Ali Photography

Me, bike and the cold road tonight...

2011-09-09T00:19:00.000-07:00

Me, bike and the cold road tonight. As I arrive at the middle of the bridge, the lit buildings stretch out on the water and surround me on all sides. The view takes over.

It's a cold and lonely journey back home but I can never resist to take a minute and watch Boston's reflection shimmer on the Charles River.

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Video Slideshow

2011-07-21T02:34:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture slideshow of my recent work.
Thank you all for the support!

Shades of Boston

2011-03-19T20:54:00.000-07:00

This is my new home.
And I love it. =)

Photos at Berklee

2011-02-07T09:28:00.000-08:00

I knew right away that I wouldn't only be a music student at Berklee College of Music.

Being one of their photographers to me is not just a "job" - I get the opportunity to meet wonderful musicians from around the world and hear what they are all about.

In order:

Alan Benzie Quartet - http://www.alanbenzie.com/
Mixed World Ensemble - http://www.berklee.edu/events/detail/6114/mixed-world-ensemble

Dayramir Gonzalez Vicet - http://www.mfa.org/programs/music/dayramir-habana-entrance

Samantha Schultz - http://www.samanthaschultz.com
Kiesza - www.reverbnation.com/kiesza

For more info visit - www.berklee.edu

More Berklee posts to come...

UGC Boxing & MMA

2010-04-03T17:11:00.000-07:00

Are you ready to Rumble?

Body slammin', face smushin', air squats, nose bleeds, heart pumpin', coaches yellin', photographers snappin', blood all over your camera lense and shirt!! Oh yea sounds like a night of fun at the UGC Boxing & MMA event. This exciting time takes place every 2 months, in Montreal with pro fighters across Canada competing for the belt. I am their photographer, snapping every bloody minute of it. Jean Pascal (Haitian professional Boxer & WBC Light Heavyweight Champion) in the second to last photo.

for more info visit: http://www.topmmanews.com/

2Marvelous

2009-06-27T13:32:00.000-07:00

Not only was I impressed by their NEVER-ENDING FABULOUS WARDROBE but these Hip Hop dancers, brother & sister got the moves. I remember first seeing them at one of my hip hop shows when I was in the dance scene >> They blew me away. This shoot was really fun. Great work you guys and all the best =)
**Special thanks to my girl Candice aka Lady CJ for helping out!
Check 'em out:www.2marvelous.com

See the videoshoot here!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFQ6eRP-bdM&feature=channel_page

GoodFellas - Music Video Shoot

2009-06-08T16:06:00.000-07:00

A behind-the-scenes sneak peek of the Goodfellas video shoot.
Local rap artists from Montreal -

GoodFellas. New video check them out:
www.youtube.com/TheAmcmusic

Directed by Alex:
http://www.empireisis.com/

L'arbre de Vie

2009-06-02T16:34:00.000-07:00

The Tree of Life...

We start by a Fundamental, a basis, a ground structure. This is the thickest/strongest part of the Tree: The Root.
We then start building character, principles, morals, details. We spread, we sprout, our branches reach out.
Then the most beautiful part occurs. We bloom. Of everlasting fractals, flowers, pedals and leaves. We pass it on and continue the growth.

=)

New Secret Spot.

2009-06-02T01:58:00.000-07:00

After a short bike ride, passing the mysterious forest I found some cool spots. Tresspassing occurd - took the risk of getting fined. But hey I don't cause mischief... I simply capture it. And besides, if a place is forbidden, then it is a place to shoot in my book. Must go back there..

What Do You See?

2009-06-02T01:44:00.001-07:00

Are eyes really windows to the soul? Behind that hole filled of vitreous gel ...pass the 0ptic nerve... Is there a portal to interconnectivity or do we only see what we want to see?

--> This can be seen many different ways. I don't want to give out all the answers, that is for you to find out but here's a hint: It delineates Balance, Continuity and Perception.

Swagger...

2009-06-01T09:17:00.000-07:00

This inseparable group, Marlon, Brennan, Adam, Max & Garrett have been friends since way back. Highschool buddies up to College and continuously carrying a fresh new look on a daily basis. You know I had to shoot 'em.

Good work guys..

Touch the Sky...

2009-05-23T21:48:00.000-07:00

Reach for your dreams...

After a few hours of sketching and coloring with the use of Paint Program (yes I still think it's useful) Here is miss Super woman reaching for what is hers.

