Bold & Unapologetic

My third session with Jay in downtown Orlando was brief but substantive. Between takes, our conversation wandered through life philosophies and aspirations, adding depth to what might otherwise have been a straightforward urban shoot. Having photographed him multiple times, I’ve witnessed his growing confidence and self-direction – he’s internalized many technical aspects of modeling that once required explicit guidance. His Puerto Rican heritage seems to inform something essential about his presence in front of the camera – a natural expressiveness that can’t be taught. Watching someone develop their visual identity through repeated collaborations has been one of the more rewarding aspects of this creative relationship.