Timeless Echoes Exhibition...

was a great success! I'm still buzzing from the energy and vibe we were able to cultivate. It truly was a satisfying collaborative event. Last month, on August 15th, 2024, my good friend @rajeeralford and I collaborated on an event that embodied both our creative expressions. I exhibited images from a photo series of historical reenactors that I captured over a four-year period, and Rajeer Alford, already a seasoned performer in acting and musical theater, performed tunes inspired not only by the portraits I featured but also by songs he loved, with a full band. Huge thanks to the talent musicians who accompanied Rajeer. It was both of our first times putting ourselves out there in this way.


When Rajeer inquired if I wanted to collaborate with him a few months before the event, I originally said no. I told him that I wanted to do my first show by myself, but after taking some time to think about it, it felt silly not to participate. When it comes to my creativity outside of paid work, it can be difficult to find the energy to create. Plagued by perfectionism, if I have an idea for something and it doesn't match the vision I have in my head, I often see no reason to pursue it. The show very much put me in a mindset of wanting to create and collaborate more. I want to make more time to push my boundaries in this way.


The biggest lesson I learned, aside from what I would do differently next time, is the importance of not getting so caught up in my perfectionism. The sheer act of hunkering down, moving through unpleasant feelings, and completing something even in the face of doubt can be very powerful and soul-affirming. It doesn't need to be perfect; I merely need to come from a place of authenticity and connection to my work and creativity.


In addition to the gratitude I feel for all those who donated and came out to support, I want to give a massive shout-out and thank you to my loving wife and life partner of over 13 years, Brittany. She played a huge role in helping to set up the space, as well as providing beverages and food. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for truly seeing me and loving me the way you do. Below, you'll find photos from the show. It truly was a vibe, and I couldn't be more proud of what we accomplished.

