Name: Dawn Alicia Montgomery
Ethnicity: African-American/Irish
Age: 25
Height: 5’8
Measurements: 36B-25-40
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Base City: Atlanta, GA
Website Address: http://www.myspace.com/damog02

Print (Self Promotional)
J’Adore Magazine 2nd Anniversary Issue (June 2009) – Feature Model Citizen
Rolling Out Magazine, May 7th Edition, Mother’s Magic Feature
Black Men Magazine, Feature Model (August 2009)
2009 Seagram’s Gin Calendar, Ms. February
Jet Magazine – 2009 Beauty of the Week Calendar, Ms. April
J’Adore Magazine, The Desperate Housewives Issue, Editorial (September 2008)
Laurel Leader Call (July 2008)
Jet Magazine – Beauty of the Week (July 2008)
Black Star News – Feature Model (2008)
J’Adore Magazine, The Mobster Issue, ATOH Feature (July 2008)
Atlanta Journal Constitution, Hurricane Katrina 2nd Anniversary Feature (2007)
Atlanta Fever Magazine, Feature Model (2004)

Print (Commercial Advertisement)
Syditty Clothing Spokesmodel (April 2009 – Present)
GGI Watches/Urban Picasso Watches – Brand Ambassador (May 2009 – Present)
Prive/JBS Hair Advertisement, Principle (2009)
PZI Jeans – Spring/Summer Campaign, Principle (2009)
Who’s Got Skills by Tyrenna Tolbert, Book Cover Principle (2009)
Aakofii Clothing, Principle (2008)
Andiamo Creations, Principle (2008)
GGI/Urban Picasso, Principle (2007)

Spokesmodel/Hosting/Voiceover
Big Brothers & Big Sisters of Atlanta “Big Event”, Host (2008)
Priceless Promotions, Event Host (2008)
Hot 101.3 – Online (2008)
Ebony Crawley (MUA), SpokesModel (2007)
Kevin Goolsby (Photographer) (2004 – 2008)

TV/Film/Video
Jack Daniels Official Arts, Beats & Lyrics 08’-09’ Tour Recap, Visual Vinyl (2009)
Tyler Perry’s I Can Do Bad By Myself – Extra
JBS/Urban Beauty Hair – National Commercial – Principle (2009)
Bangladesh “In My Adidas” – Lead/Principle (2009)
KC Jockey “Rub Your Body” – Feature (2008)
YacYan Da Buzinessman “Fast Lane” – Lead/Principle (2008)
Ludacris f/T-Pain “One More Drink” – Lead/Principle (2008)
Bow Wow f/Soulja Boy “Marco Polo” – Lead/Principle (2008)

For hiring booking of model/talent for your company needs, please contact HD, The Agency
via email at jayg [at] hatkaentertainment [dot] com or via phone at (678) 428-0675

Gabriel Hart: Film and Video Director

MY PRESIDENT IS BLACK-”YOUNG JEEZY ft. NAS” DIRECTORS CUT DIR. GABRIEL HART from GABE HART on Vimeo.

Gabriel E. Hart is a visionary. Born into the film industry at the age of 22, he encompassed a hidden talent that would later surface as Southern Trees Film Group. While attending a technical school in Atlanta, he found himself at the Digital Aquarium of Georgia State University. This “aquarium” is a technical production workspace, in which Hart learned to sharpen his talents in graphic design, production, editing, and directing.

As of 2008 Gabriel Hart has completed a long list of projects, including the debut video for international artist Lil Mo. Hart even branched off to work in political campaigns, shooting commercials for political candidates, Brian Ross and Cynthia McKinney. Hart also teamed with football star, Andre Rison, with filming the pilot episodes for the “Andre Rison on the Rise” reality TV show. Through his passion for perfection and his keen sense of innovation, Hart captured the eye of actress/film producer Drew Barrymore.

