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Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography

Find what you need to do, and do it to it.

About Me

target="_blank"I'm all over the place on hobbies, concerns, interest and experiences. Faith though stands out amongst all.Deep as ocean, and grounded enough to talk with the best of them. Whether you're a believer or a doubter, whether you're from the in crowd, or an untouchable my ear is here. Some people like me from the instant they meet me, other people I just grow on. If you have a change to get know me, you'll see I've got you,& I'll let you know.I've known all my life, that God had a plan from me. I've traveled around the world, and plan on traveling more. God called me the nations. I have followed Him, and I have forsaken Him, yet I follow. I have to remind myself that His will made me who I am, and it's His will that challenges me to become who I need to be. If you want to talk theology, music, technology, politics, watches, tv shows... I'm game.I enjoy music, and run into the usual suspects wherever I go. Whether Holy Hip Hop, traditional, choirs I either know them or will know them. I've had the privelege of running sound for many national artists, and treasure the memories.Of one place I know I am not afraid, it's the spotlight. Some are afraid when the eyes are on them, God did not put that in or on me. Whether preaching to a handful or to hundreds, in my place and purpose I know where I find contentment.I'm in the season of restoration. I've seen my world turned upside down, and yet I hold to PS 27:13. When I've come through this... there will be no doubt, there will be no question.If you know me I'm putting out there my 5 things I'm working on right now. You're prayers are appreciated.1. Ministry in the word, (study,sermon prep,are you actually reading this?) 2. Developing my music (worshiping first, and through writing songs that bless God first, then the people 3. Developing strong and healthy relationships (boundaries, challenging in purpose, having fun) 4. Function in my call (preaching,developing in others, exortation of others, reaching a hurting people) 5. Develop consistent spiritual practices (Prayer/Worship, Devotional, staying "non-spooky")..

My Interests

Photography, Comedy, Travel, ,Music, Food, Photography, World Affairs, Horology, Technology

I'd like to meet:

You... ya... well unless you should have a restraining order. It trips me out when I've built "cyber-friendships" with people, then to meet them in person... wild!!!My grandfather & my uncle who died before I got to meet them.Really I've had the pleasure of meeting & often working with many "famous people" and some are so cool that I'm mad they are famous, cause I would love to just hang with them. I've also met celebs that well Jerks is a nice name.I've worked with through my photography & work as a sound Engineering:William Demps, Hezekiah Walker, Royalty, Kim Burrel, Michelle Lang & Still Water, Marvin Sapp, Dawkins & Dawkins, T-Bone, Kirk Franklin, Kiki Sheard, Bishop Eddie Long, Bishop Carlton Pearson, LaShun Pace, Men of Standard, The Jones Family,Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Vicki Winans.My favorite celebrity I've met & people laugh when I say it... Richard Simmons. Yes as over the top as you think... but he really does love people. He holds people accountable... and just genuine.

Music:

Everything under the sun.... well except for shred metalPer Genres: Gospel/Christian: Isreal Houghton, Anna Maria Pasley, Donnie McClurkin, Fred Hammond, Martha Munizzi, Tye Tribbett, Jonathan ButtlerBlues:Eric Clapton, BB King, John Hooker, Robert RandolphCountry:Randy Travis, Travis Tritt, Toby Keith, Kenny RogersRap:Williewill,Sharp Skills, EminemRock:System of a down, ACDC, Guns N' Roses, Limp BiscuitJazz:Andre Gouche', Harry Connick Jr., Micheal Buble

Movies:

Top Gun, Coming To America. The Power of One, Goodfellas, Casino,In Da House, Happy Gilmore, Madea's Family Reunion, Are you actually reading this most people don't if you do big props.

Television:

Television.... mmm really the question is what don't I like to watch???? fishing where the guy lets the fish go... that makes me mad. Or the New Yankee workshop where Norm builds a beautiful piece of wood furniture only to paint it... I enjoy reality shows, and their lack of reality, History channel, Food network.

Books:

Most books are actually slow to me... I know I feel a bit out of place when my friends are saying they read this or that... but really I can't read fast enough to keep my attention. I'd rather get my hands dirty, in life. Maybe if it was just me, no kid, no responsibility, and public transportation was my only option???? No I would probably be into life & people.

Heroes:

great show, but who do I look up to?My heroes are the people who take the hits from life, and still labor. Someone who despite what everything looks like externally, is driven from an inward conviction.My heroes who despite share hope to the discouraged, when they themselves are discouraged.

My Blog

How do you respond.

I get a call from half way accross the country, saying pray for my friend.... I say "I know, her mom passed, it was so tragic, it was so sudden.  I went to the viewing... "NO... Pray for her..." ...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:11:00 PST

What do you do, and what do you charge?

At some point in time as a photographer, you are asked what do you do, and what do you charge?  Usually the question is "do you do weddings?" if so how much.  Most photographers I know don't...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:55:00 PST

My First Publication

I picked a copy of my first published picture.  The Skanner.  a picture of Kirk Franklin.  I thought I would spend a second just to capture my excitement.  Things are starting to p...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:57:00 PST

Instructions NOT required

After spending the past year on and off the road, I've had a couple of days at home for my Christmas vacation.  As I prepare for my son to return home, I've been, cleaning, relaxing, and  fi...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 07:38:00 PST

No Power*Hakuna matata?

yesterday I added internet back on my pocketPC, glad I did.. because when I left this morning I had no power. No power, no internet, no internet , no myspace. That could be a matata (problem.) I'l...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Sat, 16 Dec 2006 04:57:00 PST

What your myspace says about you!

Hey what you want to do is on you, but what you post on your myspce, or what others post on yours says a lot right? I mean be trusting and all and folks put pictures of "adult nature" in your myspace....
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Tue, 12 Dec 2006 09:55:00 PST

December 5, 1 year later

For those who know my story this isn't a suprise, but those who don't well wow... if you met me don't know how this slipped by.  A year ago December 5 I left for work, kissed the wife goodbye.&nb...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:44:00 PST

4 wheel drive in the snow

I don't have folks with gas guzzlers... nope they drive the economy.  I don't mind people that ride busses, they save the environment.  What I DON'T care for is "Genuises" with four wheel dr...
Posted by Benjaminthe1st-aka BP Photography on Fri, 01 Dec 2006 12:33:00 PST