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Here’s a quick bio photo from a recent shoot I did with Miami based DJ Stevie J. Stevie J is best known for providing the soundtrack every week during LIV’s infamous and world renown Sunday night party with Headliner Market Group. You can follow up with Stevie and everything he’s up to at www.whoissteviej.com.
Taken at a T-Mobile Event on April 5, 2011 in Midtown Miami
I was hired to take photos at the Miami stop of the Red Bull Music Academy workshop that took place at the Raleigh Hotel on Miami Beach. This occurred during the highly Winter Music Conference week that takes over the South Florida nightlife scene. Talib Kweli and 9th Wonder stood in front a gathered audience of upcoming musicians to take questions and to share knowledge of the “perceived” music industry.
I met up with locally based hip-hop artist Jigg for a “vintage” styled photoshoot to promote a new single of his. We did this on Ocean Drive on South Beach in front of a very very old car. I think the car is Depression-era Buick, but please don’t quote me on that - I’m not too familiar with antique cars. But the shoot turned out well. Shot entirely on a Canon 7D with a little bit of texturizing via Adobe Photoshop.
Taken on January 22, 2010 in North Miami, Florida.
Yesterday, I got the privilege to stop by Crescent Moon Recording Studios to take a couple photos of Emilio Estefan. And well, here’s the result of one of them. This is basically a quick candid of him in front of his wall of plaques and RIAA recognitions. Taken between meetings during what I’m sure was a busy day for him.
I always love working with Pitbull and his team, and getting the chance to document his 30th birthday was definitely a pleasure. I really don’t have much explanation, but it was a great night with tons of beautiful people and tons of fun at Miami’s Club Play.
It was an incredible evening. Drake launched his tour in Miami and took to LIV nightclub to celebrate the launch, and also announce that he has made Miami his new second home by officially declaring himself a resident of the city. I caught all of this footage through the span of the evening and added Drake’s “Show Me A Good Time” as the backdrop for the song.
Photoshoot with Anabelle from a few years ago. No Photoshop used on this particular photo if I remember correctly.
This photo is of Zuly was taken at was once known as Culture Kings, a prominent Miami based sneaker boutique that has closed down. We had an amazing Michael Jordan adorned basketball hoop backboard (designed by Like Mike Clothing) and decided to dress Zuly up in an urban styled get-up - and came up with this shot. Make-Up by Angie Garcia. Click on photo to enlarge.
Photo taken of O.Z., an artist based in the north side of Dade County. We took this right by Sun Life Stadium (aka Dolphin Stadium aka Pro Player Stadium aka Joe Robbie Stadium aka whatever its called by the time you’re reading this article).
We started the shoot early enough at around 9:00AM and set up this shot in front of a small convenience store that O.Z. has gone to all his life since as far back as he can remember. The yellow backdrop with his bright red attire definitely helped him stand out nicely.
Here’s another video I shot. This one was filmed at Cameo nightclub on South Beach. A party with XXL Magazine presented by Michael Madd and Remy Martin. Trina was the host for the evening. Tons of celebrities and partygoers came by to be part of the Miami installment of XXL Magazine’s “XXL Live” series. I doubled up as photographer and videographer for the night - so I definitely had my hands full.
Here’s video I shot of Lottery Ticket actress and star, Teairra Mari, who’s also a talented singer. She passed by Play Nightclub a couple weeks ago for a release party in celebration of the movie’s theatrical debut. Trina also stopped by with her friend, model Sunny Monroe.
Here’s a photo from a shoot I did with model/artist Shakur. Taken on Miami Beach a couple months back. You wouldn’t even know, but it was the worst weather around us when we took this photo. Storming and the sun was setting so our lighting was limited. However, its one of my favorite shots from the shoot.
Here’s a small video clip I put together of a behind the scenes job I did for UK artist Nathan. This song features Flo-Rida, and also has appearances by Shanell, Michael Madd, Karelix, P.M. and others.
Alicia Kets at the Miami stop of her Freedom Tour on March 27, 2010
Here are two photos I took of Miami hip-hop artist Ghostwridah. The top photo was taken in front of the building in the Arts District of Miami. And the bottom one was taken in front of this abandoned diner in Downtown Miami (which has since reopened).
