The words of Timothy Ivy… “In my day to day life I’m a photojournalist for various publications. For 20+ years I’ve been privileged to tell local, national and international stories with my camera. I’ve been allowed into the lives of both famous and every day people.” “In that time I’ve seen a lot of beauty and a lot of ugliness. As a way to counter-balance the ugliness I see through the lens, I engage in personal artistic projects that allow me to express more peace and beauty.” “One such project in which I’m currently engaged...

by Maxwell Reddick My wife is a very intelligent, very well-educated person with impeccable, refined taste. Usually she acts as my cultural compass in matters such as the proper televisions shows and movies to watch. Left to my own devices, I would watch a bunch of corny b-movies and old blaxploitation flicks. I’m well-rounded that way. So, that is why I find it so curious that she actually watches and enjoys the Real House Wives of Atlanta. Before this season, the only television she watched was the Sunday night HBO line-up which was cool because I enjoyed that too, but this whole stop everything...

Overcast clouds were the forecast, and it was unexpected. As luck would have it, the weather for the week prior to shoot day had been nothing but sunshine. We had this great idea for a shoot but it required a strong burst of natural sunlight, similar to the day before, and the days before that and so on… Anyway, we decided to make the best of it. We shot outside, taking advantage of the even sunlighting you can get when the sun hides behind the clouds. We wanted to use the lush untamed backyard to this Carribean-themed jukejoint when it happened. God smiled on us that day. The clouds parted,allowing...

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Jason Thomas is the male half of TheHalfShow.com – a variety entertainment internet radio show. But by night, by weekend, he is an actor, moviemaker, and podcaster. And while he is an avid photographer, Jason continues to focus on advancing his acting career and completing his first full-length feature film. He currently resides in Brooklyn, New York. His model for these excellent Afrocentric images is the beautiful plus size model, Naana Hayford. For more info and links on his Jason various activities as well as more info on his model, Naana, go here. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post...

Hershey is a young, vibrant and natural EarthSista on the move with a serious passion for dance and theater. Her affinity for perfomance grew out of her love for fashion and glamour and she stills dreams of owning a her own fashion boutique as well as a performance studio. Look out for her daring and provocative image set featuring her on the Project online community site PangeasGarden.com. In the meantime we asked her to answer a few questions about herself. 1. How would you describe your personality/outlook on life? I’m pretty bubbly and talkative most of the time, while also having a...

Hershey is an EarthSista on the move. Young, vibrant, and natural, this beautiful flower is a med student with a serious passion for dance and theater. Her affinity for perfomance grew out of her love for fashion and glamour. Today, she still dreams of owning a her own fashion boutique as well as a performance studio. This woman is doing everything she can to have it all. It is no doubt that with her ambition and energy, Hershey will be successful in whatever she decides to do. Although she is quite busy, Hershey loves her family and makes time whenever she can. Hershey also wants you all to know...

..the esoteric warrior queen. Born to a Caribbean father and an American mother, this queen is highly intelligent and multilingual. Warrior queens don’t just exist in fantasy. You can find some of my paintings on my website and some more photography here. -Tamara Natalie Madden Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tumblr it Tweet about it Subscribe to the comments on this post

Last month I went on an invigorating trip with my boyfriend. I needed time to get away and relax amidst nature. He took me far away to a place that I never thought would have existed here. We trekked through the woods with only the wind guiding us until I heard the glorious sound of rushing water. I’ve always had an affinity for water. Growing up on an island may have something to do with it. I can’t swim, but I find that water calms me and soothes my soul. Once I saw it, I was astonished! I began jumping around like a little child–I only wished I had brought my swimsuit.:) It...

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