Starbucks Give Good

In lieu of giving gifts this season, I passed out coffee to the homeless in NYC. What I created was a special photo series dear to my heart of the people I met. 

Starbucks releasing their holiday cup collection is my favorite time of year. I look forward to Halloween purely because the launch is the following day. The design and red colored theme always puts me in the holiday spirit. Anyone who knows me knows I love this day more than my birthday or any other day of the year.  

I was happy to spread the holiday joy this season with those on the streets on New York City. I hope this series inspires you to give good as well and make someone's day by buying them a hot cup of coffee.

Amir Johnson at Rosie's Place

Rosie's Place was the first women's shelter in the US, established in 1974.

When I received the email from the Celtics team telling me the first community event of 2016 would be held there, I was elated. I couldn't have asked for a better assignment for my first shoot of the new year.

Amir Johnson arrived and the women went crazy. He personally delivered every chicken parm (pronounced PAHMM) to the women in the shelter, feeding over 80. TD Garden volunteers and Celtics staff prepared the food in the kitchen and put plates together in an assembly row fashion.

Amir and Dana Barros signed autographs and took photos with anyone who wanted one, leaving many women giddy and thankful.

To see more from the event click here.