5 Nights of Partying: Miwe's Birthday Week

I've known Miwe since we were kids. Today he is known as one of Boston's best promoters. Which is why when he came to me with this project, I didn't think twice about it. He planned out 5 different nights of partying, over his birthday week. My job? Document it! But we wanted to do something different. Instead of the usual club pictures, we wanted to highlight the experience of each night. To say the least, I had a blast creating these images. Enjoy!

DEAD ROSES x Coming 2016

I first took to poetry in high school. It started off as a class assignment & quickly grew into one of my favorite forms of expression. A little less than a year ago I started sharing my pieces on my social media accounts. It didn't take long for me to see how much people enjoy reading them. Since then people have been asking me to publish my work. Which led to me wanting to create something amazing.

Original Woman: Out of Africa

We all come across many teachers as we walk further down the path of life. I enjoy calling them spiritual elders. Each one carries with them a bag of jewels (knowledge). One of my closest elders has referred to black females as Original Women for as long as I've known him. It's because of his belief that all humans come from Africa. This is known as the "Out of Africa" theory (OOA). The many interesting conversations we have shared inspired this particular project. Enjoy.

Trillary + Portrait Session

Trillary is a Boston based Recording Artist. We crossed paths a while back while working on a project with a local clothing company. Since then, she has been one of my favorite females to work with. This is only the beginning of many ideas we have cooking up. Enjoy!

Pit Bulls & Tattoos #BostonBullyBreed

The Boston Bully Breed is a movement that has been rapidly growing. They're aim is to clean up the tainted image that has been placed upon the pit bull breed. We recently collaborated & created these amazing images. Save & share your favorite!

Artist Portrait Session w/ RIOT

RIOT is a recording artist from the Boston area. We cross paths & wasted no time getting to work on our first project. Let me know which ones are your favorite. Enjoy!

Sigourney - Portrait Session

Me & Sigourney met at a photo studio. We literally introduced ourselves & got straight to work. I must say, I had an amazing time working with her. Here are a few pieces I wanted to share. Enjoy!

Plimoth Plantation (Wampanoag Homesite)

When you read books & see movies about the old days, it's not hard to see how much has changed around us. But it's not everyday that you get to relive a piece of History. I went to the Plimoth plantation & witnessed firsthand what it was like for the Wampanoag Indians.

Ex-Vietnam War Nurse, Homeless in America

It was a nice day outside. Most people would consider it cold but for us Bostonians, it was warm (high 40s). I had just wrapped up a photo session with one of my clients when I decided to take a stroll around the city. I barely walked two blocks up State Street before I came across Kathleen. Her eyes spoke to me before her lips could even shed a word. I quickly got comfortable on the sidewalk & began talking with her. Listening to her every word. She has to be one of the kindest souls I've ever had the privilege of crossing paths with.

A Modern Explorer

If you've been following me since day one, you've heard me throw the name Dante Luna around. I've worked on countless projects with this talented individual. He's a filmmaker who specializes in short documentaries. This past year, I've witnessed him tour the East Coast with his camera. He wanted to portray that in an image. So, that's where I came in.

Blizzard of 2015 - Boston

It finally has arrived. The blizzard everyone in Boston has been talking up a storm about. I wouldn't be a photographer if weather scared me that easy. So as soon as it slowed down a bit, I grabbed my camera and put on my snow boots. I took about a two hour walk around the city before I decided to call it quits. Here is what I saw. Enjoy & share!

Oliver, The Cat

Oliver's one cool cat.

Words From Another World

If you follow me on social networks, I'm sure you've been seeing these "quotes" being shared around. Many have been asking me if they are mines, and where do I get them from? Well... Yes, they are mines and they come from my mind. That's the simple truth. I'm inspired by life and all that goes on around me. As an artist, I keep my eyes and ears open. Always searching for inspiration. I've shared a lot of myself through my photography and art projects. But there is more to me than meets the eye. Growing up, I constantly used the pen to express my feelings and views. Whether it was by creating an illustrations or poems. Add me on Facebook and Instagram to keep up with my creations. Feel free to share my work on your accounts.

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

K & G (wedding pictures)

My Moment with the King (RIP Bee)

Ever since I picked up my camera and started chasing my dreams, I've met all kinds of people. Famous and poor. Black and white. But there is always certain spirits that you only have to meet once for them to change your life. King Bee was one of those spirits. 

Pictures in Motion: Adrian Osorio

I photographed Adrian Osorio for about 30 minutes while he nonchalantly enjoyed some time on his skateboard. I put about 130+ pictures together to create this piece. Press play, enjoy & share with friends.

Model + End of Summer + Cambridge, MA

With the Summer coming to an end, I decided to squeeze in one more Summer shoot before the Fall takes it's place. We chose Cambridge, MA as a location due to the beautiful outdoor scenery it has to offer. It was a simple photo session. I made a conscious decision to stay away from the flash and utilized the natural light as much as I could. Enjoy!

Kush Groove Clothing Company (Photo Session)

Kush Groove Clothing Company has been making noise in the streets of Boston, MA since the day their product hit the market. The CEO of the company reached out to me with ideas for a "raglan photo session". He wanted baseball to be the theme and already had a field in mind that we could use. We ran with the idea and the finals came out amazing!

Hats/fascinators at the Horse Races (Saratoga, NY)

My camera has allowed me to travel & experience a lot since the day I started taking pictures. I have been blessed enough to cross international borders thanks to my craft. Although this past weekend I didn't use my passport, I did cross state lines. Dan Tordjman, from America's Best Racing, was kind enough to introduce 20 Boston Bloggers to a day at the Saratoga Race Course. It was a day of fashion, food, drinks and horse races. Despite the many things I photographed that day, I mainly focused my lens on all the different hats I came across.