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The Force – Delux Mag Shoot

admin — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:27:14 +0000

Shot this set for Brooklyn Mike over at Delux Mag a few months back. It took a while to get everyone lined up but I think the end result was pretty powerful. The Force is a loose collective of promoters, artists, DJs, MC’s, photographers, tastemakers, producers, and musicians in St. Louis. I’m not sure who is “officially” in The Force or what it takes to gain membership. I do know that everyone pictured below is 100% legit and good at what they do.

Check out the print that will be featured, a few I like, and a few out takes that are “Classick”…..

Mardi Gras in Saint Louis

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:09:44 +0000

I usually party and gut crunk like everyone else at Mardi Gras in St. Louis, but this year I was on the other side if the bar. I chose to serve drinks outside at one of the benchmark establishments in the Soulard neighborhood, McGurks at 12th and Russel. My girlfriend’s sister and brother and law collectively run the bar on a daily basis and are in charge of making the wheels turn during Mardi Gras. They bring in extra staff each year to handle the influx of party people inside and outside. I was offered the chance to serve drinks, drink for free, eat for free, and make some money in the process. I couldn’t really pass that offer up and still got a chance to snap a few pics in between the action.

This intersection is and has been a favorite spot to congregate after the official Grand Parade ends on Saturday. Props to DJs A-Flex and Charlie Chan on the turntables and Ian from Iron Man Sound making the sound roar for miles.

General Manager Jason Greene Prepping His Staff

The Lovely Ladies of McGurks

Before The Crowd

The Tower Of Bass

Warming Up

Dance Off!

The Party In Full Swing

It Aint A Party If EMS Don’t Show Up!

The Aftermath

Some Love from CNN

admin — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:48:33 +0000

This past Sunday I set out on a journey to capture at least one Missouri frozen over solid. I had stories of the Mississippi freezing over a few times in the early 1900’s was hoping to capture the it frozen over solid since we had a low of 0° F the night before. The scene was very cold, foggy, and quiet since it was still around 5° F that morning.

To my disappointment it was not frozen over, at least not where I was, downtown near the Poplar Street Bridge. The only river that appeared to be frozen over solid was the Meremac in Fenton, MO. I still got a few cool shots of and got some love from CNN as an iReporter. The Mississippi post I made got 178,000 views in one day! I’ll take that free press any day of the week.

The Mighty Mississip

CNN Story
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-380694

Here are the shots CNN posted + a few other Mississippi shots I like.

Meremac River Frozen Over

CNN Story
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-380693

Missouri River

CNN Story
http://www.ireport.com/docs/DOC-380692

If you are a photog you should sign up as an iReporter for CNN. It’s a great way to get your pics out worldwide!

Frozen In Saint Charles

admin — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 18:37:36 +0000

Thursday, January 7th, 2010 – 1:00PM – 12° F – 30 MPH wind. I had been inside well over 24 hours and couldn’t take it anymore. I grabbed my camera, layered up, and headed down to Main Street in Saint Charles. This place was a ghost town at 1:00pm in the afternoon. That’s how cold it was outside! I was hoping the Missouri River was gong to be frozen solid………maybe by Saturday. Here are a few photos I snapped.

Shooting Christmas Lights……And A Car!

admin — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 06:29:13 +0000

This is my first real attempt at shooting Christmas lights. I shot this particular set for one of our clients The Saint Louis Science Center. We are currently in the middle of a grassroots campaign for the new exhibit “Dinosaurs Unearthed”. Jellystone National Park in Eureka, MO has recently become one of our promotional partners, and having just wrapped up their annual “Santa’s Magical Kingdom” light display, we took the chance to head out there on the last day to grab some cool shots with the Dinosaurs Unearthed Street Team vehicle. Traffic in the park was light giving us some freedom to set up a few cool shots. A car or two made it into the shots adding movement and giving you the idea that the park was indeed open and consumers were seeing the vehicle in action. St. Louis Mini provided a 2009 Mini Cooper Clubman S for the team to drive during the campaign and they, we, I love it! The vehicle was done by Adgraphix and really makes it pop. Check out the pics…..

