I put all of my time into art because I couldn't go back to Jersey and work at Starbucks.

I know that my mind is so A.D.D., and I want instant gratification - and photography can provide me with that - but at some point, I want to make an independent feature.

I couldn't wait to come to New York to reinvent myself.

Whatever emotions you're going through, you somehow seek out the people that are going through similar emotions or that maybe have something you need.

Everyone I'm photographing, I feel like I'm remaking a family, in a way. My brothers and sisters are my heroes. So many of my models resemble them.

The camera gives you some control.

The cool part about New York is that you can do that. You can talk to all the people you admire.