Journal & Vision

Photo Insight: Just Go Out and Do It

In 2008 I was a young 22 year old photo student who had so many other IMPORTANT things on my…

Photo Insight: Open Your Ears

A few weeks ago I photographed a story about a bird watcher in NYC for The New York Times. On paper it seemed like a traditional, story but when I learned that he was an 18 year old serious birdwatcher I was a bit surprised. Now in days most teenagers are into digital based…

Escape the City for Fresh Air

Day Trip to Cold Spring, New York.

The cars, the pavement, the noise, the lights, the random street smells, the trash, the crowds. You get used to it, but as time goes by you have to escape to the green grass, the quiet, natural light, fresh air, and…

Photo Insight: Dust Off, Shape Up, and Shoot!

I recently returned to shooting portraits. I have become so conditioned in the fast pace work that I felt like I needed to dust off and massage that portrait muscle. I recently did a shoot with Felicity Chang in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. Good decision…

The Thought of a Present Black Father

Observing Father and Son

I was riding the train home when I noticed a man and his young son enter the car and sit across from me. The young boy gave off a sweet warm feeling, smiled and laid on his dad’s shoulder to sleep. I wondered what…