Today's video was random along with the questions I answered. 😆 Talking about what I'm currently working on at home without actually telling you what I'm working on.
I was very excited about doing this photoshoot and having it published in Sheeba Magazine. Originally the idea behind this shoot was to come up with a theme revolving around the natural elements of earth, air, fire, and water. It is annual tradition to do self-portraits for my birthday and I always try to do something creative and different. Towards the end of the photo shoot, which was ongoing during the months of January and February, another alternative model Jeffery Steele mentioned that I should take the opportunity to submit my work to Sheeba Magazine for possible consideration. Jeffery Steele and I met each other in the previous year through Sheeba Magazine when were both published in the same issue for the all-male issue. Originally the photo shoots were for me to just do creative portraits for my birthday but I took the advice and submitted my images to the magazine. I received a great response and was emailed back from the editor with an interview to be featured in ...
Two weeks ago I had the opportunity to do a photo/video shoot with Voodoo Chief Divine Prince Tyemmecca. For this specific video I filmed myself in City Park of New Orleans and his video was filmed in the Congo Square of the Louis Armstrong Park. I was really excited about how well the videos blended together.
My winter self portraits revolved around the theme of a diamond. Diamonds are known for having many sides along with being created under extreme pressure. The theme relates to the human personality and how I believe that each individual has different sides to their single personality. For many years I’ve done different self portraits involving many different themes, costumes, makeup, colors, and visual effects. What most people don’t realize is that there is an important meaning behind everything that goes into the photo shoot. What I will also say is that my strongest work comes through during the most challenging times of my life. Art, photography, and the ability to create, has always been my outlet. It was and always will be my way of turning a negative situation into a positive. I always like to inform people that my self portraits aren’t just about getting dressed up, putting on a costume, and going through the hair and makeup process. Th...
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