Ucal - Brooklyn, NYC

I was looking forward to meet Ucal, but I had the feeling he wasn't ready to meet me. You see, his fiancé had persuade him into getting his pictures taken. He kept claiming he wasn't the photogenic type, and somehow I had to make it work. Two seconds after we met he stated, "I'm only doing this for my girl". Obviously, he wasn't looking forward to the photo shoot, so I knew I had some convincing of my own to do. As I tried getting to know a little more about him, I immediately found out he was proud to live in Brooklyn! He became my tour guide, as he filled me in on the history around us. Walking through Brooklyn Heights, I noticed his passion for structures. Ucal is an architect student, and had chosen buildings and bridges for his backdrops. At the end of the day, although he refused to smile for his pictures, I knew he had a good time, and so did I.

Kiara - Naples, FL

It didn't take but 2 seconds for me to be mesmerized by Kiara's beauty. Her captivating look is subtle, yet very deep. We had taken Kiara to a park next to the ocean water, feeling the gentle breeze, and listening to the singing birds. Everything around her caught her attention, and in her unique little world she was at peace.

David - Brooklyn, NYC

It was evident that this was going to be an exciting photo shoot! David is a singing machine, full of laughter and joy. He is on my top list of most jubilant people I've ever met. From viewing some of the pictures you might think he is all about business, but this well-rounded young man is actually an International Evangelist. After working with David, I can only expect a very promising future for him, and I look forward to hearing great things!

David, it has been a privilege to work with you from day one. Thanks for being yourself, that's exactly what makes you succeed at what you do. I hope these images help you celebrate this moment in time.

Raquel - Central Park, NYC

As I stepped out of the subway into Columbus Circle, I immediately located the nearest Starbucks on my iPhone. It was a freezing 29 degrees that morning, which to a Floridian is like being in Alaska. While I was crossing the street, I received a text from Raquel, who was also on her way to Starbucks to indulge herself in a latte. This was my first time meeting Raquel, and she was as easygoing as I expected. After breakfast we headed to Central Park and started the photo shoot! This well educated New Yorker had plenty to say, so we basically talked away through the park until we almost froze.

Thank you Raquel for such a great time! I hope you enjoy the memory of these images and the hard work you put into them. It was a true honor to get to finally meet you.