Sterling the Majestic

As I was setting up for some holiday sets for clients I needed a model. Mary Ann and I have talked about a portrait session with her and her herd. And today was perfect! With a fresh brush and some sunshine we went for it. How amazing that this Andalusian Stallion wanted his love to shine for his human. This unbreakable bond is obvious in all the images. A girl in love with her horse. Meet Sterling.

Senor Juans Commercial Photo Shoot

It all started with my friend Kyle Shackleton. He is the Mid-Atlantic North Area Manager at La Flor Dominicana. My goal was to get Kyle in a natural setting so he brought me to Senor Juans and introduced me to Nick.  Nick has made the atmosphere comfortable, inviting and sophisticated and a perfect match for my environmental portrait of Kyle. 

The first day I went in was a treat! A man was hand rolling cigars! The second shoot day I spent lighting up his cherry wood humidor and glancing inside scoop to a member.  I took the time to light the glass bottles and the cabinet itself. The challenge came to the reflection I was balancing out on the surface of the cabinet. After I sorted that out it was all about giving some love to the glass bottle of Tall Ship Malaga Islands Barrel Aged Rum.  

Here are my fav shots from both shoots. Check out Senor Juans in Belmar, NJ for a fine smoke with some good stories. 

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