Birch Coffee HQ Interior Table

The image was taken inside Birch Coffee HQ in Long Island City. Upon entering the coffee shop, you'll see this view from across the ordering counter. By subway: - Closest station: 40 St - Lowery St (via 7 line) - Head south on 40th St toward Queens Blvd - Turn right onto 48th Ave and the destination will be on the left Address: Birch Coffee HQ, 37-20 48th Ave, Long Island City, NY 11101

Birch Coffee HQ can be enjoyed year round.

For similar lighting conditions, it's best to photograph the cafe during the day.

To add some depth and texture to your photo, photograph directly in front of the glass wall.

You can either incorporate people into your shot or wait until it's an empty scene, like I have in my photo. I prefer this shot without any subjects so that you can focus on the architecture.

Get creative and play around with the industrial aesthetic of this location. You can order a latte and photograph that or you could turn around and capture the cashier.

MoMA PS1 is about a 25-minute walk away from the coffee shop. I definitely recommend checking out this museum — especially if you're a fan of contemporary art!