Portrait: The Grace of the Arts

I had the great honor and pleasure to photograph the Grace to Grace 20/30 Anniversary Gala celebrating Abounding Grace Ministries this past weekend.  It was a beautiful celebration of Pastor Del Rio and the entire church family.  Thank you so much Jeremy Del Rio for trusting me with such a historic event.

This week I decided to edit the images and of course I found a few that I just had to get artistic with.  While I finish my editing of the entire event this afternoon, you can enjoy the grace of the arts below.

Trinidad + jPhone

During my stay in Trinidad earlier this month I used both my Canon 5D MkII and my jPhone to capture the beauty that is Trinidad. Below are images solely captured with my phone as those are the easier images to upload at this time.


This is me on the road to Macqueripe

During my photo walk I found some beautiful plant life

This bamboo pathway was amazing.

The beach at Macqueripe (really feeling this postcard look)

The beach up close

I found this little building view on the side of the road

Chaguaramas

I climbed on top of an abandoned building to get this shot

Portrait: Miss Tina

PORTRAITURE

Even in the Bronx you can find a boardwalk near the water. That is if you know where to look.

The wind was blowing really hard that afternoon so Tina's hair had some movement. I really love how she looks with the water in the background. The simplicity of this portrait allows us to focus in on Tina's face and gaze.

- J

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Portrait: Lady T

PORTRAITURE

You know it was a matter of time before I shared another amazing photo of Tina from our recent photo shoot.

Her looking away adds a mystique to this portrait. Her beauty catches you and her glare peaks the interest into what is going on in her mind.

You rock Tina!

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Portrait: Glamorous Tina

PORTRAITURE

Miss Tina took a minute to warm up to the photo shoot process. She is a cool friend of mine so it was a great pleasure to work with her in the studio.

After some time she became somewhat comfortable and we were able to get some amazing images.

I love this cover girl/glamorous portrait of Tina. You go girl!

- J

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Morning Photo: Beautiful Expectations

INSPIRATION

Today is a day of beautiful expectations. Meditate on this - http://www.flickr.com/photos/55045313@N05/5820313855/

Morning Photo: Underpass

ARTISTRY

Wow, the underpass this photographer took is both beautiful and detailed.  Check it out - http://bit.ly/kHAqB2

Portrait: Modelo Esmeralda

PORTRAITURE

I met Esmeralda at a wedding I photographed last year. She was energetic, fun, and had an amazing style for fashion.

This past weekend I did photography work at a church upstate. It was a full day of Family Portraits. While photographing Esmeralda, I was able to capture this lovely modelesque portrait.

Why I Photograph

I just love to make beautiful pictures of people.

I truly enjoy portraits whether they be at a wedding, sweet 16 or a personal project.

Even with my iPhone I use filter apps to make the image look beautiful.

What I have come to realize is that in every area of my life I try to enhance that which is in front of me.

This is me.