Cedric K. Blue II : artist, thespian, musicologist, wordsmith, choreographer, social coordinator, blogger, composer, printer, problem solver, professional party thrower, dancer, activist, television critic, role model, comedian... the list goes on and on. I've had the honor and the pleasure of knowing this legendary figure for almost twelve years and I must say that I've yet to meet anyone who gets (and deserves) as enthusiastic and slightly hysterical greetings across a crowded room as Cedric does. Nor have I ever met anyone who can scribble such brilliant and witty things on a bar napkin in the middle of the night.
In June, (yes June, he is a very patient man) I got a chance to hang with Cedric for a few hours as he made the rounds visiting his people here in Greensboro, while on a short visit from his new found home in Brooklyn. After a delicious lunch at a favorite Mexican restaurant with giant beers, we popped into the studio for a quick shoot. Years ago Cedric appointed me his life photographer and although I don't get to see him too often these days, we take advantage of any opportunities we get. Keep an eye on this man, folks. You don't want to miss anything.
December in Connecticut is anything but predictable. Although my childhood memories are chock full of windshield scraping, driveway shoveling and frozen hair at the bus stop, it is important to note that sometimes the sun comes out. Cold, yes, but often there is beautiful intense light that's gone in a flash. I got to visit my Mom last week to get in the winter spirit. It's good to go home.
These photos have been a long time coming. It's been a very busy summer full of shooting and assisting and all sorts of endeavors which resulted in a very neglected blog. So here's part 1 of summer photos with several more posts coming right up.
More and more recently I've realized that I really love shooting people despite whatever past thoughts I might have had to the contrary. Whether it's friends or complete strangers or somewhere in between, it's an ongoing challenge full of uncertainty, trepidation, awkwardness and sometimes fear. At the same time, the instant relationship that is developed between photographers and their subjects is a very interesting and rewarding thing, indeed.
Fiesta is a big deal in San Antonio. Although I only got a glimpse of the first night, I'm pretty certain a whole lot of fun was had over the course of the weekend. Here's a tiny peek at two scenes we stumbled upon. Junior High Mariachi bands could not be cooler.
