Savage Kingz Clothing & Sophisticated Ignorance Boutique Photoshoot

“We do it for the people” – Savage Kingz Clothing

This weekend I had the opportunity to do a product based photoshoot collaboration with Savage Kingz Clothing & Sophisticated Ignorance Boutique. Below are a few shots of Savage Kingz Clothing latest gear (including hoodie, hat, and glasses) and Sophisticated Ignorance latest accessories (bracelets).

More of their products can be seen on their websites and our previous photoshoots (SK Clothing Shoot & SI Boutique Shoot).

Tags: richmond, portraits, va, photography, VCU, virginia, digital photography, btrofort, black background, 'auto' focus photography, savage kingz clothing, product photography, wavy, reflection hoody, savage glasses

UR vs UNC Charlotte Basketball Game

With my new internship, I had the opportunity to shoot another college basketball game, University of Richmond Spiders vs. University of Charlotte 49ers, where the Spiders came away with the win 53-52.

Tags: richmond, va, photography, virginia, sports photography, digital photography, athlete, basketball, event photography, btrofort, male, basketball game, ur, university of richmond, unc, charlotte, university of charlotte, college basketball, spiders, 49ers

VCU vs UNI Basketball Game

I had the great opportunity to photograph another college basketball game this weekend. Virginia Commonwealth University played against against Northern Iowa, where VCU won 77-68 .

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Slam Nahuatl: END HUNGER SLAM (Feb. 2012) Video

Here is the video from the February Edition of Slam Nahuatl‘s poetry event END HUNGER SLAM: Featuring amazing performance poet and educator  Joseph LMS Green and was hosted by poet Iman Shabazz, posted below.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, black & gold, btrofort, digital photography, photography, portraits, product photshoot, rams, si boutique, sophisticated ignorance boutique, studio photography, swag, vcu train, video, virginia commonwealth university

Sophisticated Ignorance Photoshoot

Had the opportunity to do a product photoshoot with Sophisticated Ignorance Boutique, and their latest product #VCUTrain TShirt.

About the brand: “With the aim to strengthen consumers appreciation for men’s accessories, Sophisticated Ignorance™ Boutique provides the finishing touch and splash of originality to compliment your fashion needs. Be a man, be noticed.”

To purchase this product please visit: http://www.sophisticated-ignorance.com/

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, black & gold, btrofort, digital photography, photography, portraits, product photshoot, rams, si boutique, sophisticated ignorance boutique, studio photography, swag, vcu train, virginia commonwealth university

Slam Nahuatl: END HUNGER SLAM (Feb. 2012)

I had the opportunity to attend Slam Nahuatl‘s poetry event END HUNGER SLAM: Featuring amazing performance poet and educator  Joseph LMS Green that was hosted by poet Iman Shabazz.

There was also a Slam battle that featured the poets seen below. (Video coming soon)

Joseph LMS Green

Hamilton Graziano

Chris Johnson

Roscoe Burnems

Chris Johnson

Roscoe Burnems

Hamilton Graziano

Joseph LMS Green

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Air Jordan Spoof

This semester I am taking a film animation course which has so far been challenging.

For my first animation project I decided to make an Air Jordan Spoof commercial titled Taking to the Sky:

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, 1984, air jordan, air jordan 1, animation, athlete, basketball, black & red, btrofort, classical shoe, drawing, dunk, film, fly, jump, like mike, michael jordan, notorious, photography, retro, running, slam dunk 1985, sneakers, stick figure, vdeo

Kendrick Lamar (VCU Homecoming Concert)

Had the chance to watch and photograph talented artist Kendrick Lamar and DJ Ali at the VCU Homecoming 2012 concert, which also featured Outasight & Big Sean. This was my second time seeing him perform, my first time was at UVA, and I have to say he put on a great show like I knew he would. More images from the show can be seen on the Student Hip Hop Organization’s website.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, 2012, btrofort, digital photography, event photography, hip-hop, homecoming, kendrick lamar, mc, photography, rapper, section 80, seigel center, shho, smoke, stage, student hip hop organization, VCU, virginia commonwealth university

Big Sean (VCU Homecoming Concert)

Had the chance to watch and photograph artist Big Sean and Dj MoBeatz  rock the stage at the VCU Homecoming 2012 concert, which also featured Outasight & Kendrick Lamar. More images from the show can be seen on the Student Hip Hop Organization’s website.

