Erin Patrice O'Brien Photography

10/10/2025

I stand with Tish James. Brooklyn neighbor & NYS Attorney General. First photo from 2015 shows Tish at my daughter’s elementary school when she was NYC Public Advocate. She’s dedicated to our community since her City Council days. Ran into her at last year’s marathon - same kindness and accessibility. When I reached out, her team got back to me promptly.

08/10/2025

at Summer Stage in Central Park

07/19/2025

Stephen Colbert for Comedy Central, 2008.

“The Writers Guild of America, the union that represents thousands of TV and movie writers, said on Friday that it had “significant concerns that ‘The Late Show’s cancellation is a bribe, sacrificing free speech to curry favor with the Trump administration as the company looks for merger approval.” “  The New York Times

05/29/2025

Some of my favorite images from this year’s

05/21/2025

Photographing COSMIC MUSIC: The Celestial Songs of Alice Coltrane on May 17, 2025 at Carnegie Hall was an incredible honor. Documenting two rehearsals beforehand gave me a rare glimpse into the care, spirit, and joy that fueled this powerful family gathering.
Curated by Ravi Coltrane and the Coltrane family, the evening featured orchestral arrangements of Alice’s transcendent compositions. Her legacy was brought to life in every note—from Ravi’s soulful saxophone to the cosmic djset by her grandnephew Flying Lotus on turntables. Her daughter Michelle Coltrane led the Sai Anantam Devotional Ensemble—Alice’s own chorus, including original members—with grace and power, alongside a full orchestra conducted by Brandon Waddles.
Brandee Younger performed on Alice’s recently restored harp, adding a luminous thread to the night’s soundscape. The band featured Jeff “Tain” Watts on drums and David Virelles on piano, grounding the celestial with deep rhythm and sensitivity.
It was more than a concert—it was a spiritual offering, a celebration of lineage, and a reminder of Alice’s boundless artistic vision. I’m grateful to have witnessed the energy and reverence poured into every moment.

03/31/2025

Ravi Coltrane in Brooklyn, NY

asked me to photograph him for a portrait to be published in a book about his father, John Coltrane. Ravi requested a 50mm lens to be shot at f1.2. This photo is an outtake.

Also along that day for moral support and laughs, our friend in common, harpist Brandee Younger

Ravi Coltrane and Brandee Younger will be playing Alice Coltrane’s music in a special show at Carnegie Hall on May 16, 2025. Brandee will perform on Alice’s recenty restored Lyon and Healy harp.

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03/28/2025

In December, I worked with and at to photograph grantees fighting poverty.
For over 20 years, special education teacher Nkomo Morris has transformed lives in an underserved NYC community, using Playlab’s AI tools to personalize learning.
At , former student-turned-project designer Izzi Stevenson mentors high schoolers like Angelique, while Communications Director Garrison Mays empowers youth through ambitious, collaborative projects.
Brandon Gobourne, Director of Science, Technology, and Engineering at , and science teacher Milly Garcia create inclusive, inspiring learning environments.
At in Mott Haven, Jessica has guided the same students from third to fifth grade—an uncommon commitment in education.
Education is a powerful force against poverty, breaking cycles of inequity and creating opportunity. These educators empower the next generation with knowledge, creativity, and confidence to shape their futures.

03/21/2025

In December I worked with and at the to photograph and highlight some of their grantees who are collectively fighting against poverty.

Based in Queens, Robin Hood Mobility LABs partner seek to create community-centered solutions and opportunities that lift Flushing families and individuals out of poverty. The Collaborative, co-founded and led by the Chinese-American Planning Council , Asian Americans for Equality , Child Center of NY , MinKwon Center for Community Action , Queens Public Library , and the River Fund .

1) Mitchel Wu, Marilla Li and Emma Wong lead with a mission: to break the barriers of poverty and create pathways to opportunity.
2) offers a comprehensive range of free social and legal services related to immigration status, housing status, health insurance, and public benefits. They provide services in Korean and Chinese free of charge.
3) At , Nara Youn and her colleague Jin Li, are working to transform lives in low-income and immigrant communities, addressing not only children’s cognitive and emotional well-being but also the stability of entire families.
4) Daniel Nalladurai and Helena Kincaid-Nalladurai, filmmakers of “The Cost of Living” documentary, shed light on a New York City crisis—the rising cost of living and its devastating impact on hardworking families.
5) Gabriel Hisugan, Program Manager at , has dedicated his career to breaking the cycle of poverty by investing in New York City’s youth.
6) Yang Zeng, Director of the with her colleagues Ebru Yenal and Jeffery Lambert. From free ESL classes that help newcomers adapt to life in the city, to homework help for children and teens, to technology classes that equip adults with modern skills.
7) A group shot of the “Co-Leads” of .

02/25/2025

02/20/2025

Last NYC Winter Jazz Festival post

I had some fan-girl moments at the festival. I was sooooo excited to photograph Ganavya, Samora Pinderhughes and Arooj Aftab and hear them perform. It was a dream come true. Thanks to and and matt merewitz

Also so lovely to see…




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