I photographed a crew from Watercolors Custom Pools as they worked on building a pool for a client in Duluth for a business feature for the Lilburn Patch newspaper on Friday, April 6, 2012. The Lilburn based business is owned by Ben Whitlow who grew up working with his father during weekends and summers. Whitlow has owned Watercolors for the past 5 years.
Augusto Garcia attaches Italian tiles to a pool he helps build at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Augusto Garcia attaches Italian tiles to a pool he helps build at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Augusto Garcia attaches Italian tiles to a pool he helps build at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Augusto Garcia attaches Italian tiles to a pool he helps build at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Alex Gomez mixes concrete to use in building a pool at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Alex Gomez and Augusto Garcia work on building a custom pool at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Alex Gomez prepares concrete as he helps Augusto Garcia build a custom pool on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Augusto Garcia smooths concrete as he helps build a custom pool at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Alex Gomez places a shovel full of concrete on Augusto Garcia's palette as they build a custom pool at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.
Alex Gomez places concrete on the rim of a custom pool at a client's home on Friday, April 6. 2012.
Augusto Garcia smooths concrete as he helps build a custom pool at a client's home on Friday, April 6, 2012.