Eclipse

2009-04-18T21:26:00.000-07:00

I met a Haitian painter at an art gallery one day, her name is Myrtelle Chéry (awesome last name!) she saw my work and loved this shot. She is painting this photo for next year's Black History month "Women Inpisration".

Check her out:

http://mosaikart.inovo.ca/en/39

Miss D&G

2009-04-18T21:01:00.000-07:00

This girl is jokes. I run into her every now and then at school. Micha Layne that's her name. Always making people laugh with her sillyness. Loved the shoes, I don't know why. The complex pattern perhaps that hurts my eyes whenever I look... .

In the Fields - Quebec City

2009-04-18T20:52:00.001-07:00

We promised eachother we'd travel the world and shoot as much as we can. We drove around in the country side of Quebec city exploring, and we found a beautiful wide open field . No one was there so we stepped in the crop field and took shots. After a few poses Betty yells out "There's bugs in my hair!". Surrounded by plants I look above my head and see little maggots on the leaves and I'm like "Ok let's get out of here!"
Bugs and Afros don't mix.

Sonia Aicha

2009-04-18T20:39:00.001-07:00

Meet Sonia. Aspiring model and university student. We shot all day, literally. The first shot was at a metro station near the exit. There were so many people walking by - Rush Hour. Men and women were whistling at her as they passed. We couldn't help but laugh. One hobo even asked to shoot with her!

Good times.

Lady CJ

2009-04-18T19:54:00.000-07:00

Candice Jones aka Lady CJ is full of musical talent. She plays the alto/soprano saxophone, steel pan, wicked on the drums and every now and then will do her random hand stands. She loves purple. LOVES it. One of the practice rooms at school is completley purple and she wanted to shoot there. Almost everyday she wears something purple or if she sees purple anywhere she'll shreak. What is the meaning of purple again? Royalty? I'll have to check up on that one. She is currently studying music at Vanier and opening her own jazz club in the near future. Watch out for CJ!

2009-04-18T19:28:00.000-07:00

This is my dog Spoochie. She's quite a character. You'd never think an animal could know so much. She works well with the camera too.

Diva

2009-04-18T19:23:00.000-07:00

My beautiful cousin Dominique. She's a mix of Sophistication, Wisdom, Independancy and straight up Flyness.

She's a Diva.

Hakim aka The Boss

2009-04-18T19:11:00.000-07:00

This is Hakim. University student and modeling on the side. He had the business look going on that day and downtown was the place to shoot. Was kool working with him.

Tay Tay

2009-04-18T19:07:00.000-07:00

His name is Tayshawn. I gave him my sunglasses for the shot. They look better on him!

Meet Betty-Boo

2009-04-18T18:14:00.000-07:00

She is the reason why I went in the fashion/model industry. This is my close friend Bethel aka Betty. We go way back since 10th grade. Somehow along the way we started taking pictures of eachother in the parc in front of our highschool during lunch break just for fun. We didn't know it would take us this far! In our first year of college we did our very first photoshoot at school. She modeled and I shot. We spent about 4 hours going around taking shots.

The second picture was on the 2nd floor at Vanier College. Betty is going into architect for university and is continuing in modeling. She's going places, watch out for her.

Pollution

2009-04-18T18:08:00.000-07:00

Saw this from across down town of Quebec city. A kid next to me asked his dad "So is that where clouds come from?"

Guadeloup

2009-04-18T17:03:00.000-07:00

Beautiful flowing river we ran into as we drove on the mountains in Guadeloup. Makes you feel at peace.

Takin' a Break

2009-04-18T16:54:00.001-07:00

A photographer took me on the rooftops downtown for practice shots. It's amazing how many magical moments pass by as you click away. This bird decided to take a break in this cozy little hole while the the winter breeze was blowing. The bird did it just for me I swear.

May I present myself...

2009-04-05T01:34:00.000-07:00

Hello,

My name is Alexandria a.k.a Allie. I'm an amateur photographer with a strong passion.
I'm also a musician and studying film-scoring at Berklee College of Music.
Piano and saxophone are my babies. =)

Here I are. Rockin' the fr0. And I really do mean 'rockin' the fr0, I was doing some hardcore head-banging.

This is my work, enjoy.

Allie

contact: aliphotography@live.ca

All pictures posted with permission