Sunset
Issa Khari is a Credentialed Visual Journalist and Street Photographer covering everything from Protest to Fashion Shows. After 5 years of covering events large and small, Issa has become a reliable source for independent news media and well known for shining light on the gems within the underground art scene
’Sunset’
October 14, 2014 Brooklyn, NY.
Issa Khari is a Credentialed Visual Journalist and Street Photographer covering everything from Protest to Fashion Shows. After 5 years of covering events large and small, Issa has become a reliable source for independent news media and well known for shining light on the gems within the underground art scene
Legendary Cyphers visits College Of Staten Island
During our visit to Staten Island College not only did Legendary Cyphers showed off their Lyrical prowess but explained to the students how a cypher was and still is the original social medium for communities.
I had my first visit to a college campus in a long while thanks to Legendary Cyphers. Eli, Bjorn and Miky showed out for the CSI students, who didn't seem to know what was going on at first. Thanks to mainstream media the culture of hip-hop has been lost to a generation that eat, sleep and dreams hip-hop.
So L.C. not only showed off their Lyrical prowess but explained to the students how a cypher was and still is the original social medium for communities. There was even a conversation sparked by one student employed by the school about the lack of promotion of the event. Overall it was a great experience being able to connect with the youth and bringing light to traditional values of hip-hop culture. It's was definitely a warmup for the upcoming season which starts May 3rd! If you're free that Friday and want to test your skill with some of the best emcees in NYC come through.
The Future.
Taken May 29, 2017.
B.A.M. Dance Africa Street Festival, Brooklyn, NY
B.A.M. Dance Africa Street Festival, Brooklyn, NY
Taken May 29, 2017.
B.A.M. Dance Africa Street Festival, Brooklyn, NY
(Untitled) October 2, 2017
I've literally sat on this photo for a year before deciding on the best way to edit it.
Brooklyn, NY.
Issa Khari
I've literally sat on this photo for a year before deciding on the best way to edit it. Opened up my mobile lightroom app this morning and decided to flip it vertical and uploaded it. 5 minutes later it was picked up for kicensing. Nothing more satisfying then receiving that type of email. 🙌🏾
(You can purchase a license to this photo for online use here https://www.eyeem.com/p/133199803 also this interested in prints can hit online store in menu above)
Legendary Cyphers x OKAYPLAYER ...
This week has been pretty eventful! I linked up twice with #LegendaryCyphers. In addition to the weekly cypher (which is in its second week, I accompanied the team for there performance at the OKAY SPACE in Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
This week has been pretty eventful! I linked up twice with #LegendaryCyphers. In addition to the weekly cypher (which is in its second week, I accompanied the team for there performance at the OKAY SPACE in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. They did their thing as USUAL. Its cool to see the team which is in its 6th Season continue to get recognition for their incredible freestyle talent. The OkayPlayer staff were super cool and they definitely have dope ass workspace. Probably the coolest I've personally seen. I was able to snap some shots of the guys during their performance check out the pics...
Then there was last night Week 2 of the Season which flowed so much smoother than last week. If you've ever been to Jnion Sq. at night you know they type of ”characters” you can run into. The love and support for the event was great as usual. Plus for this who didn't know I live stream the hip-hop cypher on my periscope & twitter! So the you can watch the 4hr event from start to finish. Which is great for those not lucky enough to live in this expensive ass city. 😂
You watch the entire stream no need to download another app, but I will it's a way better experience if you do!
Legendary Cyphers Union Sq. NYC, sparring ground for the best emcees in the city! Season 6 Week 2 #hiphop #art #mus… https://t.co/qR3U9PPzAx
— Laníer “Issa Khari” Lewis (@IssaKhari) May 12, 2018
New Gear test shoot, finally done with that manual flash! (Sigh)
Last night I tested out some new gear...
So it’s been a while since I’ve posted to my blog, but I plan on doing way more updates for here on out even if it’s just a couple of photos a week!
yesterday I hit the photographic roots and attended the Nicholas Brooklyn Open Mic “Brooklyn SOULcial” hosted by my brother Jashua Sa-Ra! Got to test out this new speedlite and flash modifiers. I bought some color gels to kind of spice up my event photographer as well as add something new to my portraiture. If any one is interested in the types of gear I used shoot some comments below and I’ll send you the links. (I might just add another doing a product review later on!)
But enough of me blabbering here are a few test shots from last night...
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.