Wes

Fall In MO………2009

admin — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:19:30 +0000

It started with a winery trip to Herman, MO for “Oktoberfest” in early October. All the wineries in Missouri put on special events for the month of October in celebration of the final grape harvest of the year and the changing of the leaves. In reality it’s a reason for people in Missouri to get wasted (ex. Mardi Gras, St. Patty’s Day, Thanksgiving, Tuesday Night, etc….). Anyway back to the story….We woke up in the morning to the entire town of Herman being covered in a lazy fog cast by the Missouri River. It can be seen in the morning in October and dissipates at exactly 10:30am every day. As we were leaving we crossed the bridge below and I was amazed at how cool it looked. I vowed to return later in the month and snap a photo before the fog was gone for the year. Below are my shots of the bridge and some other fall photos I snapped later in the day. Hwy 94 between Herman, MO and Augusta, MO has some amazing scenery during this time of year, I suggest you make the trip next year.

I listened to this track from Brandy Johnson while editeding these tonight. It reminds me while I love the fall season. She is still one of my favorite singer / songwriters in St. Louis. I ran into her husband Jeff in the airport not too long ago and he told me she wasn’t really writing any new music these days…… .

Wes

The Cool Kids / Clipse Tour – Summer 2009

admin — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:04:30 +0000

This is a collection of photos I snapped recently on the road with The Cool Kids and the Clipse. My priority was shooting video for a new Cool Kids documentary that Ch’rewd is putting together so I didn’t have a lot of time to use the still camera. I think a got a few decent shots amongst the madness…..

Wes

Streetfighterz “ROC” 2009 – Day 2

admin — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:04:47 +0000

Things almost got out of control (like Grahm pictured below almost dumping his stand-up wheelie on Hwy 270) but that seems to be the case every time these guys hit the highway. Sunday was a beautiful day for a ride. No wrecks, no fights, no cops, and no rain. Everybody wins………

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Everyone met at a secret lot after the highway ride to throw down their best burnouts, stoppies, and slow wheelies. The Streetfightez put together awards for best burnout, most circles in a minute, last man standing, and king of the street. My favorite riders to watch during this session were Guru and JB Stunts. There was some other cat killin it but I never got his name……

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Can’t wait for next year!

Wes

Streetfighterz “ROC” 2009 – Day 1

admin — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 15:59:47 +0000

Local street-bike stunters “The Streetfighterz” hold an annual event in St. Louis called Ride Of The Century. In a nutshell this event consists of a large highway ride followed by a lot session somewhere in the city. Every year holds new surprises. The only thing organized is where and when the ride starts. Police, traffic, luck, and the law of averages make up for everything else that happens. The photos below consist of The Streetfighterz (AZ, DJ, Vaughn, and Sit Down Steve), Section 518, Grahm, and several other unknown riders.

I have been working with these guys for the last 4 -5 years helping them out with events, sponsorship, shooting video, and just hanging out. I have been waiting to shoot this event ever since I picked up a decent still camera and lens last November.

My boy Keith Mokris came in town from Cleveland to shoot stills and video. He is super talented, look him up at www.keithmokris.com. Here we are below snapping away on highway 44! This gives you an idea of how wild this ride really is!

Shooting With Mokris – ROC 2009 from Wes Allmond on Vimeo.

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Click here for the full set on Flickr….

Wes

Sprite Green GOOD Music Event

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 01:09:07 +0000

These are photos from the Sprite Green GOOD Music showcase that went down in Chicago on 9.18.09. Our production company Mid C Media filmed the event so I took the chance to snap a few photos. I missed the first half of the show but I did catch the last song from Consequence and full sets from Common, Kid Cudi, and a song from Mr. Hudson. Pretty dope event…….that cost Coca Cola 650K! Kanye was supposed to show up but my sources informed me Kanye has been laying low ever since the Taylor Swift incident at the VMA’s.

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