Kendrick Lamar // Live at The Fillmore Miami
Kendrick Lamar’s star is burning brighter than it has at any point during the 25-year-old rapper’s career. Lamar’s performance was, for lack of a better word, epic. “K-Dot, K-dot, K-dot!!!” the crowd shouted in anticipation before he took the stage. The room exploded when Kendrick came out, the energy overwhelming as fans got their first glimpse of the rapper. K-Dot gave his fans exactly what they wanted, a slew of old school hits from earlier projects with a mix of freestyles and newer songs and, toward the end, a preview of the new album with hits like “The Recipe” and “Swimming Pools (Drank)”. In the process, he showed us all why he’s the total package as an emcee. (Written By: Jayson Stewart @FiveStarAdam)
All Photos by: Natalie Edgar
Walk2Nicaragua – The 1,080 Mile Journey
Photos by Natalie Edgar. March 2, 2012. Miami, FL. On Friday, Imagination Federation, a non-profit organization that works towards the education of children in Chacraseca, Nicaragua hosted their second annual Walk2Nicaragua walkathon. The aim was to collectively walk 1080 miles—the distance between Miami and Chacraseca. While the main location for the event was at the Miami Dade College Kendall, others took the initiative to gather and walk for the cause as well. 25 students from Mast Academy walked the Rickenbacker causeway, 100 citizens of Chacraseca, Nicaragua completed a total of 755 kilometers (469 miles) around the small community, and 12 fellows of the NHLI 2012 Executive Leadership Program held in California gathered in San Juan Bautista and walked 16 miles. Over 400 Participants at Miami Dade College finished 1,080 miles 12 hours after the start of the event. Although the distance goal was not only reached, but also exceeded, their second goal is still in progress. With about a month left of the campaign, Imagination Federation has raised 4,500 dollars out of their 10,000-dollar goal. For more information, or if you would like to support this cause, visit www.fundly.com/walk2nicaragua
March 2, 2012. Miami, FL. Jorge Vega Rosado, infielder for the Toronto Blue Jays tweets @imaginationfed about his 2 mile run for Walk2Nicaragua.
March 2, 2012. Miami, FL. Producer and DJ, Danny Arrondo volunteered to support the Walk2Nicaragua event by hyping the participants with energetic music throughout the community event.
March 2, 2012. Miami, FL. Volunteers took shifts during the event to keep track of the miles that were completed to reach the 1,080 mile goal.
March 2, 2012. Miami, FL. Miami-Dade firefighters support the event, Walk2Nicaragua by running around the track at Miami Dade College Kendall campus.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Chino y Nacho ft. Jay Sean “Bebe Bonita” Music Video Shoot
January 26, 2012. Miami, Florida. Chino y Nacho, the Latin Grammy award-winning duo worked on the music video for their song “Bebe Bonita” featuring British R&B artist, Jay Sean. This is the second official single in their most recent album “Supremo” that debuted #1 in sales in the United States and Puerto Rico and atop the Billboard Latin Albums Chart. Akon also appeared on the set as their special guest at Passion Night Club in the Hard Rock Casino. Chino y Nacho, both from Venezuela, recently won the 2012 Premio Lo Nuestro Award for “Group or Duo of the Year” on February 16, 2012.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Nacho and Jay Sean on set during "Bebe Bonita" video shoot.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Sonic, one of the main dancers in the "Bebe Bonita" music video shoot, gets ready for her scene.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Chino, Ariel G, and Nacho on set for the "Bebe Bonita" music video shoot. Ariel is a Visual Consultant and the Creative Director for Artists Collaboration at Mark Ecko Enterprises.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Dancer, Ivenise Ruidiaz poses on set during Chino y Nacho's "Bebe Bonita music video shoot.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. The dressing room at the "Bebe Bonita" music video shoot.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Jay Sean, Ariel Gonzalez, and Nacho on set during the "Bebe Bonita" music video shoot.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Chino gets prepared for one of the last scenes of the "Bebe Bonita" music video shoot.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. Dancers pose on set of the "Bebe Bonita" music video shoot.
January 26, 2012. Miami, FL. On set during Chino y Nacho's "Bebe Bonita" music video produced by Ben De Jesus and directed by Marlon Peña.
Becca and Erica: Finally Legal
Last weekend, I had the pleasure of photographing Becca and Erica’s Hollywood themed, 18th birthday celebration on Miami Beach. It was such a fun shoot thanks to these beautiful girls and their loved ones!
Drake Turns the BUC Into Club Paradise
February 14, 2012. Miami, Fl. This Valentine’s Day, Miami’s BankUnited Center introduced Drake‘s opening show of the Club Paradise tour. The tour will run until March throughout college campuses and then will journey on in Europe.
February 14, 2012. Miami, Fl. Drake performs one of his most recent songs “Marvin’s Room”, the promotional single for his album “Take Care”.
February 14, 2012. Miami, Fl. Drizzy, having the reputation of being one of today’s more “sensitive” rappers, made sure that every gal at the sold out event received a rose from him.
Photos by Natalie Edgar
Winter Travels: Spain and France
Here is a collection of photos during my winter travels in Spain and France. All of these photographs were taken with my iPhone.
