Cute !
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Chill Moody ft. Cody Kahmar "My Eyes" & "Friday"
UPDATE: Wait, but Cody Kahmar just came out today with a solo video about his little girl ! It sounds like he's talking about a lover but its dedicated to his baby girl ! I'm hype lol... Looooooove this !
- andweout
Ricky Codio
This guy right here has got to be one of the top photographers in the city of Philadelphia. I love his concepts when it comes to developing a scenario for the models. Ricky Codio's quite different than the average photographer. He takes a model doing something ordinary against a plain background and transforms it by way of his computer into this creative concept. I don't know which software he uses (probably Photo Shop lol), but I've got to learn how to use it one day ! I'm not computer illiterate by any means, but there's so much you can do with technology nowadays that it still blows my mind. Like I said before in one of my previous blog entries, the cameras don't make photography, artists do ! Ricky is blessed with an eye not only for photography but dope art.
Age: 21
How long have you been doing photography ?
I've been a photographer for 3 years.
What type of camera do you use ?
The camera I use is the Cannon 7D.
What would you consider the style of photography that you do ?
The style is called visual stimulating; I want what you see to be a treat for your sight.
What influenced you to do photography ?
What do you hope to accomplish with it?
What do you do like to do for fun in your spare time ?
I love the picture of the first model. She seems to be stepping outside of the box (or in this case, tire) from 'normal life' life into her own reality. Pretty much like a thinking outside the frame concept.
And shorty's face in that third pic?! As an Eagles fan who has witnessed the poor performance of her team ALL SEASON... I can relate to that girl's terminator transformation face. Lol.
The photo of the model with glass shards covering her face is really stunning. I like her expression and how the light is gazing down from the back, with the darkness surrounding the pieces of glass. She looks sad, as if she wants you to feel her mental pain through her eyes. The broken shards represent a broken soul, displacement. That probably isn't the concept but to me she looks as if something worries her.
I don't know why, but the last picture to me looks like an ad for the water bottle she's holding. Even though the water isn't the focal point of the picture, she seems reacting as if the water has made her rejuvenated, reinvented. I know you're probably thinking.. " Come on Miss X, all that from water though?" I always feel that America is an unhealthy nation and people constantly complain about being fat, tired or lethargic. Little do those type of people know is that if they intake healthy things into their body, they will feel a lot better about themselves - inside and out ! Lol, roll your eyes all you want but to me the picture is an exaggeration of refreshment from the water that she drank.
I like the name he gave his style, especially since that is exactly was is work consists of !
What influenced you to do photography ?
My imagination and my passion to escape from the normal influence me.
What do you hope to accomplish with it?
I hope my craft helps me get ahead so that I can focus on screen writing.
What do you do like to do for fun in your spare time ?
I like to work lol, chill with friends and actually have shoots since it's my job but it's also my favorite thing to do.
Do you have any advice for people who are interested in taking up photography?
If you're passionate about what you're, doing it will show.
I love the picture of the first model. She seems to be stepping outside of the box (or in this case, tire) from 'normal life' life into her own reality. Pretty much like a thinking outside the frame concept.
And shorty's face in that third pic?! As an Eagles fan who has witnessed the poor performance of her team ALL SEASON... I can relate to that girl's terminator transformation face. Lol.
The photo of the model with glass shards covering her face is really stunning. I like her expression and how the light is gazing down from the back, with the darkness surrounding the pieces of glass. She looks sad, as if she wants you to feel her mental pain through her eyes. The broken shards represent a broken soul, displacement. That probably isn't the concept but to me she looks as if something worries her.
I don't know why, but the last picture to me looks like an ad for the water bottle she's holding. Even though the water isn't the focal point of the picture, she seems reacting as if the water has made her rejuvenated, reinvented. I know you're probably thinking.. " Come on Miss X, all that from water though?" I always feel that America is an unhealthy nation and people constantly complain about being fat, tired or lethargic. Little do those type of people know is that if they intake healthy things into their body, they will feel a lot better about themselves - inside and out ! Lol, roll your eyes all you want but to me the picture is an exaggeration of refreshment from the water that she drank.
