Photobycate Weblog

All About Cate

My name is Cate Franklyn and I am a contemporary urban photographer born and raised in Astoria, Queens, New York.  I came to this vocation in mid-life, and in trying to find my photographic niche I remembered the axiom for novice writers: write what you know.  I altered that to: photograph what you know, and what I know is my neighborhood.

My images reflect what I see as I walk along the streets of Astoria, Queens and her sister boroughs, with a focus on the grit and grunge of an urban landscape. I consider my photography art, and as much as I enjoy working with my camera I equally enjoy working in the digital darkroom.  I use post processing software, like a painter would use a brush and paint to make creative enhancements of what I have seen through the camera and what my mind’s eye is seeing.

You can view my complete portfolio at www.photobycate.com or feel free to contact me at photobycate@gmail.com.