For Trevor King, the day meant stepping on stage for his last bodybuilding competition. For those of us supporting from the sidelines, it involved a considerably less disciplined nutrition plan. Pringles and Energade. Repeat as necessary. It was a long day. But when his category finally started? The energy made up for the wait. I met Trevor through mutual friends, and when his mom, Tania, asked if I could photograph his final competition at the Shaye Best Classic, there was a personal reason...

One family member had just started walking. Another was about to cut off his dreads. Clearly, there were a few things worth photographing before anything else changed. So, with Nico, Leandi and their little boy, we headed into the pines in Tokai, hoping to catch that golden light. I’d never photographed there before. Nothing like chasing golden hour in a place you’re still getting to know. You arrive with a camera, a plan, and a fairly optimistic relationship with the sun. Thankfully, there...

The Dillon Family - Sunlight, Pines & A Day That Almost Never Happened Some shoots come together with no effort. Others? They test your...