Photographing men is SO very different than photographing women.  The posing is different, and it’s something that I am still learning.  When I put out a call for a model shoot, Makaile responded.  I told him that we could schedule a date, but he had to be patient with me.  He agreed, and we made plans to shoot at […]

At the end of August, one of the models, Diêlha, who sat for my Spanish Harlem project contacted me about her own personal project.   Her concept was a vintage shoot. The photographer who was originally working with her stopped responding to emails, and ultimately, ghosted her. Diêlha asked if I would be interested in photographing her concept.  I […]

On August 25, I photographed the last model for my Spanish Harlem project.  My model was Marina, and she didn’t disappoint.  She came prepared with jewelry, and had a very clear understanding of the concept.  Marina was the second model that I photographed at The Arboretum.  I tried to utilize other locations at the mall because I didn’t want […]

The weekend of August 24, I participated in a styled shoot organized by Carissa Rumps of The Wild Rumpus Collective called “The Dark Crystal”. The session was based on the series/movie by Jim Henson. This is the second stylized shoot I participated in that Carissa has arranged. I wasn’t familiar with the theme. I simply […]

Sarahwas the second model who sat for my Spanish Harlem project.  She responded to my post in one of the local photography groups.  We scheduled to meet on August 18 in the morning.  Our session was in the same area that I photographed Diêlha.  I wanted the same theme, and I wanted to see what Sarah would bring to […]

It’s been two months since moving to Austin, and I feel as if I’m not moving forward in my business. To be frank, there are extenuating factors, and the biggest one is that we’re currently a single income family. All extraneous spending is on hold. The cost to set up an LLC. was out of the budget. I […]

One of the things that I’ve noticed in some of the photography groups where I am a member is that some of the images posted by male photographers have the female models in very sexualized positions.  These women are barely clothed, and are posed in extremely suggestive poses. It can be very discouraging and upsetting as well.  I […]

We’ve been in the Austin area for a little over a month, and it still feels as if we’re visiting.  When we moved to Phoenix, I had the same feeling.  I’m not sure when the feeling dissipated.  It’s hard to describe.  You get up every day and perform daily routines, but it feels surreal. I decided to take the […]

 It’s been a month since we made the move from Arizona to Texas.  A month of learning our new town, and trying to acclimate to the humidity. After living in the desert for 14 years, this is an adjustment that’s been quite challenging.  I’ve decided to take the summer off so that I can get acclimated to […]