Ricky Codio
Interested in seeing more of Ricky Codio's pictures ? Want to get in touch with him for more information ? Check the links below !
Saturday, December 3, 2011
Sauda Daye
Natae Daye, best known as Sauda Daye is a 22 year old free lance model born and raised in the city of Philadelphia.
What actually drew me to Miss Daye's work was her hair and her attitude ! First off, she's natural and if you've read any of my previous hair posts, you'd know how much I live for it. Second, she has a very bold cut and dope hair colour ! Everyone can't pull off a low cut but baby girl, it looks good. on. you. Lol but true fact, anyone who can pull off her hairstyle has what I call ultra beauty. Folk like Sauda are naturally beautiful, they couldn't be ugly if they wanted to because they don't have to rely on hair, make up and accessories to make them attractive. I'm not saying people with hair aren't beautiful but we all know how there's alot of people around who've become weave- independent and are insecure without their "crown".
"I wouldn't consider myself a model,rather someone who
appreciates the beauty of photography. I've only been in
front of the flash a few times....but it is a wonderful feeling."
appreciates the beauty of photography. I've only been in
front of the flash a few times....but it is a wonderful feeling."
You said that you appreciate the beauty of photography; What inspired YOU to be that beauty captured behind the camera?
I stumbled across some photos by Dorothea Lange when I was in high school. The photos she took of displaced individuals (I can't remember what event led to the displacement), the way she showed emotion and art in her photos showed me that there's more to taking a picture than just making something look pretty. Raw emotion sometimes makes a photo what it is.
What's your height and weight ?
I'm 5'9" 139lbs and wear a size 6 dress.
Who are some of the photographer or models whose work you enjoy ?
Right now, Ricky Codio is one of my favorite photographers. Even though he's not really well known, his work speaks volumes. As far as models go, Chanel Iman is one of my favorites.
"I am Philadelphia born and raised, but waiting for the courage
to venture out on my own. I guess you could say
I'm a model,but I feel like the term is used too loosely."
Who are some of the photographers you've worked with ?
I've worked with Aaron Stallworth, Ricky Codio, Andre Boston and a few others.
What do you hope to accomplish with modeling ?
I eventually would like to perfect my craft but I'm not sure what direction I would like to take it.
"There are always people asking why do [modeling] if you get
nothing out of it - but what they fail to realize
is this is something that i love doing."
What do you like to do in your spare time?
In my spare time I just chill with my family and write thoughts, poems or whatever comes to mind.is this is something that i love doing."
What do you like to do in your spare time?
Do you have any advice for beginner/inspiring models ?
Honestly my one piece of advice to anyone who wants to break into any field would be: don't just think about it, make ways for it to become a reality.
Sauda Daye has a bold look on behind the camera yet is such a modest, humble person in real life. Humbleness can allow a person to learn more about their craft and ways to perfect it because they are more willing watch what goes on in their surroundings, hers being the model industry, and figure out exactly what they want to accomplish.
Sauda already hit the nail on head when she said modeling is more than making something look pretty. When one has already figured out that piece of information, they are more likely to exude the intended concept and capture the viewers eyes. To me, modeling is an art form as well as a movement. A model's job is to make the viewer interpret and feel the aura that they're instructed to produce. If that person is a print model for a fashion magazine, their job is to attract all attention to the ensemble. If he or she's posed as a pretty/handsome person dressed in nice clothes, they've already failed the approach. Modeling isn't about the look, it's about the concept.
"My inspiration is my mother...she passed away in 2009.
Shealways believed in me and trusted whatever d
ecisions I made in life"
Want to see more of Sauda Daye's work ? Want to get in contact ? You're Welcome. lol.
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-andweout
Ryan Powell
Look at the two pictures above and below this text. The quality is stellar. And I'm not just talking about the camera. The energy that both of these models give as well as Ryan's artistic angle is stunning !
