Bandit turns 14

On July 31st, Bandit the dog turned 14. We aren't sure his official birthday since he is a rescue dog, but he was around a year old when we adopted him, so we always celebrated on his adoption anniversary. Bandit always likes parties and we decided to have a mini one to celebrate. My sister, boyfriend and I ordered a pizza pie to eat and bought rosé wine to drink- for us, not the dog. We gave Bandit a few pieces of cheese and some milk bones and sang to him. I also did a mini photoshoot of him by the fence at the end of the street. 

Phil Murphy for NJ Governor in Newark NJ

Who knew my first blog post wouldn't be wedding, but my other photography hobby: political photo journalism. My friend Michael Minor posted on Facebook Tuesday night that Phil Murphy was going to be at 744 Broad Street, Newark NJ at 9:30 the next day. I packed a bag with gear and put it by the door to have the next day. I thought it would be a standard campaign event- a lot of speeches of support and selfies with voters after. I was mistaken. This was a much bigger event, Phil Murphy officially announced Sheila Oliver was going to be his Lieutenant Governor. I was excited to see it in person. I almost didn't make it on time due to parking, the room was packed, and I could barely squeeze in, but I was able to capture a few great images of the Democratic candidate