This is where you’ll find a living archive of my projects, the work I’ve done with clients, and chonicles of my adventures as I change the world.
I’m a Miami-based photographer + brand strategist focused on defying the odds and telling the dopest stories for clients who are interested in doing the same.
I believe stories are the vehicles that move culture forward and there’s nothing more important today than strengthening cultural integrity across the arts, urban environments, fashion, and hospitality.
Saying it upgront, I believe brands should stop chasing the shiny, expensive, all-in, look-at-us, blockbuster-type stuff. Boutique experiences are what really captures the attention of audiences and where the real power lies.
Read more10—21-24
Insights
Testing With Katarina Putnick
Photographed Chemical Engineer and SELECT Model Katarina Putnick across different locations on South Beach, including the iconic W Hotel.
Read more10—20-24 Photography DRiP Thesis:Shaping the Future of Blockchain Adoption
By removing traditional gatekeepers or anonymous algorithm levers, DRiP could catalyze the widespread adoption of blockchain technology and because of that, I’m committing myself as a case study to illustrate the real-world potential of this ecosystem.
In the midst of an impressive run of shows, tours, and projects, she remains fully present, embracing everything that comes with carrying the torch for a craft that supports an entire industry.
Read more 09—10-24
Interview Testing With Simone Austin
Simone Austin’s story of how she was discovered by Freedom Models makes you fall in love with the idea of the fashion industry that for too long felt like an illusion.
Read more08—28-24
Photography 4 Keys for Creators Trying to Get the Hang of Twitter
For creators who’ve spent time mastering their angles, video edits, and IG captions, Twitter (some people call it X) can feel like a completely different planet. Trending topics have more impact on the conversation, and if you don’t already have people to engage with, it can be jarring. However, if there was ever a platform that rewards you for time spent, it’s Twitter.
Read more08—26-24 Insights Testing With Jackson Malone
Whether it was running laps in the middle of a busy street, jumping rope time and time again, or doing full stretch routines, you never saw a drop in energy from Jackson or a struggle to shift in focus when it came time to hone in on a particular mood for the shot.
Few brands intersect fashion, art, and urban development with a more impactful mark than Diesel. The fashion brand is known for its daring and divergent approach to building immersive worlds for people to create in.
Read more07—30-24
Insights
Testing With Bethany Chasteen
As a photographer, it’s a privilege to work with a model or talent that isn’t just comfortable with their body, but they also are courageous and creative enough to really engage with the idea at hand, no matter how simple. Bethany had these traits.
If you’re active on Twitter, you’ve seen the Phantom Wallet team frequently engaging with users and the greater web3 ecosystem. Today, the brand page regularly pulls in tens of thousands of views on individual tweets and is as synonymous with Solana as startups are with Silicon Valley.
Read more07—26-24
Interview On The Beach with Maddie Semlinger
How do you start a modeling career today? I think it comes down to consistency, clarity, and confidence more than anything else. My job then working with Maddie was to help bring these things to the surface during our test shoot.
Read more07—26-24
Photography Save Your City. Shoot More Outdoors
The city is alive. Your city is filled with stories waiting to be told through your lens. As photographers, we can influence, connect, and transform our community.
Read more 07—26-24
Commentary ASK AN AGENT: Taheerah McDougal
Everyday, more models, photographers, and wardrobe stylist reach out to modeling agencies for insights on how to navigate the industry, and how to get the most from their experience with modeling agencies. In this interview, Taheerah gives her answers to some of those questions after almost a decade as an agent for one of the top agencies in the world.
Read more 07—23-24
Interview The Pivot That Put Phantom Wallet Ahead
Even though other crypto wallets provided safe and secure onramps to the blockchain, Phantom Wallet remained the heart of Solana’s ecosystem thanks in part to it being the only one to go through a major brand overhaul like the chain itself.
Working with Jenna was dope because she had this degree of confidence with her that made it easy to give directions, try new things, and even improvise on the fly once we noticed and opportunity with the silk gowns.
As a photographer, every shot I take tells a story. But, sometimes, the most gripping narratives are those that life throws at you unplanned. This shoot wasn’t just about profiling a unique talent but about redefining what the future could look like for a friend.
If you can be a force for good in your community, whether that means supporting local businesses, mentoring aspiring artists, or championing important causes, you’ll be surprised at how many resources that were previously hidden suddenly become available to you.
These tricks were done by “kinda” professionals who had youthful strength and encouragement in large numbers to make up for whatever rational thought would naturally kick in when someone decides to play chicken with a car, stand on bikes in the middle of traffic, or ride on the side of a car while someone hung out the window to photograph them.
Fast forward almost four years later and we’ve reconnected again to photograph a few swimsuits and casual looks on a weekday in Miami. This would be our fourth photoshoot together and arguably our best one yet.
When I lived in Los Angeles, I was blessed to work with Annysa Lamantia again. Annysa is magnificent with interior design. You can see it in the way she uses different design elements to capture not just spaces but to chronicle a story of elegance and exclusivity.
The image of fashion or photoshoots coming from Florida are often seaside or in a bikini. I get it, Miami is a major desintation and if it’s not the liifestyle that’s being talked about, it’s the people who represent it. What if we can tell fashionable stories without relying on those themes?
This is less of a commentary on the homeless who are seeking some resemblance of community and more of a take on two worlds that overlap even though the internet and manufactured media will have you believe otherwise.