See Through My Eyes
“Taking a picture is like giving a piece of your soul away. You allow other people to see the world through your eyes.”
Katja Michael
September 15, 2024
ZZ Top: Rock Legends Shine Bright in South Florida
After much anticipation, I finally had the chance to witness the iconic ZZ Top...
June 1, 2024
Breathe Your Disguise – Hardwired
It’s been a while. That much I know. Life has a way of occupying...
July 27, 2023
Hand me my leather, Tori
The year was 1992 and here I was listening for the first time ever...
June 25, 2023
Mas Y Mas. MAS 5
Hello, hello, and hello. This post has been sitting in my queue. It has...
May 7, 2023
A little bit of Philly, G Love at Mas Miami 5
When you love what you do, it’s never really truly a “job”, at least...
March 19, 2023
A Decade Through The Eyes of a Queen
10 years ago, I went out in support of a couple of friends that...
December 30, 2022
Respect, Hellzapoppin at Respectable Street
It has been quite a year for me, so much so that I have...
November 13, 2022
Hardwired, Rocking the Rooftop
Who can rock a rooftop in South Florida? Hardwired can.
October 24, 2022
Off to Never Never Land, Hardwired
Exit light Enter night Take my hand We’re off to never-never land
October 16, 2022
All of which are American dreams, Products of Rage
And on this particular night, the tribute to some amazing bands was in full...
September 27, 2022
Breaking Your Mind, Jack Johnson
What can I say? I love me some Jack Johnson. He was and continues...
September 21, 2022
Stay True to Yourself, Ziggy Marley
Not even rain could keep me from attending this night of assignment. I wasn’t...
September 2, 2022
Waiting for my Ruca, Sublime
Here I am and ready for another entry. Are you ready? Yes, I told...
August 27, 2022
The sound of your voice, In The End
“Painted on my memories. Even if you’re not with me, I’m with you”
August 14, 2022
From Back Bay
I was recently offered the opportunity to fly out to Boston for work and...
March 12, 2022
Let’s Get Lost, Patch of Heaven
One of my favorite things to do is to get outside and to go...
January 23, 2022
Travels, King’s County Edition
While there are some amazing bands locally in South Florida, sometimes the assignment calls...
November 11, 2021
The “Dr.” Roosevelt Collier at Hollywood Arts Park
It’s so good to be back. Yes, I’m speaking both in writing and behind...
September 4, 2021
Juke Jam at Hollywood Arts Park
There are certain things that when given the opportunity, you take it. I for...
July 18, 2021
Without a Sound, The Main Squeeze
Before the lockdown, before the stages went silent. I was in attendance with one...
May 18, 2021
Music In Many Forms
To be multi-faceted, to have depth. It’s something that I am grateful to possess,...
May 3, 2021
Shot on iPhone, Crackerman at Revolution Live
First thing’s first, let me see how thankful I am to have had this...
March 7, 2021
Face Your Fears, The World Is Watching
Where do I even begin? Oh, I know. They’re baaaaaack!!!! Yes, that is not...
November 9, 2020
Listen to the wind blow, watch the sun rise.
I have been meaning, wanting, needing, to head out to the beach and watch...
October 17, 2020
Just one moment and it all can change
I’m sure by now we all know this, life can change in the blink...
August 27, 2020
Challenge Yourself
I did exactly what the title of this post said. I challenged myself. What...
July 24, 2020
Honey Hounds at Revolution Live
Hello Hello. I know that it has been quite some time since my last...
May 30, 2020
New Possibilities
Step out of your comfort zone. It really can kill you. Human beings as...
March 25, 2020
Not that you knew me back then, In The End
I think it’s time for this next set. On so many levels the timing...
March 15, 2020
Like A Stone, Audio Echo at Revolution Live
With gigs being postponed, rescheduled or otherwise canceled on account of the virus outbreak,...
February 22, 2020
Vertigo to take you back
It is about that time. Yes, I already brought to you the beginning, now...
January 18, 2020
Falseta Does Their Thing
I have to say that it has been a couple of months since I’ve...
