New Photos!!

So I just got handed a bunch of FREE film from friends of mine. And with a hobby of photography, I took a couple of new photos when I was way up in Vermont with my friend, Lala. Take a look and love to know your thoughts.

The camera I used was an old Minolta from the 70s or early 80s. My grandfather handed it off to me as a kid and I never thought it could really work...But I was wrong. Don't have too many lenses to switch out from the 50mm, but it's good enough.

The story behind the Star Wars collection

So many of you already have seen the photo I posted of my Star Wars toys as a kid. I remember the first time I ever saw "A New Hope." I couldn't believe the magic and imagination that was to be set upon me. As a kid with a big fantasy and an inspiration such as Star Wars, there is only one thing you can do! Make a movie of your own. A world of your own!! So I saved and saved, buying any new figure that came out. Holding on to them and creating my own battles in my mind if it were my own movie.

When I was in the fourth grade I did so. Made a whole world in my basement setting up and 10x6 foot space. Making huts and bases out of my parents containers and house hold items. I like to say this was the start for my love of set design for movies. An insperation to build my own world.

It's funny how old some of the stuff is. My mom use to bring me into the city to a place called "Love Saves the Day." And spend all my money on the biggest and rarest ships that the store had. I loved it in there! A shitty little store in the lower east side during the mid-90s.

The sad thing is now when my mom called me home asking to clean out my shit in the attic, I realize that these toys I once enjoyed need to go. Hoping to fund my next journey across the world. But they are a big part of who I am as a filmmaker today. And am always grateful for how they made my imagination run wild!!

Getting lifted on LIFTED

So as you may or may not know. About over a year ago my little brother started a company called Lifted Enterprises based off his song, "Lifted." Months back Quincy asked me to be part of his company, it is then when I started the idea of Lifted Pictures.

I have made a few videos under the name. Some well received and some have gone to broadcast. Things have been looking up so far. I'm still building on the company to be grounded, but its a work in progress.

But it was a few weeks ago my brother asked me to be part of his clothing line. Making t-shirts and designing them from my photography. It was then I missed silk screening and the work I use to do in the print-shop at SVA. Coming up with pop art, or contrasting elements to make something new, eye appealing, and made you think.

It has been two years, but I'm stepping back into it with new ideas and designs for my shirts and prints. Making t-shirts and making music videos under Lifted Enterprises is pretty cool. Lets just hope it catches on!!