Ryan's one of those photographers that could use a low quality cell phone camera and still out-caption the shot of an amateur photographer shooting the same subject with the latest dslr camera. No exaggeration though. I always tell people the camera can kick rocks, its all about how the photographer captures the subject.
I have been doing photography for almost two years.
How would you consider your photographic style ?
My style is mainly fashion photography. But my own spin on photography.. hmm, I am the type to do almost anything to get a great shot, and I pretty much stay calm and cool.
Nobody has influenced me to take it up , but there have been alot of inspiring photographers and photographs that helped me to find my style of photography. Photographers who inspire me are Sam Kaczur, Ryan Doco Connors, and Marc Vallee.
I use a Cannon Rebel XS.
What do you hope to accomplish with your photography ?
What I really hope to accomplish is to become GREAT at what I do. Also I just want to continue to improve, no matter how high my skill level reaches.
What do you do like to do for fun in your spare time ?
I like hanging out with friends and family, playing video games (I love video games to death), improving on my art skills, and trying to continually educate myself.
Do you have any other advice or food for thought for people who are interested in photography ?
My advice to others is to be yourself, never copy anyone else and also develop your own style.
Solid, Solid....
But the guy and the girl in that hot tub ? Killer! Shorty look like she's not doing her part and he's looking at ME to get over there ! Or her, or you.. pause if applicable. The brother is clearly giving the camera face to the fullest, and luckily Ryan managed to catch his dominating glimpse on camera.
I also love that model in the hat looking away towards her right. A simply timeless, classic beauty shot. I live for shots when models pose effortlessly, doing whatever it is that their doing naturally. Or atleast they make you think it was unintentional. Sort of like artists who draw, still-life fruit on a table or paint a scene of people socializing with other characters. Ryan's model has on a regular outfit, which I didn't notice the first couple of times I looked because I so drawn to the remarkable energy her face gives. It goes to show you that clothes don't make the person- or the shot. Ultra dope.
I honestly don't know what she's sitting in front of. But I always thought it was a piano. But then I seen her bag on like she's waiting for somebody. Hmm, I dont know *throw hands up* lol.. I guess the musician in me thought the latter.
Ryan Powell
Want to contact Ryan Powell and/or see more of his work ? Solid ! Here's the info:
Flickr:
Electography
Twitter:
@FriedGold9
Facebook:
R.Powell Fotos
Email:
- andweout
Friday, December 2, 2011
First Single: Blondettes Anthem ! (VIDEO)
Yes !
So if you read about the Blondettes in one of my previous blog entries, you would know that our first Single for the "Controversy" dropped today ! Today being December 2, 2011 ! I am indeed hype mainly because I had a blast making the song with my team and as you can tell they had a blast in the booth too ! This track is rather goofy, it features all seven of us (me being number two) and each verse depicts every one of our individual personalities. The single barely dropped and we're being asked to perform at shows instate as well as out-of-state. Keep up with us if you want to hear something different ! A seven-female rap/singing group is stupid rare, but ladies (men too!) if you need some party music or just some chill motivational music from a females perspective..listen up !
Who's who ?
Here's a list of the girls in the order that we recorded:
Mickey- @honeyb88
Me - dopeimagination.blogspot.com
Hot Latin- @Marialicious
Mary Ashanti- @MaryAshantiMUA (Check out her dope bowties I interviewed her about!)
Ah dun dun- @phillifinest
Marie Lynn- @Lovely_Lynn215
Bang Bang- @Sitn_PrettyLeah
Shout out to @itzSNAP from rap group 2 Cocky 2 Care Ent. for make a putting together our video compilation posted above. Much love and support! The Blondettes full mixtape will drop December 30, the same day as our video recording/album release party ! Details to come on the time and location, just make sure you're there though ! The CD will be $3.00 USD or three cans of food for charity. Its not about the money, its about the positive movement so cop for the cause.
Also, the Blondettes do charity work ! If you're interested in your organization working with us, email us. We'd love to help out !
