Capturing Atlas Amidst the Holiday Splendor

During the holiday season, I had the opportunity to photograph Atlas, NBCUniversal's 1.5-year-old black Labrador Retriever, at the iconic Rockefeller Center. Atlas is part of NBCUniversal's "Puppy with a Purpose" program, a collaboration with America's VetDogs and the Guide Dog Foundation, aimed at training service dogs for veterans and first responders with disabilities.

NYC is a Haven for Editorial Photographers

The city offers an unparalleled canvas for creativity both with it's’ location choices and most importantly clientele. From photographing high-profile events at iconic venues like Rockefeller Center to intimate street scenes in SoHo, every assignment presents a new challenge and inspiration. Today’s session was the definition of a typical day as a NYC Editorial photographer. Projects range from content creation and brand campaigns to nonprofit initiatives and media features.

Read more about Atlas’s journey here!

How to volunteer as a photographer

"Do something good. Find a way to be productive." is what I tell people when they say things are "just very slow right now".

With my downtime, between jobs and under quarantine, I am helping raise future service dog Ruby for America's VetDogs - Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind. Ruby has taught me a whole variety of new skills, and not just how to raise a dog. Skills such as how to be more patient and never being afraid to ask for help. Raising a future service dog can require a lot of patience, it certainly requires some time, and it definitely requires a great community of other raisers who are always willing to help.

As an individual I am volunteering my time to care for and train Ruby, and as a professional photographer, I am volunteering my photography to create countless photographs. My work will be used in the organization’s marketing and advertising pieces. However, most importantly Ruby will go on to help a veteran.

Holiday Puppy Session - America's VetDogs - Guide Dog Foundation

Recent holiday photo shoot for my friends at America’s VetDogs and Guide Dog Foundation. The first group of photos will be used in social media posts, websites, emails, and print pieces. The second group of photos, with the “Spike” jersey, are for a soccer league that will be raising one lucky pup! Pups ranged from 3 weeks old to 6 weeks old.