Photographer Pat Cray, a previous DJ and resident of Buffalo, captures the city in a new installment of Adorama's Picture America series.
In the latest episode of AdoramaTV's Picture America, we meet Pat Cray, a Buffalo-based photographer and former DJ. Cray's passion for his city is palpable as he captures its present-day essence, focusing on forgotten and overlooked spaces and people with a keen eye for detail [1][4].
Cray travels inconspicuously, wearing casual clothing and carrying his setup in a plain shoulder bag. His camera of choice is the Sony A7 IV, which he covers in black tape to hide the manufacturer and model logos [2]. He carries his camera with him at all times, having never let it leave his side for four years [3].
The episode provides documentary photography tips from Cray, who believes that there is beauty in the mundane aspects of Buffalo [5]. He aims not only to document the lights and grandeur of Buffalo's city center but also to delve deeper into its communities and architecture [6]. Cray's work reflects his love for Buffalo and its people, often citing the city's nickname as "the city of good neighbours" [7].
Mike Harris, a photography expert and former Technique Editor and Deputy Editor on N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, contributes to the episode. Harris studied photography at college, honing his Adobe Photoshop skills and learning to work in the studio and darkroom [8]. He has a fountain of knowledge about photography and consumer tech, making him an excellent tutor for techniques on cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and more [9]. Harris contributes to various publications such as Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, and TechRadar [10].
For those who want to catch up on the first episode of Picture America, it is also mentioned in the article [11]. The article also briefly mentions the newly-announced Sony RX1 III for Sony fans [12].
Cray's upcoming photo book is dedicated to Buffalo, documenting the city's transformation and character through his documentary-style photography. This project aims to highlight Buffalo's evolving identity and vibrant community, reflecting Cray's deep connection and commitment to showcasing the city in its best light [4].
To explore Cray's incredible work in detail, watch the full episode of AdoramaTV's Picture America, available above [13].
- Pat Cray, the Buffalo-based photographer and former DJ, chooses the Sony A7 IV camera, covering it in black tape to conceal the manufacturer and model logos.
- Regarding his travel gear, Cray opts for a casual appearance and a plain shoulder bag to carry his setup inconspicuously.
- Cray continually carries his Sony A7 IV camera with him, maintaining a steadfast four-year attachment to the camera.
- Cray's upcoming photo book is dedicated to Buffalo, focusing on its transformation and unique character through documentary-style photography.
- Mike Harris, a photography expert and former Technique Editor on N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, shares documentary photography tips in the latest episode of AdoramaTV's Picture America.
- Cray's photographic pursuits go beyond capturing the lights and grandeur of Buffalo's city center, extending into documenting the community and architecture.
- Cray's work is a testament to his love for Buffalo and its people, often referencing the city's nickname as "the city of good neighbors."
- Mike Harris contributes to numerous publications, including Digital Camera, PhotoPlus, TechRadar, and N-Photo: The Nikon Magazine, offering a wealth of knowledge about photography, consumer tech, cameras, lenses, tripods, filters, and more.
