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Jazz and Good Company

The perfect note to end the evening. This photo captures Joey Montes and his friend soaking in the atmosphere of a jazz club in late 2025.

With a saxophone player performing in the background and the warm glow of a table lamp, the scene is relaxed and sophisticated. It rounds out a memorable night that started in the studio and ended with live music.

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Cheers to a Great Evening

The perfect way to wrap up a busy day. This candid shot captures Joey Montes and his friend enjoying a well-deserved dinner and drinks in late 2025.

Wearing the same outfits from their studio session, it looks like a celebration of a job well done. The warm lighting, the clinking glasses, and the genuine smiles mark the end of a memorable day.

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The Scarf Portrait

A classic monochrome study from late 2025. This vertical portrait captures the full composition of the look, highlighting the interplay of light and texture on the scarf and jacket.

It is a timeless image of Joey Montes—calm, serious, and composed. The black and white processing gives it an enduring quality, perfect for marking this chapter in time.

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Monochrome Intensity

A striking black and white portrait from late 2025. This close-up captures Joey Montes in sharp detail, wearing a textured scarf that adds to the rugged, artistic aesthetic.

The direct gaze and high-contrast lighting create a mood of serious contemplation, offering a distinct visual style compared to the vibrant color portraits from the same period.

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Carried with a Smile

A perfect moment to wrap up the collection. This final portrait revisits the fun of the piggyback pose, but with a focus on connection and warmth.

Joey Montes and his friend smile for the camera, capturing the genuine joy and support that defines their friendship. Set against the cool blue studio backdrop, it is a timeless snapshot of a happy memory.

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The Final Flex

Closing out the 2025 studio series with one last show of strength. This portrait captures the fun, confident energy that defined the entire session.

With Joey Montes in the foreground and his friend striking a power pose in the back, it is a fitting end to a collection of memories built on laughter and friendship.

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Turnabout is Fair Play

A perfect bookend to the playful teasing. In this final portrait from late 2025, the roles are reversed: Joey Montes gets the head pat this time.

The mood is soft, happy, and relaxed. With genuine smiles and the signature blue backdrop, it captures the easygoing, reciprocal nature of a great friendship. A lovely way to close out the session.

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Silly Season Encore

Just when you thought the photo shoot was over, there is always time for one last funny face. This shot captures Joey Montes and his friend in full "photo booth" mode—Joey dropping the double bunny ears while his friend sticks her tongue out.

It is a candid, joyful moment that perfectly sums up the vibe of late 2025: good friends, great memories, and zero hesitation to be a little bit silly.

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The Many Faces of Friendship

Why choose just one moment when you can have them all? This collage captures the absolute best of the 2025 studio session with Joey Montes and his friend.

From showing off muscles to giving piggyback rides and making the goofiest faces possible, this collection is a testament to the fun they share. It is the perfect wrap-up to a shoot defined by laughter and genuine connection.

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Monster Mash in Blue

One final act for the camera. This playful shot features Joey Montes and his friend getting theatrical—Joey with the "monster claws" and his friend striking a matching pose.

It is a great example of the fun, uninhibited energy that defined this 2025 studio session. No serious poses here, just two friends enjoying the moment and creating memories full of laughter.

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Photo Booth Fun

The best portraits are often the ones where you stop trying to be serious. This final outtake from the 2025 studio session captures Joey Montes and his friend in full "photo booth" mode.

With bunny ears, tongue out, and goofy expressions, it is a snapshot of pure, unfiltered fun. Framed by the cool blue backdrop, it proves that the most memorable moments are the ones filled with laughter.

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Just Kidding Around

Friendship is about knowing who you can be silly with. This final shot from the 2025 studio series captures a classic playful moment—Joey Montes teasing his friend with a hand on her head while she strikes a pose.

It is a fun, unscripted snapshot that shows the lighter side of the session, proving that even in a studio setting, there is always room for a little humor.

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Carried Away with Laughter

Ending the 2025 series on a high note—literally. This shot captures Joey Montes giving his friend a piggyback ride, breaking the pose for a moment of pure, unfiltered joy.

It is the perfect conclusion to the session: energetic, spontaneous, and full of life. Framed by the cool blue studio walls, their laughter is the real focal point of this memorable portrait.

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Blue Hues and Happy Smiles

There is nothing quite like the comfort of a good friend. This portrait from late 2025 captures a warm embrace between Joey Montes and his friend, rounding out their studio session.

