similar interests

much like hair stylists, DJs, artists and musicians we photographers usually hang in the same environments so it’s no mystery as to how i have several pals that are into the same extracurricular activity as myself.

working my several jobs, being crafty at the art studio, getting in random pool time and hitting up the Atlanta party scene has been the gist of my July. though i haven’t gotten in a “real vacation” [YET] i have had many lil “get-away” weekends right here in my city-

and i’ve had friends around to capture some of the best times this month, via their similar interest,

photography.

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shot by Darius at Elizabeth’s W Hotel Bday Throwdown July 3rd!

—> his Flickr

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includes shots by Marlo of Micro Bunny Pimp during the Ponce IndepenDANCE party at The Bookhouse on Sunday, July 1st

view full albums—> part 1 & part 2

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a lil shout out to my girl Tara who played tunes during the party and kept our bodies movin!

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pics shot by Dylan York for BurnAway at the Forward Warrior live-painting & auction. the event took place on July14th during the Old Forth Ward art stroll during which i was also shooting for Mint Gallery. 

another lil shout out to my girl Chelsea who featured works at the gallery-one of which was this cute 3D piece.

perhaps someday soon you too can have the pleasure of being captured digitally by one of these great photographers!

enjoy the last bit of July!

-Flashy

CITY FARM LIFE

around the farm at which my art studio is located:

my summer uniform to battle the Southern heat:

a very THIN verrrrry vintage dress from Highland Row Antiques, Frye sandles, Target backpack and neon bra, vintage sunglasses

THE GARM FARM —> once specializing in cotton-related machinery and later producing ammunition and mortars during World War II, now is a creative center for visual and performing arts including residential and commercial spaces. it truly is an inspiring place to escape to!

originality lives here, along with thick haired over-heated Southern ladies

not that im a super heavy photo editor but i specifically didn’t edit this one [above] and the picture like it [below] because i thought it came out just the way i envisioned.

artistic touches // pops of neon

Goat Farm, ATL

have a GREAT weekend Y’all, stay hydrated!

-Flashy

GET WILD

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Atlanta locations:

Lenox Square Mall

3393 Peach Tree Rd NE

White Provision

1170 Howell Mill Rd. NW

hope everyone had a good 420! for the second year in a row i went to the Sweet Water 420 Fest in Candler Park, felt good to be getting in a small festival experience since im missing COACHELLA #2 this weekend (and if you are reading this…chances are, so are you) bummer right!? 

oh well, tomorrow i’ll continuing pretending i wouldn’t rather be at Coachella and keep myself busy with other cool events-LIKE THIS ONE! can’t wait to take pictures of my baby wild flowers!

FESTIVAL FASHION: COACHELLA 2012 (PART TWO) COMING UP!

happy Earthday weekend, yall!

-Flashy

FLASHBACK: The Infamous 5-Hour Brunch

many moons ago…Ashleigh, Kris and I visited Park’s Edge in Inman Park for what we THOUGHT was just a normal Sunday brunch gathering….

but what we didn’t know is that it would turn into the world’s LONGEST BRUNCH EVER!

cue BOTTOMLESS MIMOSAs. 

originally it included a guy friend but we scared him off with lady talk and drunken laughter so it wound up just being us girls who later had an impromptu photoshoot on the walk home:

i love my girl friends!
(and if we ever form a band, photo #2 will be our album cover!)

My Look: vintage dress, tights, shades, and Steve Madden boots.

Kris’ Look: vintage top, necklace, boots and H&M shorts.

Ash’s Look: H&M blazer, UO romper, Clothing Warehouse shades.

it’s nearly the end of the week, which for some it means weekend chill time…not for all of us…

so enjoy your weekend for me-i’ll be working my bum off-though Sunday is nightlife photo taking so that doesn’t really count *wink!*

come see me on Sunday night for Noni’s Christmas party!

-Flashy

vacation(s)

finally developed my 35mm Holga and was quite pleased with how my adventures on film turned out:

(4th of July weekend-parent’s lake house-Tuscaloosa, AL)

(Ocean Beach, California/Lake Tuscaloosa)

(emma key & i-Lake Tuscaloosa)

(Botanical Gardens-Balboa Park-San Diego)

(Balboa Park artist village squirrel-so freakin cute!)

(San Diego water front/Cactus Gardens)

(black bikini via H&M, super jumps via Smith family genes!)

speaking of vacations for the past week i’ve been in Cocoa Beach, FL which is to blame for the hiatus of posts since i’ve been on a beach or boat since. back on dry land and heading to Atlanta tonight, sadly, but wishing i could spend a few more days at the beach with my folks-

back to reality!

-Flashy