Artist Statement: Leo is a friend of mine who I've known for since we were kids he is a year older than me. Our Dads are very good friends which lead us to build a good friendship over the years. Leo recently became a Marine and was stationed in Pensacola, FL , he visited his home town for the holidays as he was happy to see old friends he sure did miss this town. In capturing the photos of Leo during his visit, I adhered to the principles of Composition 101 to ensure visually compelling images. Employing the rule of thirds, I strategically placed Leo within the frame, aligning key elements along the imaginary grid lines, which added a sense of balance and harmony to the composition. In the Lighting I made sure he was under some sort of light and with on my camera I made the point of focus his face as I dimmend his surroundings