I moved to Atlanta almost three years ago convinced that the Deep South’s biggest “black” city would give me a home with a black cultural pulse unlike any other.  She hasn’t disappointed me yet; from historically black orchestras to Sweet Auburn (which is this weekend!) to the newly reinstated Freaknik, Atlanta continually showcases the vibrant creativity we possess.  When I heard there was a convention for natural hair lovers, I could only smile.  In April, I went to my first World Natural Hair Health and Beauty Show, my afro reaching toward the sun, excited to see exactly...

a moment from a humble beginning… When I met ButtahFly she was doing this. Hustling her creativity on the street. And I saw it even then. A bright ball creative passion that would always find it outlet, always find it voice. Always hungry for an opportunity to express herself. I’ve never seen her stop. In the few short months that I’ve known her I’ve seen a mix of intuitive creativity and passionate expression that has not only inspired me but many others and still continues to do so. ButtahFly may well be on her way towards leaving a mark that will last through history. Yet...

Fabian “OccasionalSuperstar” Williams has a new line of paintings inspired by natural hair and the ladies that keep it the way it grow, unprocessed. A diverse creative with many talents, Fabian has been using the name Occasional Superstar since 2003. “Occasional Superstar is the brand under which I do my artwork,” Fabian explains. “Basically, it means that I’m just a regular dude who has extraordinary moments. In a broader sense, anyone can be an Occasional Superstar – me, you. Everybody has some Occasional Superstar inside them.” The Occasional...

An experimental black & white image set of an impromptu moment. Hershey stood next to the windowed door so that I could watch how the light fell on her when she got a phone call. And then she got a text. Followed by a phone call another text and so on. They were all with the same person and this continued for a while. I wasn’t really listening but from the expressions on her face there was some obvious drama going on. Curious about how the emotion in these captures would look like, I continued shooting. Hershey, aware and curious herself, consciously positioned herself provocatively....

I’ve never met her but from what I know of Tee’s, it seems she keeps it real. Tee is Model/Actress born and raised in San Diego CA. As a naptually beautiful woman, she likes the idea of transforming and working with other creative individuals. Tee says she always looks forward to working with great artist and becoming a better artist myself. The wide variety of her captures reflect a wholeness that is rarely envisioned most models today. Discovering her passion has definetly been a journey, which is what inspired her quote “Do what you love and love what you do. If you don’t...

Recently I posted Hafees Byard’s images of an early morning stroll with ButtahFly and Hershey along a lakeside in Georgia. I was there shooting too and I thought I take a moment and share some of my captures as well. The morning was a glorious miracle that reminded me what tend to take for granted, assuming it will be there tomorrow. I hope these images reflect how much I revel in the Grace bestowed upon us. And I look forward to doing it again. As an EarthSista, Hershey has made her presence felt in the Garden and ButtahFly is well on her way of doing the same. I hope you like the...

So it seemed like the right time to relax a little and have our very first offline gathering… A bunch of us checking out the our creations on the web! Every time I meet with someone about the Project there’s never more than 4 people in room. Even though there have been so many who have expressed interests, provided provocative commentary, striking images and beautiful poetry, still we’ve always congregated in small groups here and there… Tamara Natalie Madden – Artist and Photographer Shay – A Potential EarthSista for the Garden Clockwise from...

On a Saturday at the Autumn Sweet Auburn Festival in Atlanta… ButtahFly, the Street Artist/Poet and Hershey the Dancer and I found a really cool door. And a moment. We captured it. -Vincent 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

On a sunny Georgia day; I had another wonderful shoot with Nadine. Her skin glistens so beautifully in the sun, it’s as if she was made from it. Check out 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

I am part of group of Photographers and Models who get together, every now and then, for some casual shooting. And last week we went on a lakeside stroll. I got a few great shots and I will probably post them later but right now I want to focus on the captures of Hafees Byard. Born in South Philly, now residing in Atlanta, Hafees discovered his true passion for photography a few years ago. He says he loves to capture images of life and turn them into art. You can see a wider variety of his works here and here. Enjoy! -Vincent Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share...