tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-802476161540763092024-03-21T21:12:15.329-04:00iunderstanMy photographic influences, inspirations, my work, and my struggle. Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger317125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-46399275570112563642014-04-29T17:40:00.000-04:002014-04-29T17:40:10.448-04:00Music: The Internet <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
When I find new music I like I get so excited! <br /><br />I everything is so "me-too" on the radio, same producers making the same sounding songs, that when I can hear something new to my ears, it its literally orgasmic. <br /><br />such a thing happened a few months ago when I was up watching <b>Carson Daly</b> and he featured this group called <b>The Internet</b>, which was an r&b offshoot of the rap collective <a href="http://www.oddfuture.com/"><b>Odd Future</b></a> made up of female <b>Syd Tha Kid</b> and <b>Matt Martians</b>. I just knew she was gonna rap, but she started singing and the sound that came out of her mouth I couldn't believe; soft, breathy vocals, plus real instrumentation and production, not just beat making. The sounds are in the vein of <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N.E.R.D"><b>N.E.R.D</b></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/J_Dilla"><b>Dilla</b></a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amel_Larrieux"><b>Amel Larrieux</b></a>,<br />
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I haven't been this excited since I found <a href="http://www.robertglasper.com/"><b>Robert Glasper</b></a>.<br /><br />
I'm actually on the late bus today because the song I just heard called <i>Give it Time</i> is from 2012. No album for nothin. I love it. You will too.<br />
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Read about them and their influences here at <a href="http://www.stereogum.com/1511781/qa-odd-future-rb-group-the-internet-on-their-new-album-feel-good/franchises/interview/">stereogum.com</a> </div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-10606505059577297572014-03-07T12:46:00.000-05:002014-03-29T01:40:15.668-04:00Vogue Netherlands - Basquiat Inspired Beauty Shoot<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Imagery based on the famous artist <b>Jean-Michel Basquiat, </b>shot by<b> Erwin Olaf</b>, make up done by <a href="http://callisteagency.com/make-up/topolino"><b>Topolino.</b></a><br />
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<b> </b>I had to familiarize myself with his original work and look at his style and use of color so I could "get it"<br />
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The portrait is dead on!! I love it. Some of the other make up jobs could have employed more of his elements and compositions from his paintings. Still, this is great, and the kind of work that will set your portfolio apart from other photogs who might have similar concepts in it. Hell I might shoot myself as <b>Basquiat. </b><br />
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Why does it seem like the European versions of fashion magazines seem to feature more people of color? Which is strange, considering the constant debate over the inclusion of people of color. <br />
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Read more about it at <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/25/basquiat-beauty-feature-vogue-netherlands-_n_4855104.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular"><i>Huffington Post </i></a></div>
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I was amazed and touched by this story of actor <a href="http://www.johnschneideronline.com/"><b>John Schneider</b></a> and how he chose to have his honest emotions captured by photographer <a href="http://jeremycowart.com/portfolio/"><b>Jeremy Cowart,</b></a> after his official photo shoot for the <b>OWN </b>network soap opera show <a href="http://www.oprah.com/own-the-haves-and-have-nots/the-haves-and-the-have-nots.html"><b>The Haves and Have Nots</b>. </a><br />
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His father had passed away that very same day, so he chose to have his emotions photographed. <br />
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These moments are truly priceless, and its when I realize how important image making is when you can help someone deal with something in their lives.<br />
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Read the whole story here at <a href="http://www.viralnova.com/actor-tears/">viralnova</a></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-86639337657413272432014-01-14T23:24:00.000-05:002014-03-11T00:37:48.355-04:00Artist Mixer 2014 - Studio10Two5<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I attended the first ArtistsMixer of the year at <a href="http://www.jasenhudson.com/"><b>Jasen Hudson</b>'</a>s new location, <a href="http://www.10two5.com/"><i>Studio10Two5.</i></a><br />
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It always feels great to get out and meet other creatives, absorb some of the energy and get our minds off of this really cold weather we've been having. <br />
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Saw many familiar faces and usual suspects. Rhym, and photographers <b>Aaron</b>, <a href="http://www.josephbalestra.com/#a=0&at=0&mi=1&pt=0&pi=1&s=0&p=-1"><b>Joseph Balestra</b></a>, <b>Samuel Eli</b>, and the rarely seen <a href="http://www.ronaldgray.com/"><b>Ronald Gray</b></a>.<br />
