workinonit!

peace y'all

in a very "contemplative" mood right now...

don't know why really...

be on the lookout for new upcoming projects with RockeT Photography...

I'll definitely have something in special planned to culminate the summer...

feel free to leave comments!

peace

~ RockeT
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Open Stage

What is Open Stage?

Open Stage is the perfect blend of spoken word, music, and emotion. It takes place each and every Wednesday at the 20/20 Martini Lounge & Cafe in Cleveland, OH from 8pm - 10pm for the low price of $5



This lovely event is hosted by Chief Rocka Entertainment along with well-known comedian, Cool TLC.


Cool TLC

As you you may see in the pictures below The 20/20 Martini Lounge & Cafe is without a doubt one of the most exciting premier nightclubs in Cleveland right now on the West Bank of the Flats located on 2020 Center Street (near the Powerhouse).

























For more information call please feel free to contact Chief Rocka Entertainment at 216.224.8710 or email qnice@chiefrocka.com

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Fisher Price......my first medium format camera

as of August 2009 I will have been a "photographer" for five years...

if I had a nickel for everytime someone asked me, "are you a photographer?"

I'd be in a completely different tax bracket...

within the past year I've worked at Dodd Camera in downtown Cleveland I've learned more about my craft than I have in the previous four years of shooting...

to this day I still very much so consider myself a student of this art form...

and do plan to utilize this "student mentality" for as long as I can in this forever-changing industry...(especially now that everything's digital)

given that I started out using digital media mostly I felt that I needed to give film a try....seeing as how that's where it all started anyway...

during my recent escapades at Dodd I managed to get my hands on a Mamiya 1000s body with an 80mm f/2.8 lens for a whole week....



I was happier than Ralphie in 'A Christmas Story' when he got his official Red Ryder carbine-action 200-shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock Christmas morning...

I gotta say that I really felt like I was doing something with every shot...

listening to that shutter was mesmerizing...

with digital it can get mundane (at times) with the instant gratification of seeing everything on that LCD screen...

*sigh*

the pictures of me were taken by my wonderful assistant (and upcoming photographer...*wink* *wink*) D Ivey!

the rest were taken at Donald Black Jr.'s studio here in Cleveland...

the pictures of me were done with Kodak Tri-X film ISO 400...

the rest were done with Ilford HP5 film ISO 400...


Dr. Mary Weems




B-Love




Dr. Mary Weems & Rafik


Sage the Wisecat


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Black & White: What Is Your Perspective?

So what is your perspective? McKinley Wiley (a.k.a. RockeT) asks his audience to gain a perspective of an artist's life in Cleveland.

From March 12th - April 4th, 2009 RockeT will be displaying diverse portraits designed to invigorate pure thoughts, feelings, and dialogue.

The opening reception will take place Thursday, March 12th at the Clara Fritzsche Library on The Notre Dame College Campus in South Euclid (next to Regina High School) from 7pm to 9pm.

There will be light refreshments and multiple media outlets.

Remember that there are no boundaries in black and white.




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**Special on Senior Portraits**

one of my co-workers told me that February is the "Thursday" of the winter season...

that means that spring is around the corner and it's going to be time for senior pictures!

so starting today all Senior Portrait Sessions will start at $100!

that includes up to 4 looks/outfits!

sessions with that many looks usually last 2-3 hrs approx.

package pricing can be viewed on my website at http://www.insidemyself.photoreflect.com

click on any event and view the pricing toward the left of your screen.














to book your exclusive senior portrait session contact D Ivey at dmivey1908@hotmail.com


McKinley Wiley
RockeT Photography


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Wordscapes 1.17.09

Wordscapes consisted of a medley of local spoken word artist and musicians from Cleveland and took place at the historical Karamu House.

These artists included members of Chief Rocka Entertainment (CRE), Kisha Nicole Foster, Eris 'Zion Venia' Dyson, Joey Pompignano, TUT, Racquel 'The Microphone Diva', Herb Thomas, and several other talented artists.

It was hosted by Basheer Jones of Basheer Jones & Co.

Of course I can't continue this blog without shoutin' out my brothers in Chief Rocka Entertainment (CRE)...

CRE has played a significant role in the spoken word movement in the Greater Cleveland area for over ten years and is still going strong!

Be on the lookout for even more upcoming events, parties, and workshops in the new year brought to you by CRE!

and now without any further adieu (and procrastination)...the images from Wordscapes 2009

































































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