Finding the Rhythm

My community is a very small village that is known for its clear waters, surfer-friendly waves and the shore's soft, powder-white sands. But even more prominently, Boston Beach is renowned for its delicious Jamaican eats. This beach claims to be the birthplace of jerk seasoning. So come hungry and ready to taste-test at nearby eateries, which feature jerk foods. The community means a lot to me. Working and acting together, building friendships along with being united is vital to how we operate in the world.

Life of Riley NYCNovember 8, 2024surf photography, surf, surfing, new york surf, ocean, ocean photography, beach photography, new york beaches, east coast, east coast surf, jamaica, blue lagoon, rockaway beach nyc, far rockaway beaach

Five Toe Joe

Surfing again has reconnected me to a part of myself I thought was lost. Just sitting out there on the board, legs dangling, hand pushing through the surf, listening to the sounds of the ocean I felt whole again.

A Beautiful Purpose

To build the conditions for people to rest their minds and bodies and to enjoy something as wonderful as surfing and yoga, it’s a beautiful purpose.

Life of Riley NYCJune 27, 2024surf, surfing, surf photography, lombok, indo, indonesia, travel, xanadu surf, water photography, kuta beach, new york photographer

Pointe Break

Getting older means I don’t want to waste time or energy on things that don’t excite me. I fear missing out on all the adventure and beauty life offers more than trying something new. That’s why I had to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about surf photography from the water.

Life of Riley NYCApril 10, 2024surf photography, surf, anti-aging, ageless, women, women on waves, surfing, lombock, indonesia, ballet, workshops, photography workshop

Water Is Our Blood

We feel safe with each other. So when we go out into the water, even though there can be that, you know, attitude when people see these beautiful Afrocentric Black women pop out, we're not as afraid or feeling like we have to prove ourselves anymore. Having that trust, it definitely translates into the water.

Life of Riley NYCNovember 7, 2023surfing, surf photography, new york, new york photographer, sisterhood, black surfers, female surfers, east coast, cold water surfers

Living the Life of Riley

I moved out of the city and made my home in Rockaway, craving more of an outdoors lifestyle and the sweet sound of crashing waves. An empty nester, burned out, and emotionally distraught, I’d lost my way.

Life of Riley NYCNovember 1, 2023surfing, surf photography, midlife, new york photographer, aquatech, sony alpha, water photography, rockaway beach nyc, east coast

Love Comes In Waves

When I first started noticing couples surfing together, I wanted to know more about how a relationship with the ocean enhances a romantic relationship? I met Mike and Akiyo a few years ago. I’d see them on the beach and surfing solo or with friends and then started spotting them going out together. I could tell immediately a beautiful friendship radiated at the core of their life together.

Life of Riley NYCOctober 7, 2022new york, new york surf, surfers, surf couples, waves, east coast waves, cold water surfers, queens new york, life of riley, new york photographer, surf photography, love, romance, rockaway beach, far rockaway beaach

Love Will Prevail

There is a before and after Rockaway in my life. Same as there is a before and after my cancer. I can’t even imagine how it would be to transition into this new life, if I didn’t have Rockaway,

Life of Riley NYCApril 12, 2022surf, surf photography, new york surf, far rockaway beaach, rockaway beach nyc, nyc beaches, waves, cold water surfers, cancer

The Water People of New York