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So... I take photos. I started in high school. I have told the story before but maybe you haven't heard it. (or read it) I went to a Catholic high school that was majority white, latino and lastly black. My friends were a mix of blacks, latinos and then white. I decided to borrow my grandmother's camera to take pictures of my "crew" because we were grossly under respresented in the year book. I bought some black and white film (didn't know a thing about it) and started shooting. Because I didn't have the knowledge at the time the technical quality of the photographs were lacking. I didn't show those first shots to many folks. (hmmm anybody really) But it made me realize that I wanted to continue with photography and art in general. As an elective I took Art when everyone else took typing. My family realized that I was an artist early on and encouraged me but supporting my habit! With that said... Here is what I strive for as an artist.

Mission
*sondai expressions* is a mainstay for quality, creative and honest photography and design. Specializing in bringing out the true personality of each subject and capturing valuable moments in time. We also solve design problems by adding the right touch of our client’s personality to their business branding. Our mission is to provide you with a unique solution using intuitive design, an eye for detail and creative energy to take our clients business visually to the next level.

At *sondai expressions *we create meaningful photography and design that not only expresses the client but leaves an indelible mark on the consumers of our client's projects. We take the development and conception of each design seriously using our creative edge and unique visual perspective to make a visually pleasing product that both our clients and our company is proud of!

Photo philosophy
Nothing in life is perfect. That is the premise of my photography, if a hair is out of place that was the moment. I view photography as a documentation of time. Wrinkles, lint, wind tossed hair are all the honesty of the moment. My focus is on the connection of the subject and the lens. Having been on both sides of the camera I know how intimidating the eye of the lens can be. I promote a light atmosphere where comfort level is a high priority.  My goal is to provide an image that captures the truth of the subject.

!!POP!!

kicks by Kimberly C. Gaines in collaboration with Samantha N. 

Bright colors are back in every facet of our lifes... well if not ours our young people. For the past two weeks I have been trying to get my students to create Pop Art pieces in the vain of Mr. Warhol himself. And for the most part they have been on board. It all stemmed from Sole of the City creator Mark D. Shelton II. I have to give credit where it is due. Mark found an online tutorial and it took off from there! I learned the techniques and passed it on to my young people. One of my students in turn asked "Hey Kim can you teach us...? " He noticed a line art piece in conjunction with the Pop Art tutorial. So the next thing I know I am learning the tedious and addictive ways of Line Art. So far I have created two pieces. Whew! It is fun, frustrating and like I said addictive. I think tomorrow I will post a Line Art gallery (which will consist of the two pieces I created hahahaha). The work my students are doing will be exhibited in June during our June Showcase. I will keep you posted on the haps with that. 

Oh Since Last We Met

Greetings Gods and Goddesses,

I have missed so much! I need to tell you so many things. Life collects a lot of memories in such a short amount of time. Where do I begin? I am somewhat disappointed at the result of the Dream Assignment. Many people told me that they were having a rough time trying to log on to vote for me. I am not sure what the meaning of that was but... I do thank those who both tried and who actually got through. The Dream is still alive we will just need alternative means in which to live it out. Life still continues! There are many more projects coming up the hill. 

The Women Artists/ Women Healing panel and exhibition was DOPE! I also got some good shots that I will be posting SOON! (by the by... my computer crashed and I am on borrowed computers here and there so... soon... soon) I am making moves to cohesively compile all of the social networks that I am networked with, into ONE hub of networking. I am determined to keep up and keep in contact! So... yes you can follow me on twitter... www.twitter.com/sondaiexpress I am on facebook, myspace and an officer of the ning http://theartofphotography.ning.com I also belong to:

Sojournals.com

Coopr8

Acension Art

LinkedIn

Myspace

and probably some more...

NYC +

So the NYC trip was GREAT lunch with the ladies of Zenzele was much needed and time with T. Rose was inspiring! The Brooklyn Photography Salon was inspiring as well! Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe was the perfect finale to my weekend trip. She started a conversation on visual literacy in young people which I thought was wonderful. I truly believe our young people do not know just how to decipher all that they see so in turn they are creating a definition themselves. Which is of course inevitable. Adaptation is human's strongest trait and our young people are no exception. I am excited to have some of my students jump on board in the creation of Pop Art. They are excited about it as well and they keep at it mistakes are corrected and they keep going. I believe we will have a good body of work to show soon. 

CentroNia's Saturday Arts Academy 

"Time keeps on slippin'  into the future..." May is almost here and my girls are working on their portraits/triptychs for our final show and garden party. I do wish we had more time to cover more topics and go more places to shoot. Young budding photographers are wonderful to see.  

Well that is a tidbit of my Goddess world right now. I will have visual aids to come soon. *sigh*