I live on two islands, the pastoral paradise of Martha’s Vineyard and the man-made steel and concrete wonder that is Manhattan. You could say I have the best of both worlds, and as a photographer, I would have to agree. Although I have taken many more images of the supremely photogenic seas, shores, wildlife and landscapes of the Vineyard, I’ve also captured some interesting shots of the city, both human and structural. Riverside Park and Central Park, especially during Christo’s monumental exhibit The Gates (in February 2005), have afforded me some especially wonderful photographic opportunities. I remember as I was madly snapping away at The Gates one sun-kissed winter afternoon a woman said to me, “You can’t get a bad shot of this.” I feel pretty much the same way about Martha’s Vineyard: Just point and shoot.

Keep your eye on this site to see a larger selection of my photography of these remarkable islands. Until then, if there’s something in particular you’re interested in, especially photos of the sea and Vineyard landscapes or images from The Gates and Central Park in the spring, you can contact me at and I’ll be happy to send you a selection and pricing information.
Mimi Torchin