Examiner article out today

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I have a new article out in the examiner. I did a piece on artist Bodega man. I really like his approach to his music and love the Jazz influence that he incorporates. The Jazz hip hop of the 90's is my favorite era of all time. The Pharcyde, A Tribe Called Quest, Sould of Mischief and the list goes on. Here is a link to the article.
http://www.examiner.com/x-23635-LA-Life-in-Photos-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Conscious-Hip-Hop-with-a-touch-of-jazz

EVOLUTION 09

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My pictures were featured in EVOLUTION 2009. Alot of my 90's work was showcased for a retrospective on theatre district.

MYKILL MIERS LIVE

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Here are some photos from Mykill Miers record release performance at the Airliner. I also did the photos for the album cover as well. Don't sleep on this one "Take it in Blood" is available thorugh ITunes and Rhapsody. Visit www.mykillmiers.com for more info.

FUNAKI'S WEBSITE COMING SOON!!!!

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I am working on getting my images set and organized for my new website. I took alot of pictures this year so I got my work cut out for me to sort them all out and see which ones will make the cut. Check out the FUNAKI-KANJI Shirts and the website cover models. I wanted my clients and get a feel of my work. Hardcore and rough as well as soft and refined.

Self promo 2010

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I have begun my yearly process of getting some self portraits for my work. Check out the 1985 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham in the picture. Thanks to E.H. for letting me use his car. The promo FUNAKI shirts will be available as well. Thanks to MASATO for the design. For those that don't know those characters is how you spell FUNAKI in Japanese!!

RHYME ADDICTS

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Here is a street portrait shot I did of the Rhyme Addicts. These guys kick out some serious Hip Hop. Raw, Uncut and In Your Face they are perfect for my style of Photography. Here is ISuppose, Illwerd and XP.

FUNAKI PHOTO... FULLY ENDORSED

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I had some friends model for my upcoming website images. Please do not think I am exploiting them. These guys are good friends of mine and I often take them food,clothes and coffee. They capture the true essence of the photos that I do. Rugged, Raw and Real. If you are considered beautiful by mainstream society standards then you probably won't want to model for me. It's OK i'll live!!