and again....

Ice Cream

Grill Master

From Grill Master

This was one of the first warm days of the season. Chris is always cooking something on the grill, but today I had to take a closer look because it smelled delicious... I have to say he got skills, now I see why he is always the "grill master."

Brooklyn Childrens Museum

From brooklyn childrens museum

Similing Eyes

She was drying her nails next to me in the nail salon and I could not stop looking at her lashes, they were beautiful. She told me her secret but I'll never tell....

From lashes

Miami

I love the coffee and breakfast at this spot. It's very old school, and I love to hang out and watch the staff, they all have a style and grace about them, reminds me of the Dresden Room in LA. They let me hang out and snap while I wait for my food.

From miami

From miami

Police Brutality

Sometimes the Police get a little over zealous, as we know. When they come on our block the neighbors usually will knock on my door, or I run out with my camera to make sure I put my flash in their face so things don't get too ugly. Well this time I was too late! They used his head to bash out the back window of this car.







They love to set examples, and I'm sure this is just the beginning of what lies ahead as our neighborhood is changing.

Brooklyn Blonde pt. 3

Meet Millie... I really enjoyed shooting her, because she was really happy to have her photo taken. I was in awe of how perfectly she applied her lipstick and was very happy with this shot of her, she has such a warm spirit. We were so busy talking I forgot to ask her why she was blonde.




This is Cherry, I saw her walking down the street and I ran to get her number. (so embarrassing) When she came to the house to shoot she was wearing so much make up she looked like a completely different person, and it threw me off. Not in a bad way, just not the fresh face that I remembered. She didn't finish her answer to why she's blonde..... "I've always been blonde..."




Shumaya came to a baby shower next door. She's not blonde, but she was giving me something really special with her hair color and her regal strength and beauty.




Erica..... she was a trooper, she let me make an attempt to dye her hair blonde, it didn't work but it made for a fun day!!

SEE FULL STORY HERE in TRACE Thank you Claude and Mikaela

More from "Brooklyn Blonde"

This is Sabrina and Justina. Meeting up with Sabrina was like getting initiated into a secret club. I went through tons of emailing and texting back and forth, answered many questions over the course of about a week, and I had never even met her. When I arrived I figured out why. I was immediately blown away by her strength first, then her obvious beauty..... and she brought her sister.

I spent the most time with them, and they gave me 100% of their energy. I walked through the neighborhood with she and her sister and saw how people reacted to them and how they responded. They bring so much grace, style, beauty and confidence demanding your respect.





At the end of the day it was really important for Sabrina to know that she would not be portrayed as "a dumb blonde." In my mind I was thinking that would be IMPOSSIBLE.

More to come.... thank you Claude and Mikaela see full story online at TRACE

The Kids

We met Ryder and Toni in Jamaica, he's the chillest baby boy....

Jamaican Cousine

Nic and Fabian know their way around the kitchen, and whipped up some Proper meals for all of us that I will miss very much. It was the first time I actually had a tear in my eye leaving Jamaica, good people, good vibes, and good food.

Black and White

I was on an job today really focused and out of the corner of my eye I saw him!!



He was ready!

Dumbo

Today I went for a walk in Dumbo. It was cold, cloudy and beautiful....

Basketball

Raw talent, amazing skill, and agility here in Bed Stuy!

Daily Prayers

We were in the park surrounded by families, picnics, music, food, games, and laughter. I saw a group of young men forming a line. As I watched I thought a game was about to begin. I looked away continuing my conversation, glancing back to see this moment..... again so glad i had my camera!

Aisle #4 chic

From grocery store

I went to the store last night to get cereal.. and I came back with these images. They all gave it up to the camera! I love it!