What’s your "Master Plan" - your long term goal for life after high school?

The master plan, is there is no plan. My end goal, my dream is to be a professional opera singer, traveling the world by way of music. What comes between now and then is a lot of school, hard work, and a little luck.

Where is your go-to hang out?

My go to hangout is Épicerie Boulud outside Lincoln Center. They have the best matcha in town, and it's my favorite place to get a snack, coffee and study my music.

What’s at the top of your Bucket List? 

I have a bucket list that is a mile long, but the one thing that I want more than anything in the world is to sing a principal role at The Metropolitan Opera. I think that'd be super cool!

Who is your hero?

I have a lot of hero's, but the artist and person I most look up to is Jamie Barton. She's accomplished the unimaginable, but stays true to the art and who she is. I think that is admirable.

I'm one lucky 'tog having had the opportunity to work with Erin twice now. She first came by in the spring to do a promo shoot with me, which left me straight up amped to get together for her senior pics. If you know Erin, you understand her vibe. Yeah, it's a vibe, and it's a gift she puts out into the universe. It's hard to describe, but she gives you an easy sense of peace - life is good. 

Erin sent along a nice note of testimony that I am very grateful for. "Working with Joey surpassed all of my expectations. I never could have imagined being so comfortable in front of a camera. Joey truly does take the time to get to know you and creates images of your authentic self. You can simply be you with Joey."

JJ - What is your master plan or long term goal?
Erin - To have a book published

JJ - Who is your hero?
Erin - My Momma

JJ - Hugs or High Fives?
Erin - HUGS

JJ - Where's your go-to hang out?
Erin - Starbucks!

JJ - Pet Peeve?
Erin -  Cracking knuckles

JJ - Pizza or burgers?
Erin - Pizza

JJ - What's at the top of your bucket list?
Erin - Get a tattoo

D Y N A M O. This is Talia. She is the slightly shorter and teenage version of  Wonder Woman.  There is in fact NOTHING this young lady cannot do. Stand within a few feet of Talia and you will feel her energy rush through your soul and you will be a better human for it. I was listing her accomplishments for the Outstanding Students IG account and was worried I may have missed one. Then I realized there was nothing left that she could get herself involved in. She does everything.

President of Student Senate • President of the Parent-Teacher-Student Organization • Student government • Best buddies • Blood drive • Prom committee  • Peer Advocates • National Honor Society  • National English Honor Society • Science National Honor Society  • Field Hockey • Indoor track • Youth Lacrosse Referee • Lifeguard •  Intern at small business in art industry • Yoga • Poetry/creative writing • Foodie • Exercise • Traveling • Going to Colgate University, interested in anthropology and creative writing, eventually landing in the fashion industry
I am super inspired as By "T". I had Talia take the Meyers-Briggs test and she is an ENFP-T "Campaigner" (just like me) and asked her a few questions:

Q • What’s your Master Plan - what is your long term goal for life after high school?..... T • to be happy, go to school and do something that makes me happy 

Q • 

Who is your hero..... T • My grandpa......... Q • What concerns you most about your/the future..... T • Being away from my family



Q • What is your favorite charity/charitable cause?..... T • Dementia/Alzheimer’s.......... Q • Hugs or high fives?..... T • Hugs!!

I've watched my friends, who were older than me, get there pictures done by Joey since I was a freshman. When it came time to schedule my session I felt like there was no question on who to call. Not only is Joey an amazing photographer, but he is also just an awesome person who makes the entire experience enjoyable.

I personally don't love getting my picture taken that much... but Joey made me feel so comfortable and the shoot feel so natural. It was really like hanging out with a friend.

There's not much I would change. The shoot was everything I had hoped for and more.

Enjoy it! You've waited four years for your turn and it will be everything you've imagined for and more.

If I was to shoot again I wouldn't do much different besides bring a few props to make the photos a little more goofy... maybe my dog too.

To seniors everywhere, I wish you the best of luck and please never go to the bathroom without a hall pass or you'll get a lunch detention like I did. Also have your photos taken with Joey because if I didn't I know I would've regretted it.