Lonnie Dawkins – Portrait Photographer
Portraits, Portfolios, and Events
A ride aboard the Alaska Railroad from Anchorage to Seward is one that I would highly recommend. It provided me with one of the most exciting and unbelievable opportunities to make pictures. In every direction that I pointed my camera there was something breathtaking to capture.
If I were to ask you where do you think these pictures were taken, it is probably not likely that you would say Alaska. Every direction I pointed my camera in Alaska there was something breathtaking to capture. I also found the people in AK to be just as wonderful. Here are a few people pictures. By the way, the food was good too.
I flew into Anchorage and other than a day cruise and a great train ride I simply wandered around the city and enjoyed every minute of it. Been there yet?
Go to An Alaskan Summer to see images of beautiful scenery and a remarkable train ride.
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A few years back I photographed an engagement party for a wonderful Ethiopian couple. It was one of the most fun parties I have worked. I still recall the warm greetings and beautiful attire that the women wore. There were interesting customs and great food in addition.
Model: Khemistry
Photographer: Lonnie Dawkins
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(Note: added a new cake to the list. 2/19/12)
Everybody loves beautiful cakes. I think that beauty can be found in half eaten cakes as well. There is something about the contrast betweeen the touched and the untouched. You can also see how much the cake has been enjoyed.
Black Male Models
Another photo shoot with Darryl Miles – model from Richmond, VA. Working on an alter ego project next. Stay tuned.
Images of People in Conversation
Communication takes place with and without words. Sometimes it gets extremely interesting when the words stop.
Sometimes it is nurturing. Sometimes it is not.
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1. Keniesha Cook 2. Donte Newman 3. Hill Harper
Lonnie Dawkins is a Maryland based Fine Arts Photographer.
K.Nicole Photoshoot last year.
Since our shoot K.Nicole has started a new business promoting healthy lifestyles through nutrition and fitness. It includes Kitchen Takeovers; Personal Chef service; Custom Work outs; and Personal Training
Makeup: www.vernitadawkins.com
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Lonnie Dawkins is a Maryland Portrait and Event Photographer.
This is the first in a new series about everyday people who I meet and think have interesting stories.
Today’s person is Charles and he is a barber in Baltimore but his clients and friends all call him Knowledge. Get to know him a little better by watching the short video we made where he talks about his passion for barbering. I learned that there is a lot more to barbering than just cutting hair.
We also shot some pictures as you can see below and I think they came out pretty good. Hope you agree.
If you are looking for a good barber, check out Knowledge. He can be reached at 443-751-3062 or by email at commenmindz@yahoo.com.
Commenmindz Barbershop & Oasis is located on Woodlawn Drive in Baltimore.
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When pancreatic cancer snatched the life of our beloved aunt, mother, grandmother, wife, sister, friend Shirley A. Singletary less than a year ago, few of us knew much about this disease and its severity. The passing of Aunt Shirley had a traumatic effect on so many. Today we are hearing far too often of others including Brock Peters, Patrick Swayze, and Aretha Franklin (though she hasn’t confirmed it) whose lives have been intruded upon by this monstrosity. We know of others including our colleagues, friends, and neighbors who have also been affected. Something needed to be done.
Since her passing Shirley’s children and husband Warren have established Shirley’s Angel Foundation in her memory. It has already become the leading provider of research and education to decrease the incidence and mortality of Pancreatic Cancer in the African-American community. As stated on the foundation’s website its mission is to fund research that can lead to innovative treatments and earlier detection of Pancreatic Cancer in the African-American community, with an emphasis on increasing awareness to help families make educated decisions about their health. This organization has already made tremendous strides towards that mission including manning a booth at the NBC4 Health & Fitness Expo earlier this year. Other activities and fundraisers have happened or are being planned.
This month Terri Hankins, Shirley’s daughter, is celebrating her 40th birthday and has a personal goal of raising $4,000 for pancreatic research. I am making a donation today and it would be great if you would also consider. Even a $5 donation would be helpful but you can donate any amount you like by going to the SAF site where you can also become an Angel. Visit the site to find out what being PURPLE means. So today instead of buying a pair of shoes, a new dress, a suit, or a cup of coffee, please donate to a great cause. Skip lunch or just skip dessert, donate that money and let’s blow away that $4000 goal this month! You can donate anytime, not just this month. Think about what a $100 or more donation could do to fight this disease. Donate in honor of someone special.
Visit the site to learn more about pancreatic cancer and what you can do to help prevent or manage it.
Shirley’s Angel Foundation Terri Hankins at SAF Donations
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