Within just a few years, Gabriel Hart has built a film company from the ground up, and has taken it to see great heights. Southern Trees Film Group has been the production company for many celebrities ranging from Evander Holyfield to Steve Harvey. Gabriel Hart has multi-dimensional talents and has used each of them in laying the foundation for his filming career.

retrieved from www.Gabrielhart.com

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G Deniro
Waiting For My Season(2006)

Lil’ Mo
Sumtimes I (2007/ ft. Jim Jones (rapper))

Curtains
Black Folks(2008)

Rocko (rapper)
‘Dis Morning(2008)

Mr. Bangladesh
A Milli Remix(2008/ ft. Neyo)
Adidas (2008)

B.o.B
I’ll Be In The Sky(2008)

Young Jeezy

Who Dat (2008)
My President Is Black (2009/ ft. Nas)
Welcome Back (2009)
Don’t Do It (2009)
Get Alot (2009/ ft. (Boo)

Fat Joe
CupCakes (2009/ ft. Benisour)

Young Dro (rapper)
Take Off(2009/ ft. Yung LA)

Retrieved from “http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gabriel_Hart”

“I’m From Albany” Photographer Mike Cooke

Where were you born?
Albany Georgia, its about 3 hours south of Atlanta

Where do you live?
Currently I live in Atlanta

When did you decide that this is what you want to do?

I decided I wanted to take photography serious my senior year in highschool. I had done a few photoshoots in my art class with my 4 megapixel point and shoot and after graduation I had received alot of checks from friend’s a family. With all of that money I bought my first digital SLR which was a nikon d70s and the rest is soon to be history

Are there any celebrities that you’ve worked with?

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with the RAWREPORT which is a DVD hip hop magazine based here in Atlanta. Through them I’ve had the chance to work with Gorilla Zoe, Roxy Reynolds, and T.I. to name a few. But I’d like to think most of the people I shoot with though are soon to be celebrities

Which Celebrities fit your style, and that you would want to work with?

I really liked Gorilla Zoe, he was very cool and down to earth. And I liked Roxy Reynolds for obvious reasons, but she had a glorious personality and always wore a smile on set.

Do you enjoy shooting by the water?

Me and water have a great connection and vibe. We’ve really gotten to know each other and some of my best shoots have come out of water. Thanks water

Do you make your own sets or you enjoy going on location?

I love shooting location, when I started out I shot location because thats all I had at my disposal. I still prefer it because there is an extra challenge that comes out of shooting location. EVERYTHING has to be in harmony from the models, to the wardrobe, to the hair, to the location. If even one thing is off it can damage your photo. But taking the time and making sure everything is just right gives you a better sense of satisfaction in my opinion.

What is some advice that you can give to a future male/female model?

Don’t think, the minute you think is the minute you’ll get a bad photo. I’ve told countless models to just be natural. And the poses you should do infront of the camera are the same ones you do in your bathroom mirror. We know what looks good, you’ve got TV and internet that tells you what looks good, and you do a great job at mocking it. Don’t second guess yourself, and don’t think, just do.

If there is one celebrity who you could work with who would it be?

Will Smith, the way this man markets himself and his movies is the reason why he is the ONLY actor in todays media that can still make money on a headline film. Plus people say I have his ears, I think we’d vibe very well.

If there is one model you could shoot, who would it be? male or female…

I’d love to shoot the next season of America’s next top model.

What is one thing that you hate people to do while on set?

Smoke, that is my biggest pet peve on set

When its time for you to do an interview do you enjoy it or get nervous?

I get an enjoyment nervous, I can’t even lie. Im not used to talking about myself and trying to hype up my talents, but when someone actually wants to know detailed info about what I do I run through a million answers a second. I still not quite used to it

Which do you really enjoy working on…Print, editorial, nude, commercial, etc?

I love a combination of editorial and commercial. I’ve seen it done very well and I love photos that can be artistically engaging while still selling a product.

