Lauren Sosa - Highline Park

Lauren and I go back, way back...back into time...lol. Sorry, couldn't help myself there :-) We have known each other since we were kids. The funny thing is that we have not seen each other in almost 20 years. Thanks to this cute little networking site known to the whole world as Facebook, Lauren and I reconnected. I was super excited to have found her and her sister Angie. Ahhh, to reminisce about the good 'ole days. We caught up on each other's lives, the good and the not-so-good, the experiences with our children, the many vacations and of course the happy stories. After several invitations, Lauren and I finally met up on the night of August 1st at a movie premier. As we stood in line in the lobby of the theatre, Ms. Lauren mentioned to me about her wanting to get into acting. She had the connections and needed photos to get everything in order. I mentioned to her about my love for photography and how I was building a portfolio and so we knew we were destined to somehow work together.

The following evening Lauren called me and asked if I would take her head shot's. I of course, said yes. Now she doesn't know that after we agreed on the details, I jumped up for joy from the excitement!! Well ok, so now she knows...lol. I was just grateful that someone took a look at my work and gave me the opportunity to show them what I was capable of. She trusted me enough to get the job done. Now I am in now way a professional, just yet, but I am a "professional in training" and so I know what I am and am not capable of. Well enough of my babbling, let's move on to some pictures!!

Thank you Lauren for allowing me the opportunity to do this for! Te Quiero Mucho chiquita!

**Disclaimer: I am still learning how to re-touch so please bare with me...lol**





































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EDC Picnic at Coney Island

On Friday August 7th, EDC had their Annual Summer Picnic. This year it was held at Coney Island. Coney Island is on the verge of being either re-vamped (God-willing) with help of City Funding and private donations or shut down completely to make space for a resort. A third of the parks attractions have been shut down so far but the spirit of Coney Island has not diminished. Living in NYC almost all my life has made me realize that there is so much that us New Yorker's take for granted. The beautiful city skylines, the colorful Botanical Gardens and the youthful sounds of children playing in the parks. I love this city and the older I get the more respect I have the wonderful city that has become my home!! I am not sure how much longer I will live here but I know for sure that I will always carry NYC in my heart forever.

Here are a few pics of Coney Island and my co-workers:

The Parachute Tower




The Wonder Wheel


The Best Roller Coaster


Sumo Wrestling with the Executives


EDC'ers Looking on


The Beach @ Coney Island


Lyndell


Jade


Mayra


Cosimo


David and Delando


Fred and Juan


Until Next time!! Enjoy the rest of your summer!

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Hanging at the Highline

Last Sunday Juan and I decided to go visit the new Highline Park down by 14th street that used to be an old elevated railroad track. We met up with the Chapmans as well as Nikki and her momma Jain!! It downpoured that day but not until well after we left the park. The sun struggled to peak out through the clouds but it left it's mark before hiding out :-) I definitely look forward to visiting the Highline again and hopefully this time the sun will shine a bright smile.

Here are a few pics of the Chapmans!

And of course Little Sydney!