Meet Frentz Neptune:

Photographer, Coffee Connoisseur, Entrepreneur, and most importantly- Dad.

My name is Frentz Neptune. I was born and raised in Haiti. When I was a little boy my mother moved my siblings and I to the city of Port-au-Prince in search of a better life. We landed in Cite Soleil for years until my mother saved enough money from selling used clothing to buy a little piece of property in Delmas. Today I share my time between Haiti and Orlando, Florida.

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Becoming a father is what caused me to purchase my first camera. I wanted to capture my son’s life in a way that mine was never captured. I wanted his important moments to be tangible and remembered as he grew up. Having a family has motivated me to be a provider. My children are the fuel behind my passion for business and serving others. I want to be an example for them and show them love in action.

I went into fatherhood with very little expectations. I did not have a stable father figure in my life, but I was determined to work on myself and be a rock and provider for my children. I want them to truly experience what it is like to live in community and help your neighbor. Hospitality is a beautiful part of my culture. I also want my children to respect their elders like we are taught to do from a young age. I want them to know my story and know the strength and beauty my people share. I speak to my children in Haitian Creole. I love our language and I want my children to be able to communicate with their family in Haiti. I also cook a lot of Haitian food, and we have awesome compas dance parties together!

I opened a direct trade coffee company last year called Avanti Coffee Company. I have been working with farmers in the southern peninsula growing organic, high elevation coffee. My extended family members are coffee farmers and by the end of this year we will have planted over 90,000 coffee trees among our farms. It is a business as mission. Haiti has a lot of poverty, but I believe economic development can help people out of their problems so we can see a new, prosperous Haiti in the future. I also direct a nonprofit organization called Haiti Foundation Against Poverty. We focus on education and family empowerment through child sponsorships, job creation through Gift of Hope Haiti, and agriculture development. I am also a photography/videographer. I am passionate about telling stories through my lens and showcasing culture and beauty in my country.

Man, those kids watch everything. Kids are so curious. Ha. My kids are hands on with our work, but most of all I hope they are paying attention to the impact they can make on other people’s lives. It doesn’t matter where they live or the profession they choose, we all have the power to make a positive impact on people around us.