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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 2d

"Everything he did, he wanted it all to be as accurate as possible and honor his heritage. This day we got to the top of the mountain.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Paulie Bagpipes
October 2019
Long Island
New York

Sony Cybershot
#studioportrait

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 2d

“We all began as strangers but the camera pulled us all closer together for just a few moments.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Karl E.
New York, NY
Early 2000's

Fujifilm Digital Camer#digitalcolorcaptureses

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 10d

“It’s the absurdity that keeps me doing this. There’s no shortage of it.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Babylon Village
LI, NY
June 2021

Canon EOS 20D AF 28-200mm Zoom Lens
#blackandwhitephotographylover #PHOTOSFROMMYARCHIVES

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 14d

"Even with a camera in hand I had no idea that these moments would happen. How absolutely wonderful she was!”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Natalie “Nikki” P.
Long Beach
Long Island
New York
July 2010

HP Photosmart M52#moreadventuresincameralandnd

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 17d

"There's no shortage of faces that need to be seen, ever!"
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Daniel G.
Ocala
Florida
October 2025

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX400V 24-1200mm Zoom Lens
#blackandwhitephotography

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 19d

"I can't remember not having a camera. I didn't realize just how important that would be for me and everyone around me"
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Alex Tare
New Hope Vermont
Lake Champlain
July 2010
DIGITALLY RESTORED

Canon#photosfrommyarchiveses

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 26d

"I'm a bad boy. What can I say, it's fun! (lauging)"
- Marc Cirenza
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August 2020
Long Island
New York

Pentax Ashai MV Tokina 50mm Lens
#portraitphotography

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · 28d

“I’m glad I have these platforms to give them a second life.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Natalie “Nikki” P.
Long Beach
Long Island
New York
July 2010

HP Photosmart M525
#moreadventuresincameraland

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 21

“I’m not articulate, thank God I fell in love with the camera.”
(laughing)
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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@lilysbabylon
Babylon Village
Long Island
New York
October 2024

Pentax Ashai MV Tokina 50mm Lens
#PHOTOGRAPHY📸

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 19

“I can’t lie, I’ve always had a thing for beards and blondes!”
(laughing)
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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JAKOB
Argyle Lake
Babylon Village
LI, NY
September 2023

Canon EOS 40D ULTRASONIC 24-85mm Lens
#blondeboysdoingwhatblondeboysdo

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 14

“We had this one and only sitting. Do you know how grateful I still am?”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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John MacPherson
August 2020
Isham Park
New York, NY

Pentax Ashai MV Tokina 35-200mm Zoom Lens
#portraitphotography

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 10

“I’m not a photographer. I just collect rarely seen gems with light and shadows.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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IRELAND
March 2024
New York, NY

Canon EOS 40D ULTRASONIC 24-85mm Lens
#blondeboysdoingwhatblondeboysdo

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 7

“One of the risks of appearing in public is the likelihood of being photographed.”
- Diane Arbus
(Photographer)
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Seaford Fire Department
Seaford
New York
September 2020

Nikon D80 NIKKOR PROMASTER 70-300mm Zoom Len#blackandwhitephotographyhy

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 5

“All the portraits and candids are an endless well. There’s no such thing as an ordinary face.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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FELIX
Ocala Nature Park
Ocala
Florida
June 2025

Nikon D80 AF NIKKOR 50mm Len#candidstreetphotographyhy

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Sep 5

“Youth and beauty are wonderful but fleeting. But what a joy it is to capture it from one frame to the next.”
- James Lorin
(Photographer/ Videographer)
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Babylon Village
Long Island
October 2024

Pentax Ashai MV 50mm Len#youthatitsfinestst

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 30

“I have no shame in loving this. He was nothing short of robust vigor. My camera needed this.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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BIG RED
August 2022
Babylon Village
Long Island,NY

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX400V 24-1200mm Zoom Lens
#facesoflongisland

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 29

"Some people start out like this, others eventually get to this. I have nothing to complain about."
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Jonny B.
Long Island
New York
July 2021

Nikon D80 AF NIKKOR 35-80mm Lens
#nofearphotography

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 28

“He’s a handsome guy. The camera loves him. I think the cameras in love with him.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
Adam L.
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September 2023
Long Island, NY
“Just A Few Adventures In Cameraland” 2024
@blurbbooks
Canon 40D EOS 24-85mm Lens
#manathisbest

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 28

“I live with these faces from the moment I capture them. There’s something comforting about that.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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NYC
Harlem 123rd Street
Adam Clayton Jr. Blvd
2000 to 2003
35mm Camera
Kodak Black and White Fil#photosfrommyarchiveses

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 25

“I live vicariously through the wonderful faces I’ve captured.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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Babylon Village
Long Island
New York
June 2021

Nikon D80 AF NIKKOR PROMASTER 70-300mm Zoom Lens
#photosfrommyarchives

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 24

“I never stopped taking photographs, It's like eating when your hungry. I was and still am starving! (laughing)”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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NYC
Harlem 123rd Street
Adam Clayton Jr. Blvd
2000 to 2003
35mm Camera
Kodak
#photosfrommyarchives

Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 21

“It’s like Elizabeth Taylor preparing for a scene in ‘Cleopatra’. Everything about Coreyanne is epic!”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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BEHIND THE SCENES
Coreyanne Armstrong
Connecticut
March 2025

Nikon D80 35-80mm Len#behindthescenesphotographyhy

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 21

"For me it’s always been about understanding the lives living around me.”
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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NYC
Harlem 123rd Street
Adam Clayton Jr. Blvd
2000 to 2003
35mm Camera
Kodak Black and white Film
#photosfrommyarchives

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 18

"It's not hard to find beauty in chaos."
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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WYATT
Ocala
Florida
August 2025

Nikon D80 AD NIKKOR PROMASTER 70-300mm Zoom Lens
#candidphotography

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Andre Steven Rutgersen Photography @andresrphotography.bsky.social · Aug 17

"What I found and still find poignant looking at all these faces I encountered was that they weren't afraid either."
- Andre Steven Rutgersen
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NYC Harlem
Between 2000 and 2003
Marcus Garvey Park

35mm Kodak Camera 📸
#candidphotography