Sheppard Brothers!

Some shots from today's first photoshoot for Cheap-$hots Photography.

 

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Longitudes and Latitudes

Welllllll its been a while since i've completed a demo. And better yet, I think this is one of my best to date!
*excuse the timing issues. Hard to record in time on subpar equipment.
Hope you enjoy it! go to the link and right click and download the mp3 link. Lyrics below:


http://www.sendspace.com/file/icdh3c
V1
Travel around the sphere, youre not lost you’re here
Have you found your seat, memory delete
Dreams or charde, youre the star in this play
These dreams console the cry. Even though they  are a lie

V2
And I ve got a girlfriend that never sleeps, too many thoughts to repeat.
And I ve got a  dog who doesn’t eat. It can’t live without  meat
And ive got more problems than you  know. A lot  more than ill ever show
And I feel like im gonna explode, but I do as im told

Chorus
Latitudes and longitudes,  always seem to direct your mood
Can you tell me what you see in your world of make believe

Those darn sick days...

So I've been battling this horrendous "Common Cold". I swear it's the worst cold I've ever had. Yesterday was a full week since I've started having symptoms and I still haven't shook this one. So, with the sickness, and my overwhelming school and life load going on, it hasn't been the best of weeks at all.

Would you consider this page a sort of "soul barring" facility?


Well if you don't, then this should probably be the place where you hit "Next Blog" or go to another site, because I'm about to lament...

With everything that is going on in my life right now, I just feel completely overwhelmed. When you're faced with the decision to hold on to or give up on a life, I will tell you, that, my friends, is torment... Its been a long 22 weeks and it hasn't gotten any easier. My father has been through so much misery and being stuck in limbo between life and death, its just terrible. Sometimes you really question what the grand scheme is here...


And so, I find myself at the brink of falling off that edge every time I turn around. Luckily, I've got an amazing mother to help hold me up, even when she's on the verge of falling apart; a loyal girlfriend, who does everything she can to help; and fantastic friends, all of whom I'm thankful for.


I must admit, this week has found me in somewhat of a depressed state. (Really though,  who wouldn't be in this situation..) I have found that many of my hobbies and loves just don't seem to produce the satisfaction they used to.. and the results show that. My art, to me, seems terrible. My Photography, lackluster. Most of all, my music... Void and senseless.

but through it all I've found some people and objects to hold fast. I've become infatuated with Jim Morrison and The Doors. I've started reading (SURPRISE) Anthem by Ayn Rand. Before you yell "atheism" or "psycho", both objects seem to signify one common vein. Individualism. and that is what I strive for. I've always wanted to be accepted and needed. Like an Icon, I guess. Jim embodied the eccentric alter ego, that I personally feel could very well be myself. Not the crazy, drug-induced, psychotic side of it. Maybe more a, shall we say, super-cession of one's own self. I'm sure my Psychology class has spurned this innate emotion in me, but I want to feel superior to my own perception of myself. Transcend my expectations. Become something almost.. reverent.

To tie up that loose end, yes, I'm reading Anthem. I was supposed to read it in 11th grade, but as the slacker I was/am, I never picked it up. So, in hopes of gaining a new perspective on life, I'm picking it up. I also have the belief that, those who read books seem to have it figured out. I'm not sure what "it" is, but maybe I'll find out. Maybe this that "self-actualization" from Psych class......

Shayla and Kyle

Hi all! I've been a very busy dude as of late. With classes at JC starting and now having the responsiblity of being JC's Photography Editor, I find my days just don't have enough hrs to devote to blogging. That being said, I did get a free day today. I worked on my portfolio (which is AWESOME!) and I shot my cousin and her boyfriend. More pics after the jump!

http://adayinthelife-aphotoblog.blogspot.com/p/photographs.html

Nature with a pop

I had to take advantage of a beautiful Mississippi day...

An apology for my absence.

Well.... I have been a busy brother. As you can see above, I took a few pics at the watermelon eating at JCJC this past Wednesday. Its an annual thing so its interesting to photograph history. It was certainly the kinda weather one must have for watermelon eating: SUNNY AND HOT!

I got in my George Harrison 3 LP set of All Things Must Pass... It sounds great. If Not For you is playing... its absolutely beautiful. Gosh I love Mr. Harrison.

Also, In what little spare time I've had, I wrote a new song and recorded a demo. The song is called All I Know, and I hope to have it up shortly. So keep thine ears perked!

And finally, the biggest reason for no updates is.... I've been house cleaning. In a BIG way. I'm getting rid of a lot of clothes and worthless junk. My whole room is rearranged and it turned into most of the house being arranged. So yes. I've been QUIET productive.... Hopefully I can update more now.

Date with the Night

So me and Jess decided to hit the town tonight. We ate a lil eatery known as La Fleur's. Fantastic steaks. Twas delicious. Then afterward we decided to take a few pics around downtown Laurel, since I was armed with my camera. As you can see we had some lovely results! look for more under "Photographs"

Imaad Wasif: NEW RECORDING!

the fire - Imaad Wasif ft. Lykke Li

From Hong Kong with Love

Ah nothing super cool. I got a eyecup and body cover for my 50D today and what do ya know?! Its come from Hong Kong. All dressed up in a nifty lil package. In pursuit for bargains, I sometimes come across these little nuggets from distant lands. Its almost like a postcard. I've recieved many items from Britain and Australia, but these were my first from China. So yeah. Thats kinda cool...

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Now playing: The Beatles - Baby's In Black
via FoxyTunes

Decidely Bri-ish

IMG_5171 copy, originally uploaded by dancein2thefire.

Just trying to make a new profile pic. Shot with my 50D, flash, and post processed in CS2.

Is that a picture of JACK WHITE???!

Mr Jack White, originally uploaded by dancein2thefire.

Why yes it is.... John Anthony Gillis AKA Jack White. In all his glory. Taken by me at The Dead Weather show at House of Blues, New Orleans, LA Oct 3rd, 2009.

Roll Up For The MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR... Step Right This Way!

Hello blogging world! My name is Ryan Phillips. I'm A Photographer/Musician/Designer/Artist/Gastroexplorer/Music and Movie Enthusiast/ Old Soul.

Creativity makes me who I am. The days I'm not very creative. I'm not much to be around, but when I'm feeling artistic... The world is viewed in splendid saturation, peaceful clarity and lovely depth. Maybe you'll feel inspired. Maybe you'll find yourself in utter amazement. Maybe you'll be sorry you wasted your precious time viewing this utter garbage. You may care less or care too much, but any situation you find yourself in whilst viewing my simple contributions....

See, Feel, Hear, Taste and most importantly Immerse yourself in my lil world.



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Now playing: The Beatles - Everybody's Got Something To Hide Except Me And My Monkey
via FoxyTunes