Captivating Harlem and other areas of New York in soulful photos of Ruben Natal-San Miguel

Ruben Natal-San Miguel is a Puerto Rican by birth and a New Yorker by vocation. He first encountered the world of art in the 1980s when he saw the work of Andy Warhol on his way home. He fell in love with the work of this man, and art became his "hobby and main passion."

Ruben Natal-San Miguel moved to New York in 1993, but after the September 11 attacks, his life changed dramatically: he decided to move to Harlem, where, in his opinion, it was safer. It was then that his career as a photographer began. Reuben enjoys photographing everyday life in all five New York City boroughs, especially Harlem and Brooklyn.

(Total 16 photos)

1. Lady "Money Sings the Blues", 2011, Harlem.

2. Left: Cotton Candy, 2013, Rockaways. Right: Glamor Diva, 2009, Harlem.

3. Siren, 2013, Orchard Beach, Bronx.

4. Shall we play? 2013, Harlem.

5. Sisters of Soul, 2013, Harlem.

6. "You're on the island", 2013, Dumbo.

7. Salon de Belleza, 2010, Harlem.

8. Newcomers, 2013, Harlem.

9. Hope.

10. Beauty from the Underground. New York, 2012. (from the series "Subway Chicas On The Go")

11. Subway girl. New York, 2012. (from the series "Subway Chicas On The Go")

12. It's not over yet. New York, 2012. (from the series "Portraits from All Walk of Life")

12. Hot summer. Harlem, 2010.

13. At the parade. Harlem, 2010.

13. Eyes. Harlem, 2007.

14. Untitled. Harlem, 2010.

15. Pink Panther from Harlem. Harlem, 2007.

16. Urban glamour. Manhattan, 2008.

16. Untitled. Manhattan, 2008.