Travel - Toronto Weekend - TIFF

September 20, 2016

This weekend I traveled to Toronto with fellow photographer George Clarence and Dennis Radford. This trip was for the 500px Global Photowalk. That was a bust as we were not only late, they were also left without us and we were unable to catch up to them. We later regretted the trip as it was in Hamilton, ON and should have stayed in the city. Enough with the chatting lets get to some of the pictures. Video will soon follow.

This time we stayed in the heart of the Downtown Toronto on John and King St. Being downtown felt better than home. Everywhere we went was something positive.The love that we received from some of the locals was unreal. From shop owners to employees and even random people on the street. From great people to even greater food, oh gosh the food was life. Poutine!!!! Nothing is was ate twice different types every day and every few hours (Thanks Dino!!!). I can't forget our wonderful host Kate who allowed us to use her place that was in the heart of the city.

Shot from Sandy (I can't remember her name..oh she gonna kill me)

George getting these Chinese kids to jump for a picture

Assistance on Hand....

December 22, 2015

This post is long over due. Back during the summer I was helping out fellow photog Dedan Blackmon with a shoot Downtown with his model Te'Asia. We shoot along the boat docks along Chene Park and Dequindre Cut. All of this was before helping out on another shoot with Alex for international singer Nina Bradlin. This was also the same day when I met the inline skater Chyna as well. As this a short one here are a few pics from the shoot. Check out Dedan's photography page on Facebook.

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Since these were taken Dedan have grown tremendously and has gotten better with his lighting. In the mean time has be put on restriction til further notice by photographer Keith Dixon.

Nina Bradlin Photoshoot with Alex

August 4, 2015

Photo Courtesy of Nina Bradlin Facebook page - Photo by Pierre Pallez

This past weekend a few members of PhotoWalk:Michigan accompanied Alex Alexander on his shoot with international singer Nina Bradlin. We were able to see Alex work first hand and take notes on how to direct and model and shoot them.

The shoot took a little longer to prepare as the time kept getting pushed back. There were little difficulties with waiting on the makeup artist. Once they arrived, The crew met them at the River walk Downtown Detroit between the nature preserve and Chene Park. From there we all met Nina and Alex on top of the hill. From there, some of us assisted Alex with what ever he needed help with to get the shot. After about 20 minutes or so we changed locations to just up the street to an abandon business building with graffiti on it. The spot was a heavy traffic location, cars and people were in consent rotation. Alex was able to get the shots we was looking for, and after he was finish we allowed us to take a few shots of our own. There was a bit of confusion as there was a third location that concluded near the Tigers stadium.

I was able to few behind the scene shots (BTS) from the shoot itself that shows Alex at work. This Wednesday (8-5-15) Nina will be performing at the Motor City Wine and some of us will be there to show our support.