I’d like to open this post with a few words from Kanye West: I’ll be there in 5 minutes (5 hours later) . . . I’ll be there in 5 minutes. I say this because I’m JUST that way this blog lol. So much procrastination could kill you kids, stay away from marijuana and reality tv . . . (until you’re older) LOL, okay sew me . . .

Well much has happened since our last meeting: the Carolla’s engine has died, I’ve ditched the Blackberry for a Droid, upgraded my connection speed and got beat by Tim in basketball. Let’s start with the latter. Tim ACTUALLY did it, dude beat me, not once but SEVERAL times. The games have gotten very competitive and we are pushing each other to (and past) our limits. I’m proud of my boy for that, it’s a lesson within itself. The Toyota is currently on the injured list with no definite return date. I hate to say it, but it’s a material item and can wait until I’m financially prepared to rectify the issue. Things are a-Droid in the household! Apps have been downloaded like crazy, ran all together with no slow down and business wise, I’m satisfied! What else can be said, hands-on experience tells me that it is the holy grail of mobile operating systems! I love it!

Now, enough about me . . .  ON TO THE ARTWORK!!! The Misses and I held a very elegant shoot, as well as Monique Murphy, Carlina Boodram & Denym & Diamonds by T. Hodges!!!

Oh I forgot to mention, I held a shoot with myself LOL!!!

Here recently, I’ve been wondering who or what is keeping me afloat amongst some of Dallas’ greatest photographers? The answer . . . is the truth . . . I have nothing to hide and everything to gain. No one but God shall deter me from the future I strive to achieve. I, by all means, do NOT intend for this text to be offensive or have the slightest air of conceitedness . . . if anything, I want to stand as an example that the younger you are, the better position you are in to stand out and be the great self God created you to be!

Tuesday was logistically the worst day I’ve had in months . . . creatively . . . it couldn’t have been any better! I had the luxury of working with Steven D. Hill (twitter) as worked the facial canvas of Krystal DeLeon (twitter). What amazed me is that we were all born in the year of 1985 and had made significant advancements in our careers. We were also in the company of Kauwaune Burton & Chris Porter who provided food and entertainment along with professional oversight . . . (not really, but they are pros!) MOVING ALONG =====> The end result was majestic and personally I wish the day didn’t have to end.

Actually, it didn’t just END there . . . me and the misses took a trip to the wash to . . . well . . . wash. I figured I’d bring my cam along and snap some shots of our interactions. Despite my sinuses ultimately taking over and causing me to fling snot all over the place . . . I had fun . . . (not to say I don’t enjoy my lady, I just don’t enjoy the washateria lol).

Wednesday and Thursday sort of blew by . . . A little video gaming on both days, worked out on Thursday with my friend Tim on the Basketball court. Here’s some real motivation for those who think they can’t keep up with the rest of the world. Tim is a Baseball man, anything in Baseball . . . he’ll probably shut you down in. Tim also hadn’t played basketball since his early school years, I believe he mentioned Junior High. This doesn’t stop Tim from stepping out on the court with me, in fact, he is motivated by the opposition I pose! Tim goes one whole week of getting crossed over, slammed on and rejected! . . . The next week brings about the same outcome, but I SWEAR it becomes much harder to perform like the week before! Tim studied . . . Tim learned . . . Tim knew time would allow for progress. Think about that. A man can only be as successful as he strives to be. Without prior experience, a man can make significant progress in any and all that he puts his mind to. I’m proud of him for reminding me of that fact.

Reminding myself of important things has become an on-going trait as well. Recently, I’ve been reminding myself that I have a message to deliver to those willing to open the letter. My Facebook page has worked as a catalyst for this message. Here, I’ll give you an example:

The inner sanctum of the Negro mind truly cannot be classified. However, within the Negro community, there’s a classification of being a “Nigga” that we know and accept all too well. Even worse, once the classification is placed on a member of our community, we outcast them & by doing so, we perpetuate a slavery trend by dividing our power & causing turmoil within ourselves.

. . . and I meant every word! I also meant this:

Fraudulence is a society administered virus. Spread from person to person all originating from several sources that we are in contact with daily. Reality TV is the main source. Think about it, what makes the lives in the shows we watch any better or different from your own? Oh they made an album? Starred in a movie? That’s petty if they go through the same things we do. Dont be like them, be like you.

Okay people, I have edits to take care of from today’s WONDERFUL shoot with Monique Murphy (twitter)! This one makes men drool. I will leave you with the collages from shoots with Tanisha Shamlin, Briana Nicole (twitter), Jazmine Chanel (twitter) & LaBrittiney Edwards (twitter), as well as a new design. Also be sure to check out Clixto7’s new blog! It took him a year to get me to sign up for twitter . . . and it took me a year to get to come over to Wordpress, LOL . . . gotta love it.

Wise words from a wise woman: Do it NOW! Amazing how we meet and connect with certain individuals, most of whom we would have never guessed we would meet! This proves true for Miss Ruth and as well as Kauwaune Burton, I had the pleasure of meeting with this man and being taught something new about my OWN CAMERA! I’ve had this thing for about 3 years now and in 15 minutes I find about a feature I never knew existed! Amazing! Not only did I have the chance to shadow under him for a few hours, I had the pleasure of meeting Lorenzo with Tripp Wall Photography.

To most reading these names, “you may be thinking: who in hell are they!?” . . . well to they are sources of inspiration and I’ve never been star struck around celebs (think I’m lyin, ask Lupe) . . . but I couldn’t stop smiling when I realized I was kickin it with two of the most respected photographers in Dallas, TX (by my understanding of course).  With this momentum I plan to stay busy and become relevant in this industry, it seems to be key to a successful career within it.

So here we go, new shots, new post, new things to talk about and spam me on lol. Enjoy world.