Email:
blondettesofphiladelphia@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook:
Blondettes Music
Follow us on twitter (and yes, we follow back lol):
@bgBlondettes
-andweout
So if you read about the Blondettes in one of my previous blog entries, you would know that our first Single for the "Controversy" dropped today ! Today being December 2, 2011 ! I am indeed hype mainly because I had a blast making the song with my team and as you can tell they had a blast in the booth too ! This track is rather goofy, it features all seven of us (me being number two) and each verse depicts every one of our individual personalities. The single barely dropped and we're being asked to perform at shows instate as well as out-of-state. Keep up with us if you want to hear something different ! A seven-female rap/singing group is stupid rare, but ladies (men too!) if you need some party music or just some chill motivational music from a females perspective..listen up !
Who's who ?
Here's a list of the girls in the order that we recorded:
Mickey- @honeyb88
Me - dopeimagination.blogspot.com
Hot Latin- @Marialicious
Mary Ashanti- @MaryAshantiMUA (Check out her dope bowties I interviewed her about!)
Ah dun dun- @phillifinest
Marie Lynn- @Lovely_Lynn215
Bang Bang- @Sitn_PrettyLeah
Shout out to @itzSNAP from rap group 2 Cocky 2 Care Ent. for make a putting together our video compilation posted above. Much love and support! The Blondettes full mixtape will drop December 30, the same day as our video recording/album release party ! Details to come on the time and location, just make sure you're there though ! The CD will be $3.00 USD or three cans of food for charity. Its not about the money, its about the positive movement so cop for the cause.
Also, the Blondettes do charity work ! If you're interested in your organization working with us, email us. We'd love to help out !
Email:
blondettesofphiladelphia@gmail.com
Like us on Facebook:
Blondettes Music
Follow us on twitter (and yes, we follow back lol):
@bgBlondettes
-andweout
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Spiz
Spiz is a 20 year old rap artist from Philadelphia. He also goes by the name 'Spiz Da Loose Cannon' and 'The Prophet'. He is a part of a creative cluster of individuals that represent themselves as the "Phrat". Spiz's flow is chill at times but definitley goes in on the more agressive beats. He tends switch his flow up pretty much every song which I like because a lot of and up and coming rappers can have this same militant flow throught their whole mixtape. My favorite song from Spiz would have to be from his official video: "Cold World". Real talk about the real word and the struggle, alot of which I can relate. Overall good music. "2 Cups" has got to be my favourite hype song from him...Definite trunk music ! Both can be found on Spiz's music links below.
How long have you been doing music?
I have been doing music since I was 5. I started taking it more serious around age 11.
What style would you consider your music ?
LOL.. Well I mean I really don't put a stamp on what type of music i do.I would say real music people can relate to and have fun to.
Who or What had influenced you to do your trade ?
What do you hope to accomplish with your music ?
I hope to touch the lives of many people through my music. Also be a relevant player in this rap game. Signed or unsigned.
What do you do like to do for fun in your spare time ?
I like to kick it wit my family and friends and make hot music with my brothers "The Phrat". I also like shopping, playin Xbox and Ps3, and playing my guitar.
Do you have any advice for people who are interested in becoming a music artist?
Work Hard!
Have Faith!
Stay Focused!
Keep The Love In Your Team!
Never Lose Sight Of Your Goal!
Never Say Never!
Remember Anything Is Possible!
Dreams Do Come True !
#PHRAT!
Interested ? Want to peep Spiz's latest projects or get in touch ?
Contact:
Spiz's Music:
SPIZ - Relevant Mindset
SPIZTUBE:
SPIZTUBE Blog
Twitter:
@PhratTeam_SPIZ
@T3AMG5
Facebook:
SPIZDALOOSECANNON
Youtube:
daloosecannon
Hulkshare:
http://hulkshare.com/spiz
http://soundcloud.com/dar3alspiz
Email:
Spizfanmail@gmail.com
Relevantmindset@gmail.com
-andweout
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