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I had a chance to see <a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/krisjohn215"><b>Kris Johnson's </b></a>new video project. I became a fan when saw his work at the Dreaming Building.<br />
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I talked with the beautiful and talented <a href="http://www.robinlynette.com/"><b>Robin Lynette</b></a>, whom I have wanted to shoot and work with. One of these days I'll get her to work her magic on my model, and argue to get her in front of my camera. <br />
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I managed to drag my road dog, <b>Kharma</b>, with me. <br />
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So much talent in one place it was incredible!<br />
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I love it when creative people do what they want to do and just let their imagination run wild. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-5214460458843027252013-12-06T20:26:00.000-05:002014-03-09T16:47:13.303-04:00Old School and new Sh$t - Busta Rhymes and Q Tip<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The single <i>"Thank You"</i> featuring a new mixtape <a href="http://www.xxlmag.com/news/2013/12/check-official-artwork-q-tip-busta-rhymess-collaborative-mixtape/"><i>The Dragon</i></a>, by <b>Q Tip</b> and <b>Busta Rhymes</b>, and one hell of a loop from the original 1981 club hit <a href="http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xpvj9c_alicia-meyers-i-want-to-thank-you-1981_music"><i>"I Wanna Thank You"</i></a> by<b> Alicia Meyers</b>. <br />
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Its so good to hear rappers killing it lyrically and with the delivery! Plus hilarious antics from my mans' and them.<br />
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Thanks to my facebook friend <b><a href="http://www.robinlynette.com/">Robin</a></b>, who is a dope make up artist herself, for posting this.<br />
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I was blown away by these!<br />
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See more of them here at <a href="http://deadstate.org/look-using-only-makeup-russian-artists-turn-models-faces-into-incredible-optical-illusions/" target="_blank">deadstate.com</a></div>
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I took for granted that my best friends' father was a jazz pianist. <br /><br />I guess because I never saw him on tv, or heard him on the radio, I didn't take him seriously. Probably how people see me as a "photographer"; good, but not "real". Despite the piano I saw in the house over and over in my visits, I never believed until I saw him play with his band one night.<br />
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Mr. D'Amico passed away a few weeks ago. This made me sad not only because someone close to me lost their father, and that my mother was very sick at the same time and I was worried she would be next, but because I didn't pay attention while he was here.<br />
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I remember when we talked about Brazilian samba fusion for a long, long time outside of Rite Aid. I was playing him an album I had and he was breaking down the music, the sounds, rhythms, in a way only a musician could.<br />
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That will be the best, most fun memory that I have: Talking to him about something he loved. Jazz.<br />
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The studio had its open house a couple days ago. It was really nice to make large prints (11x14 for me) and to be able to hang my work up, something I have never done before. <br /><br />Unfortunately, the event fell on a day when everyone I knew was busy, away on a trip, or otherwise engaged. Even my own mother was in the hospital! She wanted me to show up and be seen, so I still attended. I saw her afterwards and showed her the photos in my phone.<br />
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The most fun was the "unofficial" photographer talk session afterward, where I found out that while our experience and skill levels are different, we are all the same, with the same problems, insecurities, victories and defeats. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-3850920237477386122013-09-12T02:21:00.000-04:002014-03-09T19:40:46.364-04:00My Lens - Rhym Shoot 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<a href="http://iamrhym.com/"><b>Rhym</b></a> and I have not shot together in years, since <a href="http://iunderstan.blogspot.com/2011/02/my-lens-rhym.html">my first attempt using softbox lighting</a>. The results were okay, but there was a lot I wanted to do that I didn't. I have always wanted to get her back in front of my camera with my newer skills. <br />
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I wanted to practice my portrait lighting, as well as my composition. <b>Rhym</b> was down for some testing, complete with her own assistant (shout out to <b>Chris </b>for his reflector holding skills)<br />
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Of course the plan went awry as Rhym and I found other interesting poses and light to capture. I loved how the back lit photo came out. <br /><br />
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I still want to shoot <b>Rhym</b>'s legendary Ninja Costume in the future. We will see.</div>
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I've been wanting to shoot with<b> Bridgit</b> since I met her a couple years ago at a fashion show. I connected again with her when I was assisting another photog, <a href="http://www.modelmayhem.com/2012508"><b>Kory</b>,</a> on a shoot with him.<br />
