Showing posts with label Christina Empress. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christina Empress. Show all posts

Friday, November 13, 2009

Not Just A Pretty Face...


I've recently been obsessing over beautiful, intelligent women who know their power, and have been fortunate enough in the last few years to really get to know some very respectable ladies :). My close friend, Christina Empress, is one of them. I met Christina through my friend Trevz, who publishes The New Pop, which is one of the dopest online magazines covering NYC artists (go check it out!!!!), who a few years ago, recruited Christina and I to be in a music video featuring NYC artists. The event brought many artists together, and when Christina and I met, it was love at first sight, lol. On the surface, you can see why - she's totally freaking gorgeous - but skin deep, she's even more awe-inspiring.



Christina has been DJing internationally for several years, and is currently working on the finalities of her solo album featuring her as the singer/songwriter, titled, "Disconnect" which will soon be released. I have been fortunate enough to hear a few songs and....my mind is blown. This girl is TALEN-TED!!!! She's going to go Platinum, I have no doubt. You can hear samples and get updates of this beautiful, intelligent, musical vixen at her website: http://www.christinaempress.com. She's in the middle of scheduling her tour dates and album release date, so stay tuned because her show is going to be off the hook!

Earlier this fall, I had the privilege of photographing her in a very intimate setting - her apartment! I enjoy shooting people in their environment because it reveals so much about their life, personality, and what inspires them. Enjoy the photos and check out her links...you don't want to be missin' out!





Become a fan of her's on Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Empress
Check out her new website: www.christinaempress.com
Listen to older songs: www.soundcloud.com/empress
Link to her old website: www.djempress.com


Monday, November 9, 2009

Last Year til 30.

On my birthday, I went around and photographed places and people I saw. Here are a things I found...



Visiting the delicious Christina Empress at Rebel, here with lighting guy, Scott.


Fishmarket, Chinatown.




Many street vendors, like this one, are family-run. This one is located on Canal and Mulberry, and sells yummy Chinese cakes that are a popular snack these days.




Ruby helping her father with the Chinese cakes business.





Chinatown, Manhattan.




This wonderful lady works at the street vendor right outside the Canal/Centre Street train station. They sell amazing fishball kebobs, chicken kebobs, flavorful fried chicken, noodles, and fried rice. $2.00 can get you a long way.




I had to stop this guy and take a picture of his shirt. Hehe.




Maggie, mother of Shawn, Shanna, and Symone, on ACE to Crown Heights.



A boy sleeps on his mother's warm lap.