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malik ml williams' photostream
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malik m.l. williams | photography
***NOTE: I don't have any hidden images "available to friends only;" thanks to flickr's content filters, all my images are public. So if you find that you're not listed as "friend" or family," don't be offended. You're not missing anything; it's just my way of sorting how i know people.***
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"Fresh and inviting portraits with a subtle abrasiveness. Malik's pieces are well executed, perfectly timed and addicting. As you look through his mix of portraits, self portraits and the world around him, you can tell he is driven by emotion and human interaction. Malik's settings, movement, space and light are all done with perfection and wisdom. It makes me want to sit with him over coffee and go through each image and story. You can wonder through Malik's world in his website."
– robbeyond, try state magazine
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So... this is me:



A few groups i administer/moderate:



Some work that i'm loving from other folks on flickr, presented in Galleries:
Images of BrothaLove
Masters of Manipulation
I like guys. So i take pictures of 'em. If i do a good job of it, all the better. I'm a graduate of the commercial photography program at The Creative Circus; it's the best thing i ever did for myself as a photographer.
I welcome all constructive criticism. I actually look forward to seeing how i can improve my art/skill/vocation/vision, so i appreciate the feedback. If you see something here that you love, wonderful. Please tell me so. If you see something that i could have improved, even better. Please tell me what you think i could have done differently.
One of the main reasons i joined this virtual community was for the opportunity to grow as a photographer. I thank you in advance if you can help me do that in any way.
My thanks to everyone who's dropped by to view my photostream. I hope you find something you like here.
m

