I See You

This amazing couple, Mark & Annisha, granted me the wonderful opportunity to work with them on a fun shoot in Grand Central, New York City.  Now as you can imagine, Grand Central is a place where commuters are constantly whizzing by, there are wall to wall postings of train schedules, and the all around hustle and bustle is enough to make you dizzy. But despite these distractions, the setting absolutely fit their personality. Their classy timeless love meets the beautiful energy of Grand Central Station.

Now before I proceed, I want to say that the most important look to me is the look of your soul.  What do your eyes tell me?  Are your body movements natural or controlled? I want to see your spirit.  That to me is what makes a good picture.  When you are naturally comfortable in your environment and I can see the beauty of your soul.

I could detect a hint of nervousness as I began my shoot with Mark & Annisha.  With my big black camera pointed in their face and crowds of people stopping to see what the heck was going on.  But somehow, through casual conversation, lots of laughter, and a little bit of flirting, they both forgot that they were in one of the busiest places in NY and tuned into each other.  Like they were the only people in the world.  It was then that I saw the beautiful connection they shared.  I saw their spirit from within...

Photographing Mark and Annisha reminded me of how amazing it is to be able to see a person in the truest sense.   We meet hundreds of people on a regular basis, some of which are your co-workers, family, and even your best friend.  We owe it to the world and more importantly to ourselves to always be truthful to who we are  and what our heart tells us.  Some of us, myself included, get so caught up in playing a role of what we think the world wants to see. Instead, forget all the distractions and tune into yourselves.  Acknowledge your spirit and know that it's ok to let it guide you.

Family Ties

For me, one of the most enjoyable things about being a photographer is that I get to meet and work with people of different backgrounds, interests, and personalities. Let me say, I am not the most outgoing person in the world but there's something fascinating about meeting people and learning so many things about them. Sometimes, that can give rise to a whole new perspective on life.

Back in May, I was given the opportunity to photograph a family of three. A sparky energetic mom, a cool laid back father, and a sweet adorable baby with smiles for miles. The shoot took place in Central Park, New York which I thought would be a fitting place to capture their natural beauty. Boy was I right. From the moment I picked up my camera to the last shot of the day, every photo portrayed a family unit so strong and bright.




This little one on the other hand, so full of life and happiness!! What a beautiful baby; he made my job so easy! His parents and I danced around him hoping to catch a glimpse of his smile. And then, magic happened. His eyes became wider and his smile became bigger and bigger showing off his two front teeth. All I could think of at that moment was how beautiful this little child was. Not because he has the most awesome smile and the cutest cheeks you ever saw, but because I could see his spirit. Happiness and laughter consumed him, his soul was so bright.



We can learn so much from children. They possess such a carefree nature, a fun curiosity, and an insatiable outlook on life. We all have these qualities inside of us but sometimes we lose touch with them along the way. Wake up your spirit and the child within you. Smile a little more, laugh a little more. Tell you what, the next time you're out for a walk and you get caught in the rain, don't take out your umbrella. Run through it, jump in puddles, it' will be ok, I promise. But I must warn you, it will probably be the most fun you've had in a long time.

Good for the Soul

Everyday I come home to this lonely piano; it sits there, in the corner, collecting dust waiting for someone to breathe life into it. Today, I decided to warm this piano with a single rose until the musician returns.

Sometimes we become consumed with our daily lives and forget the things that matter the most to us, the things that make us happy. Go out and do the thing that you enjoy the most but haven't done in years. Your soul will thank you.