So, there’s this really cool new space on Miami Beach called Nowhere Lounge + Event Space. It’s available only for private functions and is a great space to have an event and after party all in one! See for yourself…
Last fall I shot some photos with Miami photographer Derek Gil, and today while I was going through some old emails I came across some of the shots, so I decided to share.
I love this sunset shot where you can also see my reflection in the car…
My bad ass friend Mike Relm was “commissioned” to create an uber awesome TV trailer for Iron Man 2!!! Mike and I have that Bay connection (so, I knew him when…lol) and I am always impressed by his work…to think it all started with 2 turntables, a mixer and some crates full of records – has evolved into so much more. Last night this OFFICIAL TV Spot for Iron Man 2 aired during Adult Swim.
According to Mike:
Jon Favreau spotted my Iron Man 2 trailer remix, he liked it enough to have me do this 45 second spot for television!
This is the original trailer he did…
I don’t even know if there is a genre, category or niche to put Mike in, but I think it’s most important to note his work all stems from Hip Hop and he is nothing less than amazing at what he does…he has mastered mixing, scratching & creating with music AND video!!
…so, a couple years ago when he passed through Miami on tour with the Blue Man Group, I featured him on Deco Drive.
I did an EARLY morning sunrise photo shoot this weekend on Miami Beach for no reason in particular. My friend and talented photographer Ivan of Bluprint I.D. was in town from NYC, so why not take advantage of his skills and the lovely landscape here that I don’t take enough advantage of! haha I mean, I need new profile pics! JUST KIDDING!
At any rate, it felt so good to be up and about at 6am…and IN nature. The beach is so peaceful and breathtaking at that time of day and it felt good to be all up in it and watch the sunrise!
I also spotted these blue oval ‘jellyfish’ – I’m assuming! I had stepped into the water and around the shoreline, minding my own business and I saw these and freaked out! You never seen me run so fast…haha Ivan tried to say aren’t they just some type of oyster shell?? Then he picked one up and felt the jelly-like texture and didn’t push me to be in the water anymore…lol
Anyway, Ivan says we took some amazing shots…and the lighting was too good to be true! Below are a couple UNEDITED shots that he sent over so I could get an idea of what they lookin’ like. I will share some of the edited joints when I get them…but so far, I think I’m lovin’ the scenery..it looks unreal! A lot of the pics I looked at on his cam..I said, “Is that me?”
And this one, I don’t think it looks like me at all…what’s up with my puffy face!? As my girl Kimi said, “You look different…” However, baby sister Bologna commented, “…you look like Mom.” <<< The ultimate compliment!
At any rate, can you believe how vibrant the colors are and how the sky just pops in these UNEDITED pics!!? CRAZY…
Vado has been hard at work, in the studio, shooting videos and on his interview/media grind too. So, please do look out for that Boss of All Bosses 2.5 – should be out any day now… and SLime Flu will quickly follow!
Well, this past week Natty Photo reached out to us about shooting photos of Vado, and when I saw his work, I was very impressed, so we invited him along to Vado’s video shoot for “Large On The Streets” being directed and shot by Factory Media 15 Films. Here are a few behind the scenes still shots taken by Freddy (Natty Photo).
One of my latest music obsessions has been with the B.o.B. and Bruno Mars track “Nothin’ On You.” Not only is this song at the top of the charts in heavy radio rotation, but it’s a feel good song with a beautiful melody and lyrics that’d make any girls heart melt! Side note: I actually met Bruno Mars in studio a couple years ago while stopping by to see my friend Stereotypes…small world! Anyway, I also love the music video and it’s vision for the song.
And then…I came across this great collabo for “Nothin’ on You + Soul Sister” by Sam Tsui & AHMIR. It’s just one of those things I can hear over and over again!
My good friend Christian who is an Aussie living in London, UK sent me this picture of “Aubrey Road” apparently he walks by it every day on his way home and thinks of yours truly!! Aww… Other than the road’s name being uber cool, the actually picture is pretty dope too!! The photo was taken with his Hipstamatic for iPhone.
Here are the specs:
Lens: John S
Film: Ina’s 1969
Flash: Off