Which shoot to date was the one you most enjoyed shooting, and why?

It would have to be my first shoot with HD The Agency Talent. Dawn Montgomery. It was her and 5 other models, we did a masquerade themed shoot and everything flowed sooo well. Dawn was a breeze to work with and it didn’t even feel like work, it felt like I was shooting one of my friends. All the models leeched off her energy and we got amazing results. I can honestly say that shoot was another turning point for my photography style.

What helps you get creative when when coming up with new shoot concepts?
(music,people,movies)

I’ve gotten inspiration from people simply saying something that caught my ear, I’ve found locations to shoot that matched a certain song I listened to, and movies inspire me everyday to go out and recreate a similar experience in a photographic world. So I’d have to say all three

Do you have a team that you work with that helps you come up with new
concepts and lighting options?

I have a team of people that help me out on all my shoots. Most times these people are my creative concepts. I’ll meet with them before hand explain to them who the shoot is for, what they want, etc etc and most times we’ll come to an agreed upon lighting situation or atleast a theme to push it toward in the model’s posing or post production effects

What type of model would you rather work with? Hi-Fashion, Urban, Male,
Female, Kids,Nature etc…
Hi Fashion

Is it more important to have a great make up artist or a good stylist?

Ooo that is like asking me to pick my favorite son…. I think on this one im going to have to go hairstyling is more important. I may be able to salvage a makeup job if the model has naturally clear skin, and alot of post work. But hair is a little to tedious to be able to fix in photoshop

Weblinks…

My website: www.MDSGstudios.com
HD The Agency: www.myspace.com/hatkahd
My favorite promo agency: http://www.monstarentertainment.com/

Any shout outs?
haha I feel like i should be yelling this part into a microphone. First off my Mom and Dad who continue to show me support, Dawn Montgromery and Jay Glover of HD the Agency who see the determination and drive in me and continue to show me love. All the folks at Broke & Boujee and Visual Vyanl, Hannibal Matthews, and last but not least my group of supporters and everyone who steps foot infront of my camera. Shouts out and thanks to all of you.

Stylist to the Stars…Renaldo Nehemiah!!!

Renaldo Nehima

Stylist to the Stars…

Where were you born?
Miami Fl

Where do you live?
Atlanta GA

When did you decide that this is what you want to do?
After I got injured during my college athlete days, and working in the music industry with My two god-Fathers John Monoply and Datu Fasion who managed Kanye West with their company call Hustle.

Do you sew as well as style?
Haven’t master that skill of sewing yet but I’m working on it.(smile) but honestly I just style.

Are there any celebrities that you’ve worked with?
Musiq Soulchild, Anthony Hamilton, Ludacris, Chingy, Tisha Campbell, Tasha Smith, Jagged Edge, Lloyd and others.

Which Celebrities fit your style, and that you would want to work with?
Celebs that fit my style is Pharrell, Kanye, and Andre 300 is one celeb I would like to work with.

Which celebrity could put on anything and look good? (male or female)
Male- my homie Pharrell, and female I would say Victoria Beckham.

Would you rather style something around a pair of boots or open toe pumps?
I would say pumps because they are sexy on a women to me.

Who would you rather see in a fitted mini dress…a size 7 with curves or a size 1 with no curves?
I’ll take the fitted mini dress size 7 with curves, I love a beautiful women with a figure.

Do you have a favorite color or fabric that you like to work with? And why?
Honestly I don’t really it all just depends on the project at the time.

What is some advice for girls out there that want to model?
Honestly, stop doing the music videos because every girl that is cute with a shape thinks she is a model, which then it limits you. Go for being the next Naiomi Campbell and go check the iconic check.

A past video/magazine experience on set…Good and Bad…
Honestly , I’m blessed to have only good experiences so far.

What helps you get creative (music,people,movies)
Everything from music, people, everyday life.

