KODAK MOMENT of the Day

We met when I took a gap year in college and knew we wanted to be together. As I finished school and we were making our plans, COVID hit, so we didn’t see each other for 1 year and 8 months. It was really hard, but worth the wait! On December 14th, 2020, after one of the worst years ever, we got married and captured the beauty of our day in the Mabira Forrest in Jinja, Uganda. 

It was born from the idea that you do not occupy anyone else, but your self.

A minute to reflect after a long day’s hike in the Coast Mountains of Canada. There’s nowhere else with lakes quite so turquoise from the glacial silt! Panorama Ridge, B.C. 

On a windy day.

Capturing skateboarders on TMAX film.

Smiles and bucket hats

Meet Pippin.  She is a fantastic little dog who fills our lives with love and Kodak Moments.  Here she is running full speed back to me with a huge smile, because she knows I have tasty treats in my pocket.

The best feeling you can have, catching a wave and ride it to the beach 

Late February in San Diego, California we were blessed with a week of just the most absolute primetime weather. Mid 70s, crystal clear skies with a light breeze. Every sunset shoot was a dream that week. Tourmaline beach will always a have soft spot for my sunset shoots. This photo captures it all. Thank you Kodak Moments for the feature! 

- photography by j 

Two young siblings playing by a pond while the older brother tries to show his sister how to skip rocks. 

I've always wanted to visit this interesting cave next to Timber Beach and I finally did.

On the beaches of Zihuatanejo in Guerrero state there is an activity that consists of being lifted by a boat-driven parachute and allows you to see the beautiful views of Zihuatanejo. But before they go up, the workers have to lift the parachute in the air so that it is ready to make the trip. Once I took the picture of the moment one of them approached me and said "from above it looks better!" But I reject the invitation for fear of losing my camera several feet high.

The camera is an Olympus Infinity Zoom 105 and the film is Kodak Color Plus 200

Perfect way to cool down in this Queensland heat

Leopold is afraid of heights but keeps climbing then can’t come down?

Last time at sunset cliffs in San Diego with my dog before moving out of state!

Me: I’m going to be so productive today.
Also me:
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#happymonday #rabbitstagram #bunnystagram #bunnylove 

What a privilege it is to be the mother of boys.  Boys who will grow up respecting, loving and honoring women.  Treating them as equals.  Listening, truly listening, to what they have to say.  Taking the word “no” for exactly that— a no.  Valuing the women that they encounter as they go through life.

I promise I’m raising boys who you can trust your girls to be around and be respected by.

My first memorable time at Watson’s Bay was about 10 years ago. I remember going swimming and snorkeling with my partner. I even got into some fishing with him, though I only ended up demotivating both of us with the many times my line got caught on rocks, lost hooks and fish food! ?? I don’t think I’ll ever be great at fishing... 

Few weeks ago, we came back to this spot at Watson’s Bay to reminiscence our first days of dating. It’s still a great instagrammable spot with stunning views of the city skyline just like 10 years ago! ?

To appreciate the view with your heart but not the camera

Visiting Australia when I was 22! This was my first trip with my (now) husband and we’ve continued to travel over the last 14 years! 

It being a Sunday, I decided to go for a photo walk at one of our local beaches. The beach was full of people and I noticed that they were two dogs that were running around with full of energy and were just being playful. I realized that they could turn out to be interesting subjects. I wanted to make a frame where only the two dogs were in it with no individuals. So I waited until the perfect moment. I didn't realize that I have made the frame that I was after, until I got the scans back. I am just happy with the fact, that I was able to freeze this moment. It outlines their character and how friendly they are. This photograph was made on Kodak portra 400 and the camera used was Pentax K1000.

Family time is always precious. Even though We’re getting older and we’ve chosen different paths, our bond has never wavered 

Tesla the French Bulldog getting ready to hit the road!

My family and I are traveling Australia in our caravan and this shot was taken at the Chinamans hat lookout in the Innes National park in South Australia! 

Out for a spring ride with ma bestie

A couple weeks ago I had the distinct pleasure of capturing some images of my friend @senzz_!

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Sena is an individual who exudes excellence, and I don't just mean in the usual sense of the word. As black people, our worth is often attached to how much we can succeed in life despite our disadvantages. What makes Sena excellent is the way he makes others feel. He's charismatic, kind, and multi-faceted. He's a theatre nerd, an incredible dancer, and he loves to hang. He's also a huge anime fan ?.

