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I've worked the site over a bit and what a headache that was!
hope you all dig it, ordering the proof of CITS Vol 2. tommorrow and i'm crossing my fingers that it comes out the way i want it to.
good god im tired
night eryone
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busy busy making things go these days
the gallery/portfolio section will be back up soon!
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Take at least one photo a day , eryday
I guarantee it will ease your worries.
Shots fired in the San Antonio Distric of Oakland Ca aka "murder dubs"
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I've been out alot alot lately! and have tons of clicks to share so keep your eyes peeled on the flickr and the portfolio section of the site for updates.
Lake Merritt / Parkway Theater grounds
I love unnecessarily blasting the ISO whenever i get the chance.
post soon, have a great week!
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Some words from Talib Kweli to accompany a photo:
Yo,
You can tell when people wanna spend they life together
Despite the weather
They treat each other like a treasure
Can't fight forever
You got to give it up
I ain't got a lot of time
We got to live it up
I make my images like I make my love
People use it like they take they drugs
In the morning
When they waking up
This music got me out late but
I holla at you when I'm done
Don't stay up
Will love play with us?
It sting like paper cuts
Doused in alcohol
But if it's real
They ain't no greater rush
I got faith in us
It's only you who really know me
I be surrounded by people
And still feel lonely
I modified the "make my images part"
Talib Kweli ft. Kendra Ross - Won't You Stay
Nothing to do with my life currently , just some amazing lyrics that's all
enjoy
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Been shooting alot more Oakland vs. the City these days cause it has so much more visual appeal and basically, i have a job to do when it comes to reppin' my neighborhood.
I'll be out again this afternoon grabbin that magic hour over the streets and people of Oakland CA.
I wanna give a shout to Kyla Herbes at www.kylaisaphotographer.com for the kind words on my work and for taking the time to follow my site and my life's words.
Thank you all so much for your continual support.
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Frisco 09'
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I must have tripped over him about 3 years ago and ever since i have followed his work , envied his skill and been inspired to no limit by his images. Conway Liao is a bay area native that is currently livin' it up in Brooklyn NY gettin his school on. He just got back from a trip to tibet,shanghai & Beijing with some of the most epic stills and videos i have yet to see. You can peep out what i'm talkin' about at www.minimalcozy.com , his Flickr where he just recently posted some incredible new work. He stays madd humble about his talent and that's one thing i admire most about this cat.
Much respect out to you Bro
Here are some East 14th shots i have knocked down in the last 2 days in good old Oakland.
PS- I was also very fortunate to be a part of Trevor Traynors photographer interview section on his blog which you can check out at www.ishooteverything.com
Sleep time
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I woke today, something was missing and i didn't know. I showered and dressed , drove some and worked some , made calls , grabbed some lunch. I dropped off some film and paid some bills , thought about so many in my life , and those who are not , called my mom. Listened to some Rea & Christian , a little Annie Lennox , read for a bit , cleaned up the place. Went out for some dinner and sipped me a brew , said a prayer , strolled down 40 blocks of East 14th, Opened and closed my shutter , made some strangers new friends. spell checked , attached and sent , enjoyed the moon over Oakland and cold night air through my windowless automobile , helped a stranded Basketball player jumpstart his car, Linked with a good friend and met yet another soon to be , heard the sweetest voice on my cellular, made some tea , watched a flick i had never seen , couldn't sleep , scanned the first photo i ever took of her and low and behold it is now the day after yesterday and i found what was missing.
This sort of things happens from time to time i suppose.
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Oakland Colesium Bart 08'
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Oakland Aug 07'
LC-A
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Financial Frisco to Hunter's Point
Have a happy safe 4th eryone
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I shot my first wedding this past weekend and had a great time doing it. I won't be posting any of the photos until i consult with the bride and groom after they return from thier honeymoon. I will post about it as soon as i can..... on a side note i am enjoying my Oakland life more than i ever have before and i am happy to let everyone know.
Here are some clicks on bart from a sfo to east oakland ride.
keep shining
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Oakland Love Strength And Heart
Keep Shining
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With the 4th of july on the rise i decided to post some images from a visit to Huntington Beach CA a few years ago. It was a crazy time and i was surrounded by great friends and lots of laughs, the way life should be.
Shouts to Megan , Stef and the rest of the San Diego/Huntington Beach posse...your very much missed!
It's funny how i know none of the people in these images
much love from Oakland
Friday ya'll !
do it
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