Who are you?
I am a silly man who sometimes takes serious pictures.
No, really. Who are you?
My name is Andre Legaspi and I am a man who wears many hats. Mostly silly hats. I have done many things, nothing overly demeaning or exploitative, for money. I’ve worked at JFK airport, taught tennis, bussed tables, done extra work in TV shows and movies, worked in a publishing, and even spent a few years as a freelance travel writer.
But as my family grew bigger, I found myself a more stable line of work and relegated everything else, as a side gig. The writing also took a backseat to my new favorite form of expression/story-telling: photography.
So why Photocyclist?
I was told lazy portmanteaus were essential to blog success. Also, I couldn’t decide on the main subject matter. So, yep, Photocyclist. For me, the two are often intertwined. My favorite way of exploring a city is atop my bicycle and my favorite way to document my travels is from behind the viewfinder. Whenever I’m out on a ride, I have a camera or three at the ready in case I come across anything.
Where are you based?
New York City. I’m a born and raised Queens boy. I spent a few years north of the border in Montreal but have since settled back in my home borough.
Ok. But if a picture is worth a 1000 words, why bother blogging?
After clearing years of dust off my keyboard, I finally contributed to a book in 2017 and realized I really missed writing. While I still love telling stories with my camera, I find myself wanting to share more. I want to tell stories of how certain shots came about, how specific pieces of gear played a vital role in some situations, or why I gravitate towards certain locations. And sometimes, I get a hankerin’ to be purposefully pointless.
If I want to complain about how awful one of your stories is, how do I do so?
Email me at images@andrelegaspi.com. Please be nice.