January 14, 2020
Acoustically Yours, Sevendust
Here we are at the last and final entry for this amazing night of...
January 10, 2020
Stitched Up Heart, Acoustic Xmas
Sometimes you need to change up your game plan and this is one of...
January 3, 2020
Rhye, Bringing In The Feels at Art Basel
Caught in this pool held in your eyes Caught like a fool without a...
December 29, 2019
Mons Vi, Art Basel at the Bandshell
When the lyrics are poetry, you are listening to none other than Mons Vi.
December 14, 2019
Groovin’ with The Disco Biscuits
We are all waiting for the start of 2020 to bring in the New...
December 11, 2019
Supergold at Revolution Live
Getting things done and all in its due time. It gets a bit tricky...
November 30, 2019
The US Stones at Revolution Live
Music can transport you to any place and time. Why do I say that?...
November 6, 2019
Give Me A Quiet Mind
Give me the strength to be kind, to combine. Yes, it’s another entry and...
October 25, 2019
New Direction
What have I been up to? Well, for starters, I’m getting things done. Checking...
October 20, 2019
Let’s Get Lost
“Her pleasure in the walk must arise from the exercise and the day, from...
October 9, 2019
Into Your Garden, Still Alive at Revolution Live
Let’s take it back a bit in to the Rearview Mirror, shall we? Let’s...
September 25, 2019
Give it up for George Clinton & the P Funk
South Florida wanted the funk and George Clinton and the Parliament-Funkadelic obliged. When I...
September 19, 2019
Also Under A Groove, Fishbone
We are getting near the finish line of my night at One Nation Under...
September 15, 2019
The Main Squeeze Under a Groove
It’s that time again and here we are at the next installment of my...
August 28, 2019
+LIVE+ as one Bayfront Amphitheater
I’m not sure if you can even begin to guess how excited I am...
August 26, 2019
Beginning with Our Lady Peace
Let me start off by saying that I am so incredibly happy to be...
August 14, 2019
It’s Spider Cherry
Let us start this next series of four with a little treat, shall we?
August 7, 2019
Afrobeta Opens at North Beach Bandshell
It’s that time and another one from the backlog is under wraps with this...
August 4, 2019
Roosevelt Collier at Revolution Live
I love pleasant surprises. More specifically, when you go in to a gig not...
June 26, 2019
Hellzapoppin’ Heats Up Kelsey Theater
Come one, come all. It’s wonders you have never seen like this.
May 18, 2019
Skyline, In Sight. FKJ at Revolution Live
Impressed does not even begin to describe what I came away with after my...
May 12, 2019
See What I See
I’ve been promising myself that once this particular busy episode came to pass, I...
May 2, 2019
If I Ever Fall Asleep, Turkuaz at North Beach Bandshell
The excitement has been real for me these last couple of months and I’ll...
March 18, 2019
Up for a game of Ping Pong?
The flock came out in full force to show their love for Pigeons Playing...
March 8, 2019
The Fritz Doin’ Their Thing
I’m back and while it hasn’t been that long, this post is quite an...
February 22, 2019
Sevendust Live and Raw
The last and final installment and it is by far my favorite of the...
February 21, 2019
Tremonti Tears It Up
The finish line is just around the corner. Next in line and in direct...
February 16, 2019
Lullwater taking stage
We are at the halfway point. It’s like the Wednesday of the night. Come...
January 1, 2019
In This Moment, live and on stage
So I decided to hold off on posting this particular entry until the New...
December 22, 2018
New Years Day at Revolution Live
I love it when not only do I get to listen to a new...
November 21, 2018
Give Me One More, The Main Squeeze at Revolution Live
I can’t even begin to get in to how thankful I have been lately...
November 9, 2018
Alice In Chains Live at the Hard Rock
I’ve been waiting for this. I would love to say patiently, but that would...
September 5, 2018
X and more, Nonpoint brought it home.
The moment I had been waiting for. What I had prepared for. Nonpoint takes...
September 4, 2018
He is Legend at Revolution Live
One thing I absolutely love when shooting a band is being able to get...
