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.***
__________________________________
"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
__________________________________
So... this is me:
A few groups i administer/moderate:
Some work that i'm loving from other folks on flickr:
Images of BrothaLove
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
__________________________________
MY WORK HAS VALUE!
Photographers' Rights Group.
...
Photos of malik ml williams (1)
malik ml williams' favorite photos from other Flickr members (1,703)
Contacts (820)
-
Steve Strawn
No real name given
-
Mattijn
Mattijn Franssen
-
Philippe74160
Philippe Brunel
-
Carlos Burboa C....
Carlos Burboa
-
Dana Gonzales
Dana Gonzales
-
I, Garçon Stupide
No real name given
-
scottbx
No real name given
-
Nubian ∑agle ©™
No real name given
-
paulmorristim
Paul Morris
-
mannequinbs
Axel Salazar
-
KevinHartmann
Kevin
-
photogolpher
Steve
Groups (37)
- African American Tattoos 65 photos, 36 members
- Project 365 582499 photos, 12552 members
- Portrait Strobist 9053 photos, 1595 members
- PresetsHeaven - The Flickr group 274 photos, 194 members
- Beautiful Men Photos 2185 photos, 910 members
- That would be SUCH an album cover 81 photos, 19 members
- nanowrimo 4848 photos, 1945 members
- DC/Baltimore/NoVa Strobist 2383 photos, 529 members
- Positive Images of Black Men 2778 photos, 283 members
- One Strobe Pony 21945 photos, 4252 members
- Lensbabies 20805 photos, 3068 members
- Presetting Lightroom 10799 photos, 4328 members
- Society of African & African American Photographers 4367 photos, 245 members
- Facing the Male (Redux) 945 photos, 131 members
- Model Mayhem Flickr 23828 photos, 3082 members
- Portrait Photography Business 36728 photos, 6123 members
- african american men 764 photos, 223 members
- Atlanta Photography Guild Yearbook 274 photos, 64 members
- fake ttv 5999 photos, 901 members
- Technique 216 photos, 14989 members
- Noise and Dust Through The Viewfinder 211 photos, 2962 members
- Washington DC/Metro Area 76345 photos, 5425 members
- DoF 381304 photos, 37451 members
- 50mm (The original 50mm group) Theme : Smoke 255984 photos, 16079 members
- Studio Strobism 6186 photos, 1304 members
- Strobist.com 296084 photos, 66526 members
- "Natural Beauty" - Portraiture 4144 photos, 778 members
- Through The Viewfinder 41586 photos, 5545 members
- Posing & Lighting Men 332 photos, 506 members
- ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD--NEXT MEETING JAN 5 @ 7 PM 27379 photos, 1636 members
- Flickr Heroes 136 photos, 57 members
- Diptychs - two is better than one! 75058 photos, 15412 members
- The Piscean Collective 196 photos, 25 members
- Flickr Hacks 427 photos, 14024 members
- In The Life: Black Gay Moments 353 photos, 224 members
- brown skin (color photos only) 7478 photos, 983 members
- Negrophile 10675 photos, 1316 members
Testimonials (10)
-
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
-
Atila says:
"I LOVE HIS VISION of men, of people, himself....a true artist!"
18th April, 2008
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
mikebrand 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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
Bookmark on Delicious