for keepsake...

(Copyright Tony Wright photograph in Grand Rapids Mi)

I haven't wrote in this blog in awhile not much to say. But life been weird very odd when I think of it I hope things get better and  people starts to realizes the important things in life then to string other people alone.

The black song

(Photography taken by in Grand Rapids Mi)

I was never good at giving up on things. I would fight until the end of the earth for people I know and don't. I am that person that believes as long you have the will to then you can, enough said so keep trying until you do. Your past mistakes is just a outcome of what you will become now.

I am going to take that with me as I about to embark on some very powerful photography in my life. The talent people says they sees in me about to get their wish. Because I  have truly accepted my artistic talent to 100% and beyond. haha! let's do this...

Today....

(Photograph taken by me downtown Grand Rapids in 2011)

 

 

My father passes over a year and half now. He died of cancer. I took photographs of him at his death bed. Most people wouldn’t have done it, but I knew that it was the right thing to do. My father would have been proud of me for doing what I love and using my talent to the end.  

 

What the point of this posting. One day, those photographs of my father maybe can help someone going through the same thing. And my father believed in me. I believe in myself and my talent. That new life I talked about starts today…

Almost Home

(Photography taken by me at Soul of the City is an African American Festival 2012)

JD Urban film really inspired me. I realized I am not a perfect man and made a few mistakes in my life. But I put that behind me now and moving forward to a bright future by using one of my rare gifts I contain-photography. I decided to reopen my project, ” homeless world.” A photography piece I been trying to shoot for a few years now it's time to reconnect to the people I help. haha, enough talking lets go!

Wings of the underdog…

(Taken by me boxing project  downtown Grand Rapids)

I am going to go beyond the fundamentals of photography, because deep down I have desires…the vision. I am the underdog, thus, I will find my wings.

(Taken by me boxing project  downtown Grand Rapids)

The Visionary

(Photograph taken at one of my art prize project title, “Bond.”)

As history beyond my eyes pass at each photograph I take, I become a better photographer doing what I love. Moreover, to end this post on a good note, I am the farsighted photographer there’s nothing else you need to know…

Barefoot in Wonderland

(Photograph by me taken at home)

As child I use to walk barefooted day and night. However, things change when I went to middle school, girls, style, and caring what people think, so on. Now, I  decided to walk barefoot from here and now.

From Ashes I Rises...

( Photograph by me in downtown Grand Rapids)

"Change is the constant, the signal of rebirth, the egg of the Phoenix."

Christina Baldwin

Broken warrior reborn…

(Going Away Party by Nikki Rae Mack and Matthew Leonard. Photograph taken by me.)

We’ll lose people to broken relationships, and even death therefore, everyone has the right to grief but remember sadness not only affect you but the lives of others in your life…. I know first hand, that loving someone new is hard but meeting new people can make a new place into your heart if you let them…

Breath in the wind…

(photograph taken by me )

For the last two year haven’t been a secret I been in bad physical health lost and my father to cancer which took a drain on my life. I question a lot of things during that period of time but still kept my head in the clouds. Until that one time which I lost a good friend because I let it things got to me.

Nevertheless, my eyes saw hope to see the path I had to take in order to look into the skies again and smile. So I decided to try and master the art of portraiture for my art prize piece and other things such as volunteering using my photography skill to help benefit other artist and nonprofit organizations like the Blandford center in grand rapids.. Therefore during a lot of photoshoots, and paid job etc to learn what my strength and weakness are in those areas.

However, the main reason is to gain control of my artistic ability. And not hold myself back as photographer anymore. I feel I am ready to take on whatever stand in my path. Big plans are on the way nothing like I event done before I am happiest I been in years.. This longest I have ever wrote for this blog haha! I am good…

Grasshopper

(West Michigan Jazz Society, Monday night Jazz at the Zoo Photo taken by me)

There are times when the student must become the teacher. I am making that translation now with my photography and grand rapids art prize will be it, " I will become the teacher."

Artistic Eyes

(Downtown Alliance - The Heartside Photo Walk 2012

Public Event · By Terry Johnston Photography)

I never use my talent at 100% because I was afraid it would change me. But change is good as long as your heart stays pure(true to yourself) then growing up, moving on and experiencing life to the fullest that what people do.

Therefore, I am not holding myself back anymore. I am about to unleash my true gift to the world of photography very soon. I think it's time to share it because I am hype.

until the end of the sea...

(Blandford nature center volunteer 2012 Photography)

Volunteering as a photographer for the blandford nature center have been a eye opening experience for me.  I know what I want to do with my photography the trick is getting there but with hard work and never giving up, I'll achieve my goals.

Valley of the brave...

( photograph taken by me at beach  located off Maynard Ave SW)

Bravely is about moving on accepting things that can't be in order to live your life to be who you're or will become.

( photograph taken by me at the beach, located off Maynard Ave SW)

Round three....

(Photograph taken downtown Grand Rapids sunset)

I was walking home and saw the most beautiful sunset ever. I learned something as I stood under the skies and looked up through the eyes of my lens, "happiness can't be rush or force one must open their eyes and heart."

Tomorrow....

(Photographs taken at sunrise Fulton Street Cemetery ‎ Grand Rapids, MI)

Sometime there are uncontrollable powerful forces at play. Do we give up?  Don't you dare stay on your knees! Now stand up walk it off slowly believe things will get better you will smile again.

The Knight has rise.....

(Photographs taken at sunrise Fulton Street Cemetery ‎ Grand Rapids, MI)


I think I am finally becoming the photographer/man I was meant to be...  I am a new man on a mission, "I promise to use my sword with honor and love." to help change people lives and live a happy life.

Who would had thought making a big mistake in life can reshape you in many ways..

Days under the Sun…..

( Photograph taken at John Collins Park
650 Lakeside Drive Southeast, East Grand Rapids, MI)

Most people want to go unnoticed and just have a peaceful moment. Fame isn’t everything or a thousand facebook friends. Because we are human and therefore we need our time to breathe and make choices in our lives. Remember life is about moments we make which shape, “who” we are and how we live. Don’t take a single moment for granted or people in your life…

The rainy day….

(Photograph taken on a walk to the festival of arts downtown Grand Rapids Friday morning.)

(Photograph taken on a walk to the festival of arts downtown Grand Rapids Friday morning.)

(Photograph taken on a walk to the festival of arts downtown Grand Rapids Friday morning.)

I always loved the rain since I was a kid and use to dance and play in it until I was very soaked.  All photographs was taken with my smart phone.

Happiness can be a mile away…..

( Photograph taken with instagram a app on my smart phone )

Hope is the strangest thing in the world, because a person can’t see or touch it to believe. For that reason, it’s hard to use that as your strength.

On the other hand, sometimes having faith in invisible things can be a blessing in disguises.

new eyes....

Recently, I started taking pictures of dead things since last week.  This photograph was taken at east grand rapids 5/26/2012. 

Night warrior.....

( Photograph taken at John Collins Park
650 Lakeside Drive Southeast, East Grand Rapids, MI)

I been walking a lot at night, and tonight I learned in order for one to become stronger.... one must face the darkness to keep moving on in life. 

Because everybody make mistakes, people will get hurt by what you do.  Therefore, it how you handle the aftermath, " the person feelings that counts."

Summer Days by the lake....

( Photograph taken at John Collins Park

650 Lakeside Drive Southeast, East Grand Rapids, MI)


I been trying to achieve inner peace with myself and my photography. Thus, searching for some kind on balance that can take me to another level in life and help people with my talent.  










 

( Photograph taken at John Collins Park

650 Lakeside Drive Southeast, East Grand Rapids, MI)