Behind The Scenes: Photoshoot with Nestreya, Jasmine Nichole & Reign APIIM
I had the pleasure of shooting these beautiful Black Women for the Black-owned business Goddess Body. Nestreya, Jasmine Nichole, and Reign APIIM. I've known Jasmine Nichole for years and was my first time formally meeting Nestreya. Of course, those who follow my Instagram account, know I've been working with Reign for the last few months… she is literally my neighbor.
I’ve been pushing myself to do more live streams as I’ve been missing in action on not only my YouTube channel but my popular Periscope account. It’s been crazy in 2020 for everyone so I as we all try to close out the year of Covid strong. I decided to live stream my latest photoshoot.
I had the pleasure of shooting these beautiful Black Women for the Black-owned business Goddess Body. Nestreya, Jasmine Nichole, and Reign APIIM. I've known Jasmine Nichole for years and was my first time formally meeting Nestreya. Of course, those who follow my Instagram account, know I've been working with Reign for the last few months… she is literally my neighbor.
Let me know if yall want me to continue doing the photoshoot live streams? Also, I been thinking of picking a day out of the week to do a photo walk of NYC.
Please go check out the model’s Instagram accounts listed below.
Nestreya: http://instagram.com/nestreya (also check out her Youtube, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL6qMAGejiomo39SaUt5x5w)
Jasmine Nichole: http://instagram.com/jasminenicholeofficial
Reign: http://instagram.com/reignglobal
Goddess Body: http://instagram.com/goddessbody
ISSA KHARI: http://instagram.com/issakhari
(To catch these live streams follow me on http://twitter.com/issakhari)
#FTP3 #J31, NYC activists continue to demand a transit system free of fares and police!
NYC’s Police Abolition movement followed through on their promise to disrupt the city with the third ftp demo. From chaining emergency doors open to gorilla gluing metrocard turnstiles, the Grassroots collective has definitely left an impression upon the city. The movement is demanding a transit system free of police presence, free fare, and accessibility for all citizens. Below you can see my photo from the #FTP3 #J31 demo as well as check out the full live stream on replay.
NYC’s Police Abolition movement followed through on their promise to disrupt the city with the third ftp demo. From chaining emergency doors open to gorilla gluing metrocard turnstiles, the Grassroots collective has definitely left an impression upon the city. The movement is demanding a transit system free of police presence, free fare, and accessibility for all citizens. Below you can see my photo from the demo as well as check out the full live stream on replay.
Below you can watch the replay of the demonstration.
I Love New York City
A beautiful view of New York City taken from New Jersey. Issa Khari Photography NYC •
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A view of the New York City skyline from New Jersey.
JASMINE NICHOLE x ISSA KHARI
So after sitting on these photos for almost a year I've finally completed the photoset. My subject for this shoot is the Uber talented Jasmine Nichole I've known her for about 3 or 4 years now and somehow we have never managed to shoot together. So last year while she was in town for AfroPunk we finally teamed up.
So after sitting on these photos for almost a year I've finally completed the photoset. My subject for this shoot is the Uber talented Jasmine Nichole I've known her for about 3 or 4 years now and somehow we have never managed to shoot together. So last year while she was in town for AfroPunk we finally teamed up.
Part of the reason I took so long to edit this set of photos was I knew right out the camera these were my best work to date and that still stands true a year later. Y'all know I don't shoot portraits very often and I fell in love mainly trying to figure out what I was going to do with color grading. Lol. So I had literally come up with at least 4-5 variations of color grading before finalizing this look. This process also birthed 2 originals presets which is something I want to really get into as well. (Soon come, Issa Khari Photography will be selling presets 👀)
The second reason I took so long to edit these photos was that I been in a creative funk most of the winter and spring. But like the saying goes great things come to those who wait. I am extremely proud of these and they were immediately added into my portfolio! Shout out to Jasmine Nichole you can check out her work here!
Alright y'all being that I'm out of this funk let me get back to editing… Stay tuned!
Spike Lee throws Brooklyn Block Party celebrating 30th anniversary of Iconic film ”Do The Right Thing”
Do The Right Thing Way, became official back in July of 2015 and is the official location for Spike Lee's annual Block Party! Spike makes it a point to return to the very location where he filmed the thought-provoking story some 30 years ago. DTRT like so many of Spike’s other films tells the story of the Brooklynites and the Greater Black Community.
Do The Right Thing Way, became official back in July of 2015 and is the official location for Spike Lee's annual Block Party! Spike makes it a point to return to the very location where he filmed the thought-provoking story some 30 years ago. DTRT like so many of Spike’s other films tells the story of the Brooklynites and the Greater Black Community.
Spike Brought out several guest throughout the 7-hour event including his castmates from the film Rosie Perez and Giancarlo Esposito , as well Les Twins, Public Enemy, and many others! I did spend much time at the gathering as I has to hit another event afterwards but I did manage to capture some really great photos! You can check out my full gallery below! My favorite shots have to be the dance battle that broke out during DJ Spinna’s set.
Untitled (Soho 2015)
This is a shot from when I first picked up photography. I used to run around the city or hours looking for anything interesting. I was mainly just trying to get as comfortable as possible with my camera so I would just snap away not really focusing too much on composition, I got lucky that day! (This photo is completely candid.) I believe the subject was trying to cross the street and I just happened to be in the right spot.
This is a shot from when I first picked up photography. I used to run around the city or hours looking for anything interesting. I was mainly just trying to get as comfortable as possible with my camera so I would just snap away not really focusing too much on composition, I got lucky that day! (This photo is completely candid.) I believe the subject was trying to cross the street and I just happened to be in the right spot.
Legendary Cyphers Season 7 Photo Gallery
Check out the Full Season 7 Photo Gallery by Issa Khari, official camera man for Legendary Cyphers!
Joining Legendary Cyphers has definitely been an honor and while my primary function within the media team has involved filming I decided I would incorporate more of my passion for photography in my work for Season 7. Here is some of my favorites from this year!
I'll be posting photos from each week of LC here, so for the rappers and looking for photos of themselves you should definitely bookmark this page!
Week 1
5.3.19
Week 2
5.10.19
Week 3
5.17.19
Week 7
6.14.19