September 1, 2018
Letters From the Fire, Revolution Live
I got to do a thing last Saturday. Revolution Live set me up as...
August 5, 2018
Kelsey Theater Gets Its Sideshow On
Wonders you’ve never seen. I think that about sums it up. Except I’ve seen...
June 5, 2018
Manifest Modern Mimes
It is listening. There are times you may not think that it is, but...
May 26, 2018
Rise, GEARS rocks O’Malley’s
Where do I begin? I had been doing my best to wait patiently for...
May 6, 2018
Hellzapoppin at Culture Room
Come one, come all. It’s a show unlike you’ve ever seen before…
April 14, 2018
Mekromium at O’Malleys
It’s not always going to be easy and sometimes it requires a little more...
March 27, 2018
Born Beneath rocking O’Malleys
It’s been a short while since I’ve posted an entry for you guys and...
March 1, 2018
He represents the real Hip Hop
Ladies and gentleman and all in between. I am absolutely ecstatic to be writing...
February 23, 2018
GEARS’ KING, from the Queen behind the scenes
Patience is a virtue and let’s just say that waiting to share this particular...
February 16, 2018
Not So Ordinary
So you could say I’m spoiling all of you with back to back posts....
February 8, 2018
On The Run, Turkuaz at Wynwood Yard
I’m not normally at a complete loss for words when I’ve heard a band...
December 3, 2017
Nature Vibin is therapy for the soul
I am about to get a little personal for a moment with you.
December 2, 2017
Flashback to Swampgrass Willy’s, Modern Mimes
It’s been a long time since I have been to Swampgrass Willy’s. It isn’t...
November 24, 2017
Nor Wind, Nor Rain Can Stop The Burn
“Flame you came to me, fire meet gasoline Fire meet gasoline, I’m burnin’ alive”
November 12, 2017
DOPE live at Kelsey Theater
I did a thing a couple of weekends ago. I got to check out...
November 9, 2017
Where the wild things are
What do you do on the weekends? Well, I sometimes go on nature hikes...
October 31, 2017
(hed)p.e. Live at Kelsey
I’ll fill you guys in on a little secret. I’ve been wanting to check...
October 22, 2017
Blackbirds, Art Official at Wynwood Yard
“Photography for me is not looking, it’s feeling. If you can’t feel what you’re...
October 15, 2017
Ladies and Gentleman, THE MAIN SQUEEZE
Day in and day out I’ve been at this and let me just say...
October 8, 2017
Hurricane Prep in Effect
I’m on a roll today. One more down, a few more to go. That’s...
August 30, 2017
A Sunny Independence Day
Burning the midnight oil and getting things done. If you want to get anywhere...
August 3, 2017
Sunny South Wishes
Hello Hello readers. I’m back! I know it’s been a bit since I’ve checked...
July 12, 2017
Pandia Trio at GSpot
Just in time I say. I’ve been once again burning the midnight oil. While...
July 7, 2017
Mekronium Live at O’Malley’s
I did this thing a bit back where I went to see GEARS kick...
June 29, 2017
GEARS, setting it off in Miami !!!
Guess who finally got her fix? Yeah, you guessed it, this one. It’s been...
June 4, 2017
Beyond a certain speed, motorized vehicles create remoteness
One thing I absolutely love is when my friends see a particular spot and...
June 3, 2017
Intermodal Dade
While I have a special blog entry drafted, spellchecked and ready to post, I’ve...
May 15, 2017
Compositum Musicae Novae’s Metamorphosis
Last week was a very busy week for me. 3 bookings each one day...
May 13, 2017
The Von 4 U at Dawn
Last weekend I had the pleasure of spending some time with a band by...
May 1, 2017
Hellzapoppin’ on the real
I’m baaacck and super excited to be bringing to you this next collection. I...
April 29, 2017
Live at Kelsey Theater
Hello all you lovely people. It’s me again. I’ve been working hard. On that...
April 19, 2017
Where you at? On the way.
This past Friday I was able to escape my job earlier than the usual 5:30...