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Since she ran track for her college, I wanted to do something with her amazing legs, and the numerous shoes she owned. The concept was to show her fancy shoes off as if they were featured in a magazine ad or catalog.<br />
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Although the focus was on the shoes, I didn't want to ignore her pretty face, so I worked with talented make up artist <a href="https://www.facebook.com/rasheedahdenise.ricemua"><b>Denise Rice</b></a> to give her a look that enhanced her features.<br />
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I was satisfied with the photos we took, but I suffered
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Over the course of 3 days, I went to the <b>Black Star Film Festival</b> in my home town and was able to see shorts and feature length films made by some of the most talented African American and creative minds of people of color. <br />
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I missed it last year when I went to Atlanta, and my girl <a href="http://cargocollective.com/andreapippins"><b>Andrea</b></a> designed the logo and signage (go Drea, go!) I was excited to see and participate in discussion panels and just see some works that is different than what I see on tv.<br />
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I did some unofficial event photography in order to test out the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_60d"><b>Canon 60D.</b></a><br />
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I networked a little with some of the stars and writers.<b> </b><br />
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<b>Stacey Sargeant</b>, (left) write/director of the documentary<a href="https://www.facebook.com/thoughimnotperfect"><i> Though I'm Not Perfect.</i></a><br />
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The talented director <a href="http://www.rashidzakat.com/"><b>Rashid Zakat</b></a><br />
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One of the first things I noticed was how much easier it was to capture low light exposures inside when I had more iso settings to choose from. After an hour or so, the new button placement was second nature to me. I loved it. <br />
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I love the natural sistas!<br />
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<b> Marques Green</b>, director of <i>The Bluest Note</i><br />
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The best full length feature I saw was <a href="http://thingsneversaid.com/"><i>Things Never Said</i>.</a> Dope. Great acting, interesting story, and a little more depth to characters than we normally get in movies. I wish films like this were in national release like <i>Eat Pray Love</i>, and all 12 romantic dramatic comedies that come out every year. I am now a fan of <a href="http://www.omarihardwick.com/"><b>Omari Hardwick</b>. </a><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-23080545767131164142013-08-10T22:15:00.000-04:002014-03-10T22:16:35.148-04:00Picasso Baby: A Performance Art Piece<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I'm glad that I have my friend <a href="http://londonseven.com/"><b>Bruce</b></a> around because he pulls me back from taking in too much pop culture crap and gets me back to my artist roots. <br /><br />We watched the documentary of performance artist <span dir="auto"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marina_Abramovi%C4%87"><b>Marina Abramović</b></a> a couple months ago on <i>Ovation</i> channel, and we were amazed at her unusual work. Now finding out that <b>Jay Z</b> did a performance piece with her was interesting to say the least. <br /><br />I like how <b>Jay Z is</b> dropping all these artists names and references in his new album. Its better than naming clothing lines and liquors. </span><br />
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<span dir="auto">Read more about it at<a href="http://pigeonsandplanes.com/2013/08/watch-jay-zs-picasso-baby-a-performance-art-piece/"> <i>pigeonsandplanes.com</i></a></span></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-20759462605773612062013-08-05T01:07:00.000-04:002014-03-01T18:47:02.858-05:00Fake it Till You Make It - Renting A Camera Body<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I've been going back and forth all summer (all year, really) about whether I truly need another camera body, if I need to upgrade etc. I got tired of reading the reviews and listening to opinions so I jumped in and rented the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_60d"><i>Canon 60D</i></a> that I've had my eye on for some time now.<br />
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I felt that it would have been a good step up in quality and features without spending too much money. I originally wanted the <a href="http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/cameras/slr_cameras/eos_7d"><i>7D</i></a> but I felt that was too much without the clientele to justify it.<br />
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It was unusual having to find the buttons that I knew how to use, but were in a new location. It is larger and heavier than my little <i>Rebel</i>, even the weird, plastic sounding shutter click annoyed me, but what mattered was how it shot. <br />
