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FireHouse: Outdoor August 19th, 2017 West Village, Detroit. Photos by @candidready This past weekend, the FireHouse Team pulled together another successful outdoor concert right at my home. This live recording platform for local musicians within our community, is not only interesting to watch on YouTube, but exciting to experience in person. Having to follow up with another equally 'good vibes' event within a month, is definitely work and a bit intimidating. This time around, I decided to add another teammate. I invited my friend and photographer Rose, to drive up from Cleveland to take some shots of the event and also see what's going on in Detroit. Instead, Rose steps in to help my gf Kai cook on the grill, sell the food, keep track of the money AND take photos. Teamwork and collaboration is what I truly believe in. I know that understanding that we cannot do anything alone, will help solve many of the major issues within the city and the world. To each and every one who helped with the behind the scenes, thank you. From my Birwood neighbor family cutting the grass, my mom creating my itemized budget and menu for the food, to my lady covering the food & beverage station, to Brian, Desmond, Shevonne & Stacyé always being on time, ready to work and bringing anything else that I may forget to need. 😂 As a result, our good marketing and our friends also posting/sharing the event, our turn out increased another 40%. I invite everyone to come and be apart of something positive, all the way around. I hope that you can make the next one. There will be more to come. Follow FireHouse Music Series on YouTube, Facebook and Instagram to keep up with our latest releases and upcoming recorded concerts. Until next time, -Stephanie-Blair

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Photo Shoot Fresh

7.15.17

Cleveland, OH

Last week, I invited my girlfriend Kai, to come along for the ride to Cleveland. She happily agreed and was hired as our behind the scenes photographer for the day. Rose, founder of Candid Ready Photography, and I have been consistently doing work together for almost two years now and asked me to come down to style another shoot for her. 

Our collaboration process is pretty simple and straight to the point. We talk back and forth for a few days about the model selection, the looks and the location until we are both comfortable with the vision. After that, we just set a date to shoot and I go shopping in the meantime.

This go round was by far, one of the best shoots that I have styled and I’m proud that I can see my growth. Prior to this day, I have only purchased clothing one or two other times for a photoshoot. This made a special impact in regards to my flexibilty with what I was used to choosing from. I had made a personal commitment to only borrow what I needed from a local resale shop in Detroit. The owners were always so supportive of Rockcity Lookbook and have been working closely together for several years, it was a no brainer.

However, choosing to not shop there this time around, allowed me the freedom that I needed. This was a really good lesson and a reminder to continue to push my style and perspective to it’s limits every time. In order to stay on top of my individual growth, I must invest into myself and my craft.

I knew this, I have been an entrepreneur for years now; it was one of those obvious 101 rules. Unfortunately, my naivete lead me to agree that buying clothes seemed like a waste of money.  I figured that if I could borrow clothing and promote a local business at the same time, then it was a win-win situation. I realized that was not entirely true. Yes, supporting local and like minded individuals, brands and businesses is indeed important and necessary, but that doesn’t mean that you entirely avoid investing into your own tangible resources. Especially those that you can unconditionally pull from. 

So, shopping I went. 

Since my most beloved Value World closed in the blink of an eye, located on Woodward. I decided to hit my backup location and it was a gold mine. Luckily, I landed on 50% off coupon day and was determined to find someone who had an extra on hand--Value World does not play with the coupons, they keep track. The cashier blessed me with hers and I walked out paying a total of $31 for everything.

The next morning, Kai and I hit the road to Cleveland. We got to Rose’s house just in time for me to iron and crisp up the looks and then headed straight to the first location.The day was hot and not much shade to hide under, but I didn’t mind at all. I was especially impressed by Rose’s choice of locations and direction. She really took the time to find what she wanted and gave clear details to what she was looking for out of each shot that she took. It gave me all the confidence to bring my A-game as well. I had an amazing time working with these ladies. I am sure and Ms. CandidReady and I will be working together for a long time. 

Much Love to Cleveland. Salute.

-Blair

Photos by Kai Evelyn

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