Interview with percussion band DTour X in Curacao

I was on the lovely island of Curacao in May, 2013 filming this great percussion band called DTour X. They came on recommendation from television personality/producer and interior designer Nadin Benito who mentioned that I should check them out because they were awesome. I am very happy that she did, because they are, AWESOME! They play percussion music blending styles of Samba, Merengue, Salsa and a local rhythm called, Tumba. They don't stop there. They include Rock, Jazz and many other musical references to complete their unique sound. Their music is infectious and full of energy. 

Curacao is a beautiful island in the southern caribbean sea, 55 miles off the coast of Venezuela, situated between Aruba and Bonair. Most people on the island speak the local language Papiamentu. English, Dutch, Spanish and Portugese are widely spoken.  

If their music does not make you feel something good or make you smile, you must be in a coffin!

To hire this band for your next event, or wedding reception you can contact them them on Facebook,

https://www.facebook.com/dtourx.treme . They will travel worldwide!

I was elated to shoot and edit this interview with fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Emilio Sosa. What a nice guy!

Interview with photographer and pioneer light painter Vicki DaSilva

We produced this video interview with pioneer light painter and photographer Vicki DaSilva in New York. 

My creation of Creative Voices Project

Last week I launched a new website called, Creative Voices Project. As a photographer I create visual products and as a musician I create sounds. Many of my friends and colleagues are creative types, some of which are so amazing that I cannot even comprehend how they were able to conceptualize what they do.
As a result, I wanted to create a platform for all of these talented people to share their stories, and inspire others interested. First in the series is celebrity tattoo artist Jon Mesa of Oxygen channels, Best Ink program.  
Be inspired, be creative!

What's in my camera bag?

I am frequently asked about the type of equipment I use while shooting a wedding. The best way to answer that question is to show you what I have in my camera bag!

Melanie and Anthony got married!!!!

This handsome couple married Saturday, June 9th at the Holy Rosary R.C. in the Bronx, NY. It was a partially rainy day, but as they exchanged their vows the sun began to shine through the beautifully crafted stained glass windows of the church enveloping them in wondrous bath of light.
The reception was held at the beautiful VIP Country Club in New Rochelle, NY where wedding planner Shanelle Walker of Imaginative Creations By Shanelle did a fantastic job decorating and managing this busy wedding day. Feet were stomping and fingers were popping to the music provided by Jimmy Dee Music Productions.
Congratulations to Melanie and Anthony on a GREAT wedding!!!

Dominican Bar Association 2012 Awards

Congratulations to Pulitzer Prize Winner, MIT Professor Junot Diaz and Community Activist Yudelka Tapia on receiving an award from the Dominican Bar Association. The event was held at the Columbia University faculty House in New York City.
Also, the scholarship recipients for 2012 were Rinerys Garcia and Katherine Mateo.