The ladies of Esencia Tropical

Images captured during the Arizona Best Fest 2012, celebrating Arizona's Centennial.
See more of them at TropicalVibes Latin Dance Company.

Samantha: Dancer and Healer

Cory Gutierrez, Co-Director, Tropical Vibes Dance Company

My good friend Cory is as beautiful as she is talented. She an amazing dancer, teacher, designer and choreographer. As if that wasn't enough, she is also one of the sweetest people I've ever know.

Cory called me recently to create photos to promote their Samba & Latin Performances, which include an assortment of elaborate and colorful costumes.

Below is one of my favorite shots of this talented director. For dance lessons or performances, visit her web site at Tropical Vibes Dance Company

Alli's Graduation Photo Shoot

Giada

A portrait of my lovely friend, dancer, singer, model and at times she's even willing to lend me a hand in with my photographic endeavors.

Angela, Friend, 2nd Shooter & Model

Here's some snaps from a photo outing with Angela throughout the Phoenix-metro area. Angela will be my 2nd shooter and assistant and I was showing her the different ways to use a camera, lenses and lighting. Here's a few of my favorite shots from the outing.

Photo shoot with Eddi

Taking a short break from Weddings and other events, I was asked to photograph a good friend and Journalist, Eddi Trevizo. We shot some indoor and outdoor portraits, and it was one of the funnest shoots I've done in a while. Eddi was so easy to work with that at times I thought I was working with a professional model. Eddi, thanks for making my job easy!

You can read some of Eddi's stories in the Arizona Republic and online at AZCentral.com.