I had a friend who wanted me to take a few pictures of her before I officially left Gainesville. I’m starting to really like portrait photography, and I really want to try to pursue it more on the side from photojournalism.
April – Dec 2006
King’s Jewelry 12.21.06
Carole Levine, a loyal customer of King Jewelers, admires a necklace at the store’s 95th anniversary celebration Thursday night. The event debuted its recently expanded 8,000-square-foot Aventura showroom along with exclusive holiday jewelry and watch collections.
Cyndy Albert, left, examines a A. Fanfani necklace at King Jewelers’ 95th anniversary celebration.
Lorraine Bleustein, a King Jewelers customer of 18 years, compares Breitling watches at the store’s 95th anniversary celebration.It’s a Big Urban World Out There. 12.01.06
Florida coach Urban Meyer answers questions from Host Dave Neal about their teams’ upcoming 2006 SEC Football Championship Game this Saturday during the SEC Coaches Luncheon Friday afternoon.
Gator Nation Domination 01.08.07
A sea of fans celebrate on University Avenue and N.W. 17th Street after the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory January 8, 2007. The University of Florida went home with a 41-14 victory over Ohio State University.
Gator fans celebrate during the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game at the Swamp Restaurant. 
Katie Brandy, left, steals a kiss from Mark Miller on University Ave. during a celebration of the the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory. 
Moe Brown cheers in the Swamp Restaurant during the last 5 minutes of the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory.
UF fans dance and cheer to the beat of drums on Buckman Drive following the Gator’s BCS National Championship victory.
Aloha – June 2006
Trip to Hawaii!!! My cousin, her boyfriend and I went to O’ahu this summer to visit our cousin Brian who lives right on the beach. It was the first time I had been back to Hawaii since I was 3, so it was pretty much a new experience to me. Absolutely amazing over there. Thailand may be my favorite place, but Hawaii is definitely a close second.
…And They’re Off! 05.06.06
Oaks Race and the 132nd Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in April 2006.
I got to assist SI photographer Bill Frakes with the Kentucky Derby this year, and had an absolute blast. Besides the not sleeping, it was undoubtedly a once in a lifetime opportunity. I even got a shot in the magazine! yay!
Gat-or Done!! 04.03.06
University of Florida’s 73-57 NCAA Championship win against UCLA on April 3, 2006.
Whiplash 11.30.05
Brandhi, a dominatrix, was definitely the most interesting to cover. She was fantastic – trying all types of different poses. Her red hair made everything perfect.
Rock Out 11.30.05
Inkspots 11.22.05
During my final for the class, I found a bunch of really interesting subjects to cover as part of my “rebel” theme. The first one I found was Eric, a tattoo artist in Gainesville.
