Revisiting Poughkeepsie

A few days ago, I was digging through an old hard drive and came across a series of portraits I took at a wrestling event at the MJN Convention Center in Poughkeepsie, NY five years ago. Simple shots of professional wrestlers backstage after they got out of the ring. Funny thing is, five years later, I find myself really digging them.

David Arquette / photo by David Scott Holloway ©2019 / All Rights Reserved

It all started with a message from my friend David Arquette. He said, "I’m wrestling tonight. Meet me in Poughkeepsie." I love David, and I’ve always loved wrestling, so I rented a car and made my way upstate. It was my first time in Poughkeepsie, and I had this feeling that I probably wouldn’t wind up there again.

Mike Verna / photo by David Scott Holloway ©2019 / All Rights Reserved

Turns out, I was wrong. Five years later, I’ve found myself standing outside the Doubletree next to MJN more than a dozen times. The hotel has become a regular stay for actors working in the Hudson Valley, and last year, I worked on a film in Poughkeepsie with my friends from Choice Films. Every day, I’d take the train up, and we’d swing by the hotel to pick up actors. Standing out front, waiting for them, I couldn’t help but be transported back to that first night—the first time I stayed there, the strange energy of the place, and the fantastic time I had.

Darby Allin / photo by David Scott Holloway ©2019 / All Rights Reserved

These portraits I stumbled upon? They bring it all back too. What a weird, wonderful time. And now, looking back, I appreciate those photos even more. DA thanks for having me along for the ride.

Jon Mosley / photo by David Scott Holloway ©2019 / All Rights Reserved

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