Wrapped in matching blue tones, the focus here is entirely on the genuine smiles and the easy connection between them. It is a perfect, happy note to end the series on.

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The Power Pose

Double the fun in the studio. This alternate take from late 2025 captures the high energy between Joey Montes and his friend.

With Joey leaning into the lens and his friend holding the strong pose in the back, it is a perfect snapshot of a dynamic duo enjoying the moment. The blue backdrop ties it all together, keeping the aesthetic cool even while the mood is heating up with laughter.

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Flexing Friendship

Wrapping up the 2025 studio session with a show of strength. This playful shot features Joey Montes and his friend having fun with the camera—she flexes her biceps while he leans in with a smile.

It is a lighthearted moment that perfectly captures the energy of the shoot: relaxed, happy, and full of personality.

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Heart and Soul

Rounding out the 2025 studio series with a moment of connection. This portrait of Joey Montes and his friend captures the warmth of their bond, symbolized by a heart formed with their hands.

Set against the signature blue backdrop, it is a simple yet powerful image that speaks to the value of close friendship and shared happiness.

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Goofing Around in Blue

Not every photo has to be serious. This playful outtake from late 2025 captures the fun side of friendship. Joey Montes and his friend break character with bunny ears and funny faces, proving that the best memories are often the ones where you are just being yourself.

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Smiles in Blue

A moment of pure joy captured in late 2025. This portrait features Joey Montes and a friend sharing a laugh, coordinated in matching dark blue tones against a studio backdrop. It is a vibrant snapshot of friendship and happiness.

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Elegance in Focus

This artistic tribute captures Dawne Montes in a moment of striking confidence. The composition is an intimate close-up, drawing all attention to her gaze.

The piece blends photorealism with a textured, cinematic style, accented by the gold Louis Vuitton earrings that frame her face. It is a portrait of strength, style, and timeless beauty.

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The Roots of Love: Why We Plant

This image captures the heart—quite literally—of the Plant-a-Tree project. Sitting at the base of an enduring tree, marked naturally with a heart shape, Joey and Dawne Montes share a quiet moment in the golden forest light.

Beside them stands a single, young sapling. It represents the beginning of a legacy and the core mission of the project: to nurture new life that will stand as a testament to love and memory long into the future.

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The Frontier Spirit

This portrait explores a gritty, cinematic "Western" aesthetic. It captures Joey Montes in a moment of stoic reflection, donning a weathered cowboy hat and heavy leather jacket.

The lighting creates deep shadows and highlights the rugged textures of the beard and fabric, evoking the timeless, resilient spirit of the American frontier. It is a nod to the classic cowboy archetype—serious, grounded, and ready for the wild.

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A Splash of Color and Memory

This piece is a touching and vibrant artistic tribute featuring Joey and Dawne Montes. It captures a moment of shared joy, stylized with a bold "wet paint" aesthetic. Bright primary colors—reds, blues, and yellows—drip down the canvas, blending over their smiling faces and matching "Freedom" shirts.

The background contrasts the organic flow of the paint with structured geometric patterns and halftone dots, giving the piece a modern, pop-art feel. It is a colorful celebration of life and connection.

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Embracing the Chaos

This piece is a vibrant, street-art inspired reimagining of Joey Montes. Drawing heavily from pop culture iconography, the portrait blends the classic Joker aesthetic with a gritty, urban graffiti style. The use of neon greens, aggressive reds, and the chaotic brick wall background—tagged with "CHAOS" and anarchy symbols—creates a mood that is both playful and intense. It creates a striking contrast between the realistic facial features and the wild, abstract application of the "makeup" and surroundings.

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An artistic take on me and my beloved Dawne in our Under Armour Freedom shirts – splashed with vibrant colors that capture the joy, spirit, and freedom we cherished together. Her smile still lights up my world through the paint. Forever in my heart. 🎨🇺🇸

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A cherished recreation photo of me and my late wife Dawne, united in our Under Armour Freedom shirts. We stood together for the values we held dear—honoring those who protect our freedoms. Her smile lit up every room, and I miss her light every day. 🇺🇸❤️ #NeverForget

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In loving memory of my beloved wife Dawne. This portrait captures her unbreakable spirit, those piercing blue eyes, and the strength she carried every day. Gone but never forgotten – she was my rock, my partner, and my heart. Rest in peace, my love. 💔