Alice@Glam: Black & Yellow Project Photoshoot

 

Black and Yellow Project Photographer Walter Lewis Jr.

 

I have known Walter Lewis Jr. for awhile, via social media. Our common denominator? Being half Black and Half Asian! Walter has been traveling the world due to his career with the military, snapping photo's of all the Blasians, that come across his way!

 

He hopes to publish the pictures, as he shed light on our population! I asked him what made him start this project. "Initially it was just going to be half Korean and Half Black, but then I decided to open up, to all half black and Asian kids, as I was getting to know so many through social media!"

We belong to a few groups on Facebook that has really brought all of us "Half Breeds" together. I was honored to join the ranks of over 400 that has taken part in this historic project. We come in all shapes, sizes, fashion and flavor, but share that common bond. That to me, is pretty darn special! Not to mention he is an excellent cook, launching his Walter Eats Series via social media! Looking forward to the finished product!

To learn more about the start of the project visit Walter here:

http://www.halfkorean.com/WalterLewisBlackAndYello

 

Special THANK YOU to Alice@Large MUA http://www.tmbmakeupartistry.com/!

Still Standing Journey to Wonderland Shoot

 

 

It's been quite a "Journey" getting the JTW Project together! It has been fun, exciting, hard, trying, challenging, stressful,  but most of all rewarding, just knowing that there is something special brewing.  Along side the Silverback Grizzly;  super producer and photographer, we were able to knock out some pretty cool pictures and promotional footage! I wasn't sure of the location at first, but then a certain energy, started to take over. A certain understanding if you will.

 

I loved the contrast of the hard background. The chipped concrete, the worn down remnants of rich history, the stillness in the air. The acknowledgement of the fight for freedom.  I  loved the notion of these ruins "Still Standing" after surviving World War 1, World War 2 and other American conflicts.      

                                 

We "shot" at Battery Church, which was built between 1897 and 1900. It was part of the coastal artillery batteries put in place to protect the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay on historic Fort Monroe. Guns once, locked and loaded.

                                                                                                                Adding to the history?  This place was where the first enslaved African from Angola arrived known back then as Point Comfort in 1619. (http://aliceatlarge.blogspot.com/2013/08/culture-club-african-landing-day.html)  May of 1862 President Abraham Lincoln came to Fort Monroe to direct the fall of Norfolk and later made history by signing the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863.

 

I too bear the scars from my own battles and wars.  Having gone through so many trials and tribulations, life has thrown my way. I  too, remained "Locked and Loaded" armed with ever lasting faith, an open mind, and a very strong heart. I AM a tough cookie. Taught to be that way. My father used to tell me, "Tough times, don't last, tough people do!"  I too am "Still Standing!"

 

This was the perfect place for the last piece of my production puzzle. I related to my surroundings, and I left the shoot feeling grateful, humbled with a sense of strength and a new found respect for life and those that have come before us. Bearing the notion of moving upward and forward at all times! Never giving up and always "Standing Strong!"

Soon I will share my project with the world, and I cannot wait! The "Journey to Wonderland" show is a celebration of life to include, history, traveling, cuisines, lifestyles, and all the things that make this journey exciting! I hope you join me as we explore, the beautiful things in life!

 

 

It's Throwback & Thirsty Thursday? Happy Hour with Jaxonphotogroup...

"Cheers" to Life Sometimes Getting Blurry! 

Re-posting a throwback from my "Heartbroken & Hungover" shoot with super photographer Jack Manning of Jaxonphotogroup.com!  We had this concept, and really ran away with it! Those heartbreaks can be tough! There are so many ways people choose to overcome them! Some positive, some negative.  My character hit the evening scene with the ladies for a "Thirsty Thursday" girls night to get over this heartbreak! A few hours later, she was a mess at home...all alone. Ouch!
"Heartbroken and Hungover" 

 Sometimes life does get blurry, but we get up, take our Asprin, drink our Gatorade, and make moves! Never dwell on the past! Understand that your future is open, unexplored and designed for you! We "shot" (pun intended) this in his bathroom, but brought on all the extra drama.  Scattered items all over, wrecked shop a little bit and that became the background to our story.  It was a little risky, but fun!  The whole series was messy, dark, emotional, sexy, chic!  

Cheer's to my dear friend who is now published in many magazines including Essence!  Amongst other things he is an accomplised Singer, Songwriter & Producer with JaxonmusicgroupLLC!  

(No Cigs or Vodka were abused in this shoot! It was all for show people!) Check out his website at www.jaxonphotogroup.com! You can also find Jaxonphotogroup on YouTube, IG, Twitter & FB!