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Photos of malik ml williams (5)
malik ml williams' favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,920)
Contacts (892)
Groups (50)
- 365 Days 1,048,789 photos, 21,108 members
- iPhoneography 221,787 photos, 8,308 members
- Fraction Magazine 17,625 photos, 2,161 members
- Picturing men (minimum 25 favs) 1,504 photos, 632 members
- Your Best Shot 2010 20,273 photos, 24,823 members
- Custom Bokeh 353 photos, 165 members
- Handbound Books 15,759 photos, 1,787 members
- Forced Perspective 576 photos, 299 members
- THE MALE FASHION GROUP 3,844 photos, 665 members
- Men of India and Southern Asia 1,133 photos, 674 members
- New Photo Page Preview 0 photos, 3,728 members
- Heidelberg Project 1,302 photos, 169 members
- "Life Philosophy" ~ 546 photos, 25 members
- FASHION/BEAUTY in B&W (high quality) 956 photos, 151 members
- Jack's Path 1,159 photos, 641 members
- the real dc 11,568 photos, 657 members
- Open Lab Magazine 6,624 photos, 520 members
- African American Tattoos 104 photos, 50 members
- Project 365 1,425,134 photos, 25,840 members
- Portrait Strobist 31,269 photos, 2,659 members
- PresetsHeaven - The Flickr group 427 photos, 265 members
- BMP ★ Best Men Picturing 8,808 photos, 1,841 members
- That would be SUCH an album cover 154 photos, 58 members
- nanowrimo 5,519 photos, 2,113 members
- DC/Baltimore/NoVa Strobist 3,897 photos, 717 members
- Positive Images of Black Men 6,475 photos, 573 members
- One Strobe Pony 53,209 photos, 7,571 members
- Lensbabies 37,281 photos, 4,987 members
- Presetting Lightroom 30,779 photos, 8,672 members
- Bald Black Men 194 photos, 138 members
- Society of African & African American Photographers 8,024 photos, 363 members
- Model Mayhem Flickr 53,090 photos, 5,238 members
- Portrait Photography Business 111,549 photos, 12,010 members
- african american men 1,491 photos, 303 members
- Atlanta Photography Guild Yearbook 301 photos, 70 members
- fake ttv 6,995 photos, 959 members
- Technique 208 photos, 16,267 members
- Noise and Dust Through The Viewfinder 211 photos, 4,254 members
- Washington DC/Metro Area 119,641 photos, 7,293 members
- DoF 621,583 photos, 51,557 members
- 50mm (The original 50mm group) 630,074 photos, 35,246 members
- Studio Strobism 14,680 photos, 2,186 members
- Strobist.com 520,633 photos, 103,041 members
- "Natural Beauty" - Portraiture 5,513 photos, 1,038 members
- Through the Viewfinder 57,612 photos, 6,906 members
- Posing & Lighting Men 449 photos, 710 members
- ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD - Next Meeting February 7 @ ESP 47,525 photos, 2,575 members
- Flickr Heroes 63 photos, 58 members
- Diptychs - two is better than one! 110,310 photos, 20,600 members
- The Piscean Collective 208 photos, 28 members
Galleries (4)
- Ink & Steel 10 photos
- Sex-y 4 photos
- Masters of Manipulation 12 photos
- Images of BrothaLove 12 photos
Testimonials (10)
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dave nitsche says:
"I'm a conceptual shooter. With that said I need to feel shots. I don't look for just pretty pictures or beautiful people in them, I need to feel emotion from the image. I ran across Malik's images about a year ago and he has constantly given me what I need to 'feel' an image. Anyone can shoot a great picture. Very, very few can make a great statement in a picture. He can.
His portfolio contains some of the most moving, provocative images I have seen. His portraits talk to me. I don't feel like I'm looking at a picture as much as I'm face to face with the subject. THAT'S what a good image is all about. It has nothing to do with technical proficiency (which he IS completely versed in), it has to do with emotion.
That's the name of the game. Emotion. Look at Malik's images and get ready to feel..."14th November, 2008
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Atila says:
"I LOVE HIS VISION of men, of people, himself....a true artist!"
18th April, 2008
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dallasjlogan says:
"As I grow and mature as a photographer, it is artists like Malik Williams that teaches me to push the envelope and look for beauty where others will never see it, to bring it forward where others would hide it and to make you think where others are dumb.
Thank you Malik. Keep those images coming."13th December, 2007
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Ɓinʏаmin says:
"i suppose i never agreed to it when i read somewhere that you allow your creativity to lead your life. at the time twas unfathomable, but now i geddict what that person said."
25th September, 2007
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Half Pinay - Laretta Houston says:
"Ummm what can i say that hasn't been already said. A wonderful photographer and knows his stuff. I got to his stream everyday and that's how good he is. I am a loyal follower of his work!"
23rd January, 2007
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Joel Benguigui says:
"I don't know him, but the only thing I'd like to say is I'd be very proud to meet such a photographer, who raised mens beauty at such a level!
Stunning picture and always the same simplicity, just to highlight curves, looks, muscles, skin and emotion...
Your work is relly great dude!
J."12th January, 2007
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Donald Andrew Agarrat says:
"Well, here we are, honey. I'm probably one of the lucky few up in here who can say they've seen your work blossom from its genesis so beautifully through every stage of growth into what it is today, a sumptuous mix of creamy light and bold color that unabashedly delivers sex at its root. It's a sexuality that's as pervasive as it is intimate and honest. The subjects of your portraits should be overwhelmed by it, but they are not; rather you allow them to use your vivacity to highlight their own. It's an exchange that you render so lovingly. I can't wait to see what you do next."
3rd January, 2007
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onephoinescorp says:
"I met Malik a few years ago at a Poetry Slam. He and Adodi Muse, an ensemble he performs with are off the chain!
I admire this broths's artist ability, and the work he does. I know several good photographers, but I've seen expression and passion in his work, like I've not seen in others.
I believe Malik to be very genuine, and a "What you see is what you get" kind of guy.
I salute his talent, and I await his next accomplishments.
Malik, you are a gem and you bring such life to your work.
Alan (Ajae)"15th November, 2006
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cocoaromeo85 says:
"I must say that after looking at ur images I am a fan. I hope that when i come down to ATL that I can be one of ur subjects."
21st June, 2006
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Poppy Wright says:
"If I could only tear myself away from BrothaLoveImages work for long enough, I might be able to post a couple of my own photos."
14th March, 2006
- Joined:
- January 2005
- Hometown:
- Detroit, MI / Atlanta, GA
- Currently:
- Alexandria, VA, USA
- I am:
- Male and Taken
- Occupation:
- Photographer
- Website:
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