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.

Music and More

Every once in a while you come across someone with a warm and genuine spirit. Someone who struggles with the same human foils and foibles as you and I, yet still manages to smile and uplift and appreciate those they come in contact with. Over the past several months I've had brief exchanges with someone who always has a positive word to say and a smile in her heart. On top of that she is becoming a top notch bassist! Here are some photos to introduce you to Joy Okoth...





Joy is also a stellar singer with the group Adajyo, recent winners of the 2009 Gospel Bridge Award, Group of the Year. They performed with Kw'est on their monthly show at Neil's on Madison in Memphis. For more on Kw'est and photos go to Kw'est Productions . Enjoy!

Worth thinking about...

"We don't make a photograph just with a camera; we bring to the act of photography all the books we have read, the movies we have seen, the music we have heard, the people we have loved". -Ansel Adams

DC... Part Deux

After a few days of doing my part to get rid of a cold contracted from my DC travels, I said to myself , "Enough is enough!" and found the strength to update the blog. Thanks to all of you who continue to look for updates well beyond their expected date (and chastise me too in the process).

So I've shared with you all how wonderful and moving the whole DC-Inauguration-Celebration thing was, but there was a lot more to my trip than just the official events. I'll get to those too, but for now I want to tell you about some other things that happened. I got to hang out with some very good friends, got to meet some new friends and got to take what I think are very cool photos in some places I was introduced to by said friends. Overall the experience was well worth it. I can't wait for my next adventures. So much to photograph, so little time...

First of all I have to thank Ken for being an incredible host. He is a true friend and master of the Mojito. I'm a lightweight so I can only handle one... at a time, that is... outstanding!

Before and After

He'll probably kill me for posting his photo, but I like to live dangerously... This photo just reminds me of his friendly disposition and personality. He's one of the genuine best.

Next, up another friend I've grown to cherish. Believe it or not we've known each other for over 10 years now and this is the first time we've actually been in the same room together. Zun is one of those people you start a conversation with and you feel like you've known them all your life. This was one of those rare moments when all the hype is brought to reality... AND you are pleasantly surprised! Zun is top notch.

As it turned out he happened to be staying about 8 min from where I was. Imagine that. Obama really is the Great Uniter, aye? (Zun is Canadian..get it? Aye?... never mind.)

More photos below and ...

Happiness... camera, good food, iPhone...

The crowds before the Inauguration

A cool song I heard playing near the National Mall. I got one if anyone wants to hear it.

Very good Italian food.

18th Street Lounge. Best.Music.Ever.

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Wow

So. First things first, I missed my flight back from our nation's capitol. This was a new experience for me, despite the fact that I have had many chances to miss flights before. Missed the plane by ten minutes.
The ticket agent, very much Whoopie Goldberg-ish, only looking less "celebrity" and more "not another late passenger trying to ruin my nap" eventually helped me find a new flight...the next day!
So having been delayed I thought I would show you all some of the photos I took during one of the greatest events of my life. I really did witness history in person!

Wow.

Annnd... (*wink* at Camille) no matter how you feel philosophically about our new President, this will be a defining moment in American history. This is the moment that life as we know it in these United States changed forever. For good? Would we really let an opportunity to create the nation we want slip through our fingers over pettiness, ideological differences or inaction? Those things seem pretty small compared to the monumental acts of altruism, compassion and strength Americans have brought forth throughout our very brief history.

I remain hopeful. On to the photos...

Barack Obama is EVERYwhere:














Can you imagine our new President doing the samba?


This one took me aback for some reason.

Part Two tomorrow