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Saturday, June 2, 2012

University of Alabama Graduation 2012: The Last Greek Stepshow

It's been a month since I graduated from The University of Alabama. Honestly, it feels like it's been much longer. The transition from being a full time student to free-lance working as a photographer/videographer hasn't been as rough as I imagined.


Currently, I'm working as the Director of Photography on two projects. The first is a low budget feature film named "Doobie Sampson." The film is definitely out of my area of interest as a writer or director, but taking the role as DP fits me pretty well. The biggest reason why I applied for the job is to prove to myself if I'm capable of shooting a feature length film (1:30 to 2 hours) at my current level.

The second project is a music video for R&B artist, Gifted. The singer has written for Ne-Yo and Jagged Edge as well working with Def Jam and Atlantic Records. He's looking to start a solo music career, and professor of mine contacted me about my interest in the project. The song is called Superstar. It's actually really good and if you're into music you've probably heard of the producer, Bei Major. Click on the link above or HERE to listen to it.

Now, one of the traditions I've kept up during my tenure at Alabama is photographing or recording graduations at Alabama. Since I was graduating as well, I decided to get friend and colleague, Kevyn Bryant of K.Bryant Images, to help me.

We decided to capture each Greek organization graduating and create a promo video featuring the idea of "The Last Greek Stepshow" since your graduation step is the final event you'll do as a Greek undergrad.


Along with making the promo video we put together a video for the organizations with graduating members. Here are a few. 

Omega Psi Phi
Yes, that's me for once.

Delta Sigma Theta

Alpha Phi Alpha


Phi Beta Sigma

If you'd like to see more of the videos you can find them on my youtube playlist UA Graduation 2012: The Last Greek Stepshow.

Finally, we are only three likes away from 1,000 followers on the Que The Lights Facebook Page! Take out the time to LIKE us if you've enjoy any of my work over the past few years at The University of Alabama!



Friday, August 20, 2010

Class Is In Session

Recently, school has started back up for the kids at The University of Alabama. For some that indicates the rumblings of new beginnings.

Kids begin their ascension towards their career goals or their downward spiral into mediocrity where the social habits of laziness leave them prey to the horrors of a shitty GPA. Either way, people will come and go. For now, everyone starts off with looks of appreciated optimism.

One of the more interesting events at the university is Black Power hour (from the time of 12pm to 2:00) where Black students congregate within the Ferguson Center (the central hub for UA students). On the first day of school the freshmen walk in with their ideals of "best dressed." The older denizens of the campus either steer clear of this charade or indulge in their seniority.

This is especially true for the Frats & Sororities. My frat felt the populace of UA (black, white, & polka dot -It's all inclusive) should have a glimpse into what is in store.

The day had a slew of interesting pix as well.


























This should be an interesting year.

---Xay B.




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