Black Patch War
Been a huge fan of Common Market for a minute now and it was very exciting seeing them perform for the first time last monday night at Cafe Du Nord. My live performance photography still needs some work but, i was simply just happy to be there. I will continue to grow & learn and they will improve as time flows on.
I'm feeling so much better today, I gotta persevere though all the hardships that life throws my way and believe in myself. I can't depend on others to give me confidence or self worth, that's all up to me.
I plan on hitting the streets this weekend so we'll see what i come home with and i'll be sharing it with you guys soon.
Thank you
-j
Bumps in the road
I wish i was better at being me sometimes......
I've been feeling way off these past couple of days and i'm not sure what exactly it is that's bothering me. It might be me missing my family & friends back home or my 9-5 or not seeing my girl when i would like to. I have been very negative lately which i am am sorry for and my confidence in my photography and myself has dropped right through the floor. Whatever it is , i don't like it and i hope to be back on track and happy soon.
Here are some links to some very talented people doing good things out there in the world.
Patrick Kawahara Alexander Richter
Amanda Lopez & Jenni Tay Mansi Midha
Here are some old hearts of mine
-j
Play By Play
I have been lucky enough to help my girl along with good friends on the set of a small Pixar production these last few weekends.
Here are some shots fired on set.
-j
Release
Friday October 2nd come out and support Oakland's Crown City Rockers at The Independent.
You know i'll be there.
Raashan Ahmad on the day after tommorrow.
Much love
-j
Fo' Show
Here are some grabs from the talented people i mentioned previously.
Haze of 40 Love at Cafe Du Nord
F.A.M.E Ft. Teeko , Max Kane & Malaguti at Cafe Du Nord
The Park ft Ragen Fykes at Cafe Du Nord
Steph Stolorow and Ben Stolorow at Square one yoga collective
Derek Taylor of The Park Ft Novena Carmel aka Babystone
-j
Oakland Zoom
Alot been goin as the days and months pass by and i feel as if i haven't been taking the time to give the proper credit to the artists i have been blessed to work with and surrounded by. Those who grant me opportunity and help me grow as an artist and as a person i thank you. Jenni Tay , Amanda Lopez and the crits from The Park , Derek Taylor , Josh Lippi and Ben Schwier others like Wonway Posibul , 40 LOVE , The Whooligan , Melissa Fuller , ThinkBeat Radio , E Da Boss , Nino Moschella , Keelay & Zaire , Ragen Fykes , Grown Kids Radio , K Flay , Novena Carmel , Steve Wyreman , Nate Mercereau , Crown City Rockers , Lee Bob Watson , Jessie Boykins III , Melina Jones and so many more
I wanna let you know that i am greatful to know you and have become that much better of a person because of it. I'm quite the anti-social and my words or expressions don't always come out the way i mean them to so please don't hold that against me. I've got love for those good people and i want all to know.
Here are some snaps i took last weekend of Zumbi from the legendary Zoin I Crew . Make sure to check the website for Amp Live's latest remixes along with show dates and the new boxset The Alpha .
-j
CCR Outakes
The Crown City Rockers will be having thier day after forever album release party on october the 2nd at the independent in the city of san francisco.
Stop by if you can, you know i'll be there!
Here are some outtake shots from the last promo shoot i had with the crew.
-j
Stoli Quartet
Here's where i'll be a bit later tonight with performances by the talented Ben and Steph stolorow!
Hope to grab some good clicks and maybe a lil vid-e-oh too.
-j
