Friday, February 20, 2009

Photo Spotlight feat. Xem VanAdams

Deonte` K Photographs Xem VanAdams "A Shooting Star XCLusive"


Last weekend I had the pleasure of Photographing my very good friend Mr. Xem VanAdams in a Baltimore City Garage. For those of you who do not know who he is by now let me introduce him to you. He's 1st, a really cool guy. I got to meat him last year through my good friend Darrick. Once we met we realized we had so much in common that we just instantly clicked, and has been cool every since. Our conversations are amazing. We may not always agree on everything, but our debates are what makes our talks so interesting lol. He's a great guy to know, and a good friend to have. He's also been Conquering The WORLD, One WORD At A Time with his youtube videos @ www.youtube.com/XemVanAdams. Viewed by thousands of people. Especially in the young gay black community. He has touched so many, and talked about things most people would hide, or even take to their graves. I'm so very proud of him, and his accomplishments. And it doesn't stop there. He's also a inspiring film writer, journalist, and believe it or not Photographer (Just like ME!!! Big smiles lol). The list goes on, and on. So for more info on Xem, check out his website XemVanAdams.com. But until then I present to you his 1st photo shoot with the one, and only ME!!!!! LMAO!!!! ;)

































































Well there you go folks. Earlier this year I said I wanted more people to shoot (at least 20) and I'm already on my 3 person, with more to come. I love doing this lol. So anyway, see yourself in front of my camera? Hit me up, and you can be featured here as well. Until then, check out my last photo shoot with my good friend Darrick here.



In closing. I leave you all with one of Xem's famous quotes 'Life Without Photographs are Moments that Never Happened'... Xem VanAdams.... thanks 4 the shoot buddy!!!!

by the way XEM.... When is my shoot????? & When are you adding me to your "My Adams" photo album on Myspace huh??? LOL ;)

Have A Great Weekend Everyone!!!!

28 comments:

Darius T. Williams said...

Mr. Keller - all I can say is WOW. I love seeing your work - but this my friend, this is great. I'm impressed.

Um, get your butt here in May and shoot me. I'll give you some smothered chicken or something - lol.

deonte' k said...

Darius T. Williams: LMAO!!!!!! Thanks so much DTW. If you cook me one of your famous dinners, I will gladly come to Chicago, and shoot your pics! ;)

Acoustic Soul said...

Deonté Kayne:

Great shoot man. I see in your work you are getting better and better with this photography thing.

I bet Shooting Xem was a lot of fun. I bet ya'll did more laughing than posing.

This was a great project. Great model in front of the camera and photographer behind the camera.

Denisha said...

I can honestly say that your last two photo shoots were truly amazing. I love the scenery of those two shoots. I knew Xem would come thru for us on his shoot. He is very photogenic!! You hang with nothing but hotties cuzo!! lol

Oh by the cuz, Congrats on your new nephew. Bo sent me a pic of the baby and he is adorable. Will see him when I get off today. Love ya *hugz*

deonte' k said...

Acoustic Soul: Awww thanks for that comment buddy! Yes me, and Xem had a ball lol... he is fun to be around. :)

deonte' k said...

Denisha: OMG!!!! I didn't know my new nephew was here already!!!! LOL... why didn't they call me??? I gotta see him... too bad I'm home sick today... and thanks cuz. I truly appreciate the love & support.... and yay to my new nephew LOL. ;)

Denisha said...

lol Like yeah!! lmao he was born 2/19/09. Da'Shawn's b-day is the day before, so there b-day's are back2back lol Get well soon babe!! Uncle LB sent me a txt lastnite telling me and then I told Bo to send me a pic. ;)

Allan said...

Your work is truly hot. You got me wondering how mine will come out!

deonte' k said...

Denisha: Yeah just talked to Bo, he said he called my old # lol.. U know I been trying to decided which phone I want lol. And Yup their bdays are one 1 apart lol. So for the rest of our lives we will be doing two bdays parties in one lmao!!! ;) ok text me now girl lol. ;)... we are talking on her like it's IM lol.


Allan: IT WILL BE FIRE!!!!! LOL ;)

[jei.lamar] said...

i LOVE LOVE LOVE the location!!!! it's so grunge & rugged!! & I love that Xem is such a camera whore!!! great shots especially the ones when it's just him standing in the parking garage...I can see these shots being used as an American Eagle Ad or......D, I'm so proud of you!! you're photos get better every shoot.....

deonte' k said...

[jei.lamar]: Awww thanks J, and yes Xem kills with those standing in the parking Garage poses lol. ;)

slimm215 said...

D the pictures came out WONDERFUL. I love each and every picture. This is definitely a a great shoot. Like the Denisha said the location is HOT and Xem just killed the photos. I love them. Great job you two

deonte' k said...

slimm215: Thanks punk.. I appreciate that!!! ;).... now I gotta get one with u two together lol. ;)

Unknown said...

GREAT shots you get better and better

Jeff0418 said...

Wow This is one of your best shoots thus far Great job..I can honestly say you have a passion for this and it clearly shows in your work. Keep up the good work. Xem did a great job as a model as well looks like you in he will be in the finale' of ANTM for men....:)

fuzzy said...

those were GREAT photos... numerous, but great! lol

deonte' k said...

thegayte-keeper: Thanks buddy!!! ;)

Jeff0418: LOL, thanks Jeff lol I truly have a passion for this I really do...I appreciate your comment, and Xem was a Excellent model!!! ;)

fuzzy: LMAO... well he had over 100 and something GREAT SHOTS, but I only posted about 67 lmao!!! ;)

Thanks buddy!!!! :)

speaking hypothetically said...

I AGREE THIS IS 1 OF MY FAV SHOOTS I HAVE SEEN YOU DO & IT INVOLVES PROPS LOL..LUV'N IT!!

deonte' k said...

speaking hypothetically: LOL, thanks buddy.... when are we doing our shoot??? LOL ;)

JB said...

OMG, OMG,!!! You have the same camera I have. Lol. Nice shots. Do you have one of those high quality (professional) cameras? Like the kind where you can take a picture of an someone moving and it captures each and every movement without it being blurry.?

deonte' k said...

JB: It has that feature on the camera... u said u have the same one so it should be on urs too lol.. and thanks 4 the comment buddy! ;)

BPS 4.0 : Soul Exposure said...

You captured his energy and at the same time a different side of him that I have never seen. I am so used to seeing him animated and he is just chill here. Great job getting that out of him!!

Anonymous said...

WOW...Xem is a very nice guy. I had the pleasure of meeting him last year. He is sooo cool. These pics are dope.

deonte' k said...

BPS 3.0 : Dallas: Well thanks buddy... I try to get the best outta folks lol ;)

Romey: Thanks Romey!!!! ;)

CutieTJ said...

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SHOOT! Wish you could capture some pics of me :(

deonte' k said...

CutieTJ: Thanks buddy... Maybe one day I can. :)

Mr. Jones said...

Nice pics.

LOL @ me knowing that was the over at the Can Company garage by just looking at the first picture.

deonte' k said...

Mr. Jones: And that's fine LMAO LOL!!!! ;) Thanks buddy!!!! :)

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