One thing I like most about working with a camera is the challenge of making quick decisions. Not having to overthink before pressing the shutter and seeking a creative response to what's in front of me is very fun and stimulating.

I've always enjoyed looking at portraits taken on the street, and I don't mean just portraits of strangers, but instead, actual well planned and composed pictures of any individual in the midst of city life.

I've always loved how rain sets me at ease and how it also makes me excited to see reflections, color or textures taking a new life. Not having to rush around when I heard that the weather forecast was calling for rainy weather was a great opportunity to take a photo walk.

Location plays a significant role in photography. When it comes to setting up a photo shoot, giving attention to its features, especially texture and scale can provide the final result with a unique layer of context that turns each shot into something more substantial.

I recently began the process of updating to strobe lights. The strobe lights kit I used on this photo shoot consisted of two lights I purchased from Adorama during their year-end sale.

Confronting challenges, overcoming social anxiety, stepping out of my comfort zone; are three of the main factors I get from experimenting with street photography.

I made my first attempt at night street photography on super bowl Sunday, which happened to be a rainy one.

I begin 2018 with a determination to set my creative language on its path to becoming more thoughtful, better composed and executed. To do work with purpose is now more critical than it ever was.