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.

Baths in the Kitchen Sink

My daughter loves to take her baths in the kitchen sink. She's old school like that. It's the cutest thing in the world. Times like this help me look back & appreciate the small moments. All the moments that I didn't document because I was to busy living.

Fashion/Product Photography w/ Cupcakes & Couture

The beauty of my craft is all the people & companies I get to collaborate with. The best ones are long term. Amy is the creator of Cupcakes & Couture. I've had the pleasure of working with her on countless projects. Stop by her blog & see what all the fuss is about.

The Old Man & the Flower

Everyone in town knew about the Old Man who lived in the mountains. He would rise with the Sun, walk to the top of the mountain & then back down before Sunset. He would do this religiously everyday.

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!

Fried Bananas

Everyone knows that grandmothers are the best cooks. The other night, my grandmother surprised me with fried bananas (not to be confused with plantains). Literally a banana sliced, seasoned and fried. Crazy, I know! But I must confess... it was good. So good, I had to 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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