Updates coming soon

Hi All,
We have been super busy in the studio with photo and video shoots, some interior improvements and other goodies for you all. Check back in the next few days for some big announcements...
Giggidy! (for all you Family Guy fans)

One down, 4 more to go!

We had a great time at our first event in the new place, Aquarius Creative Studio! Wish you all could have been there. Don't worry, for those who could not make it there will be plenty of opportunities for you to redeem yourselves!

We started with some great food and wine at our Tapas and Wine Tasting last Thursday night. Our resident Chef Stan and visiting Chef Ira made some incredible dishes. Stan came with Italian and Alfredo Meatballs that were sinful, mini shrimp salads, and the best Grilled Cheese Sandwich you have ever put in your mouth. Ira gave us Grilled Chicken Wings in two flavors and a Grilled Lamb as a passed hors d'oeuvre.

Kiss my Grilled Cheese!

We had 6 different varieties of wine to complement the dishes. Favorites seemed to be the Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling and the Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay, although the Mirasou Pinot Noir had several fans.

The photography on display was graciously donated by some of Memphis' best, including classic canvas prints by Norman Gilbert, large scale avant garde images from S Julian and some amazing travel series photographs by Jake Morrow. Each of these photographer's work would be a fantastic addition for any collector.

As part of our mission, Aquarius Creative Studio likes to shine a light on up and coming talent. This show included works by Young. Fly. Richy. who is making waves in the hip-hop scene as a "one-to-work-with" artist. We also featured new works from Jermel Tucker. Ziggy Mack as he is known in his regular profession as a top nightlife and music event photographer, decided to stretch a bit for this show with some thought provoking editorial shots. We're proud to offer our artistic support to these emerging artists.

Thanks to everyone who made this event a great night. Camille, Shani, Kai Cai London and S Julian each deserve more thanks than I can give for their continuing support.

Check out more images from the event HERE

Our first event in the New Studio!

Letting go...

Truth and reality in art do not arise until you no longer understand what you are doing and are capable of, but nevertheless sense a power that grows in proportion to your resistance. ~ Henri Matisse

Today marks Day 23 of the birth of our new studio. The name will be announced later on in an "Official sounding, in your face, mind-blowing, significant and important special update press release!" but for now we'll just call it...home. Where photography lives.

As I was working with my assistant to prime the walls for a fresh coat of "primal white" paint, two things occurred to me...

1. This is a huge room.
2. I'm a photographer, dag-nabit it! What am I doing painting a room?


I've come to realize that I love the hands-on approach to everything. Trouble is, I only have two hands.

Any of you who have ever started, worked with or thought about the entrepreneurial way of life are surely rolling your eyes right about now. "When will he learn??" you might be saying. "You've got to let go and allow others into your vision for it to grow." I know...I know! Please forgive me.

This studio is all about sharing the joy of photography with the world. It's about inviting other photographers and artists in and allowing their vision to grow and spread throughout our community and to the rest of the world. I'm letting go...This moment. Right now. The future beckons and we will answer.

Photography is about to take a giant leap forward in our community. This studio is going to push that wave in ways even I cannot begin to imagine...

Inspiration or Aspiration?

It's time...

And now for something completely different... Part 2

Thanks for your patience as we embark on a new venture that is sure to rock the Memphis scene. Be prepared for some great news in the next few days. Camille, Jeremy, LaDerrick and I have been working hard to put together something we feel is much needed in the Memphis area. We hope you like it and will help support our enterprise.

New Update coming October 25th!

In the meantime, here's a link to the recent Urban Fashion Week Memphis Event, sponsored by MemphisLiveEntertainment.com and Studio Two Eleven!

http://pa.photoshelter.com/c/dbwillmedia

Quote for the Day

If you want to live a life without regret, you shouldn't do things that are regrettable.