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New Blog In Production As Well As Updated Website

Just gave to 'go-ahead' for the new blog site to be built and installed. It will now be integrated into my existing website. Once it's up, I'll start posting again. I'm told a week or so.

Also, a newer website is being constructed to allow images to scale to the size of any monitor. No more viewing my work at 750 x 500 pixels!

Blogspot Catastrophe - Switching Sites Soon

My Blog is down for the count at the moment. I'll be switching sites, most likely to my own host site instead of relying on this type of service (which I didn't really care for to begin with). Will keep you posted on the new blog.

Do You Scuba?

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Vegas. Exhibit A

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Let's be honest, Las Vegas is one of those cities that looks better at night. I present you with Exhibit A as evidence.

Seeing 20/20

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A shoot doesn't get much more local. This one happened to be just a few miles away, via a call from an art director in Manhattan for a trade magazine. I love it when that happens...which is never.

I'd love to shoot more retail/medical space. I'll even travel for it next time.

Caribbean In White

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Lifestyle shoot. Caribbean.

Models: Katie and Lawrence.

Stylists: Kiira and Ingrid Leess.

Hair/Makeup: Gigi Gommers

Hide Awhile

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There are many ways to travel and the idea of travel is different for everyone. However, the more I travel the more I appreciate the small places "off the beaten path." The kind of places where you can shop locally, prepare your own fresh meals with locally purchased meats, fruits and vegetables. Places where you can interact with the locals, get to know them, laugh with them and share your stories. I definitely don't get to do it as often as I would like. When work is good, I'm usually off to a location, where I work very long hours, then head back home on the earliest flight. Not many clients want to pay for my time venturing out. However, I'm open to the idea, if they are...I promise to create great images!

I took these shots in Jamaica for a client who understands the need for a place you can truly get away. For the tourist who wants something off that beaten path. For the adventurous tourist who doesn't want the typical, sterilized resort experience. Where the pool feels like your own, overlooking the blue Caribbean. Where the service is understated, personal and you're left to absorb your surroundings in splendid isolation. It's a place a little bit bohemian where you can get lost for awhile. A place to hide awhile.

Sight unseen, we employed this model on a suggestion from the client. A local waitress and model. She worked perfectly. Pure luck.

Her Name Is Rio

I've been on many boats for photo shoots. I've been on many boats in the Caribbean for photo shoots. But, this was the first time I was on a boat in the Caribbean for a photo shoot and felt like I was in a Duran Duran video. Thanks to Kiira Leess and Gigi Gommers for your great styling and makeup. Art Direction by Diane Thibault. I think Simon Le Bon would approved.

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Destination: Relaxation

Spas generally provide an incredible opportunity for creating stunning work. Here's a few selections from some recently completed work in the Caribbean.

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