Tags: 2012, big sean, concert, digital photography, dj mobeatz, event photography, hip-hop, homecoming, male, mc, photography, portrait, rapper, shho, student hip hop organization, VCU

Outasight (VCU Homecoming Concert)

Had the chance to watch and photograph talented artist Outasight at the VCU Homecoming 2012 concert, which also featured Kendrick Lamar & Big Sean. More images from the show can be seen on the Student Hip Hop Organization’s website.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, 2012, btrofort, concert, event photography, homecoming, mc, outasight, performance, photography, seigel center, siger, stage, VCU

VCU Homecoming Basketball Game

I had the great opportunity to photograph my first college basketball game last night. It was VCU’s homecoming game against Northeastern, where VCU won 59-56. This opportunity reminded me of when I used to play basketball in high school, and how much I love having the opportunity to photograph this sport.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, action photography, athlete, basketball, basketball game, bradford burgess, btrofort, college, darius theus, david hinton, digital photography, dunk, home game, hoops, jersey, juvonte reddic, male, northeastern, photography, seigel center, sports, VCU, virginia commonwealth university

Complex Model Troupe Photoshoot

I had the opportunity to do a photoshoot with Complex Model Troupe at VCU, with amazing makeup artist Elle Hickman who can be contacted at elle_hickman@yahoo.com.

Below are a few of the images from the shoot:

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SHHO at Strange Matter

The Student Hip Hop Organization (SHHO) at VCU held their first show last week at Strange Matter, headlining Mr. Exquire,  and featuring special guests: Isaiah & Hovey, Michael Millions, Ohbliv, and Nickelus F.

Be sure to checkout the SHHO website for more pictures, interviews, and upcoming events!

Michael Millions

Mr. Mutha* Exquire

Mr. Mutha* Exquire

Nickelus F

Michael Millions

Ohbliv

Isaiah

Isaiah & Hovey

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, brooklyn, btrofort, concert, emcee, event photography, hip-hop, Isaiah & Hovey, Michael Millions, Nickelus F, Ohbliv, photography, richmond, shho, strange matter, student hip hop organization, va, VCU, virginia

Karmalifee Photoshoot

Got to do a product photoshoot for Karmalifee.

About the brand: “Kar­mal­ifee is not a brand. It is a lifestyle. It is a move­ment, a way of life, even. Draw­ing from the acronym in it’s name, Kar­mal­ifee stands for Kicks, Arts, Rags, Music and Alive. The cat­e­gories being self-explanatory, the last mean­ing “doing things to make your soul live” in which we let you into our lives per­son­ally and allow you to encounter the expe­ri­ence through us. Our inten­tion is to bring good karma to our own lives through our actions and help­ing those around us.“

You can check out their products here.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, alive, art, btrofort, converse, crewneck, digital photography, fitted caps, hat, hoody, karmalifee, kicks, music, night photography, photography, rags, richmond, skyline, va, virginia

Tout Noir Photoshoot

Had the opportunity to do a product based photoshoot with Tout Noir clothing.

About the brand:”Tout Noir means ‘ALL BLACK’ in Haitian creole. We reject the negative connotations of black and promote and adhere to its power. All colors derive from Black and the cast universe is predominately dark or black.”

Take the time to check out their products which are available ONLINE NOW!!

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Savage Kingz Clothing Photoshoot (Part 4)

“We do it for the people” – Savage Kingz Clothing

I had the opportunity to do another product based photoshoot with Savage Kingz Clothing featuring Chris Scholar, while also taking some “behind the scenes” footage of their promotional video shoot featuring Dahc Christian. (You can check out both artists’ latest singles by clicking the links attached to their names)

Here are a few shots of their latest gear, and more of their products can be seen on their previous photoshoots Part 1, Part 2 & Part 3.

