i live in panera

devo group
worked on pix for the website.
prepaid consulation.
more pix..
uploads...
COLD A/C

a Grigoryan affair

power

as an art history minor, I have to give it up to kanye.
this less than 2 minute video is compelling art work.
michelangelo-esque
it's clear he worked with writer/director Frank Miller or Zach Snyder on this video because of the style from 300.

say what you want, there's def a method to his madness.
WATCH POWER HERE

the parody for this video is hilarious.

WATCH POWER HOUR PARODY HERE

genesis

man....... i don't want to say what I'm getting myself involved in but this may be one of the best opportunities of my life ahead of me.

it's not about my photography. http://fvent.com ['coming soon]

it's not about the Body by Vi - 90 day Fitness & Weight Loss Challenge http://fv.bodybyvi.com

it's not about my church http://celebration.org

...totally different ball game.

...Harvest Season is RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

model mayhem

finally updated my model mayhem profile: #1275822

chance encounter

I met this monster of a model sunday while copping some new shades.
She was light skinned like Rihanna but lighter (high yellow), about 6'3" (no lie), and had a blonde mohawk/bang du. she just got her hair cut from a stylist right before I saw her and was trying on clothes.

I like an attractive tall chick that has the audacity to wear high heels. it speaks confidence to me. she was ironically both gangly and curvy... very unique.

After making small talk with the store clerk in walks this model. As I'm paying I tell the guy... 'man, she should model'.... not wanting to let the opp slip... I quickly grab a business card lying on the counter (not mine) and write my photography group link on facebook and my email. I stood outside and waited for her to come out...

It's tough to not come off like a creeper in this situation but I had to do what I had to do... just had that gut feeling y'kno?

but.... she continued to shop... I summoned the courage to go back in and just ask... "do you model?"

as fate has it.... she does.

Instead of demanding her number to stalk her into a photo shoot... I gave her the business card with my contact info. if she likes what she sees I told her to email me (i'm off facebook for the month of august) and I didn't give her my number b/c if she's serious she'll contact me. if i never see her again than at least I gave her a way to contact me.

i tell AJ a lot... I don't believe in luck..
luck didn't happen that day... i just went for it and made my own luck as TwoFace in Dark Knight would say.

the kicker for me is that I just got my amp fixed that morning so my bass was working again.... I was jammin' out as she left the store =p
as I left, I noticed her crossing the street in my rear view mirror.
it was as if she towered over the road only taking 2 steps to cross the street.

.... what a woman. ;)

Kissoonlal 50th Birthday Party

I was hired by Karona Kissoonlal to be the photographer for her father's 50th birthday party.

The location was upscale and her family was indeed loving.

Rohan Kissoonlal was born in Jamaica in meager conditions. With 7 other siblings he was raised with less than most. He had ambition and determination and was able to move to the United States where to pursue and education. Afterwards Kissoonlal began working in the collections agency.

Today he has his on collections agency where he employs over 60 people.

The ceremony for his birthday was very special. I feel very fortunate to be apart of such great people's lives and capture such a monumental occasion in one's life. What a blessing to reach 50 for anyone let alone have such a great quality of life in spite of his beginnings. His life on this earth and the success that he has achieved is a great testament to hard work and perseverance and the benefits of following a dream.

walking on water.

This stage in my life has been feeling like that lately.

What is opposition?
For me it's things keeping me from my goals and/or destiny.

Having God on my side and his blessing pouring out on me has definitely been making the impossible possible.

A co-worker of mine saw me ushering at Celebration and asked about it at work the following monday. he's engaged. about my age and is moving into a new direction in his life. he's interested in serving but didn't really know who to ask or where to begin. wanting to first speak with the pastor before making any decisions I was able to make the meet and greet happen thanks to Tarik (PSW's assistant and friend of mine). It's mind-blowing how God's using me (ex-sinner) to reach out to people.

If you think you have no use for the kingdom of God think again....
we all have talents, gifts, and abilities.

you snooze you lose.

What do you do?

I'm a warrior.

Man conference was amazing. very uplifiting and encouraging.

