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Redefining a Purpose | FICWFM Los Angeles

TROY — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 12:50:04 +0000

I think any working photographer has to face the fact that over the last few years our industry has changed. With an incredible amount of new photographers entering the market and new tools that are readily available to everyone, it can become difficult to sort through it all and to make sure your purpose is still defined. Photography is still art, it’s still artistic expression and it remains one of the best ways to tell a story. And it’s with this that I have found that my faith based work has started to provide me with a new level of fulfillment and purpose.

Last week I traveled to Los Angeles to photograph the FICWFM conference. FICWFM (Fellowship of International Word of Faith Ministries) was started just over 20 years ago by Apostle Frederick K.C. Price. This year, my pastor Dr. Michael Freeman would be installed as the new president of the organization and I would have the pleasure of documenting the entire event. This was my second year covering the conference at the Faith Dome and I have to say that I enjoy it more and more each time. From the dynamic speakers to the awesome recording artist that perform, it is truly an incredible experience.

Group 1 Crew | Outta Space Love

TROY — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 04:47:11 +0000

I was introduced to the music of Group 1 Crew in March of 2009 when I was asked to photograph a sweet 16 party. When they performed, I knew that they were something that was not the ordinary. I have always appreciated different styles of music from all sorts of genres and Group 1 Crew seemed to give me my fix providing a good mix of style and sound. They remind me of a christian version of the Black Eyed Peas because they are out of the box and create their own flavor. With Group 1 Crew’s latest CD release “Outta Space Love”, I decided to go back through some photos and pick out a few for the blog.

MANWELL

BLANCA

PABLO

BRELYN (birthday girl), MANWELL, BRITTNEY (Brelyn’s sister)

GROUP 1 CREW, OUTTA SPACE LOVE | BUY IT TODAY!

Tye Tribbett, Fred Hammond, Vickie Winans | New Years Eve | DC Photographer

TROY — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 16:25:29 +0000

I am really excited to be posting this on the very first day of the new year. There are so many things that I am looking forward to this year that I cannot help but to be excited!! 2009 was a great year. I met so many new people and learned so much about myself and the photography industry as a whole. For 2010, I have set a good number of personal goals as well as goals for my business.

On New Years Eve my church, Spirit of Faith Christian Center, held it’s service at the Showplace Arena in Upper Marlboro Maryland. The place was PACKED!!! So much so that I think some folks were sadly turned away because the arena was at its capacity. This free NYE concert featured Grammy nominated artist Tye Tribbett, Grammy Award winning artist Fred Hammond, Grammy nominated artist Vickie Winans, and Stellar nominated artist 5AM Praise. It was incredible spending this time with family and close friends.

Below are a few photos from the evening. Last year I shot the event with my D200. Because of the constant changing lighting conditions, it was a little rough. This year the D700 was Rockin! I shot the entire event with my D700 and 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. I so love this camera. The images below are STRAIGHT OUT OF THE CAMERA. Nothing was adjusted. I only added the company watermark. Enjoy…

Tye Tribbett – This guys’ energy level is unbelievable!!! Red Bull and Monster should study him.

Fred Hammond

Vickie Winans

5AM Praise

Pastors Mike & Deedee Freeman

The Crowd!

Operation Secret Squirrel | A Thanksgiving to Remember!!!!!

TROY — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:55:04 +0000

I attend Spirit of Faith Christian Center and today I had an INCREDIBLE opportunity to follow my Pastors around as they surprised several people at 3 community grocery stores. For the last few years, they have chosen, at random, people to have a 5 minute shopping spree for groceries! They can pile as much stuff as possible in their 1 cart and the church would foot the bill. For some people, Pastor Mike just walked up to the register and paid for whatever they already in their baskets. I lost track of just how many people were helped today. Off the top of my head, I would say about 10 folks in total. As you can see from the photos, some were over taken with emotion. There were some who were taking their rent money to buy food for their family, there were others that came to the store with just enough money to buy the items on their list. We were out for a total of about 5 hours. It felt like a TV show as we were in a 5 car caravan going from store to store. The highlight for me happened to be when one of the ladies who won the shopping spree came up and gave me a hug!!!

A THANK YOU HUG

PASTOR MIKE TALKING TO A DAUGHTERS MOM ON THE PHONE AFTER SHE WON THE SHOPPING SPREE

ONE TOTAL

PASTOR DEEDEE DOING WHAT SHE DOES!

MEAT ANYONE?

YOU COULD TELL MOST OF HER SHOPPING WAS FOR HER CHILDREN

SURPRISED AT THE REGISTER

HAVING A GOOD LAUGH WITH A SHOPPING SPREE WINNER

DINNER IS AT HER HOUSE

BIGGEST ONE OF THE DAY

The Concert Series

TROY — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 01:47:49 +0000

I decided to post some images of some concert photos I have taken over the past year. The one thing I LOVE about concerts is the energy, but my PET PEEVE is the constantly changing lighting conditions. They make for some creative images but you are constantly adjusting white balance!!!

GINUWINE (July 2009)

MARY MARY (July 2009)

FRED HAMMOND (January 2009)

MARTHA MUNIZZI (June 2008)

CECE WINANS (June 2008)

GROUP 1 CREW (March 2009)

(July 2009)