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Chris “Raptographer” Ayala

@raptographer

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I make things happen 🤷🏾‍♂️
@espcamera || @degenonline || @titisnyc || @gonefishinqueens

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we love this family 🫶
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It’s official: the newest child of Boerum Studios is out in the world. We celebrated the arrival of Blanco last week and y’all did not hesitate. It felt like the whole of Brooklyn pulled up. Special shouts to @damondegraff and @maachewbentley who came to curate the vibe; @eckhartbeer our favorite local brewery 🍻
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It’s been a labor of love to launch this. To create a space for creatives and brands to create a vision together. To put our own design and resourcefulness into this. To rabbit hole into FB Marketplace, Jersey warehouses, Queen’s garages. To find unique pieces that bring the vision together. But none of that is without the beautiful faces in the images. Those that come to support everyday.
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Truly: we are blessed. Now come in and create. And stay tuned for more announcements, creator days, and community events 📺
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#BoerumStudios #BoerumBlanco #ShotAtBoerum #nycfilmlocations #nycphotostudio

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A few selects from our party HOMECOMING this past weekend with @ohboy.bk

Which featured a very special sandwich pop up from SAMICH by @sami_ab 🤌🥪🍂

Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the beautiful fall weather, amazing energy and delicious bites and drinks

Big thank you to @brendon_beck and the @ohboy.bk team for collabing with us and making sure the event ran smoothly

Thank you to our incredible DJs who kept the energy vibey all afternoon @alexbenitez and @grabbaranks

Photos by the lovely & iconic @p3rsonatalie

Photo download link in @dotconnectorhq bio 🔗🥂

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Where else are you getting a braised oxtail empanada AND a chopped cheese empanada?!?!

They even have dessert empanadas 🫪🫪 literally cheesecake inside an empanada whatttt

@titisnyc

#nycfood #foodreview #empanadas

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Today is the last Paella Rave ever at @no9nyc after hosting there for 2 years 🥹 Thanks for all the memories and opening your doors to the 8it Fam 🙏🏽

Swipe to the end to see what we have in store for vol. 5 👀

See you at 2pm 🥘🎣😎

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THANK YOU TO EVERYONE THAT PULLED UP TO THE FIRST-EVER @firsttastefest 🤩 When we dropped the testing lab video campaign, so many people asked if they could be in it so we built out a photo booth to let NYC in on the fun 🤓

tag your friends if you see em in here!

📸 link in bio to see the full gallery of photos shot by @charles.caesar

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feeling a moment of calm & gratitude before tomorrow’s inaugural @firsttastefest 🥹 gratitude for the 8it fam featured here who believe in the vision to create something better for the community.

i can’t wait for ya’ll to experience all the new drops we’ve curated for tomorrow. to me its a true reflection of what makes our NYC food scene so special. the creativity levels are overflowing and i don’t ever see it slowing down. i feel so blessed to be able to create moments like this for the culture and make all my talented friends famous.

@mac8it i’m so proud of you for pulling this all off. you can literally make anything happen. i love you.

…now that we got all that sappy shit outta the way, LET’S EAT. see ya’ll tomorrow 8it Fam 👽🖖🏽🎱

FIRST TASTE 001
🗓️ Sept 19th 2pm
📍 Lillistar Rooftop
🔗 in bio to get tickets (appreciate all your support 🙏🏽)

📸 photos by the talented @davefotogram 😮‍💨

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Summer 2026 Part I

June & early July in NYC ☀️🗽

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sunday bbq con @brigadeusa 📹

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@brigadeusa bbq con la familia💥
shot on fujifilm finepix f20

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MAÑANA MONDAY AUGUST 17th IS FAMILY MEAL™ VOL. 21 🥰 and this is how @chef.dannygarcia wants his friends from the restaurant industry to feel 🫶🏽

2PM - 6PM: INDUSTRY ONLY POOL HOURS 🏊‍♂️

- Poolside Grill Menu by @chefscotleyinnis paired with @hennessyus Very Special Cocktails (Henny Iced Tea, Henny Berry, Henny Iced Tea)

- Limited-Edition Family Meal™ kitchen ticket towels available (first-come-basis)

6PM - 10PM: Family Meal™ service begins 🛎️

@chef.dannygarcia, Top Chef Season 21 winner, 2025 James Beard Emerging Chef Semifinalist, and founder of @onlygoodsnyc (100% halal Latin-American food). He’ll be grilling his signature guava BBQ lamb ribs with sofrito rice & pickles.

This 8it-Worthy experience will be paired with:

🍌 Featured bite by Chef Frances of @cocotazonyc
🍰 Dessert drop by Valerie Figueroa
🍹 Very Special Cocktails by @hennessyus & Liquid Chefs @ace_wayne24 & @ashli.nyc
🪩 Vibras by @djcurlynez & @sunnaay
💧 The world’s best H20 by @sanpellegrino_us & @acquapannausa

9:30PM - LATE: Family Meal™ After Dark 🌚
📍 @mr.melobar (Williamsburg - 7 min walk from Aliya)
💃🏻 Hosted by @perreointensony with vinyl set by @recordsbywoof & @loly.roots
🥡 Late night food drop by Chef @thedylangolden of @chinograndenyc + @mikeshothoney

RSVP at 🔗 in bio
Must work in the restaurant industry & be 21+ to attend.

We can’t wait to serve you all again!

#familymeal #industryonly #restaurantindustry #puertoricanfood #nycchef

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ONLY GOODS, NO GIMMICKS is the energy Chef Danny Garcia is brining to his restaurant industry homies for Family Meal™ vol. 21 😎

@chef.dannygarcia, Top Chef Season 21 winner, 2025 James Beard Emerging Chef Semifinalist, and founder of @onlygoodsnyc (100% halal Latin-American food). He’ll be grilling his signature guava tamarind BBQ lamb ribs with sofrito rice & pickles.

This 8it-Worthy experience will be paired with:

🍌 Featured bite by Chef Frances of @cocotazonyc
🍰 Dessert drop by Valerie Figueroa
🍹 Very Special Cocktails by @hennessyus & Liquid Chefs @ace_wayne24 & @ashli.nyc
🪩 Vibras by @djcurlynez & @sunnaay
💧 The world’s best H20 by @sanpellegrino_us & @acquapannausa

🗓️ Monday August 17th
🏊‍♂️ 2PM - 6PM: INDUSTRY ONLY POOL HOURS
🛎️ 6PM - 10PM: Family Meal™ service begins
📍 @aliya Cocktail Den (Williamsburg)

RSVP at 🔗 in bio
Must work in the restaurant industry & be 21+ to attend.

We can’t wait to serve you all again!

#familymeal #industryonly #restaurantindustry #lambribs #puertoricanfood

🎥 @steve8it @raptographer
✂️ @fioricarmen

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Painted 5 yards of fabric —> Made into clothing

Turning an idea into something tangible is one of the most rewarding parts of being an artist.

There are so many hours that go into the process before anyone sees the final piece.

Every project begins as a vision, and seeing it evolve through each brushstroke until it’s something you can see, touch, and wear to share with the world is truly fulfilling.

Thank you to the team at @ysorn0 and everyone involved for making this happen 🙌🏽

More info on where to shop the outfit coming soon 🔜

#wearableart #madebyhand #creativeprocess #handpainted #fabricpainting

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