CHRIS CHARLES
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Photographer, Graphic Designer, influencer, advocate of classic style, good music and good scotch. Based in NC. Made in Brooklyn.
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A peek from last weekend’s Atlanta wedding. Congratulations to Alana and Kenny!
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A few stunning natural styles created by Taji Shabu, owner of http://tajisalon.com. Taken after their fun runway show at Durham’s NuSol Natural Hair Expo.
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Designed in proud collaboration with 50 Shades of Black. Our work will also be featured in the upcoming coffee table book.
50 Shades of Black is about affirming beauty and critically examining the influential nature of sexuality & skin tone in the formation of identity.
Support the movement:http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/50-shades-of-black/
garment modeled by Beverly KnightFor the past few months, we’ve had the pleasure of developing the brand for a wonderful movement and online magazine “Culturé”, spearheaded by the lovely Onelia Pokou (pictured). Some of you might recognize Onelia as she’s been a key face in our portfolio for the past few years. Stay tuned as we continue to work on this, and eventually launch http://culture-magazine.com sometime late spring / early summer.
“We’ve noticed a shortage of inspiring content within the African American community and have decided to contribute. We’ve gown tired of seeing our people reduced to mockeries on news channels, our women reduced to big booty bitches and our men portrayed as thugs and gangsters. We come from such a rich and empowering culture, it is our job to sustain it.”
Culturé founder, Onelia Pokou
A peak from our session with the talented @therobmilton. Great energy. #creativesilence #soulbounce
For those who don’t know, Phil Freelon was an idol of mine as a young wanna be architect in college so words can’t express the honor of him selecting us to document the opening of his solo photography exhibit. Great turnout.
Check out and download this first single, “The Train” feat. the amazing Sy Smith, from our brother Zo!’s upcoming release “ManMade”.
Enjoy!
A few photos from my engagement session with the lovely Joy and Caique. Awesome couple!
View more from this session HERE
(No streaming audio available)13842 plays- Check out and download this first single, “The Train” feat. the amazing Sy Smith, from our brother Zo!’s upcoming release “ManMade”. Enjoy!
(No streaming audio available)14304 plays - We recently had the pleasure of once again collaborating with the fine people of The Foreign Exchange Music and providing artwork for their artist Jeanne Jolly’s project “Angels”. Here is the first singe, “Sweet Love”. Beautiful music. Enjoy!
(No streaming audio available)9624 plays - cre8tivesilence: Dj Spinna’s latest project shows off the amazing talents of Brooklyn based soul singer, Jose James. The Eccentric Movements of Jose James takes you on a musical journey thru James’ earlier works with sprinklings of music from his forthcoming Blue Note release. A couple of familiar favorites are blended effortlessly with the crooner’s eclectic mix of jazz funk and soul making this a sweet end of summer treat. 1. Love Connection 2. Code 3. Park Bench People 4. Love 5. Come To My Door 6. Made For Love 7. It’s All Over 8. Save Your Love 9. Lay You Down 10. Trouble 11. Vanguard 12. Promise In Love 13. Detroit Loveletter 14. Sword - Gun 15. Velvet 16. Desire (Moodyman Remix) 17. Warriors 18. Warriors SBRKT Remix) 19. Tomorrow
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- Photographer, Graphic DesignerDesign | Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area, USSummary
Seasoned professional photographer and graphic designer with 5+ years experience full life cycle brand development, consultation, instructing, and mentorship. Extensive experience in multimedia marketing, print and web design. Well versed in brand social media implementation and client / vendor relations.
Specialties:
• Photography
• Website Development
• Mentorship
• Identity Creation
• Brand Strategy and Development
• Marketing
• Interactive Media
• Video
• Re-marketing (AdWords)
• Drinking CoffeeExperience- Sept 2011 - PresentGraphic Design / Marketing Specialist / Sound Pure
- Jul 2011 - PresentPartner / Creative Consultant / Gadson Media Group
- Jan 2008 - PresentProprietor / Creative Silence Photo+Design
Freelance Photographer / Graphic Designer
- Jan 2011 - Mar 2011Graphic Design Intern / Zenph Sound Innovations
- Feb 2006 - Feb 2009Network Support Specialist / Bandwidth.com
- Oct 2004 - Dec 2004Network Installation Technician / Storm Communications, LLC
Installed, tested and monitored Tier I/II Networks
Pulled cable to designated circuit termination points
Ran conduit according to provided blueprints - Apr 1993 - Oct 2004Network Switchboard Supervisor / U.S. Army
Trained, led, and operated one extension node switching shelter assemblage.
Supervised eight-man team in operation of communication equipment to include
line-of-site radio transmission and high-speed data networking.
Delegated tasks and managed priorities of work among team members to include
implementation of maintenance schedules and WAN and LAN design / configuration.
Advised upper echelons on system capabilities and provided technical guidance.
Education-
2009 - 2011The Art Institute of Raleigh / DurhamGraphic Design
- U.S. Army Signal Corps Training Center
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Interests:The Arts
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- Photo: lenyon: New York City in 1973. Photograph by Erik Calonius. http://t.co/8VTfFJ8sNv
- Photoset: Bulletproof Heart Metal PHOTOGRAPHY: TXEMA YESTE http://t.co/1iWl7yrwTL
- As a client, the last thing I'd want to be doing during my big event is writing checks. Take care of that stuff beforehand.
- People wonder why wedding and event photographers prefer payment upfront. You ever try chasing down a drunk client during their event?
- I liked a @YouTube video http://t.co/0RanVCJjJV Wu-Tang Clan - Protect Ya Neck (The JumpOff) (HD) Best Quality!
- Our Summer Kick-Off Special is still going! Book your June session by May 31st for only $175. Contact us at... http://t.co/aSSd5Ku1GU
- This is good > Quadron - Better Off (With Kendrick Lamar) by sk.ppi via #soundcloud http://t.co/nRgYEMrIIT
- @dreadlocks I don't mind at all. Thanks for sharing!
- RT @UberFacts: Applying pressure to an itch is the best way to get rid of it - The reduced blood flow will cause it to go away.
- every now and then. #creativesilence by kimjoy22 http://t.co/kUzX2dkF7m
- Thirsty cats, read and learn >> The 25 Worst Ways to Hit on Women on Social Media http://t.co/WZayyw8Jpg via @ComplexMag
- oh snap > Remy Shand Is Back & Showing Us 'Where' He Has Been http://t.co/3RZxvpMGLu
- We had a blast shooting Alana and Kenny's wedding in Atlanta last weekend. Congratulations to you both! http://t.co/m1MiJVTzvt
- 12 Most Vital Daily Tasks of a Freelancer - http://t.co/sMj6VaT63D via @12Most
- Epic new Man of Steel trailer. http://t.co/vwBKvC5vSp
- @Johnny_J_Jones thank you sir!
- Photo: A peek from last weekend’s Atlanta wedding. Congratulations to Alana and Kenny! © Creative Silence http://t.co/FTgYBwA1cg
- Amazing release from the bro @zo3hree5ive. Signed copy on deck. http://t.co/4Zm050ivnE
