Wednesday, April 21, 2010

One Wrong Step....

Calhoun Mr. Money performing at Blueberry Hill, Saturday Night, 4.17. Performace was really live, they debuted his latest single "Priceless" that features local artist, Chingy and YG. As the exclusive photographer of FAM ENT, I was asked to get some epic shots of the show. I think I didn't dissappoint, but the getting the last picture turned out to be one that will stick with me for the next 6 weeks or so.. I'll explain..

As I'm done shooting and cameras packed, I'm walking through saying goodbye to the guys, meeting some of their people and passing out some business cards, you know, doing my business, and on the way out, Jarell says, "Mike, you mind getting a group picture of all of us?" "Sure", I replied, I unpack the camera and proceed to flash up and set the exposure. "We want to shoot it up these steps." Ok, so I'm headed up the steps to where they are all lined up and there was no way go get all of them in focus. "Hey Ya'll, we gotta go back down the steps to the open area, its no way I can get this shot." So we proceed down the steps, I'm second in line, there are seven steps, I started to walk forward at the sixth step and down goes Michael. I end up severely spraining my ankle, ligaments and rupturing a small bone in my foot. As my leg and foot shook with excrushiating pain, I did manage to get the shot. Even at my most painful moment, I still am a photographer, hopefully they'll appreciate that. Something tells me they do.










"How You Get Them?...Pictures that is...lol!

Michael Thomas Media on location at William H's shoot for his new single "How You Got Them!?!" Delmar Loop, Saturday 4/17/2010. Enjoy these behind the scenes shots!





Money Never $leep$...and neither do these guys!


So Tef Poe officially releases his latest project, "Money Never Sleeps" friday night at Gramophone. Pretty epic concert and was glad to be in the company of these guys. Although the lighting was a photographer's nightmare, I still managed to get out of there with some good shots. Take a look....


















...And I don't need a pass for these SHOTZ!

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Houton Astros. 4.14.10. When you're already poached above the dougout like a sniper with a 70-200mm lens, you pretty much get in all up in their faces and get shots you'd otherwise need a press pass to get. Funny thing is there was a little kid there with his parents and when I showed up with the camera, mom grabs the kid and moves him to the side and said the most beautiful words in our profession, "move over, he's got to get good shots!" Enjoy!










You gotta "Dream Big".

These are some samples from Ebony's photoshoot. I had a good time working with her. Her pictures came out pretty well. I certainly look forward to working with her on other projects! Look out for her!





Funny Man...DeAndre Whitner

Comedian DeAndre Whitner linked up with me to get some photos taken for his ad campaigns and packages he's getting out there. Good times. LMAO at the "wandering eye"....



"Steppin' it up another knotch!"

This was another photoshoot for Dirty Flaws, Inc. Sharvette was the model. She's from Florida and was nice enough to shoot with us when she made her way up here. These are a few pieces by Afton Johnson. Tanesha (stylist), Tai Lauren (makeup) and I wanted to take our photographs up a knotch and try not to seem so "safe". I think these pictures are really a stride in that direction. Stay tuned for more from her! Sharvette is also the female in the alter ego clone shot you may have seen previously! Enjoy.




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