For the longest time, I have been searching for the perfect chocolate chip cookie. When I finally found it, I knew that I had to share it within the Macaulay sphere, and as many say, art is subjective, and for me, food is art.

When looking for a picture to choose as my “Snapshot”, I purposely chose to find a place that oozes warmth and welcome, even in photograph form. My work shows how we, as a modernized society seek comfort in even the most banal of things, such as cookies and coffee.

On a moderately cold, cloudy, rainy day, there is nothing more comforting then the warmth of a cafe, or the taste of a perfect, still warm, chocolate chip cookie. With this photograph, I am allowing the viewer to feel and connect with the same warmth that I felt when I walked into this espresso bar. Immediately walking into this area, the aroma of fresh ground espresso and every manner of baked goods embraces the senses. I was looking for a refuge from the rain and found it tucked away off of 6th Avenue, beckoning me.

Walking in, I immediately started thinking how I should take my photograph. I eventually waited for my perfect opportunity to capture not only the fresh-baked, still steaming cookies, but also the menu with the various types of coffee on it. I took this photograph because I love the taste, smell, and texture of a perfectly brewed mocha; the feel of a crispy, buttery cookie in my hands, and the chocolate chips, melting in my mouth as I take a bite of it.

My goal was to convey those same feelings that I receive when I walk into a great coffee shop like this one, and I did. I hope that looking at this picture makes the viewer want to walk into the photograph, order a coffee or a cookie, and sit down and unwind. I did not want to just take a picture of a random cup of Starbucks coffee, or even of the city that I love so much. I took a picture that showcases just one of the thousands of places that people go to; seeking shelter from the cold, looking for a place to relax after a long day.