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I welcome you all to my world, this blog was created to share my life's journey, awesome experiences, and insight as an artist and photographer. Feel free to dive in and explore my realm of creativity. “I live to create” 

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  • July 2023
    • Jul 31, 2023 Painting Maya Angelou Jul 31, 2023
  • January 2023
    • Jan 19, 2023 "Brother B. The Seamster" Jan 19, 2023
    • Jan 11, 2023 Gandhi Spiritual Amnesty Jan 11, 2023
  • March 2022
    • Mar 21, 2022 FourCity Brewery, Orange NJ Mar 21, 2022
  • November 2021
    • Nov 24, 2021 That time I shot a Photographer, Kristen Pierce. "Shot in the Rain" (Unreleased) Nov 24, 2021
  • September 2021
    • Sep 26, 2021 Athletic Arts Academy Sep 26, 2021
  • August 2021
    • Aug 4, 2021 Foreseeyourdecor18 Aug 4, 2021
  • June 2021
    • Jun 1, 2021 George Floyd News12 Lorenzo Pickett Jun 1, 2021
  • February 2021
    • Feb 28, 2021 "Protect Black Women" -Female Cypher Feb 28, 2021
  • December 2020
    • Dec 6, 2020 "Protect Black Women" Dec 6, 2020
  • June 2020
    • Jun 7, 2020 "Air Is The Most Precious Gift We Share" -George Floyd Jun 7, 2020
  • April 2020
    • Apr 16, 2020 "Pro vs Amateur" Apr 16, 2020
  • February 2020
    • Feb 19, 2020 Kobe Bryant Feb 19, 2020
  • January 2020
    • Jan 23, 2020 "Queen Nina" Jan 23, 2020
  • October 2019
    • Oct 5, 2019 "Nipsy Blue" -Ascension Oct 5, 2019
  • May 2019
    • May 14, 2019 From Haiti to America May 14, 2019
  • March 2019
    • Mar 27, 2019 "The Butterfly Effect" Mar 27, 2019
  • December 2018
    • Dec 19, 2018 "My two Favorites Lenses" Dec 19, 2018
    • Dec 8, 2018 "Mariposa" Dec 8, 2018
  • November 2018
    • Nov 20, 2018 A Transformation Nov 20, 2018
  • June 2018
    • Jun 6, 2018 "Night & Day" Jun 6, 2018
    • Jun 2, 2018 "Gemini" The Art of Duality Jun 2, 2018
  • May 2018
    • May 13, 2018 DJI Mavic Pro May 13, 2018
  • February 2018
    • Feb 7, 2018 Black History Exhibition!!!! Feb 7, 2018
  • October 2017
    • Oct 11, 2017 A note I will never forget!! Oct 11, 2017
  • August 2017
    • Aug 6, 2017 "Khalief Browder" Aug 6, 2017
  • May 2017
    • May 19, 2017 "Strobe Lighting" May 19, 2017
    • May 7, 2017 "Lighting Modifiers" May 7, 2017
  • April 2017
    • Apr 16, 2017 Happy Easter- DIY Flower Backdrop Apr 16, 2017
  • March 2017
    • Mar 10, 2017 Daphne LaRue Mar 10, 2017
  • February 2017
    • Feb 8, 2017 Dramatic Portraiture - Giordano Tayler Feb 8, 2017
    • Feb 1, 2017 How to achieve amazing catchlights in the eyes PT4 Feb 1, 2017
  • January 2017
    • Jan 28, 2017 Maternity Made Beautiful-Lorenzopphotography Jan 28, 2017
    • Jan 28, 2017 "Creative Beauty Tour" Jan 28, 2017
    • Jan 18, 2017 How I prepare for a Photoshoot Jan 18, 2017
    • Jan 18, 2017 "Water Proof" Jan 18, 2017
  • September 2016
    • Sep 6, 2016 BTS "Behind The Scenes" Sep 6, 2016
  • May 2016
    • May 30, 2016 "One Light Setup" May 30, 2016
  • January 2016
    • Jan 29, 2016 PhotoShoot With Bobby T. Jan 29, 2016
    • Jan 22, 2016 "Photography Business Pointers" Jan 22, 2016
    • Jan 21, 2016 "I did not choose Art, it chose me" Jan 21, 2016
  • October 2015
    • Oct 15, 2015 "The Saga Continues" Oct 15, 2015
    • Oct 7, 2015 Art & Photography Oct 7, 2015
    • Oct 7, 2015 What's your philosophy? Oct 7, 2015
    • Oct 1, 2015 Tennis Court Fashion Shoot with Model Tas Aleeah Oct 1, 2015
  • August 2015
    • Aug 20, 2015 "Shards of Glass" Aug 20, 2015
  • May 2015
    • May 25, 2015 "Night Cap" May 25, 2015
    • May 25, 2015 What Should I Buy!!!??????? May 25, 2015
  • March 2015
    • Mar 26, 2015 Relying on your photography community "Collaborating" Mar 26, 2015
    • Mar 3, 2015 Photoshoot With DJ Mavric #BeardGang Mar 3, 2015
  • January 2015
    • Jan 13, 2015 "Water drop effect" Jan 13, 2015
    • Jan 9, 2015 An Intimate conversation with Lorenzo. P. "My uncle was a Soldier" Jan 9, 2015
    • Jan 9, 2015 "Could have been me, could have been you" Teaser Jan 9, 2015
  • November 2014
    • Nov 25, 2014 Up coming project "Shards of Glass" Nov 25, 2014
    • Nov 24, 2014 Quick Tips and Reviews Nov 24, 2014
  • July 2014
    • Jul 22, 2014 "The importance of using a MUA" Jul 22, 2014
    • Jul 21, 2014 "The Evolution" Jul 21, 2014
  • June 2014
    • Jun 23, 2014 "Happy Father's Day" Jun 23, 2014
  • April 2014
    • Apr 30, 2014 "The Journey" Apr 30, 2014
    • Apr 11, 2014 "My iPhonegraphy Journey" Apr 11, 2014
    • Apr 11, 2014 "Here is a list of my favorite photographers" Apr 11, 2014
  • March 2014
    • Mar 12, 2014 "How to achieve amazing catch lights in the eyes Pt 1, 2, & 3" Mar 12, 2014
  • December 2013
    • Dec 13, 2013 "The Beauty Dish" Dec 13, 2013
  • October 2013
    • Oct 8, 2013 “Approaching Talent” Oct 8, 2013
  • July 2013
    • Jul 15, 2013 "Photoshop User Magazine" Featured Photographer Jul 15, 2013
  • May 2013
    • May 15, 2013 Sylights Diagrams May 15, 2013
    • May 8, 2013 "Improving Your Photography" May 8, 2013
  • February 2013
    • Feb 11, 2013 "Light It Magazine Publication" Feb 11, 2013
    • Feb 11, 2013 "Before and After" Feb 11, 2013
    • Feb 11, 2013 Rokinon 24mm F1.4 Prime Feb 11, 2013
  • January 2013
    • Jan 30, 2013 Lighting!!! Jan 30, 2013

