Inspiration is intoxicating.

Inspiration is intoxicating. It is the fuel that propels you to think, act and create with intention. I have been considering Mona King's artwork for a while. Still, after contemplating this piece, "Amazon just breathe," for an inordinate amount of time, an idea began to coalesce into a solid vision for what could be. This wall installation, made entirely of preserved natural moss, was the inspiration and the backdrop for a fantasy scene I created to showcase Bacoo, a rum from the Dominican Republic. I love the branding and design of the bottle, and it fit perfectly with the concept.

But what use is an idea without execution? Another thought I have harbored is using an LED light source for still photographs and video. Having transitioned from natural light to strobe, making the switch back to a continuous source was challenging. But tech moves fast, and the new generation of LED lights makes this a viable possibility. To say I could shoot stills and videos using the same light source may seem insignificant, but for someone who spent years fine-tuning the nuance of strobe, this was a big deal.

Many thanks to Mona King for the artwork Amazon, Just Breathe and Alejandro Rutty for the incredible sound track.