Sapphire Dreamer

 These past few years, has took it toll on me physically and emotionally. Here I am at my highest weight, feeling unsure of my future. And I'm tired of feeling this way. So I say NO MORE!! I have to now take care of myself  and do for me. Just recently my mom and I have join blue apon to jumpstart our new life. Which teach us to manage our eating habits. Thought the road will be long and bumpy, I am ready for a new begining.

 My last year in Nassau Community College fun but also bitter sweet.  This project speak volume to me as it show my growth in photography.   In these two Finals, I laughed and cried. But had so much fun. In the top photo, it's an overview of the Experimental Final. Which consist of different medias of photography; like Appropriation (on top), Tintype ( Middle), and (Puren) Transhers (on bottom. In the second, was an overview of the Studio Final. Which consist of Grind lighting. I wanted to explored the concept of the seven deadly sins (plus one), as well as mystery that grinf lighting can being out. (from left to right) Top: Lust, Pride, Gluttony, and Greed. (from left to right) Bottom: Envy, Despire ( not part of the SDS), Wrath, and Sloth.

During the Holiday season was the time I felt the most heaviest up the point I was feeling uncomfortable taking picture of myself or with anybody, But through It all I manager to make the best of it and post my last picture on instagram.

In August of 2017, my family and I went to Cancun, Mexico. We stayed in a beautiful resort from Iberostar. On that trip, my friend and I experience many firsts; Our first time begin in Mexico, clubbing, getting drunk, etc. Just so many fun experiences we had and learned from.

For one of my Studio project we had to choose a Magazine Cover and recreate it. I chose a cover from Rangerfinder Magazine. My model for this project is a good friend of mine. Looking back now I still find it funny how everyone in class ( including the professor) thought she was actually get married.                  My Cover                                                                     Rangefinder Cover

Oufit: ·                                                                                                                                                   Top: Forever 21 Plus ·                                                                                                                                 ...

   Makeup Look; " Smokey Glam" ·          Face; Primer: smashbox photo finish Foundation: MAC, match master spf 15 Highlighting and Contouring : tarte clay sticks and l.a girl concealer Face powder: Milani Highlight tarte and bhcosmetics: Carli Bybel ·          Eyes; Tartelette in bloom ·          Lip; Limecrime Salem Although it has been a year ago, I could remember a time when I got dressed up and went out. Even if it was with my aunt and mom, when we went to Red Lobster (lol). I could remember how happy I felt. Oufit: ·          Top: Zara bodycon dress ·          Bottom: Forever 21 Plus ·          Shoe: Torrid