On my second assignment for The Las Vegas WORD magazine I was sent out yesterday to capture the raw "in the life of" perspective of LadyB. Those that recall, back in the day she was the first woman MC in the hip hop industry with "To the Beat Yall" . . .She also was the first DJ in America to play hip-hop on the radio. She took a huge risk on getting fired back then when working for Power 99FM, but instead she made history.
These days LadyB has two radio shows.
Locally on 107.9 every weekday evening:
http://www.1079wrnb.com/showdj.asp?DJID=39314
as well as every weekday morning on Siruis Radio's Backspin channel:
http://www.sirius.com/servlet/ContentServer?pagename=Sirius/Page&c=Channel&cid=1104779639871&s=person
We had a great time on the shoot. She had me laughing the entire time. Her crazy stories captivated me. Talking about hanging out with her close friend Will Smith, and recent visits to Dj Jazzy Jeff's new house (which is in Delaware) made my mouth drop. It was truly an honor to work with such an accomplished artist who is also one of the most grounded and real person I have ever met.
Keep an eye out on the upcoming issue of the Las Vegas WORD for my images supporting the profile of LadyB!
Monday, July 14, 2008
Remembering a local Photography and DJ Icon
This past week I received two assignments from a magazine in Las Vegas called The Las Vegas WORD.
The first assignment was a private event to pay tribute to the life and passing of a local Philadelphia icon, Mpozi. He was a nationally known photographer working for several organizations in Philadelphia including the City Paper and the Associated Press. Later in his career he relocated to Indianapolis to work for the Indianapolis Star. He passed away two years ago while editing photos in the news room. There were several private tribute events going on around the country, and I was there to cover the event in his hometown. Mpozi was also an accomplished DJ and between the two careers he had impacted many lives around him
The event I covered was almost a who's who of Philadelphia hip-hop scene. Questlove of the Roots, SchoolyD, King Britt, and many others were present to pay their respects. The Indianapolis Star ran one of my photos of Questlove spinning at the event (while they didn't pick the best image in my opinion, I was honored that they ran my work) You can see the online pic here: http://www.indy.com/posts/9767
The first assignment was a private event to pay tribute to the life and passing of a local Philadelphia icon, Mpozi. He was a nationally known photographer working for several organizations in Philadelphia including the City Paper and the Associated Press. Later in his career he relocated to Indianapolis to work for the Indianapolis Star. He passed away two years ago while editing photos in the news room. There were several private tribute events going on around the country, and I was there to cover the event in his hometown. Mpozi was also an accomplished DJ and between the two careers he had impacted many lives around him
The event I covered was almost a who's who of Philadelphia hip-hop scene. Questlove of the Roots, SchoolyD, King Britt, and many others were present to pay their respects. The Indianapolis Star ran one of my photos of Questlove spinning at the event (while they didn't pick the best image in my opinion, I was honored that they ran my work) You can see the online pic here: http://www.indy.com/posts/9767
Sunday, July 6, 2008
Recent Freelance Photographer Positions
Hey everyone. Thanks for stopping by my blog again. Just a quick update to let you know that this past week I accepted a freelance photography position with the News Journal. When reviewing my portfolio I was really excited when the single word used to describe my body of work was "AMAZING!"
I am looking forward to getting future assignments for the News Journal and I hope you recognize my work while reading it everyday (and also online at www.delawareonline.com too) :)
As some of you know already I have been freelancing for Spark Magazine (which is a sister company to the News Journal / both are owned my Gannett ). . . .I have had a ton of event coverage there and also recently did a photoshoot for them with the local up and coming band Bombs Away from Newark. Looks like they are going to be signed soon with a national label. Congrats to those guys as it was a true pleasure working with them on their shoot for Spark's Summer Concert Series.
I also have just accepted a photography position with the Las Vegas Word Magazine that covers the national hip-hop and r and b scene. I will be shooting events, private parties, celebs, sports figures, and musicians for them from New York City to Washington, DC. I am looking forward to meeting and networking with tons of new people through this relationship. My first assignment is next weekend with LadyB, some of you might remember her as the first woman emcee in the word to play hip-hop on the radio back in the early 80's. These days she runs her own program on Sirius Radio!
That's it for now!!!
Have a great week!
I am looking forward to getting future assignments for the News Journal and I hope you recognize my work while reading it everyday (and also online at www.delawareonline.com too) :)
As some of you know already I have been freelancing for Spark Magazine (which is a sister company to the News Journal / both are owned my Gannett ). . . .I have had a ton of event coverage there and also recently did a photoshoot for them with the local up and coming band Bombs Away from Newark. Looks like they are going to be signed soon with a national label. Congrats to those guys as it was a true pleasure working with them on their shoot for Spark's Summer Concert Series.
I also have just accepted a photography position with the Las Vegas Word Magazine that covers the national hip-hop and r and b scene. I will be shooting events, private parties, celebs, sports figures, and musicians for them from New York City to Washington, DC. I am looking forward to meeting and networking with tons of new people through this relationship. My first assignment is next weekend with LadyB, some of you might remember her as the first woman emcee in the word to play hip-hop on the radio back in the early 80's. These days she runs her own program on Sirius Radio!
That's it for now!!!
Have a great week!
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