Shooting Amber Cabral
Last weekend, I had the opportunity to photograph social commentator, blogge & friend, Amber Cabral downtown Detroit.
Amber and I met many years ago here. At that time she lived in Detroit but it was like a year or two before we actually met in real life although we lived in the same general area.
The great thing about Amber is that she keeps it 100% at all times, even when you may not want to hear it. IMO, that’s what friends do.
From jump, she has supported my photography, even when I sucked. Many of you have been with me since the start & I know you remember when I sucked.
Back to the shoot… Although we shot downtown Detroit, my goal was to not make the images appear “Detroitish.” I enjoy when people wonder where my photos are done. Well, unless I’m using a popular landmark like the Brooklyn Bridge. And everyone likes a little mystery.
At our final location, we encountered a napping crack head, some “suburban” urban explorers & some random passersby that were all up in our business (always funny).
After the session was over, Amber paid me with a dollar store money order & we hit the Centaur for a parting happy hour martini. Good end to a nice photo session!
Man, you inspire me. That’s all can say. You and a few other cats are the reason why I do what I do now.
Esp. after connecting with someone in person after years of contact online. Such a contrast in the beginning but the rewards are beautiful, man! Despite some improvements I’ve been making, I still say I suck, but that’s just me!
Lovin that back drop in the second photo. Good work. Always.
You have never sucked at photography…you just evolved!
Love this session!
I had so much fun w/you Tafari – as usual! The pictures are awesome and I’m an even bigger fan now that we finally had a shoot! You’ve never sucked. Me with a camera sucks.
BTW I use postal money orders, not them dollar store joints you used to..! Lol!
Love you much!
Amber
Those doors look REAL familiar. Church? Which location?
The last pic looks like a lobby I have been in recently.
Thx for the feedback friends!!!!
The Second Sixty-Eight – It’s a church downtown Detroit on Woodward just north of 75. I believe that it is abandoned. The last image was done in the Guardian building. It was my 1st time in inside. The architecture is BEAUTIFUL.