Client: Health Warrior
Role: Director | Producer | Photographer
ROCK RUBBER 45s Documentary film
Role: Production | Director of Photography
ROCK RUBBER 45s is a cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball/sneaker/music lifestyle, starting in the 1960s to the present through the firsthand lens of legendary Nuyorican cultural curator Bobbito García. The ballplayer/author/DJ/filmmaker has carved an independent career that has inspired millions throughout the world, and has affected the growth and direction of the footwear, hip hop, and sports industries in the process.
On camera appearances in the film include Russell Simmons, Quincy Jones, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Patti Labelle, Maxwell, Talib Kweli, Rosie Perez, Crazy Legs, Dante Ross, MC Serch, Louie Vega, Questlove, Rich Medina, DJ Spinna, and Ramon Rodriguez among many others.
Client: Specialized Bicycles
Role: Photography | Post Production
In collaboration with GS&P and Specialized Bicycles in 2007 we got to to shoot their whole new line of bicycles and products. Working along side good friend and superstar Art Director Slav Nikolov this beautiful campaign came to life. Thank you Slav for putting in a good word and getting us hired.
Client: Sprint
Role: Photography
Assignment: Outdoor billboard campaign
While working at GS&P’s production studio in San Francisco we spent 7 months in a a pitch black studio shooting lights drawings for this national billboard campaign. Special thanks to the late Claude Shade for bringing us on to be part of this wonderful project. RIP Claude! Your mentorship and guidance will never be forgotten.
STRETCH AND BOBBITO: Radio that changed lives
Documentary film
Role: Production | Cinematography
http://stretchandbobbito.com/
The documentary film explores the social impact of what the Source Magazine voted “The Best Hip Hop Radio Show Of All-Time.” The film is a story of quirky friends who became unlikely legends by engaging their listeners and breaking the biggest rap artists ever.
During the 1990s, Stretch and Bobbito introduced the world to an unsigned Nas, Biggie, Wu-Tang, and Big Pun as well as an unknown Jay-Z, Eminem, Fat Joe, and the Fugees. The total record sales for all the artists that premiered on their show exceed 300 million. Stretch and Bobbito created a platform that changed music forever.
Stretch and Bobbito’s musical merits were only half the story, though. Their show had a cult following in the art/fashion world and prison population. All would loyally tune in for the offbeat humor just as much for the exclusive music. Stretch and Bobbito brought a unique audience together, and inspired a movement.
Unfortunately, Stretch and Bobbito eventually parted ways, ending a landmark run that the NY
Client: Health Warrior
Role: Photographer | Producer
Assignment: Create print, social & digital promotional content.
Client: Fashion Industry
Role: Photography
Series of portrait work done for modeling agencies throughout the United States between 2007-2015
Client: Self-promotion
Role: Photography
Series of photographs showcasing the electronic music scene in the United States.