AFR Photography

04/28/2022

02/16/2022

Round 2!

02/13/2022

About 7 years ago, I kickstarted AFR Photography with a photo shoot of my young niece.

My mom and sister helped me deck out a barren wreath with a concoction of florals and moss to serve as a headpiece. That shoot marked my first official solo photography project.

Fast forward a few years later, and we find ourselves recreating that same photo shoot (with the exact same headpiece) to celebrate my niece’s upcoming fifteenth birthday. A lot has happened in the last seven years: not only has my style evolved, but my niece has grown into such a fierce and compassionate young woman; and I hope that these photos emulate those qualities

02/06/2022

And just like that… “The Crucible” photo series is complete. Once again, I extend a special shout-out to the involved members of (actors, make-up artists, costume designers, and teachers) for their incredible artistry. I literally just show up to take the photos.

In all honesty, I’m proud to be just a small crumb of such a massive community of fellow artists who bolster one another and who encourage each others’ unique set of skills.

I cannot wait to see the show in April. And now, it’s time for a long nap.

01/26/2022

I taught the play “The Crucible” about seven years ago to an amazing group of Juniors. Despite the loaded historical context, students loved the heavy drama and intrigue of the play. It is a story that continues to be taught and performed in high schools all across America.

Now, it’s exciting to see the students and teachers produce their rendition.

Once again, during the shoot, I was astonished at the professionalism on display from all parties involved: the actors, the crew, and staff. I’m looking forward to sharing this new series with you… the first photo series to kick off the 2022 MAS line-up.

12/16/2021

I had a blast photographing these little people… and their energy was so contagious, it almost made me forget I had papers to grade. 🎄

Happy Holidays to all!!!

11/28/2021

Miami Arts Studio Presents: Into the Woods

This has been the longest photo series that I have committed to, but it has been so well worth it! I was very privileged to work with such a talented team of students, teachers, and crew. Hope you enjoy!

10/06/2021

My last photography project of "Fahrenheit 451" explored the theme of censorship through the burning of books.

This time around, I'm resurrecting those pages from the ashes as I incorporate a painterly, storybook quality to the fairy tale characters of "Into the Woods."

Miami Arts Studio is at it again!

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06/08/2021

"'Books were only one type of receptacle where we stored a lot of things we were afraid we might forget. There is nothing magical in them, at all. The magic is only in what books say, how they stitched the patches of the universe together into one garment for us.'" -Ray Bradbury

I had the opportunity to photograph the very talented theater students at my school to commemorate their rendition of Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451." Let's just say it was a very fun shoot.

I do not usually incorporate textures into my photos, but they were essential here, adding a charred and brittle aesthetic that ultimately provides clues to the profound themes in the story.

01/21/2018

I had the amazing opportunity to photograph my close friend's daughter. This young lady is the absolute embodiment of character and integrity. I wish her the best as she concludes her senior year and embarks on her new adventure.