April 17, 2017
A New Dawn
It’s been years since I’ve watched the sunrise. Two years to be exact. Well,...
April 5, 2017
Modern Mimes at Churchill’s
I’m always up for some new music and Femme Fest at Churchill’s was of...
April 2, 2017
Sunny South at the Beard
What started off as a night that should have been fairly quiet, it turned...
March 25, 2017
Key Biscayne Anniversary Outing
I love going out for walks, even more so when it’s out by the...
March 23, 2017
“Color”, an event presented by Compositum Musicae Novae!
One ought, every day at least, to hear a little song, read a good...
March 15, 2017
Practice on two counts
A little while ago, I had the opportunity to take the Beast out for his...
March 12, 2017
Do what you can’t
Hey there readers. I’m bringing to you something along the lines of special for...
February 7, 2017
Churchill’s and the Grey 8’s
Ah, Churchill’s. The place has been around almost as long as I have and...
February 4, 2017
Sunny South at Mardi Gras, Casino that is
Well well, here I am with a slightly bittersweet post. You see, while I...
January 29, 2017
EVB5’s debut at Wynwood Yard
When you love what you do, it isn’t work. The moment it becomes work,...
January 5, 2017
Instrumental to the sound
Drums, guitars, cymbals, saxes and yes, even vocal chords. All are instruments as they...
December 24, 2016
Where there is a will
I’ve been so wrapped up on my backlog that I had not been able...
December 20, 2016
Warming up with Jasmin Cain
I haven’t been editing my eyeballs off, not at all. What can I say,...
December 20, 2016
Sunny South Lincoln Beard
What do you know, I have a great local brewery near my neighborhood and...
December 16, 2016
Soulicide Rocks The Lot
Well, well. It’s finally time for the last and final installment of my weekend...
December 10, 2016
Soulicide and Dee Snider Sing Christmas Carols
I had previously held out on editing this set until now because I wanted...
December 8, 2016
Toys In The Sun Run with Soulicide
Time for the second segment and I am without a doubt excited to be...
December 6, 2016
A little behind the scenes action
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital is one of the area’s leading pediatric care hospitals, offering...
November 28, 2016
Lighting it up
You know when there is just something you are both anxious and excited to...
November 25, 2016
Xperimento at the Yard’s first year
What do you do when a band you dig asks you to come out...
November 18, 2016
Breakfast at Tiffany’s, A Bridal Shower
Last weekend I had the honor and the pleasure of being asked to photograph...
November 9, 2016
We were born before the wind
When I was younger, my father used to talk about Coral Castle to me....
October 28, 2016
Downtown Field Trip
Field trip day ended up being two stops. In my last entry I told...
October 26, 2016
A Day Off At The Beach
What does one do when your calendar frees up? For me, I decided to...
October 20, 2016
Pandia with Special Guests
Excited does not even begin to describe how I’m feeling about this set. It’s...
October 13, 2016
Pandia killing it at Cheers
I can’t believe I’m still up and at it so late. In about 30...
October 5, 2016
Locos Por Juana in Transit
In my last entry, I touched on the fact that there was another band...
October 2, 2016
Xperimento in Transit
Can I start off by saying WOW? Well, that’s exactly how I’m about to...
September 27, 2016
Sunny South getting down
I’m going to admit something right from the start. I don’t care for this...
September 25, 2016
Koffin Varnish at Propoganda
In my last post I spoke of going to see The Von in Lake...
September 22, 2016
The Von at Propoganda
I’m a big fan of a venue with great lighting and Propaganda definitely fell...
September 6, 2016
Let’s Play
My niece and nephew are quite the characters. They remind me so much of...
September 3, 2016
Vladez at Sunset a la fifty
So here’s the deal. In the 3 years I’ve been shooting live music, I...
August 23, 2016
Fire flow on a moonlight night
Even with a fight breaking out right next to me, it was all about...
August 16, 2016
Vladez at Sunset
Well, well. I can finally say that I’m caught up on my backlog. I’ve...
August 2, 2016
The Von, Up Close and Personal
Hey everyone, It’s time for another entry in to this lovely journey of mine....