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I got a chance to test it outside of my house as I went to the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BlackStarFest"><b>Blackstar Film Festival</b></a> in my next post.<i></i> <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-27173433816935070852013-07-31T16:33:00.000-04:002013-10-08T23:55:23.298-04:00Way Way Behind!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Ok this summer really sped up, and so did my work schedule, lack of sleep and chaos. Sorry for no posts!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-41802051796669938562013-07-18T18:47:00.000-04:002014-03-09T18:57:04.704-04:00My First Studio - Soup Factory Studios<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Actually, this is my second because my first studio was my living room, and although I did good work there, I needed an actual studio with space and availability beyond sneaking around my family, plus not bringing strangers to my home. <br />
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I decided to join <a href="http://soupfactorystudio.com/?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1"><i>Soup Factory Studios</i></a> after my test run/shoot with <b>Megan</b> last month. I loved being able to move around freely, without moving furniture, and having inspiration from various locations and backgrounds.<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-69560086022945388832013-07-10T18:17:00.000-04:002019-09-04T02:33:48.058-04:00Creativity Gone Wild - My Friends <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is hilarious to me because this was exactly how I had pictured her travel in my head when she told me! Now only if it bounced around while making cute sounds. <br />
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Read about her trip and other creative things she does at <a href="http://www.flygirlblog.com/2013/07/fly-in-brazil.html"><i>Flygirls</i></a></div>
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Months ago I saw this photo of a very fit, beautiful woman lit with soft light and dark shadows. I fell in love with it. I would have loved to have a shot like that in my portfolio, but how could I make it happen? <br />
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Thanks to photographer <a href="http://joshuablackstudio.com/"><b>Joshua Black</b></a> offering me a test space, and <a href="http://joshuablackstudio.com/studio-2"><b>Black Soup Studios</b></a>, plus a rare Saturday off, my fitness model and old acquaintance <b>Meagan</b>, everything came together to help me to make what I imagined a reality. <br />
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If I ever had a chance to shoot a female fitness model or bodybuilder, I wanted to get them away from their usual competition style posing and flexing and make them look more feminine and sexy. I didn't have to worry about that with Meagan because she is attractive. Most people would kill to look half as fit.<br />
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With her style and fashion sense, I didn't have to worry about her dressing in baggy patterned pants like someone stuck in the 90's; something I've seen bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts do. What happens to your fashion sense once you get muscular? I digress.<br />
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We rocked it out, and I was glad to have had the opportunity to try some new lighting. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-33490212477007611422013-06-17T16:13:00.000-04:002013-06-17T16:13:00.086-04:00JAY Z + Samsung + Creativity<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I just saw the commercial for <b>Jay Z'</b>s upcoming album <i><span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung">The Magna Carta Holy Grail </span></i><span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung">last night.</span><span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung"></span><span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung"></span><br />
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<span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung">It got my attention instantly.</span><br />
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<span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung">I'm always interested in the creative process; when rappers hear beats for the first time, write their rhymes, when changes are made, sounds added and subtracted. I not only like to hear good music, I like to see how the masterpieces are made</span><br />
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<span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung">This is what this commercial felt like, a peek inside where the magic happens. You have no choice with <b>Swizz Beats</b>, <b>Rick Rubin</b>, <b>Timbaland</b> and <b>Pharrell</b> all in the same room?</span><span class="watch-title long-title yt-uix-expander-head" dir="ltr" id="eow-title" title="Inside "Magna Carta Holy Grail" with JAY Z + Samsung"></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-10714844927630565772013-05-30T17:30:00.000-04:002013-06-24T23:21:50.793-04:00Class 1974 - Gillie Tha Kid<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love these guys. They are always doing something crazy.<br />
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Check out the 2013 Hip hop version of <b>Gilligan</b>, <b>Mary Anne</b>, and <b>Ginger,</b> complete with kicks, chains and dope frames.<br />
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And yes, I did screw up and not get one of these shirts. When will I learn to pre-order? <br />
