Preview: Kids Like Us & Turquoise Jeep

Last night my friends of the local hip-hop group Kids Like Us opened up for Turquoise Jeep at the Triple Rock Social Club, downtown Minneapolis. Having easily become one of my favorite things to do, photographing these concerts helps me gain more photographic experience, but more importantly, has introduced me to the incredible talents of the Minneapolis hip-hop community. If you're looking for some hip-hop musical Therapy check em out. Great job last night guys. 

//check out the Kids music here: http://kidslikeus.bandcamp.com/ & http://www.youtube.com/user/KiDsTreeVee //

// Follow them on Twitter here: https://twitter.com/DamnKidsLikeUs //

//left to right: Sam Wayne, Lizzie Fontaine, and Eli Fhima// 

Kids Like Us & G-Eazy concert @ First Ave.

Last weekend I got the opportunity to take pictures for my friends' local group Kids Like Us opening up for G-Eazy, a hip-hop artist from California, at First Ave. and 7th St. Entry. It was an awesome show, and Kids Like Us killed it. Check them out here: http://kidslikeus.bandcamp.com/ and follow them on twitter here: https://twitter.com/DamnKidsLikeUs. They have raw talent and passion for their music, and it was a pleasure to cover their concert. Hope you like what you see, and if you do, give em a listen, these guys are going places. 

 (Left to right: Sam Wayne, Eli Fhima, and Lizzie Fontaine )

 Kids Like Us & G-Eazy

 

National Scholastic Art Competition

This year I entered four photographs into the Scholastic Art Competition. Last month I was honored to receive a Gold Key award for one of my photographs, and two Honorable Mentions. Out of  nearly 2,000 entries, only 183 were awarded Gold Keys. My works are being displayed in the College of Visual Arts gallery in St.Paul until March 3rd! Stop by to check out my photograph and the other Gold Key winners. My piece will now move on to judging in New York City for a chance to be nationally recognized in Carnegie Hall. 

The image on the right won the Gold Key, while the images on the left won honorable mention. Thanks everyone for the support!

Pricing/Contact

Concentration: Loneliness/Desolation

My concentration was on the feeling of Loneliness and Desolation. A feeling that all too many people feel throughout their lives and in every day occurrences. These feelings are commonplace for teenagers, young adults, and adults alike. These sensations can be seen in many different circumstances, from the unconventional to the unintentional. 

In my images I choose to portray various moments I think capture these sensations. My images portray these emotions through the scenes I have depicted. From conveying being lost with no where to go, to being trapped inside your own mind. I also depict these emotions through a sense of longing apparent in all the works. In all the works there is an reoccurring theme of longing behind the character or subject. I display these emotions not only through people and models, but through intimate objects such as the lone sailboat and the statue.   

Breadth

This photo is displaying Emphasis. The yellow flag is the only flag in focus, and therefore brings emphasis to the message and that particular flag.

This photo is conveys Line, Shape, Pattern. The straight lines and squares portray Line and Shape, while the repeating pattern of the squares, give the photo Pattern/Repetition.

This photo displays Contrast. The contrast lies between the white and the black space. This photograph also emphasizes Line and proportion, as the crossing lines and disproportionate bars enhance the photo.

This photograph displays color. The image is out of focus, leaving us with just the blurred colors. The viewer is drawn towards the entangled shapes and colors, blending and merging together. Giving this photo Value and Color. This image is also conveying a sense of Movement.

This image conveys Repetition, Pattern, Unity/Harmony, and Texture. 

This image is conveying light and shadowing. The enticing lighting through the window and door draws in the viewer.

This photograph is displaying contrast, between the two colors. But is also conveying Form around the abstract three dimensional object in the center.

This image is specifically conveying Form. As the three dimensional objects are protruding from the wall and focusing on the form and shape off the objects. 

This photograph is principally about Value and Color. The striking contrast and vibrancy of the colors draws the viewer in. This photo is also focused on Shape as another principle of design, as the various shapes in the photo come together to convey a certain meaning.  

This inverted/infrared photograph is conveying Shape. The shapes and their shadows come together to form this pictures essence. Also exhibited in this photo is value/color and balance. 

This image is conveying Space, Proportion, and Texture

This photograph mainly displays texture. The ivy clinging to the textural wall emphasizes this element of design.