CFL Doc October

October 2010 Cover - The Community that Paddles.
This shoot took place at the Orlando Rowing Club boathouse on Lake Fairview in Orlando. Because all of the doctors involved in this shoot are surgeons with busy morning schedules, we had to shoot late in the day. The sun was harsh so I thought it would be fun to have them wear their shades. I really liked the look and so did the editor! :)

Do you see what they are standing on? It's a floating dock. I.Was.Not.Amused. ;)

This dedicated team of surgeons specialize in oncology... they are passionate about their patients...

They will be paddling in this year's Orlando International Dragon Boat Festival at WALT DISNEY WORLD® Resort held in the epi-center of Downtown Disney® Area.... the event will capitalize on the rapid growth of the sport in Florida and the southern states. Introducing the sport to ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex, the Festival will soon become a marquee event in North America.

CFL Doc September

September 2010 Cover - Running with a Purpose
This shoot was set in the historic downtown district of beautiful Winter Garden. We got to shoot at my favorite time fo day... early morning. Unfortunately, the cover does not do the sunlight justice. Everything was sunkissed and beautiful.

Also got to meet with Dr. Mercado's fellow teammates, his wife and his business associate.

CFL Doc August

August 2010 Cover - On Top of the World
This shoot was super fast. Due to crazy schedules of all involved, we had a very small window of opportunity. We were confined to the inside of the medical facility courtesy of Central Florida's stormy summer afternoons but we made it work.

Dr. Zarate is an amazing individual. His love of climbing and photography captured my attention from the minute we met. His wall is covered with amazing photos of his travels and the mountains he has climbed. Pictures of clouds from above the clouds... he had a really good eye.

Dr. Zarate had just returned from climbing Mt. Kilimanjaro with his family and a heart patient of his. Talk about motivation for a quick recovery, he took his patient climbing! :)

While not used in this month's publication, I thought I would still include one of my favorite shots. Most of the photos used in his story were photos of his climbs.

CFL Doc June

June 2010 Cover - Flyin' High
This shoot was definitely different from the rest of the magazine covers I had shot to date. Dr. Masson really wanted it to be about his kids... all his kids.. the whole team! These super stars, the Diamond Jacks, are an award winning travel little league team. The kids AND the doctor were so much fun to work with!!

Dr. Masson's older son plays on the team while his younger son comes along to practice. I am so glad they were both there the afternoon I met them.

This is, by far, my favorite photo from the session.

Team shot!

CFL Doc May

May 2010 Cover - Influential Leadership
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Joseph Portoghese in March. We met at Rollins College which just seemed to be the perfect place to conduct this cover shoot. Dr. Portoghese is very connected to Rollins as this college is near and dear to both him and his family. His sister worked PR and The VIP treatment on this shoot was fun!

Dr. Joseph Portoghese - So much fun meeting this doctor. Loved hearing about his mission trips to Peru!

And what a great sense of humor he had! He was such a good sport. :)

CFL Doc April

April 2010 Cover - Race to Washington
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Ken Miller in February. Dr. Miller's passion for change and is prepared to leave medicine to serve the people of this country as he runs for Congress this Fall. Did you know that of the original signers of the Declaration of Independence, 7% were doctors? Currently only 3% of congress is made of up physicians. Dr. Miller wants to change those stats. This shoot took place in Winter Park.

Dr. Miller's middle son Brian is his campaign manager.

All in the Family

March edition of Central Florida Doctor is out. Fun time (even though we were still in the throws of that arctic blast that blew through the Sunshine State in January) getting to know these brothers who share a practice here in town. The original shoot was scheduled a week prior but we were busy having snow flurries....



My favorite shot... didn't make the magazine but I really like it. It captured the mood.

Makin' Some Magic!

By far one of my most exciting shoots to date. Central Florida Doctor magazine's February cover story was on the Orlando Magic's team doctor. I was given an NBA "press pass" to cover the cover! It was quite humbling to be sitting in between the photographer for Getty Images and the AP. Did I mention that "sitting" meant on the floor? As in.. on the court under the baskets? Yeah... it was an experience I won't soon forget.

Here are a few of my favorite shots from the game...

They call him Superman for a reason folks....

Not a work of art... but did I mention I was sitting on the court, close to the action? Maybe a bit too close? The dedicated photographer that I am, I took the shot and then covered my camera in case of impact... which didn't happen. :)

Is There a Doctor in the House?

Well, not quite... but there is a photographer! Exciting news for me as I open a door that I didn't actually knock on.

After a recommendation from a client, a look through my portfolio and an interview with the editor, I am now shooting the cover of Central Florida Doctor's Magazine! It's very new and very exciting.

I shot December's issue in October and the cover story was on Dr. Mark Weatherly who is affiliated with Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children here in the Orlando area. To view the rest of the photos and read this doctor's amazing story, follow this link: December 2009.



I have since shot two more sessions... the second was for a physician who was set to depart on a mission trip the next morning to Haiti and the third was with the UCF Knight's basketball team doc. That was a fun shoot as well!

I never know what I am walking in to when I go to each session..... small quarters, unusual lighting challenges or inline skating mascots! Awesome shot of our doc last night with UCF's Knightro. :) I'll post each cover as they are released.