June 26, 2016
When inspiration strikes
There are times when your Muse calls to you. It is then when you...
June 23, 2016
Vladez at the Grill
Hello once again readers. I’m hoping all is well in your wonderful worlds. I’ve...
June 17, 2016
It’s a Tropical Park hike
Every now and then I enjoy going out for walks, especially when it’s a...
June 2, 2016
Pandia kicking it at The Elbo
Well, for starters let’s just say I have a favorite cover band. Not only...
May 11, 2016
Exploration, Coral Gables
What’s the best thing someone can do when they are feeling restless and caged?...
April 22, 2016
Another Day at Morikami
Sometime last year, on a rainy afternoon, I had ventured out to Morikami Museum and...
April 14, 2016
Bridal Event, Take One
You ever had a sense of excitement from start to finish on something? Well,...
April 5, 2016
Day 4, Acoustically
So this past weekend I went out in support of some friends in Day...
March 17, 2016
Anniversary throwback
Well well. It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. Life has had...
March 2, 2016
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December 1, 2015
A Walk In The Park
What do you do when you are feeling a little restless and need to...
November 9, 2015
A peek in to FlowerBlade Records
Hello and welcome. I wish my eyes could take photos, I am constantly being drawn to...
October 31, 2015
A Vladez Birthday
Hello and welcome people. The Queen is here and bringing to you a quick...
October 8, 2015
Waiting for the Red Moon
Hello, hello, world. It’s the Queen checking in on a quick little post before...
September 17, 2015
Day 4 with GEARS
What can I say… another favorite band of mine closed down the house and...
September 7, 2015
GEARS – Pride Comes Before the Fall
It’s with great excitement that I’m writing this post. For several reasons, actually. First...
September 7, 2015
Sawbladehead Designs
Yes, it’s a mic stand. But look at it, just look at it. It’s...
July 26, 2015
Airport Exploration
I love architecture, old and new alike. There is just something about the materials...
July 5, 2015
Tale of Dragons
“You must burn. Burn higher. Burn for everything you have ever wanted. For everything...
June 20, 2015
Sunrise, Sunset, Swimwear
Hello, hello, people of the page. Finally, some time to upload and share with...
June 15, 2015
Wynwood Meets Swimwear
Why, hello there everyone. Yes, I’m a cornball. It is what it is. I...
May 22, 2015
Sunrise, Sunset
Yesterday I shared with you the random shot’s from the bikini shoot’s first location....
April 6, 2015
To The Beat of the Drum
“This is what I am talking about: the bewitching power of moonlight. Moonlight incites...
March 22, 2015
When All Other Lights Go Out
Last Wednesday night was a rather painful day for me. My father would have...
March 12, 2015
Wish You Were Here
I am water child. It calms, soothes and centers me. With the loss of...
March 2, 2015
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March 2, 2015
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March 2, 2015
Snippets at Lunch
Well, hello there. It’s me again and I am just doing a quick little...
February 22, 2015
Sunday Sunday
Hello world. It’s the queen again, taking a break from working on some minor...
February 15, 2015
Walking about the Hammocks
Normally, I like to post a blog entry in tandem with uploading my latest...
February 6, 2015
Tree Tops and a Hike
Well, hello, hello readers and friends alike. After a slight detour due to life,...
January 10, 2015
Train Spotting, Urbex Style
Hello and Happy New Year readers. I hope this new year has been nothing...
December 28, 2014
Zen at Morikami
There’s nothing like checking something off your to-do list. For myself it was going...
December 10, 2014
A Walk in The Park
“In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” – John...
November 10, 2014
A Gloomy Sunday
I haven’t done much in the line of photography as of late. For reasons...
October 2, 2014
Beachside Morning
You’ll have to pardon my absence as of late. There has been quite a...
August 26, 2014
Best of Cheers
Finally. After a week and a half of juggling my work life and photography,...
August 11, 2014
Austin Paul, On Location
Today I had the pleasure of going on location for an ongoing video shoot. The...