Any projects coming up that we should know about?
First go get Musiq Soulchilds “ONMYRADIO” album, and I just teamed up super celeb photographer Derek Blanks so we are teaming up on different projects.

Any shout outs?
First ,You thank you (Jami) for wanting to interview me, Musiq Soulchild, His management team, Kevin Liles the Atlantic Records family, my business partner Paris Kirk, and my publicist Tahaira Wright(branded Pr) and You again.

Website, myspace, links etc…
Myspace.com/RenaldoNehemiah and RenaldoNehemiah.com is coming soon

Celebrity Photographer D. Blanks Interview

Tierra:Where were you born?

D Blanks:Jackson, Mississippi

Tierra:Where do you live?

D. Blanks:Atlanta, Georgia

Tierra:When did you decide that this is what you want to do?

D. Blanks:In the 3rd Grade. I was introduced to photographer at a fairly young age during my tenure in Creative Arts School. I became attached to it because of the instant gratification. I have a background in Illustraion and with this, portraits take 20-30 hrs where as a photo is instant.

Tierra: Are there any celebrities that you’ve worked with?

D.Blanks: Jennifer Hudson, Ciara, Beyonce, Akon, Estelle, Eva Pigford, Rockmond Dunbar, Angela Bassett, Faith Evans and more, just to name a few LOL


Tierra:Which Celebrities fit your style, and that you would want to work with?

D. Blanks: Any Celebrity who is fashion forward and is driven by creativity.

Tierra:Which celebrity could put on anything and look good? (male or female)

D. Blanks: Eva Pigford hands down! Eva is a traditional model. Any great model can put on anything and make it look good, as she does so effortlessly.

Tierra:What’s the best thing about working with a new model?

D.Blanks: The new model is a blank canvas in a sense and takes good direction while allowing room for personal growth and development.

Tierra: What’s the worst thing about shooting a new model?

D. Blanks: Lack of experience, knowledge and posing in front of the camera, but not in all cases.

Tierra: Do you work better with gels, lights or natural light?

D. Blanks: I’m confident enough in my craft to say that I feel as though I work well with all. It is in my experience that any good photographer can work well with all lighting scenarios and environments.

Tierra: Do you enjoy shooting by the water?

D. Blanks: Yes…

Tierra: Do you make your own sets or you enjoy going on location?

D. Blanks: Depending upon the project, yes. It keeps the concept fresh and creative. I enjoy locations as well because they sometimes present challenges and provide refreshing, new environments.

Tierra: What is some advice that you can give to a future male/female model?

D. Blanks: Study your craft, own it, profect it and continued to be a work in progress.

Tierra: If there is one celebrity who you could shoot who would it be?

D. Blanks: Angelina Jolie

Tierra: If there was one magazine that you could shoot for who would that be?

D. Blanks: Vogue

Tierra: What do you hate most when it comes to a photoshoot?

D.Blanks: The delay. Sometimes all of the componets (hair, make-up, wardrobe) can prove to be extremely intollerable as far as the time length because I shoot rather quickly.

Tierra: What type of atmosphere do you like to work in? (a lot of people on set,
music, drinks, etc.)

D. Blanks: I like being around creative and positve people (my team), lots of music and great clients with positive attitudes who are willing to take direction and be creative.

Tierra: Any projects coming up that we should know about?

D Blanks: My Alter-Ego Pictorial book. Also, I’m working on something BIG that everyone will just have to stay tuned for.