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It's not a new thing for black photographers to capture black people, and that's why I want to go further. I want to capture black people who might have felt "othered" at some point in their lives. Maybe they didn't quite fit into spaces society said they "should" have. Maybe they have tastes that are popular now that weren't popular when they were growing up (see previous paragraph for anime ?).

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I look forward to capturing more folks like this and potentially start a series ✨

coach your kids and challenge them

It rains a lot here in the Pacific Northwest. So when the sun comes out, Ginger doesn’t mess around. She soaks up every bit of sun she can!

Randonnée sur les îles du Frioul pendant les vacances d'hiver

It was beautiful day with most important person. Just went for a walk and we created this. 

Baby Joe’s First Easter 2021 

nothing about this last min adventure was well planned. but somehow I still got to this magical place at a magical hour. getting out there is half the battle!

Photo taken with a 100+ years old Petzval lens with a 6*6 Pentacon six TL medium format camera on Kodak Portra 800 film.

I love taking photo with Kodak Portra 400, it’s so versatile, even when there’s a little light available.

One day at the dog park... digging marvelous holes and trying to give my hooman a sand and soil kiss ?❤️

Love going on adventures with you, sister! #NationalSiblingsDay

On a trip to Big Bear Lake in Southern California, my friends and I stumbled across this very spot. It was a moment that had to be captured.

Even when traveling, you have several milestones. At this moment, we celebrated our opportunity to stay in Australia for another year. We had to do at least 3 months of farm work to qualify for a second year Visa.

The moment that she realised the baby was here to stay.

After a whole day of skating between spots, me and my mate Toby rolled up to the final spot. Toby had that this trick (back foot impossible) on his mind all day, he tried for about an hour, but didn’t manage to land it. For one of the final tries I decided to shoot a frame on my Olympus OM-30, and Kodak ultramax 400. 

Easter has come and gone but the memories will warm our hearts forever. Here we are enjoying a stunning sunset at Birdrock Beach on the coast of Victoria. 

This is Scooby - a cat I met on a photo walk through Richmond. His collar says he needs special medication, and he was very friendly. I thought such a special cat deserved a special portrait.

Nothing can be compared to the feeling that I had when those standing pillars stood in front of me...Zhangjiajie National Park in China should be the top of every bucket list.?

Closing week film photo dump #kodakmoments #i❤️skiingwithfriends

Everyone was just sitting around after the cake had been done.and my friend just starting snapping a bunch of photos and said something really funny at the same.time lol.

This me and my son :) 6 months old

Since COVID, my daughter is glued to my hip for everything. Working, cooking, working out, etc. She made a comment about wanting to ride the bike with me, so I gifted her a kids stationary bike for her birthday. She loves it and loves “riding with mommy!” It makes workouts more enjoyable for both of us, and she motivates me to workout now even when I don’t feel like it!

Hilda & Ester. Leica M6 and 28mm.

Mommy kisses

Grateful for this life. ?

Experiencing new places with you is my favorite. #HappyMothersDay

Golden hour moments in Mom's garden ? 

Summer adventure at its best in Tasmania! A great day spent getting to and climbing the freestanding pillar called ‘the Moai’ at the Tasman Peninsula?☀️  

Father & Son moment. I was giving my son a Haircut.

a lovely dinner with an old friend. 

When I was strolling highland park in the fall, I saw this couple sitting on a bench in total admiration for each other while enjoying the brisk air and warm sunset. One of my favorite songs instantly came to mind, “Someone To Watch Over Me” by Ella Fitzgerald. I wanted to capture that pure moment of love and embrace while it lasted. To her heart, he carried the key.

I've never met a cat who loved to cuddle as much as this boy...and he loves his girl's cuddles the best!

Celebrando mi cumpleaños 

Un soir sur la plage 

Last week was a tough one. But I’m so grateful I got to spend some time with the fam bam. My God daughter turned 11 and we bought her a skateboard. She is so smart , respectful and fearless. I hope the gift gives her the drive to explore the world and herself. There is something inspirational about falling down and getting back up again.

In this moment my wife Xue and friend Kendra came by to visit me on site during a mural production in Wynwood, Miami. Kendra captured the sweet moment of us saying “bye, see you later at home” with a kiss.

My best friends, a married couple who love each other dearly. Andrew has been away and Liella misses him so much. I was at the right place at the right time when I saw them being ‘cuddly’, luckily I had my Nikon EM in my hand loaded with P3200 TMAX and promptly captured this moment. Such moment I am blessed to witness and to capture it flawless in film is just the icing on the cake.

Someone was super excited to get her first ever surfboard!