selfMade .5 / from Mirror Diaries of Born Divine series
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Processing Examples: Black & White / High Definition Black & White
Sunday, November 21, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Saturday, November 13, 2010
selfMade .10 (bDizzo): On Camera Holders & Picture Takers
I didn't enter this field saying that I wanted to be a photographer. I walked into a photography studio a young rapper picking up contact sheets from an album cover photo shoot.
In a previous interview I said that I still have to come to terms with accepting the title photographer over my head. I didn't go to school for photography until 2 years after I had already been shooting with Sharp Shooters, a photography group in Miami. I'm saying this because some folks got big EGO about being a photographer. And I'm guessing at the smell of fear, they make insecure statements about up and coming photographers or camera holders and picture takers.
If you wish to take pictures, get to snapping. Post your images, let people talk about you and the images - this builds skill. A comment like, "that shit sucks" is something you pay no attention to. A comment like "hey, cool shot but, you're slightly out of focus - did you try to do that?" is what you want to pay attention to.
Overall, shoot for you. You'll find that it's not about the perfect, school taught, how to take a portrait shot. That's for those in a box. Someone is going to come up to you and appreciate your work. And be willing to pay you for your time and artistry. Trust me.
bDizzo
In a previous interview I said that I still have to come to terms with accepting the title photographer over my head. I didn't go to school for photography until 2 years after I had already been shooting with Sharp Shooters, a photography group in Miami. I'm saying this because some folks got big EGO about being a photographer. And I'm guessing at the smell of fear, they make insecure statements about up and coming photographers or camera holders and picture takers.
If you wish to take pictures, get to snapping. Post your images, let people talk about you and the images - this builds skill. A comment like, "that shit sucks" is something you pay no attention to. A comment like "hey, cool shot but, you're slightly out of focus - did you try to do that?" is what you want to pay attention to.
Overall, shoot for you. You'll find that it's not about the perfect, school taught, how to take a portrait shot. That's for those in a box. Someone is going to come up to you and appreciate your work. And be willing to pay you for your time and artistry. Trust me.
bDizzo
Friday, November 5, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
gbFUNK: Working With Gabrielle
Working with Gabrielle is always a pleasure. I respect her respect for the camera and the craft. She responds in a way, letting the photographer know that it's not all about her - that it takes the genius of both the model and the photographer to get the best results in a shoot.
Title: The Prospect!!!
bDizzo (Mark Anthony)
Title: The Prospect!!!
bDizzo (Mark Anthony)
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Monday, July 5, 2010
Omi O! (Omilade & Born Divine) - Photo Shoot
It's nothing like a beautiful shoot, with a beautiful person, who has a beautiful spirit and natural positive energy around them. This shoot with Omilade Adediran has been an uplifting experience. I'm looking forward to shoot 2 and 3, and beyond. Thank you Omilade, a true blessing.
Though we faced harsh lighting issues towards the mid part of the shoot, we continued to move forward. I hope you like the images.
Born "Ifagbemi" Divine (Mark Anthony)
Photography by Mark Anthony
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Friday, June 11, 2010
InnerView with Me (Born Divine)
A photograph is usually looked at - seldom looked into. ~Ansel Adams
Q: What do you enjoy shooting most?
A: Thoughts and emotions, character and expressions. For me, that's far beyond features. Features (facial features) today are most likely acceptable according to a Greco-Roman perspective or standard - and that's actual fact if you know anything about Art History. I mean, I like features also - but if i was to capture anything from a person in a photo, i would like it to be that person's character, or as some say their inner soul.
Q: How do you define what is art?
A: Personally, what ever i say and feel it is. But for the general public, I'm in no position to say what art is. The individual needs to define that for him or herself. Good luck... lol.
InnerView by: Sha'KMT
Photography by: Mark Anthony (Born Divine)
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Friday, May 28, 2010
3AM Featuring Sha'KMT Assata
Never underestimate the results a a spontaneous shoot. 3 a.m. in the morning Sha'KMT Assata decided that she wanted a photo shoot. I'm a man of the CAMERA - what else could i do but - SHOOT!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Friday, May 21, 2010
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