How I prepare for a Photoshoot

January 18, 2017

"6 Tips On How I prepare for Photo Shoots" 

Preparation is key, it is one of your most dynamic tools towards conducting a successful shoot. I will give you 6 tips on how I prepare!!

1. Draw in Inspiration - Brainstorming is at the foundation of many great projects, this is a process where you allow ideas to flow in. Aside from brainstorming I use tools such as Pinterest and Truck Archive to draw in inspiration. You can always refer to your favorite photographers, peers, and counterparts to assist with ideas and inspiration they have. 

2. Compose a Mood/Vision Board- This sets the tone and direction of the shoot. 

3. Treatment- Create a story with your work, people love stories!! For example, I reference one of my most recent projects “Shards of Glass” I created this project in attempt to merge my art and photography, for so long I created with the two mediums as separate entities "SOG" was my attempt to not only share my story and process but to unify my work.

4. Knowing the Tools - Do you have an idea of the tools you are going to use to create your work? Camera gear, lighting, background, location etc...

5. Create a Desired Outcome- Envision the end result. Anticipate how you want your work to look when it's all done, this will yield great results and keep you from creating aimlessly. 

6. Have Clear Communication- Establish clear communication between your team,  stylus, designer, makeup artist, and models. You want to discuss details regarding to scheduling, time management, budget if any, release forms, looks, and publication etc.

Shards of Glass Vision Board Via Pinterest

Example: Here is an example of the photo treatment for "Shard of Glass" You will notice I have a breakdown of the story, genre, duration, outline of looks, visual elements(tools) etc. All of your preparation does not have to be nearly as extensive of what I have here because all the work you will create will not warrant this much preparation, however it works like a charm when it does!

Shards of Glass

This truly amazing material is brought to you by, Arron Nace, and his amazing team over at Phlearn. Shoot Preparation!!!!

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