Linda Rizzo

I'm a photographer. I'm a DJ. I'm a clothing designer. I'm a graphic designer. And apparently I'm extremely right-brained.

I've spent my entire career in fashion, designing across a broad spectrum of categories and markets, and I have a damn good resume to show for it.

I always have a camera with me. Not a phone camera, but a Sony or a Nikon or a Lumix or a Leica. Serendipity and happenstance are continually presenting fantastic and interesting and wonderful tableaux and events that are begging to be photographed. I'm infatuated with photographing New York City, with all its beauty and its beasts, in all its grunge and glory. Tragic clothing choices will get me to snap a few photos as well.

I live for music. My own personal talents go no further than having a great ear, lots of vinyl, thousands of CDs and a MacBook - all of which allow me to be a damn good DJ. However, I am truly in awe of musicians. I have an endless amount of respect and much envy for their talent. And one day I will pick up that Fender bass...

I design the flyers/posters for my DJ gigs. I amuse myself and hopefully others with these pop-culture infused bursts of creativity. And I'm developing mad Illustrator skills.

And I'm a native New Yorker. This means I can tell you exactly where to stand on the platform for any subway train, so that you get off near the right exit at any station.

photo © linda rizzo / girl of gotham 2016