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Browse for other 70's nostalgia mash ups on other stuff on their site <a href="http://class1974.com/">class1974.com</a></div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-6273778093001306912013-05-22T17:59:00.000-04:002013-06-17T18:16:57.641-04:00GQ UK - Portraits of Rappers<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Continuing my study of lighting, I found some really nice portraits taken of up and coming music artists for <i>GQ UK</i> magaizne's <i>Spring 2013 “Bigger Than Hip Hop”</i> issue in their style section. My favorites were the ones of <b>A$AP Rocky</b>, r&b singer <b>Miguel</b> and Philly's own <b>Meek Mills</b>, though he looks the most shocked to be there.<br />
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I love the pastel background colors and the shadows cast on their faces, especially<a href="http://www.asapmob.com/"><b> A$AP Rocky</b></a> and <a href="http://www.officialmiguel.com/" target="_blank"><b>Miguel</b></a>. Very masculine. I gotta do some shooting!!</div>
Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-13912571412131338912013-05-17T17:27:00.001-04:002013-06-17T13:27:33.906-04:00C'mon Vogue - Portraits Of NY Ballroom Scene<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These inspire me on how to use lighting and simple backgrounds to showcase the styling and personality of the subject. I would have been worried about the distracting cracks and stains on the
walls. I probably would have drove myself crazy trying to retouch them
out, but the model's non traditional poses and creative, avant-garde fashions really stand out and grab your attention first. <br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80247616154076309.post-28945855338910368002013-05-13T03:30:00.000-04:002013-06-24T23:34:56.788-04:00Philadelphia Burger Brawl 2013<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Despite my re dedication to working out, I had to attend this years <b>Burger Brawl.</b> It gets me out of the house into the warm weather (staying inside becomes a habit in the winter) and it gives me a chance to test out the hamburgers from some of philly's best restaurants, all in one place. <br />
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I was so astonished at the size of the burgers last year, someone must have heard me because this year, there were smaller servings. I brought containers so I could carry home what I couldn't finish, and I didn't need them. Well, its better for my waistline anyway. <br />
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I met <i>Philadelphia Daily News</i> style blogger <b>Reuben "Big Rube" Harley</b>, and had great conversation with <i>"my favorite Rapper's photographer"</i> from Fresh Flickz.net about how we would negotiate usage rights with celebrities we'd shot. He had some good ideas for dealing with our imaginary scenarios with <b>Bradley Cooper</b> or <b>Rhianna</b>, like making sure you get rights to joint ownership of the photos, no matter the cost. <br />
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Always a pleasure building with business minded people.<br />
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One of my favorite places to eat and party, <a href="http://www.silkcityphilly.com/" target="_blank"><i>Silk City</i></a>, won the <i>Jim Beam</i> raffle and owner <span class="st"><b>Mark Bee</b> received a custom guitar. </span><br />
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Check out <b>Big Rube</b> in the <i>Daily News </i>and his blog <a href="http://streetgazing.com/">streetgazing.com</a></div>
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Mixtape dj and producer <a href="http://jperiod.com/"><b>J.Period </b></a>released a soundtrack to go with the novel <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Rage-Is-Back-A-Novel/dp/0670026123"><i>The Rage Is Back</i></a>, written by <i>Adam Mansbach. </i><span style="font-family: HELVETICA; font-size: small;">Featuring exclusive new tracks from Common and Talib Kweli produced by J.PERIOD, freestyles from Black Thought (Read more at: <a href="http://www.okayplayer.com/news/j-period-black-thought-rage-is-back-freestyle-mp3.html" target="new"><span style="font-family: HELVETICA; font-size: small;">Okayplayer.com </span></a>), The Kid Daytona, Blu, Homeboy Sandman, Shad and more! With audio book narration by: GZA & Danny Hoch.</span><br />
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I was immediately drawn to the cover, which reminded me of one my college design projects on the graffiti artist <a href="http://www.dondiciakings.com/"><b>Dondi. </b></a><i> </i><br />
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Listen to the mix of old and new rap from the soundtrack on <a href="https://soundcloud.com/jperiod"><i>soundcloud</i></a><br />
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I came across this poster for the upcoming western<i> <a href="http://www.okayplayer.com/news/yasiin-bey-jay-electronica-lucy-liu-the-bullitts-they-die-by-dawn-mp3.html">They Die By Dawn</a></i>, featuring an all Black cast including actors<b> Micheal K. Williams</b>, <b>Isaiah Washington</b>, <b>Bookem Woodbine</b>, <b>Clifton Powell </b>(who is in every Black movie!)and r&b singer <b>Erykah Badu</b>, and many others.<br />
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Micheal K. Williams interviews<br />
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Official Trailer<br />
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The title track by <b>Jeymes Samuel</b> AKA <b>The Bullitts </b><span class="soundTitle__title">(ft. Yasiin Bey, Jay Electronica & Lucy Liu)</span><br />
<b>https://soundcloud.com/thebullitts/theydiebydawn</b><br />
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