Crozier '07

The Crozier Christmas Party - one of the hardest shoots known to man. Food, spirits, dancing, ... just an overall non-stop, great party and of course I'm working - running around trying to capture the great moments, trying not to bump into guests, trying to sneak in a few candids, and trying to dela with those that are 'really enjoying' the party. All I can do is smile and shoot!

Thanksgiving in New Orleans

Thanksgiving this year was spent in New Orleans with Susana's family. Don't get me wrong, I love my in-laws, but they eat Thanksgiving dinner later that night. No, it's not a New Orleans thing -- it's a Dominican thing! For 39 years, I have been accustomed to eating around 'noonish.' The most difficult part in the wait is that on Thanksgiving Day, nothing is open (McDonald's, Burger King, Sonic, nothing ...). While I'm waiting, of course I'm taking pictures. Here are a few from my mother-in-law's living room!






The slideshow (music is from a song that my son's class sang at their Christmas program - he's a kindergarten student in the South Boulevard Spanish Immersion Magnet program):

Optimus Prime and Bumblebee

Another birthday party - a Transformers Party! My son likes Bumblebee but we can only find Optimus Prime costumes. As always, we make the most of it.

Poster for his room ...

Invitation for guests:

a happy compromise ...

My Little Mermaid

Each and every year, my wife asks my daughter what type of birthday party does she want. This year's theme is The Little Mermaid. Of course that means a custom invitation - so off to the studio we go:

Believe me, we took a million pictures that evening because as you will see, my daughter is a character ...

We had a lot of fun although the lighting was sloppy, I was using the wrong lens, bad white balance--but the images were perfect!