Dear Paris - What started off as a 5 day business trip ended up being a 3 week soul search that lit a fire within me to fall in love with taking photos again. Waking up everyday with only intentions of creating was nothing short of amazing. So I write this as a thank you to the beautiful people and moments that Paris provided me with and to the amazing memories I will hold in my heart forever. It's almost impossible to capture the beauty of Paris in 10 photos but here's my best attempt.
With Love,
Krispy
So before flying to LA for work a couple weeks ago I had told myself I was going to visit places I hadn't been. One of them being the iconic Hollywood sign. The concept I wanted to build from it was "Hollywood On Fire". This concept came from the idea that people get this fake view of Hollywood from movies and stories but in reality if you've ever been you'll know the streets are filled with broken dreams, homeless people, and drug addiction. Sadly while I was out there along with trying to convey the idea I had there were actual fires happening which was sad to see so it kind of all came together to this. The first photo is a photoshopped image of the second photo. I'm no Photoshop wizard so this took a lot of work but I enjoyed it since it meant something to me and I felt it was powerful. I hope you enjoy this piece as much as I do and also if you slide to the third and fourth photo you'll see some of the small details which were meant to portray the homeless and drug addicts living on those streets. Thank you if you took the time to read this I appreciate the love always.
Went to visit my grandma before my birthday at the cemetery yesterday and it was a reminder that life is so short. So as I get another year older I want to remind people to spend time with the people that make you happy and that you love most. Nothing is guaranteed in this world so make it a priority to enjoy the time you do have and make amazing memories to look back on and smile and laugh just as I was able to do with my grandmother even with her being gone.
P.S - song I’m using is the song she asked to be played at her funeral. A testament to who she was. What a legend. Always looking to make someone happy in this negative world.
📸 - @shaunllewellyn_ (thank you for the last second birthday shoot)
24 hours to make a hilariously fun run n gun music video in Venice …challenge accepted. Song was inspired by dating someone older than yourself so I said let’s make it extreme 🤣. This was easily one of the funniest videos I’ve ever done and I just want to thank everyone involved for being open to having such a good time.
Producer/Editing - @innerthoughtsproductions
Director/DP - Myself
BTS/PA - @itslifewithpurpose Arie Stephens
Main Actress - Rhoda Pell
Extra - Serenity Lynn @serenitylynnmusic
Motorcycle Stunt Double - @samslod Sam Slodowitz
Guitarist - @khrystynehaje Khrystyne Haje
Drummer - Brenda “Toodie” Hall
This here was special. So glad @michaelbrun trusted me and my team to capture this project dedicated to his mother who had recently passed. Met Michael a few years ago in the studio and to see how he’s built up his community through @bayotour since then has been nothing short of amazing. Really looking forward to this years show and glad I was able to be a part of its growth.
Director - @mishabernier & @michaelbrun
DP - Me 👋🏽
AC - @reallustrate
Edit - @reallustrate
Production - @innerthoughtsproductions
BTS: @stevenbaboun
Its my favorite day of the year so I had to do a Halloween shoot 😈 and @aim.os said these make him wanna go to church lmao so safe to say mission was accomplished 🤣
Producer - @innerthoughtsproductions
Creative Direction/Photographer - 🙋🏽♂️
Gaffer - @fernandomatamoros
Model - @2900clip
Prop Maker - @azalialexi
Celtics NBA Championship Parade 2024
Some people never see there team win once and I’ve been blessed now to see my team win twice. I don’t take that for granted especially as a sports fan. Being able to be in Boston for this parade has been something I’ll remember forever. Beyond blessed and grateful to be able to capture these moments.
First time I shot for myself in a minute and wow what a refreshing experience it was. As of late I been so wrapped in work and growing as an artist on the business side that I found myself losing touch with the fun of it all and for me that just didn’t sit right. I do this because I love the experience of creating something with meaning and in a world of “content” and “fast turnarounds” I found myself just creating too many projects that were for bills and not enough for the passion. So at the end of the day I hope this work shows the passion. Also shoutout @kalogenic for being an amazing model and overall amazing person.
Another year another birthday shoot. Honestly as I get older I have come to understand that’s what’s for me is for me and this life has been so giving. I can only be appreciative of the beautiful people that enter my life everyday and the amazing journey my life has been in pursuing what I love to do. Thank you for my health thank you for the hood and the bad and even further more thank you for my family and friends that support me no matter what.
Photos by the amazing @kalogenic
Trinidad for Carnival was such a beautiful experience and I want to thank @kesthebandofficial for allowing me to experience there amazing culture. I hope these photos can give even a brief glimpse into there culture. If you know me then you know how much traveling and experiencing the world means to me so here’s to being one step closer to seeing it all 🌎