Messages were mainly from Genesis

Man Conference opener

This is my church.
This is my place of worship.

http://worship.celebration.org/

teeth

going to the dentist today was pretty awesome. - it's been so long -
i def don't miss getting x-rays. there were pretty annoying but was a trip to see later.

visited my buddies off plaza at the beaches. shared Celebration Church's new worship cd: http://worship.celebration.com

work.

met up with my good friend from Vero Beach who visited jax to figure out the fall semester.
LaBouef came up with a buddy. chilled at town center. yogaberry. aj saved the day and provided them a place to stay overnight. they went to see inception.

today was a good day overall... there was almost a fight at work.... (i know right...?)
pretty interesting. i feel pretty good that i'm a connector and well networked.

now instead of just seeing what I can get to benefit me.... i'm spreading the wealth and helping as many people around me as possible.

apple doesn't fall far from the tree... but i have a pocket full of seeds.

wed nite

gym
publix
sake
seaweed
seafood
chopstix
bleach
pix
kill bill (1)
shippuden
pix
skype
demo
website
atlanta
rhode island
canada
network
DENTIST am!
peace

Tropical Depression Five Forms

Tropical Depression Five has formed in the eastern Gulf of Mexico and tropical storm warnings have been issued for the northern Gulf Coast.

Fastest School Bus

for whatever reason. i think this leans towards being awesome.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=3GDUtNXw700

lost 4 pounds in 4 days!

get on the challenge!

http://fv.bodybyvi.com

pine family reunion

crown pointe plaza hotel
location was great.
weather was nice.
family was great!

i like

where my life is heading now. coming together with AJ from Twidget Media and Chris Burdett for Graphics building my website is a trifecta of intense awesomeness.

I can't wait to see the finished result.
i'm enjoying this break from facebook.
life is good.

Amadores

some good ol times 2007

beach

working on what would become my senior thesis at JU

chopping wood

tractor ridin

dog

learning to breakdance

duh

guilty pleasure

skype

focusedvoices

// http://fv.bodybyvi.com

august

lohan's out of jail. snookie's in jail. revolving door of retardation.

losing weight, making money: http://fv.bodybyvi.com/

the website is coming along great. Thanks AJ for putting up with my standards.

My shoot sunday with Alex Jarboe went extremely well. He's a 21 year old looking to get into the fitness industry. The kid is built like a horse. I hope the photographs from his shoot take him far.

Week 4 & 5

Week 4 & 5 were pretty neat.

I was late meeting up one morning to see the new courthouse construction to take pictures. I went to the old courthouse instead of the new courthouse. By the time I got to the office trailer for the construction company to meet up my sponsor and fellow intern were just getting done. To make up for coming downtown to take pictures of the new courthouse construction, I spent my time walking around downtown in order to get some stock photography and unique shots.

That weekend, I had an assignment to take photos at a Block Party hosted by the Ritz Theater.

The Ritz Theater primarily hosts great talent from African-Americans around the country. To celebrate their 10 year anniversary the Ritz an indoor/outdoor event was held. There was live music outside with musicians from around the country: R & B singers, percussion musicians. There were also vendors showcasing traditional African garments for sale and even contemporary African-American artists showcasing their artwork as well.

Plus there was an art exhibit that had traditional African garments from different regions of Africa and their significance. The other half of the exhibit showed how African Americans lived about 2 to 3 generations ago: churches, barber shops, school houses, etc. The exhibit kept going and going it was amazing!

The music was great! An elderly woman undoubtedly in her upper 60's was cutting a rug when DJ Dr. Doom was playing some old school funk music. She was brought up on stage and the crowd went wild. My mom and dad were there enjoying themselves along with my aunt and uncle. It was simply a good time and plus IT WAS FREE!

week 3

I came in and

(re)learned a little more about Lightroom on how to edit all my pictures the same way as I uploaded them.

I was also given a list on a LOT of different stock photography options: taking pictures around town, nice neighborhoods.

I showed my sponsor pictures from a wedding the weekend before. It was a kick in the office... more like a punch of a mini-cake from the groom into the bride's face.

week 2 of my internship

Week 2 was my first assignment in the field.

I came to city hall. My sponsor, one of the photographers for the city, was on vacation. However, another photographer was present and was working with a parks director. I was given an assignment to do 'stock photography'. Stock photography is used for the purpose of covering stories and having images relevant to that story instead of attaining certain photographs through other means (paying for stock images).

The parks director and the photographer were working on a story that relates to how water in retention ponds or other bodies of water in city parks use recycled water. My assignment was to get stock photography at any city park and get pictures of ponds or any body of water.

I went to Blue Cypress park that is not too far from my house. It was an overcast day which was perfect for me taking pictures. However, it was awfully humid that day as well.

I returned to city hall a couple of days later, edited the photographs, and turned them in.

The photographer who sent me out on the assignment commended me and let my sponsor know that I did an excellent job.