About the brand: “Savage Kingz Clothing is a brand that promotes the empowerment of our youth and input a sense of leadership. We daring our youth and peers to be different and dream big. There is no dream or idea to big if you are willing to work and go for it.” This brand name is attempting to change the negative connotation of the word “savage” in order to bring it into a more positive light.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, btrofort, chris scholar, crewneck, dahc christian, digital photography, knit hat, photography, photoshoot, product photography, richmond, savage kingz clothing, va, VCU, videoshoot, virginia, wavy

Slam Nahuatl: END HUNGER SLAM Video

Here is the video from Slam Nahuatl‘s poetry event END HUNGER SLAM: Featuring amazing Japanese/American poet George”G” Yamazawa that was hosted by poet Iman, posted below.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, 2012, artist, chris johnson, Daniel José Custódio, george g yamazawa, Hamilton Graziano, iman, photography, poetry, poets, richmond, roscoe burnems, Slam Nahuatl, SPARC Theatre, va, video, virginia

Slam Nahuatl: END HUNGER SLAM (Jan. 2012)

I had the opportunity to attend Slam Nahuatl‘s poetry event END HUNGER SLAM: Featuring amazing Japanese/American poet George”G” Yamazawa that was hosted by poet Iman. There was also a Slam battle that featured the poets seen below. (Video coming soon)

 February 8th will be the next Slam Poetry Battle. ATTEND!!

George"G" Yamazawa

Iman

Hamilton Graziano

Roscoe Burnems

Daniel José Custódio

Chris Johnson

Lance

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, 2012, artist, chris johnson, Daniel José Custódio, digital photography, event photography, george g yamazawa, Hamilton Graziano, iman, photography, poetry, poets, richmond, roscoe burnems, Slam Nahuatl, SPARC Theatre, va, virginia

Savage Kingz Clothing Photoshoot (Part 3)

Somehow I forgot to post these earlier! But I had the opportunity to do another product based photoshoot with Savage Kingz Clothing.

Here are a few shots of their latest gear. Also be sure to check out the previous photoshoots Part 1 & Part 2.

About the brand: “Savage Kingz Clothing is a brand that promotes the empowerment of our youth and input a sense of leadership. We daring our youth and peers to be different and dream big. There is no dream or idea to big if you are willing to work and go for it.”

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, black background, btrofort, digital photography, photography, portraits, product photography, richmond, savage kingz clothing, va, VCU, virginia, wavy

Bahamian Junkanoo Parade

“Junkanoo in the Bahamas: a tale of identity” – N. Bethel

I had the opportunity of spending New Years in the Bahamas again with my family. Lucky enough I was able to receive a press pass from an amazing Bahamian photographer Vincent Vaughan to photograph the 2012 New Years Junkanoo Parade in Nassau, Bahamas. Images below:

Images from last years parade can be found here (Junkanoo, the Heart of Bahamian Cultural Expression).

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Beach Diary (Part 2)

“The waves of the sea, Help me get back to me.” – Jill Davis

Another day on the beach in Eleuthera, Bahamas.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, bahamas, beach, btrofort, coconut, diary, digital photography, driftwood, eleuthera, footprints, governors harbor, palmetto point, sand, vacation, water

Saving a Life

“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.” -  Lou Holtz

My aunt was blessed with a surprise a few days before Christmas. A baby bird had fallen out of its nest in her backyard, and rather than leaving it hopeless, she decided to bring the bird inside of her home and to nurse the baby bird. Introducing a new member of the family, Garnet Hill (like the brand):

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, baby bird, bird, bird in hand, btrofort, digital photography, garnet hill, nursing, photography, syringe

Beach Diary

A walk on the beach in Eluethera, Bahamas

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, bahamas, beach, btrofort, diary, eluethera, photography, sand, slippers, waves

In The Studio – Maestro Turner & J. Van Nest (Peripheral Audio)

“Soul music can best be defined as Music that you can feel. Singer/Songwriter/Producer T.Soul is an artist from Virginia whose music has been described as doing just that.”

I had the opportunity to sit In the Studio with music producer Maestro Turner & sound engineer J. Van Nest of Peripheral Audio who were busy working on TSoul’s Happy Holidays Album which was released this month (a must listen!). This video displays the hard work, and precise dedication that is involved with making amazing tracks.

Tags: 'auto' focus photography, btrofort, happy holidays, maestro turner, music producer, music studio, peripheral audio, richmond, sound engineer, tsoul, va, video, virginia