Why I’m partnering with the Dispatch, by Seen in Saratoga
Plus all the details on the Dispatch’s new collab with the mysterious photog.
I became a super-fan of the mysterious — and insanely talented — photographer “Seen in Saratoga” since the very first time one of the brand’s Instagram posts popped into my feed. Instead of perfectly posed, overly filtered pics, Seen in Saratoga publishes…candids.
And they’re beautiful.
After all, while the razzle-dazzle of track season and SPAC lands Saratoga in the news, it’s the smaller moments that keep us locals here…holding hands while strolling downtown, maybe receiving a smile from one of our favorite hospitality folks on Phila Street.
These are the snapshots that Seen in Saratoga has a unique eye for recognizing and sharp ability to capture.
So who is Seen in Saratoga? For that reveal, you’ll have to wait. Instead, let’s deep dive into the photog-about-town’s reasons for remaining anonymous — and how it led to a juicy new collab with the Dispatch.
—Abby
Click on the below embeds to see the full photos — and follow Seen in Saratoga on Instagram to (anonymously) get in on the (name-less) new collab.
Let’s get into it.
Who am I? Just like you, reader, I am someone who enjoys time behind a screen — blanketed in the security of anonymity, yet forever curious about what’s happening around me. I’m also a local who loves everything about Saratoga…the small businesses on Broadway, the talented service workers, the local artists, and even the track season.
But my favorite flavor of Saratoga is unfiltered and candid, with a pinch of salt.
So many creative endeavors we’re enjoying right now began while we stuck at home during COVID; mine started when it ended. After the restrictions were lifted and we emerged from our makeshift work-from-home caves, I joined the masses in taking to the streets once again. Since my full-time profession does not warrant loads of creativity (or walking, or socializing), I took advantage of this opportunity to begin taking candid photos on Saratoga’s streets as a way to break out of my shell. This was in 2022, and after all this time there is never a shortage of interesting moments to capture and share on my @seeninsaratoga Instagram account.
This year, I launched a new segment called Q&A Monday that poses to my followers one simple question [from yours truly]. Then I post the unfiltered — yet anonymous, like me — answers to my Stories with an image that I believe pairs well with the submission’s intentions. The always honest (and sometimes shocking) replies to my prompt always simmer with the savory juiciness we all crave.
And yes, the realness and willingness to reveal one’s secrets comes from the project’s name-free nature.
So, why not take this show on the road? The questions will bubble up on Instagram Stories and land in the Saratoga Dispatch Substack, a new place for Saratoga’s witty and candid replies to shine. While still preserving anonymity, participants will now have the opportunity to be featured in both publications. I look forward to seeing you around town — starting with the Dispatch’s first event, the La bohème pre-party Friday at Bocage.
For the love of Saratoga.
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