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WHAT GETS YOU MOVIN?: photography

8 Jan

my current inspiration…

I’ve been inspired by these old pictures of Madonna as of late.  Can’t wait to start shooting again!

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WHAT GETS YOU MOVIN?: creative souls

8 Jan

Jason Mickle

Check out images that my friend, photographer Jason Mickle, did that are featured on Untitled Project.  The shoot, called Made at #33, was inspired my Andy Warhol, can you tell?

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style diary, week 9

4 Mar

Lucky number 9!  Ok, actually i don’t find 9 lucky, but I’m a wee bit delirious at the moment, since I’m working on an 1 1/2 hours of sleep, but it’s all good.  Last week i mentioned the sad news that my SLR camera broke and is in the shop.  As a result, this week I played with my point and shoot camera, to see if I could come up with some acceptable imagery.  I think that it worked out pretty well. What do you think? No double-outfit day posts like last week’s Friday, but i did get inspired by horizontal images.

This week my favorite picture was Thursday.  In the Style Diary it seems like I rarely smile, but I actually do, so I thought the picture caught a great moment.  Thursday may also be my favorite outfit, I love the teal corduroys and the printed top. But I have to go with Saturday, my denim jacket has been my go-to item, and I’m definitely feeling the maroon tights; I need to add colored tights to my wardrobe stat!

Ok, I had to keep it short and sweet, this week is CRAZY…and that’s an understatement. I’m going to bed!

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“and some might say that he’s a dummy…”

4 Mar

I shot extraordinary party DJ, Music Director, Producer, and DJ for Common, DJ Dummy…ok, ok, ok and my artist, a few weeks ago. Here are a few of the images.  I can’t wait until it gets warmer, so we can go on location and hopefully get more creative shots!

Loving the Forever Roc Raida t-shirt picture, RIP Raida you are thoroughly missed.


Also check him out live every morning 7-9 AM, at the Breakfast Club. He starts your day off right…no more angry mornings!


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these are a few of my favorite things…

3 Mar

You may have figured out by now that Music and Photography are my passions.  One of my favorite sites/photographers that infuse my passions is photobytone.com.  Tone’s work is the closest I’ve seen to what direction I’d ideally like to go with my craft.  He’s able to bring photography, music, and the random minutia that inspires him, together in an intriguing way.  Much of his work also involves visually appealing intimate video interviews with musicians.

His recent posting, 431, is with The Kid Daytona.  I’ve known Daytona for a couple years, but hadn’t seen him for a hot minute. Ironically enough, I saw him last week at Santos and asked him what was going on in his flourishing career. I’ve been slipping on my Hip-Hop game, because apparently he’s the next big thing.  Other than knowing that he’s a genuinely nice guy, with an amazing memory, the last thing I really knew about his music was his Justin Timberlake, Sexy Back remix and his fun single Fly Shit.

I got a chance to check out his new stuff, and I must say all the buzz is warranted!  I’m hyper-critical of Hip-Hop these days, and he’s nice (and I’m not saying this because I know him).  He has a vibe that just might be necessary for the music game right now, and the canter of his flow is refreshing.   There’s a small excerpt from his song Lately in that Tone video.

Look out for The Kid Daytona!

For more about Tone click here.

For more about Daytona click here.

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i shot a baby…but i didn’t get arrested

1 Mar

If you recall my tweets, you may remember that I said I shot a baby.  I love saying it because it sounds so wrong.  Obviously since I’m a photographer, I don’t mean with a gun.  Anyway, so a few weeks a go, I had the pleasure of photographing a friend’s newborn.  Some may know, I’m not exactly the most maternal of sorts, plus it was my 1st time shooting a baby.  I was excited and nervous, but it came out pretty good.  Here are a few of my favorites:


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make love to the camera from Tyra.com

23 Feb

Here’s the unedited version of my Make Love to the Camera article on Tyra.com:


Modeling isn’t just about being fierce and SMIZE-ing your way through a photo shoot.  Taking a good picture is a two-way street between the model and the photographer, as the model is essentially creating the photographer’s vision.  Tyra is certainly an expert in modeling but I wanted to get a different point of view… the photographer’s!  I got student photographer’s, along with Leif Huron Lafferty-Gebauer’s – an emerging photographer – perspective on what is needed to get a great shot.  Surprisingly, knowing how to pose isn’t one of them! Read on to find out how you can make love to the camera…

  • Be Natural: The age of the manufactured ‘model’ poses are out.
  • Take a Chill Pill: Not only is it extremely important for models to be comfortable with themselves, the photographer needs to be comfortable with the model.
  • Use Your Psychic Skills: Photographers aren’t always the most clear at articulating their vision. A model needs to be able to listen, interpret & transform instruction.
  • Patience is a Virtue: A huge part of any photo shoot is waiting!  Waiting for the sun to be just right, a cloud to move, or to adjust a light. Remember- patience is a virtue!
  • Move That Body: A model should be aware of his or her body and be fluid with their movements.  One photographer said a background in dance can be useful.
  • Speak Up: Many photographers like to find a common ground with their models, asking everyday questions, finding a way to relate and get to know them.  Have things to say and let your personality shine.
  • Follow the Leader: Every photographer said that it’s important to be able to follow directions, remember they’re seeing the image. Models can take creative freedom, but need to be receptive to directions and tweaks.

To get an idea of natural and fluid movement, check out one of the photographers I spoke with, Leif Huron Lafferty-Gebauer (he did the photos featured), at http://www.leifhuron.com, look under Screen Test, great stuff!

Now you’re ready to go out and be fierce!

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