Please Check out www.dblanks.com

Atlanta’s Hottest Boutique Owner and Celebrity Stylist…

Boutique name- DYMOND WAYZ Accessories Heav’n

Where were you born? Riverside, California

Where do you live? Castleberry Hill- Downtown Atlanta, Georgia

When did you decide that this is what you want to do? My freshman Year of College I was 19 working for $8 an hour with Sisley(united colors of benneton), & I was hired @ Phipps Plaza but I was 2 be moving to the new perimeter location when it opened. This experience really was the birth of my Brand “Dymond Wayz”. I gained visual and store build out skills, I already had 4yrs experience in retail; because I landed my 1st job @ 15 with Macy’s @ the Beverly Center. I worked for Sisley for 9months & had my 1st $2,500 sale with a wealthy client, who basically purchased everything that I picked out. Funny thing about it the young mgr, I was cool with rang up my sale under her I’d # 2 get my commission, so when I confronted my mgr. she showed me that she was really not cool &, I even got written up about confronting her, oh but I got my commission. After that experience I realized maybe working for some1 else was not my destiny & I might want 2 consider working 4 myself, 6months later I made a trip 2 NyC & bought my 1st merchandise & returned to Cau in the Fall as an Entrepreneur Sophomore with Dymond Wayz, and I have been working for my self ever since.

Do you sew as well as style? Yes I’ve been hand sewing since I was 7, I learned on the machine when I got 2 College, it is not my favorite thing cause I’m a bit antsy & sewing you must have a lot of patience.

Do you do personal styling? Yes I do personal, wardrobe reconstruction, image mgt, personal shopping, product knowledge & Rolling Out Magazine dubbed me as “Atlanta Fashion Forecaster” in August 2007.

Are there any celebrities that you’ve worked with? I have worked with Mr. Bangladesh of Bangladesh Prod., Tiny(T.I.’s wife), Mz. Shanicka (107.9), Megan Rochelle, Nikki Turner, Redd Xmaz, 5 Mic’s, Don Cannon,Nikki Minaj, Muffy Cupcakeopia, & host of other celebrities I can’t remember off the top of my head.

Which Celebrities fit your boutique style, and that you would want to work with? I would like 2 work with more male artist like umh… Young Jeezy or Diamond & Princess of Crime Mob, for some strange reason in Atlanta, labels leave image as last on the budget & usually don’t outsource stylist. That job will be left to the artist mgr or the artist themselves, its sad to me because Image is so vital in a celebrities career it should be more like # 1 on the budget and all other components fall after Image, just my opinion based on my experience of working with celebrities.

Which celebrity could put on anything and look good? (male or female) Female of course Beyonce. Male I must say Diddy.

Would you rather style something around a pair of boots or open toe pumps? I’m a Cali girl all day break out them toes girl. (Giggles) Who would you rather see in a fitted mini dress…a size 7 with curves or a size 1 with no curves? I love all shapes & sizes, I can work with all silhouettes.

Do you have a favorite color or fabric that you like to work with? And why? Right now I’m in Love with Green, but 2mrrw it might be Blue, I love all colors like a Vibrant Miami Rainbow. I love natural fibers like cotton, linen, but my favorite is fur I am mesmerized by dyed furs Sabel, Mink, Chinchilla, vintage Leopard, I even love faux Suede & Mink. I can create such a great illusion when working with furs, I can use the annual, thanks 2 fashionista’s like Lil Kim (chinchilla bikini).

What is some advice for girls out there that want to model? I feel like if you are pursing a career where your face or body is the product 2 be sold, than you must love yourself unconditionally, inside & out. I believe with that foundation you will have a healthy mind, & you can manifest a successful career.

A past video/magazine experience on set…Good and Bad… OMG bad, I was styling for a new artist video & one of the extras was wearing a ring I purchased in Paris @ a flea market 5years prior, she comes up to me with maybe an hour left 2 shoot saying she can’t find my ring & she thinks she lost it @ the last set location. Instantly I’m thinking why are you just now telling me this? But I kept my composure & brought it to the casting company that hired me as the stylist. They said well if the ring does not surface @ wrap time than the extra will have to pay for it out of her day rate. I was still a bit frustrated because even though I would of been monetary compensated for the lost, my ring that had sentimental value would be gone 4ever. I knew it was time for me to project my ability to work under pressure, I worked with the extra and directors interns as a team & within an hour the extra found my ring. A good experience is seeing all the ppl that I style happy faces when they like my final decision for there wardrobe & seeing them walk around set with confidence knowing the look Swagged up by Kesh.

