Taken at a "Night Of Inspiration" at Bryant Park, NY, to me this photo illustrates the joy music can make you feel. Anthony Brown and group therAPy were performing at the time, I don't know if this young lady ever heard Gospel music before, but it didn't matter. Whatever she was hearing was making her happy, it was giving her joy.
This photo is of My Block Inc., artist, Lena Byrd Miles. This moment was captured at the Wingate Concert series in Brooklyn, NY. The rain couldn't stop her stand-out performance. Certain elements such as weather, when captured at the right moment can result in striking imagery, illustrated by this photo.
Taken at the Wingate Concert series in Brooklyn, NY. this picture captures how My Block Inc., artist Jason McGee & The Choir, look to spread their message of God’s love through music, fashion, and energetic performances.
This photo is this young man enjoying Anthony Brown and group therAPy's performance at a "Night Of Inspiration" at Bryant Park, NY, truly captures how music has no cultural boundaries.
A moment captured of award-winning acclaimed artist, actress Kierra Sheard, performing at the Wingate Concert series in Brooklyn, NY. I like how the light shining on her face in addition to the background make this a compelling photograph.
I use Black & White photography to illustrate emotion or mood. I believe it adds a timeless quality, it's photography in its the purest form. This photo taken at a "Night Of Inspiration" at Bryant Park, NY, featuring a member of the String Queens exemplifies the skill and concentration it takes to play a beautiful instrument. It also showcase how music doesn't always have to have words to connect to people.
In many venues, I look to use the stage lighting to my advantage in trying to create mood and emotion. This is a very interesting moment captured of Le'andria Johnson, an amazing Gospel singer, who has had her share of personal struggles. Taken at the Wingate Concert series in Brooklyn, NY. This is the moment before she revealed she was wearing an ankle monitor to the showed crowd resulting in an authentic worship moment when she was prayed for by such artists as Travis Greene and BeBe Winans.
BeBe Winans has had such an illustrious a career. What a way to showcase that, by capturing a moment of the Gospel msuic icon being illumianted by the stage lights. Taken at the Wingate Concert series in Brooklyn, NY this was taken after the music legend was honored with the key to Brooklyn. 9. The Man With The Key BeBe Winans has had such an illustrious a career. What a way to showcase that, by capturing a moment of the Gospel msuic icon being illumianted by the stage lights. Taken at the Wingate Concert series in Brooklyn, NY this was taken after the music legend was honored with the key to Brooklyn.
Captured at a "Night Of Inspiration" at Bryant Park, NY, I'm always intrigued by the authetic worship moments that are caught. There's a story behind every praise, there's certain songs that connect with us. I like to use Black & White photography to ehance that connection.
Taken at James Fortune's “Dream Again” live listening event in NYC, this photo evokes a dream-like quality with the curtain backdrop. How many times has music been able to inspire you and awaken dreams inside of you?
This moment of Motown Gospel Gene Moore was captured at Brian Courtney Wilson's "Just B(e) Tour" at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY. Gene Moore has smooth style, illustrated by the tone of this photo.
Did you know there are common emotions and moods related with the different keys of the keyboard? Captured at Brian Courtney Wilson's "Just B(e) Tour", the blue hue of this picture makes for a striking image. The color blue symbolizes such qualities as trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence and faith. All qualities you want in a lead musician..
Many times in capturing moments, I'll focus on a particular person or object for various reasons. Taken at a "Night Of Inspiration" at Bryant Park, NY, this man's hat caught my attention. The color red is associated with strength, power, desire, and love. It's a very emotionally intense color. The man worshipping in the background balances out the photo and fits with the theme.
Certian artists style definitely catch my attention at the events I attend. We know the impact of music, burt fashion also plays a role in bridging the cultural divide. Grammy award winning Gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard has a unique style, this moment was captured at Pastor Donnie McClurkin's 60th Birthday Celebration at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York.
Dubbed the Reigning King of Urban Gospel, Kirk Franklin is a true Gospel music legend. I find this photo fascinating because of the story behind it. Captured at the event "An Evening With Kirk Franklin", which was held at The Greater Allen A.M.E. Cathedral of New York, Kirk Franklin had just finished his classic song "Joy". In case you didn't know, in 1996, Franklin's song "Joy" was recorded by Whitney Houston and the Georgia Mass Choir. Kirk franklin is known for his urban gospel songs, but "Joy" is a throwback to his older days which had a more churchy sound. After the song, a praise break started led by Jules Bartholemew on keys. Now, here is where the interesting part comes in. As the saints were shouting and musicians playing, Mr. Franklin just watched for a good moment. He didn't join in or particpate by playiing the keyboard, he seemed in awe of the whole moment. Know for his dance moves and gyrations, he just stood there for a while, before eventually kneeling down to give reference to God. I came away with a couple of takeways, Mr. Franklin seemed to be a little bit out of his element, even though the churchy "Joy", kicked off the praise break. My second one was that music affects everyone differently, you don't have to praise God like me, just praise Him, that's all He really wants.
