Remember the wild hairstyles, the fancy dance moves, and the nights when Studio 54 ruled New York? Well, today's guest was there... camera in hand, and thankfully she kept the negatives!

In this first part of my conversation with Meryl Meisler, we travel back to the beginning of a remarkable photographic journey. Best known today for her street photography and photographs of the '70s disco era, Meryl spent decades documenting the people around her, never imagining that these everyday moments would one day find their way into books, galleries, and museum walls.

We talk about growing up on Long Island, receiving her first camera, the importance of family, discovering photography, and finding herself in the middle of New York's legendary nightlife scene. From Studio 54 and Paradise Garage to family gatherings and neighborhood streets, this may begin as a conversation about street photography, but it quickly becomes a story about family, friendship, New York, and a life lived with a camera always close at hand.

Grab a coffee, settle in, and join us for this wonderful conversation with Meryl Meisler.

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