you probably heard me preaching about going out there and making the kind connections with people so that they keep calling you back. well this was the first time it actually paid off for me and thats going beyond just being a photographer. i've been working with Mile High Club for a while now (their IG, MHC) which is also associated with Soul Society. a quick little recap on Soul Society, they highlight black travelers by sharing their pictures with their followers; fast forward, they got associated with Visit Philly which are the official tourism location for Philadelphia. i will never forget when Rondel (CEO of Soul Society) asked me if i wanted to tag along and take some pictures for them to highlight what Philly has to offer. best text ever. everything was paid for, from the train ticket, the hotel, and restaurants. we had to get into full "tourist" mode which required taking pictures of every single thing. the days were planned for us through the itinerary and all we had to do was go out enjoy, and capture some great moments. so i'll share some of the pictures with you.

as a photographer, this was the best experience thus far and it really opened my eyes to the endless possibilities out there. some people are willing to pay to bring you out so you can work for them and i'm talking beyond being a wedding photographer. this kind of stuff is right in my lane because i love to travel and it did not feel like work at all during this trip. i was being a bit hard on myself at times because i wanted to make sure i brought the heat so that everyone can see what i'm capable of, but still enjoyed myself.