblog
Facebook: facebook.com/buffalophotoblog
Rome, Mike Colangelo Sr.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MikeColangeloSrPhotos/
Rome plays host to a rich history, military tradition and some of the most gorgeous residences!
Troy, Maria Piscitella
Troy/Albany, Sean Russell
Instagram: seanrussellphoto
Facebook: facebook.com/seanrussellphotography
Albany from across the river in East Greenbush
Geneva, Alex Long
Website: www.brilliantvisual.com
Facebook: facebook.com/brilliantvisual
Geneva turns from “Uniquely Urban” into beautiful lakefront in a heartbeat… one of city’s most attractive qualities!
Binghamton, Patti Schwartz
Website: http://www.pattilovesbing.com/ Facebook:
facebook.com/pattilovesbing
Schenectady, Mary Zawacki
Website: www.maryzawacki.com
Instagram: zajaczka / schenectadyhistorical
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