Capturing Your Truth

Community Narratives

Searching for the SOUL of things.

Still searching for the soul of things….

LA and Eyemjonarthur

CANDIDO 200|400 in early part of 2024.

Summer 2023.

Fujifilm Xt4

Summer of 2020 VOL I.

35mm Film shot on KODAK PORTRA 400

Los Angeles, CA

When Worlds Collide (CHINA 2019).

Project is in development but here are just a fraction of the images that captured this powerful story.

QUARANTINE 2020.

Shot on 35mm film and with a Canon AE-1P.

These are moments that moved me.

Compton Peace Ride. 2020.

Shot on 35mm Film and digital.

Compton Peace Ride. 2020. Shot on 35mm Film and digital.

KOBE

I documented my path from the bus stop on the 110 all the way to Staples in celebration of an ICON.

Kobe explains how he turned anger and frustration into a source of fuel and used it to dominate his opponents. *We do not claim to own this video*
Shaq reflects on Kobe Bryant's death.
A lonely soul finally meets the right person. At that time, it only opens its heart to her and meets the luckiest person.
Kobe Bryant's Muse goes behind the stats to reveal the story of his career, mentorships and rivalries. For more check out: http://s.sho.com/KobeBryantMuse.
Los Angeles Lakers pay tribute to Kobe Bryant Subscribe to the NBA: https://on.nba.com/2JX5gSN Full Game Highlights Playlist: https://on.nba.com/2rjGMge For news, stories, highlights and more, go to our official website at https://nba_webonly.app.link/nbasite Get NBA LEAGUE PASS: https://nba.app.link/nbaleaguepass5
The Los Angeles Lakers show a tribute video of Kobe Bryant speaking about his love of the game of basketball and his family, accompanied by cellist Ben Hong of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
The boys start the new year with a bang as NBA legend Kobe Bryant joins Matt and Stephen to talk about his retirement, the new-look Lakers, his family life and reflect on his career.
KobeBryant#RIP#PeytonManning
During "ET Canada Live", Roz Weston and Graeme O'Neil take a look at how Jimmy Fallon, Ellen DeGeneres, and Jimmy Kimmel paid tribute to Kobe Bryant. SUBSCRIBE to our channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ETCanadaOfficial FOLLOW us here: http://www.etcanada.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/etcanada Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/etcanada Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/etcanada #KobeBryant #JimmyFallon #Ellen
Jerry West and Shaq detail some of their favorite memories they shared with Kobe Bryant. Watch highlights from Inside the NBA with Shaq, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson and more!
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During the halftime show to honor the life and legacy of Kobe Bryant, Candace Parker and Steve Nash remember their experiences with Kobe and how he impacted their lives. Watch highlights from Inside the NBA with Shaq, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith and Ernie Johnson and more!
Ice Cube, David Fizdale and Richard Jefferson discuss what Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant has meant to the LA community. #TheJump #NBA #Kobe ✔ Subscribe to ESPN+ https://plus.espn.com/ ✔ Get the ESPN App: http://www.espn.com/espn/apps/espn ✔ Subscribe to ESPN on YouTube: http://es.pn/SUBSCRIBEtoYOUTUBE ✔ Subscribe to ESPN FC on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoESPNFC ✔ Subscribe to NBA on ESPN on YouTube: http://bit.ly/SUBSCRIBEtoNBAonESPN ✔ Watch ESPN on YouTube TV: http://es.pn/YouTubeTV Exclusive interviews with Rachel Nichols https://urlzs.com/jNURe Stephen A.
Elle Duncan shares a powerful story about Kobe Bryant's devotion to being a father to his daughters and his excitement for Gianna's future in basketball. (1:40) Geno Auriemma, Diana Taurasi and Breanna Stewart reflect on Kobe's impact on their lives, and the basketball community.

SOUTH LA CAFE GRAND OPENING

Coffee is the hook but community and connection is the goal. SouthLACafe is a pivotal staple in the city of Los Angeles. Located in South Central Los Angeles this cafe is a paradigm to follow for community development. I was honored to have captured the Grand Opening of this cafe.

Stop and by and enjoy the energy.

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HUNTER GREENE BASEBALL FEST

The Reds selected Hunter Greene with the second overall selection of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. Since his selection Hunter has put on this great event with over 175 campers. I was asked to cover this event IN 2018 AND 2019 and to capture the story as an eye witness. This is such a great event for the local kids.

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Imagine as a kid having the opportunity to catch some pitches from your favorite pitcher?

Imagine as a kid having the opportunity to catch some pitches from your favorite pitcher?

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With a strong foundation the sky is one’s limit.

With a strong foundation the sky is one’s limit.

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NAPPYWOOD Natural Hair Show. 2019

”Nappywood is a Global Movement that believes that when Black women embrace their legacy of beauty, they feel better about themselves and that confidence empowers women to build a vibrant community that is healthy, educated, economically prosperous, culturally centered, and courageously advancing toward the future”

I was honored to have been selected to capture this all day event. The day consisted of a community Yoga session, musical performances and a drum circle, a variety of vendors, a volley ball game, and the evening was capped off with a fashion show on the beach.
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