Life Lately
Been a while since I had the time to unload life’s blessings into blog form, but things have been honestly amazing for me and my family.
Dans les Coulisses
While on the run in Paris we also shot some amazing models from The Face management Paris with Mimi as the photographer, Ash of course on makeup, Garments and styling by Bishme Cromartie, and me shooting behind the scenes. Oh and Brother Marcus as our cultural guide lol.
Breaking News
Mama we made it! The Alumni Spot was featured on Good Morning Washington ABC7 News last month and I had the pleasure of capturing the Behind The Scenes footage and getting a cool lil shoutout for my Photography and Marketing at The Alumni Spot. Also got some great shots of Yadi and Trae Backstage. The segment focused on Yaddiya’s continued community involvement and his venture into the Restaurant business, the amazing food Chef Chefe curates in the Alumni Spot, as well as how it all came about from Yaddiya’s Long Live Gogo Movement.
Church on Sunday!
Finally made it to a Church on Sundays function! Ive known about these parties since the inception and never could muster up the energy to go out at night if it wasn’t a paid gig. Sunday it just so happened the Alumni Spot hosted “Church on Sundays” and let me tell you, I been missing out. Great Vibes, DJ rocking, and endless pics!
The Alumni Opening Night
The Alumni is officially open for business; hosting private parties, and invite-only Happy Hours on Thursdays. Featuring some of your favorite local DJ talents as well as Gogo Bands whilst delivering some delicious renditions of local food favorites by personal chef, Chef Chefe!
IYKYK
Have you ever been to an invite-only Gogo?
Gang Only
GANG ONLY
Fat Munchiez Georgetown Grand Opening!
This Past weekend Fat Munchiez, the most exotic, kid friendly, snack shop in the DMV area opened our second storefront in Georgetown, Washington DC.
Phoenix in 4!
As you all may know my baby boy is due December 28th and were closing in on the third trimester of Ash’s pregnancy. We had our gender reveal amongst close family and friends as we welcome our Baby Boy Phoenix and partied for a bit. August seemed to fly by as we continue to get ready to bring this blessing into the world. I love my extended family that reminds me of my own really. They care for me like their own and always, always keep me fed lol. I have no worries when it comes to support and how spoiled this little boy will be.
Avant Garde Productions
This year me and Jordan aka @OffGarde decided to join forces and start our own Production company called Avant Garde. A joint venture combining our Photography, Videography, Editing, and Marketing skills to better service our exclusive clientele. Jordan being a walking, talking extension cord plugged in with the who’s who around the city and me working the behind the scenes operations, I see this production company making major waves in the upcoming months.
Word Vomit 🤮
I’ve been neglecting my blog but not purposely. Just bare with me this year has been a real roller coaster ride to say the least. Just know that I’ve been working, but let me catch you guys up from last month to now.
GoonMilkTV vol.22 Family Matters
Last week Zel and Aja invited me to come get some shots and footage of the family as they take their annual trip to Deep Creek Lake, Maryland. A much needed week of relaxation after my Birthday and a break from everything back home. I appreciate my family as huge as it is on both sides. I wouldn’t be the man I am today without the support and encouragement from my Family and friends.
Soufside Market
Each and Every Saturday 10-4pm located at 2510 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE Washington DC.
GoonMilkTV vol.19 "Its Up and its Stuck!"
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Paying Homage
When I was a Freshman in college at 18 I saw Morgan State as a fashion show everyday as people wore their best outfits to 8am classes, hair done, make up beat, and I just couldn’t fathom putting that much focus on looks at the time cause I was an Engineering Major flooded with math courses. So I said fuck it Im gonna stick to the basics and load up on Polo Tees to stay fresh. A fresh tee everyday for maybe like 4 months.
E-Scent-Chew
First and foremost prayers up to our essential workers in this pandemic carrying the whole country on their back. This Coronavirus has produced some of the wildest circumstances and occurrences that I’ve ever seen in my 31 years. Crackhead Boxing Matches for money, IG live is actual television, People can’t sit still, The Beaches are opening but not the Barber shops and Salons… Sorry I haven’t posted anything in a while I’ve honestly just been keeping my head down, working, minding my business, and trying to keep my mind off all this madness. I bought a new camera and thats really all my mind has been on; where i’m gonna shoot, who, how I’m gonna edit it, just learning how to create in a new art form, not really new to me but with my first professional camera of my own..