Black and white photo of three musicians performing in bright studio with large windows.
Smiling couple seated together at indoor art gallery music event with brick walls.
Older couple smiling at camera while seated at casual indoor art gallery music event.
Diverse group of attendees mingling and seated at lively indoor art gallery music event.
A band rehearses in a brick-walled studio with keyboard, guitar, and drums.
Guitarist plays electric guitar in a rustic brick-walled music studio with keyboards.
Woman vocalist sits at keyboard in a bright brick-walled recording studio space.
Three smiling women pose together at an indoor art gallery event.
Black and white photo of woman speaking at an art gallery reception event.
Art gallery wall displaying large portrait photograph of person with horse outdoors.
Guests laugh and socialize at an art gallery opening with Civil War portraits.
Two large Civil War era portrait photographs displayed on a white gallery wall.
Smiling Black man at keyboard in black and white music studio portrait photo.
Pink alstroemeria flowers in vase beside a charcuterie and vegetable appetizer spread.
Guests laugh and socialize at the Timeless Echoes Exhibition opening event in a brick-walled art gallery.
A promotional easel sign for the Timeless Echoes Exhibition displayed in a bright white gallery space.
Close-up of the Timeless Echoes Exhibition poster on an easel showcasing artwork available for purchase at $500.
Black and white photo of attendees seated at an art gallery exhibition event with artwork displayed on walls.
Two women stand and converse near historical portrait photographs displayed on a brick gallery wall.
Audience members seated in chairs view large historical portrait photographs displayed on an exposed brick wall.
A live band performs keyboard, drums, and vocals for seated guests at an indoor art exhibition event.
A three-piece live band performs for an audience seated at tables during an indoor gallery event.
A keyboard player and female vocalist perform together during a live music set at an art gallery.
A young man plays a Yamaha keyboard while a female vocalist performs behind him at a gallery event.
Musician plays keyboard while female vocalist sings into microphone during live band performance in brick-walled studio.
Diverse audience seated in chairs smiles during indoor event at art gallery with brick walls.
Black and white photo of audience members seated with coffee cups at indoor gallery event.
Diverse crowd seated in chairs watches presentation at indoor art gallery event captured on camera.
Diverse group of seated audience members enjoy live event in front of brick wall art gallery.
Guests mingle and browse food spread at casual indoor event with presentation board in background.
Male drummer wearing cap and sunglasses performs on drum kit near bright window indoors.
Bearded male drummer in black cap and sunglasses plays drum kit during indoor live performance.
Black male keyboardist in white shirt performs while female vocalist sings in bright studio space.
Electric guitarist plays orange sunburst guitar on stage in front of exposed brick wall with cables.
Black and white photo of a band performing indoors, featuring a keyboardist, female vocalist, and guitarist near a brick wall.
A live band session with a keyboardist in a white shirt, female singer, and guitarist performing in a brick-walled studio.
A band performs in a bright studio with a keyboardist, female vocalist, and guitarist against an exposed brick wall.
Black and white image of a band rehearsal with a keyboardist, background vocalist, and guitarist in a brick studio.
A musician plays keyboard while a female singer and guitarist perform together in a sunlit brick-walled studio space.
Black and white photo of a guitarist seated playing electric guitar in front of an exposed brick wall with pipes.
A musician plays acoustic guitar in sunglasses while a drummer and keyboardist perform in a bright indoor studio.
Black and white photo of a musician playing acoustic guitar seated near a keyboard in a bright windowed studio.
A musician in a cream jacket plays acoustic guitar seated beside a keyboard in a sunlit studio with a female vocalist.
Black and white photo of a guitarist singing into a microphone beside a keyboard in a bright windowed studio space.
Man playing acoustic guitar and singing into microphone surrounded by keyboards during indoor music session.
Two women smiling and posing together in bright white gallery space with EXIT sign visible.
Colorful charcuterie spread with strawberries, cheese cubes, crackers, carrots, and dips on table.
Man playing keyboard synthesizer with female musician singing in background at indoor performance.
Two musicians performing indoors, man on keyboard and woman singing at microphone near brick wall.
Diverse audience seated in chairs watching live performance in art gallery with photos on brick wall.
Black and white photo of audience seated in rows watching event in gallery with artwork on walls.
Engaged audience seated in art gallery with large photographs displayed on exposed brick wall.
Woman in colorful embroidered top seated among audience in warmly lit brick-walled art gallery.
Audience members smiling and engaged during indoor event in gallery with brick wall and artwork.
Black and white photo of a diverse audience seated in rows at an art gallery event with photos displayed on brick walls.
Diverse crowd of attendees seated at an indoor art gallery event with colorful photography displayed on brick walls.
Smiling diverse group of people seated at an art gallery event, holding drinks and enjoying the presentation.
Diverse audience seated in chairs at an art gallery, with large colorful photographs displayed on brick walls behind them.
Women socializing and mingling between rows of chairs in a bright white art gallery space after an event.
Black and white photo of women socializing between chairs in a bright white gallery space with large windows.
Group of women mingling and socializing between rows of chairs in a bright white art gallery event space.
Black and white photo of women dancing and socializing between rows of chairs in a bright white gallery space.
Group of women dancing and celebrating between rows of chairs in a bright white art gallery event space.
Five diverse people smiling and posing together in front of large colorful photographs at an art gallery.
Smiling Black musician in white shirt playing keyboard in black and white studio photo.
Timeless Echoes Exhibition sign on easel displaying artwork available for purchase at a photography gallery event.
Guests viewing historical portrait photography displayed on exposed brick wall at an art exhibition opening.
Attendees seated viewing large format historical costume photography prints hung on rustic brick gallery wall.
Live band performing with keyboard, drums, and vocals at an intimate art gallery event reception.
Black male pianist and female vocalist performing live music together at an indoor art gallery event.
Smiling woman in yellow floral dress seated among diverse audience at an art gallery exhibition event.
Male drummer wearing cap and sunglasses performing on electronic drum kit at an indoor live music event.
Live band with keyboard, female vocalist, and guitarist performing at an art gallery opening reception event.
Black and white photo of live band performing with keyboard and vocals at an art gallery event.
Black and white portrait of male musician playing acoustic guitar at an intimate indoor gallery performance.
Man playing acoustic guitar and singing into microphone surrounded by keyboards during indoor music session.
Two women smiling and posing together in bright white gallery space with exit sign visible.
Two musicians performing on keyboards in studio with exposed brick wall and large windows.
Diverse crowd of people seated enjoying live music event in art gallery with brick walls.
Black and white photo of audience seated in art gallery watching live performance.
Smiling audience members holding drinks seated at indoor music event in art gallery.