I’ve been going to the SoJam a cappella festival in North Carolina since it’s second year. I remember it very well, as my first SoJam, as well as my first chance to see the House Jacks live. I had traveled down there were my friend Kurt Walker, who’s now involved in the organization of the festival, and has done a wonderful job of ensuring I remain involved.
Since he lives in Utah these days, it’s the one time of year I know I’ll get to see him.
But that’s not all I get to see:
The incomparable TK
Dave Sperandio of Vocal Source with Jeff Thatcher of Rockapella
Carl Taylor of Liquid 5th
The always entertaining Mr. Tim
As well as some amazing masterclasses
And two nights of amazing a cappella performances featuring talent from both college and professional groups
These are of course only a small sampling of the hundreds of images viewable and purchasable at:
The SoJam Events page at LivingFiction Pictures
And only a handful of memories from a fantastic weekend. If you’ve ever been, come back, if you’ve never been, come next year!
A dear friend and beautiful artist came to visit me this weekend. Working with her has always inspired, and this visit is no exception, I only wish we could keep her longer.
Learn more about this amazing talent HERE
So in my last post we met some of the individuals who make up Svengali and Spa Virgo. In this post I’ll share some of the images I took of their space, and their work. This is a full service establishment, offering everything from facials, hair, nails, and many types of massage. Definitely worth checking out!
Svengali and Spa Virgo can be found at, 225 Lark Street, Albany, New York 12210. Call 518.462.0560 to set up an appointment, tell them Michael sent you!
My friend Moira works in a salon called Svengali or Spa Virgo. When they saw the work she and I had done, they approached me about doing some for them. What resulted was a very fun day with some beautiful and talented people.
Here are some photos I took of these beautiful people!
I’ve been talking to my friend Jory for awhile now about doing some work together. She’s an amazing athlete, and a beautiful woman, who I thought would be an excellent candidate for some ideas I’ve had about expressing ideas of womanhood and strength. Today we got together for some test shots, and I think my hunch was right on the money. I can’t wait to do more work with her!
Well, I’ve been looking forward to it for months, ever since I heard there was a chance I might have the opportunity to take photos of the upcoming visit of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It was postponed once, but the World Ethical Foundations Consortium came through, hosting a wonderful event, and doing Albany the great honor of bringing His Holiness for his first ever visit to the area.
His arrival at the hotel was greeted by local Buddhists who lined up for a chance to meet His Holiness. He graciously took a moment to acknowledge each of them as he moved past the many cameras and reporters who had also gathered to record his arrival, and participate in the press conference which would be held soon.
Friday, April 3, 2009 Posted in Personal
I’ve heard it said that genius is close to madness. I’ve even heard it claimed that the greatest artists have to be a little crazy. I don’t know that I believe that, but it’s interesting to consider.
by blogger
no comments
add a comment link to this post email a friend