July 18, 2014
Wings In The Morning
Hello fans and friends alike. The queen was on vacation this week and while...
June 30, 2014
A little time in the hall
I got to spend a little time at my local pool hall recently and...
June 19, 2014
Downtown Morning
Good morning, good day, good evening, readers. I hope today finds you well. I’ve...
May 12, 2014
Lanterns for her
I haven’t had much time behind the lens lately. Between work and personal obligations,...
March 31, 2014
Together, yet missing a piece
Every other week, I go with my mother to the cemetery and visit the...
March 31, 2014
Pool Hall Junkies in Celebration
I love shooting pool. I really do. It’s the kind of activity that I...
February 12, 2014
Wynwood and the Voss
This weekend I had the pleasure of heading out to our local Art District...
February 11, 2014
A touch of sadness
While some may consider me morbid when I say this, know that morbidity is...
January 1, 2014
CMN Winter Music Concert
2014 and the beginning of a new year. 2013 is now come and gone...
December 18, 2013
Taking on the lion
Being a photographer so far has given me some wonderful experiences. I’ve met amazing...
December 9, 2013
Spectrum, Art Basel
There hasn’t been much spare time for anything lately it seems. Unfortunately my present...
November 30, 2013
A day for thanks
This year our Thanksgiving was bittersweet. I was initially asked not to take any...
November 18, 2013
Spark a Rebelution
Hello friends and fans alike. It’s been some time since I’ve last posted an...
October 14, 2013
Pool Hall Junkies. Again and again
I love shooting pool. It falls right on up there in my favorite past...
October 1, 2013
It’s early morning
So last week I took a walk about downtown before work. It was nice...
September 25, 2013
Everywhere, yet nowhere
I haven’t been taking many photographs lately. Quite honestly is been hard to find...
September 1, 2013
Moonchine Bistro
I had the pleasure of going to Moonchine Bistro and Asian Lounge on Friday...
August 28, 2013
Fishoutawata
You could say I’ve been burning the candle at both ends this week. While...
August 18, 2013
Don’t forget your jacket, Black Jacket that is
I know it has been a couple of weeks since my last post. I’ve...
July 30, 2013
Rising to the top
This weekend I had the pleasure of going to the premiere of Urban Rebel’s...
July 23, 2013
Early morning travel
Hello world. I’m past due for an entry. You have my sincerest apologies. Unfortunately...
June 29, 2013
Some healthy competition
Good afternoon lovelies. It’s a rainy day here in Miami and after going for...
June 23, 2013
Downtown architecture
I have a thing for buildings. Well, not necessarily buildings, rather architecture. It’s amazing...
June 16, 2013
Miami Beauty
Hello everyone. I was actually meaning to make this entry yesterday, however, I made...
June 9, 2013
A new dawn, a new day, a new life
While my lovely and slow bandwidth takes it sweet time uploading some new pictures...
June 6, 2013
What is light without dark?
There is a balance to the universe. The struggle to maintain that balance is...
June 2, 2013
Trains and tracks
I’ve been meaning to share these shots for a while now. However, my current...
May 16, 2013
Planning and preparation
To begin with, let me offer you my apologies. Although I did know keeping...
May 6, 2013
Music state of mind
Friday night was an incredible night for me at Will Call in downtown Miami....
April 28, 2013
Pets, pets, pets
Lately there doesn’t seem to be enough hours in the day. I have had...
April 24, 2013
A walkabout, downtown Miami
More often than not, I arrive at work early. I make an effort to...
April 16, 2013
Talented Teens
Last Sunday I attended a positively phenomenal performance by one of the most talented...
March 23, 2013
Urban Rebel at STFUfest
This set is that of Urban Rebel also performing at STFUfest at Ft. Lauderdale’s...
March 23, 2013
Black Jacket at STFUfest
Last weekend my wolf and I made it out to the Culture Room in...
March 13, 2013
Zoo Day 022413
I wanted to make my first post containing images, special. Which is why I...
March 13, 2013
Hello world!
Let me begin this blog section by introducing myself. My name is Mary and...
August 22, 2011
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