What helps you get creative (music,people,movies) MUSIC,MUSIC,MUSIC, everyday people(mainly my college girls & boys) All movies even Sci Fi stuff. My biggest creative moments come from Daydreaming, and reading Fashion Magazines that I subscribe to.

Any projects coming up that we should know about? Yesss I’m so excited to finally be at a point where I can give back, Clark Atlanta University Fashion Design & Merchandising Dept & Bauder College & myself will be hosting a workshop the 3rd week of April. The workshop is free and I will be interviewing & selecting 10 interns to work with 5 different avenues of my Brand Dymond Wayz, I plan to bring in a small panel of about 2 of my close friends so they can speak to the students & possibly select the candidates that Dymond Wayz does not select so this way at least 20 students out of about 400 will be selected to complete an hands on internship working with some1(me) they can relate to because there is not that much of an age gap & I was in there shoes less than 5years ago.

Any shout outs? Yesss Thank you Jami Z at The Carinae Agency for this great interview. Dymond Wayz Alwayz, Dymond Bar Music, and Thank you for every1 who has supported & believed in my Brand, especially GOD.

Website, myspace, links etc… www.dymondwayzonline.com www.myspace.com/dymondwayzaccessories www.blogspot.com/streetschic www.myspace.com/keshmonroe Youtube: dymond wayz commercial

Emails: kesh [dot] dymondwayz [at] yahoo [dot] com Keshmonroe [at] gmail [dot] com

Clothing Line….RichKidz

Where were you born? Chicago Illinois

Where do you live? Hazel Crest IL suburb outside of chicago

When did you decide that this is what you want to do? I wanted to design clothes since high school 1999 I always loved to dress fresh and create my own trend so I felt with my fashion sense, hustle and drive I could create my own brand of clothing so I did

Do you sew as well as style? No I have people who sew for me

Are there any celebrities that you’ve worked with? Project Pat, Kia Shine, Sean Paul, Isley Brothers.

Which Celebrities fit your style, and that you would want to work with? Mikkey Halsted, Cool Kids, Cool and Dre, T.I., Tyga, Lil Wayne, Muffy

Which celebrity could put on anything and look good? (male or female) Keri Hilson

Are your clothes for male and female? Both male and female

Do you draw all of your characters for your shirts or do you have a team? I come up with my ideas sketch them out and give my team of graphic designers my vision and they implement my vision

Whats a word that would describe your clothes? Legendary

Would you rather style something around a pair of boots or open toe pumps? Boots Who would you rather see in a fitted mini dress…a size 7 with curves or a size 1 with no curves? Beyonce fitted mini dress

Do you have a favorite color or fabric that you like to work with? And why? I love to work with purple because it stands out and so many colors can be matched with purple its just my ish

What is some advice for girls out there that want to model? send all media kits to ceothepolitician [at] gmail [dot] com we are looking for models for upcoming shoots and ads

What helps you get creative (music,people,movies) just sitting down and doing what I call power thinking on my goals while sitting back listening to Mikkey Halsted and Voyce G.I. Go

Any projects coming up that we should know about? The Rich Kidz Music Video as well as The Rich Kidz Cartoon

Any shout outs? Def whats up to my partner Rico Nance, Mikkey Halsted, Voyce G.I. Go, Dice Clay, Dropaband, Nikki Lynette, Project Pat, Kiashine, Resse P, Effie, the whole Rich Kidz Staff , The whole Official Hustle Staff, Tenn St Univ, Dj Fingatipz, Dj Paperchaser, Tyler Brown, Kendall, Flare everyone thanks for your support

Website, myspace, links etc…Myspace.com/Richkidzclothing2k www.Richkidzclothing.com

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