changing things up.

Well, it's been a good run Blogger but it is time to expand a bit. I've been in the process of moving content over to my new blog site as I'm ready to try something new. I'll probably cease posting here after this week but the site will remain up for archive purposes. Here's the new address:

csphoto-design.com/blog

be sure to bookmark me!

Trap.

A few shots from my session with BMG recording artist and cool cat Trap.

Monday Motivation...

One of the cool things about being surrounded by creatives for most of the week is having access to folks with a good eye. This photo of yours truly was taken by a young graphic design student at the Art Institute last week during an impromptu session.

Good job Javier!

J.Dilla ~ Still Shining

poster design by pain19

This week many of us celebrated the birthday of the late James "J.Dilla" Yancey. The video below is a tribute which was put together in 2006 to help commemorate this legendary producer through rare footage and interviews. One of the great things about this film is the respect this man garnered not only for his amazing and ground breaking style of production, but for his legendary work ethic. He was a true master of his craft and I can relate to those endless nights toiling away in the "lab", trying to perfect whatever task was at hand and often foregoing human interaction and sometimes sustenance in the spirit of pursuing the passion that drives us.

Creative Silence featured on That Good Good Blog...

I had the privilege of  being featured on an exciting style blog recently along with photographers Rog Walker and King Texas. It's always an honor to be shouted out by go getters I admire and this is no exception. Click the image above to be directed to the article and be sure to follow That Good Good Blog!

Distant Relatives ~ Patience

I came across this video by Nas and Damien"Junior Gong"Marley's collective effort Distant Relatives and am loving the tones and overall cinematography / imagery used. 

Directed by Nebil Elderkin

Post artwork by Gustavo and Clara

Well done.

DISTANT RELATIVES "Patience" from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Onelia

focus.

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Big Remo + BET.com's Spotlight

© Creative Silence

A few months ago I had the privilege of photographing 9th Wonder's IWWMG record label. 9th and crew have been doing a great job pushing this young and talented group of artists to always be their best behind the mic as well as away from it. One of his artists making waves in the Hip Hop world is North Carolina's own Big Remo. Click the photo above to be directed to Bet.com's Spotlight and read more about this stellar MC.

Soulection

I stumbled upon this wonderful compilation from Soulection featuring some of the most avante guard beatsmiths currently making noise in the underground across the world. Click the image above to be directed to the Soulection website to download the full mix.
Soulection // Teaser by SOULECTION