Miami, Fl.
Window Seat
Notre Dame, Paris
Paris, France
Toledo, Spain
Paris, France
Ancient Aqueduct in Segovia, Spain
Montmartre, Paris
Toledo, Spain
Yours Truly
Montmatre, The Art District of Paris
Photo by Natalie Edgar. December 31, 2011. Montmartre, Paris. Painters come together in the small community of Montmartre, a hill situated north of Paris. It is said that artists such as Pablo Picasso, Vincent Van Gogh, and Salvador Dali worked in this area. This festive district is consumed with small restaurants, painters, and live instrumental music.
Photo by Natalie Edgar. December 31, 2011. Montmartre, Paris. Montmartre is currently known to be the most artistic center in Paris.
Photo by Natalie Edgar. December 31, 2011. Montmartre, Paris. Artists come together and celebrate New Years Eve by eating, drinking and dancing to the Amelie soundtrack.
Performance in Montmartre
Photo by Natalie Edgar. December 31, 2011. Montmartre, France. Performer shows off his tricks to the tourists visiting Montmartre, a hill situated north of Paris.
Escott Sisters
November 27, 2011. Miami, Fl. Photoshoot with the Escott sisters.
November 27, 2011. Miami, Fl. Photoshoot with the Escott sisters.
November 27, 2011. Miami, Fl. Photoshoot with the Escott sisters.
November 27, 2011. Miami, Fl. Photoshoot with the Escott sisters.
Coconut Grove Honors Our Veterans
November 11, 2011. Coconut Grove, Miami. Coconut Grove hosts the annual Veterans Day Parade. John Buller was enlisted during the Vietnam War, he claims to have been one of the "baddest" soldiers at the time.
FIFTY*FOUR*FOREVER
November 15, 2011. Coral Gables, Fl. University of Miami students are performing the musical celebration of one of the most famous discos in the world, Studio 54. "54 Forever" will be playing at The University of Miami Jerry Herman Ring Theatre on November 9th to the 19th. Tommy Tune, nine time Tony Awards winner is the director and choreographer of this new musical and hopes to take it to Broadway.
Photo by Natalie Edgar. Model: Vanessa Castillo
Photo by Natalie Edgar. Model: Vanessa Castillo
I’m in Miami Beach
In South Beach, neon lights, palm trees and Mojitos. Germans and Swedes, New Yorkers, Britons, Italians, Brazilians and Argentines. People from everywhere. They go to Sushi Samba on Lincoln Road, Mangoes Tropical Café on Ocean Drive, or The Big Pink on Collins Avenue. The bars seem to never close. You can leave club Mansion at 3 a.m., grab a slice of pizza on Washington Ave, and still have time to make it to the after party at Purdy Lounge.
Everglades Restoration Project
October 20, 2011. Tamiami Trail, Miami. Secretary of the interior, Ken Salazar discusses plans and benefits of the Tamiami Trail Bridge being built as part of the Everglades Restoration Project during the Society of Environmental Journalists Conference.
U of Miami welcomes Ludacris and Rudy Currence
November 4, 2011. Coral Gables, Fl. Singer, Rudy Currence (@rudy_currence) was the opening act for University of Miami's homecoming concert at the Bank United Center.
November 4, 2011. Coral Gables, Fl. Grammy award-winning rapper, Ludacris performs at the University of Miami during homecoming weekend.
November 4, 2011. Coral Gables, Fl. Rapper, Ludacris (@Ludacris) performed most of his greatest hits like "What's Your Fantasy", "Stand Up", and "Pimpin' All Over The World" at the Bank United Center for University of Miami students.
On campus Farmers Market– Every students dream.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl. October 5, 2011. Senior Emily Harkness shops for fruit during Wednesday's Farmers Market outside the Richter Library. The market, which was started by Student Government last year, is a weekly event.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl. October 5, 2011. A variety of spices and herbs are sold during the weekly Farmers Market, which is located in front of the Richter Library.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl. October 5, 2011. Tony Wang sells students French baked goods during the Farmers Market on Wednesday.
University of Miami, Coral Gables, Fl. October 5, 2011. Elihaj Dia shares his shea butter, which is extracted from a nut in African shea trees, with a UM student at the market.
Here’s to the crazy ones,
The misfits. The rebels. The troublemakers. The round pegs in the square holes. The ones who see things differently.
They’re not fond of rules. And they have no respect for the status quo. You can praise them, disagree with them, quote them, disbelieve them, glorify or vilify them. About the only thing you can’t do is ignore them. Because they change things.
They invent. They imagine. They heal. They explore. They create. They inspire. They push the human race forward.
Maybe they have to be crazy.
How else can you stare at an empty canvas and see a work of art? Or sit in silence and hear a song that’s never been written? Or gaze at a red planet and see a laboratory on wheels?
While some see them as the crazy ones, we see genius. BECAUSE THE PEOPLE WHO ARE CRAZY ENOUGH TO THINK THEY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD, ARE THE ONES WHO DO.
Truly yours,
Apple
Thank you Steve Jobs, and may you rest in peace.
