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TAJ WASHINGTON PHOTOSHOOT RESULTS

Tuesday, November 21, 2006

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KENT | BLAIR | BRYANT
About a month ago, I posted up some info about the Taj Washington photoshoot that was going down in NYC on November 4th. I’m sure most of yall remember it..

Anyway, Taj selected some models from the e-mails he received and here are some of the dope shots he took. And get this, most of the models are actual CL readers…now that’s wassup.

Here is what Taj wanted to say to everyone:

Thanks to everyone who contacted me in regards to the casting notice. It was a pleasure working with all involved and I look forward to doing it again. Also, a special thank you to Nostylgia (www.nostylgia.com) sneaker shop for the kicks and clothing and Weight (www.weightnyc.com) for giving me gear. Lastly, thank you too, Angel La. for seeing my vision, as well as Hair Designer DeLonte CLark and celebrity makeup artist, Encruma Garriques. Be on the lookout for some of my work on a newsstand near you, soon.

-Taj

Be sure to check out TAJWASHINGTON.COM for more of his photos and contact info.

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BRYANT & ASAN

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ASAN & BLAIR | SHARON

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1.

blk dds

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Great photos.

Are these any fellow Loopers.

2.

Sassycat

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

I love this, the pictures are wonderful :)

3.

blk dds

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

……and if so, congratulations.

4.

DD

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Nice pics!!

5.

Ne-Ho for Ne-Yo

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

OK WHO ON HERE IS PIC #1 AND WHERE CAN I STALK YOU???? SEXXXXXXXY!

GREAT PICS.

6.

rizzarex

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Wow He is fine! I wouldnt mind a piece !!!! hha

7.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Thanks again, Angel La. You’re the best! :)

8.

lashaunda

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

nice pictures!!

9.

charisselt

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

they look GREAT, nice pics!!! Especially the fellas!!!

10.

pooface

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

the guy in the 2nd pic looks like he doesnt know wat hes doing.

11.

wifey

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

I’d checked out his work on his profile a couple of weeks back, and I must say that his photos just GRAB you. I love Brazillian cubic art, which is vibrant and sharp and colorful, and these photos are kinda reminiscent of that style. Love it.

They almost look like living color cartoons or something. The composition almost looks surreal (in a good way).

12.

Queshia

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Cute pics!!

13.

bill

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Very nice work Mr. Taj Washington !!!

wow…so these are models that you choose from our Concrete Loop Readers, huh ????

Very Impressive Sir.

14.

Dee Dee

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Black people lookin’ GOOD! Bothers lookin’ FINE! Great photos.

15.

Bryant

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Hey! The second guy is me… :( *LOL* Shout to Taj…

16.

itzzzkimmm

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Nice pics! Good job all you models/CL readers.

17.

HYPE!

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

dope work Taj !

18.

Dymediva25

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

nice pics… especially the first one =)

19.

deidrajm

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

ruff!!!!!! very hip hop!!!!!!!!!!!!

20.

DIVINE_VIXINE

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

IM FEELING THE PICTURES.. THE FELLAS IS DOING THE DAMN THANG!!! MUCH PROPS!!! I WANT TO TAKE SOME PICTURES!!! CAN A SISTA IN PHX SHINE TOO!! :-)

21.

JillyBean819

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

After reading that anger-inspiring post about Kramer (whatever his real name is), it was nice to see that gorgeous guy in the first photo looking back at me. Mmmmm mmmmm, thaaannkk you, CL!

22.

Meatloaf

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

@ My Boo!

Now, I’m not a jealous man, but I’m not overjoyed with TAJ talkin to “my Boo” like they old roomates or sumpin! Since when did he get a direct line to discuss his vision with you? And, what happen to my vision fa us? And, where was you all last week?

CMAO! ;(

23.

Such Magnificence

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

This pics are fabulous…great work :-)

24.

Such Magnificence

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

I meant these pics…

OMG I have made like ten typos today!!! I’m sorry guys!!!

25.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Whaddup, Bryant?! I see you! Thank you everyone for your kind comments. I am just a young dud trying to make moves and it’s a blessing to be able to have a vehicle to do so.

26.

Sizzle

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Co-sign with #5..he’s cute.

27.

mizzlizz

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

The dude in pic #1 is very sexy.

Great work Taj!

28.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Mizz Lizz I may have to use you in one of my projects. :)

29.

littlebit2006

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

All the models look ot. Congrats to Taj on a great photoshoot.

30.

sweet

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

the first guy is gorgeous! everyone else looks great also. as tyra would say; fierce!

31.

MrsDawsondn

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

congrat taj that looks great i could see it in some hip mags. Great job!

32.

marie2

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

I FEEL YA #5 THE GUY IN THE RIGHT HAND CORNER IN THE FIRST PIC,,,HOLLA AT ME,,,,DAMN,,,,,

33.

marie2

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

BUT HE DID REALLY WELL TAKING THESE PHOTOS THEY LOOK REALLY CLASSY…..

34.

oliand1

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Very Nice Taj!
I find these shots to be extremely refreshing. Not overdone, but just enough sexy. Keep doing your “Thang”, it’s working!

35.

Ayanna

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

who are these ppl?

36.

BabyDoc

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

No hate. The people he picked looked tight. They definitely was all on they A-game. This is a very good look.

37.

mizzlizz

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Thank you Taj! Your shots are very well done. You have great taste! ;-)

38.

tru_luv

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

these pics look so professional and they really look great!! nice work mr. washington!!

39.

Tee

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

great photos! although I didn’t make the cut I am glad that other concreteloopers got the chance to get great photos for their books!

40.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

For me, it’s all about bringing the best out of our People of Color. Please note that these models had gorgeous insides to match their outsides. No one came to the shoot with any drama. Everyone was so professional. Although one model came with three bodyguards…LOL.

41.

~SWEETS~

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

If tha’ guy in the first pic (Kent) is really a concreteloop reader, just wanna let you know………..you can get it LOL!!! DAMN he’s fine. As for the rest of the pictures, nice work.

42.

BEANS

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Taj,

Great work. As for the man in the first pic… is his belly button really that high or are his pants that low? Either way, he is definitely sexy!

43.

Mikea

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Where’s the chocolate?!! Man, we get dissed in everything!

44.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Beans, his pants are down very low. I never even noticed that. LOL. Mikea, I was looking for dark skinned men and women and only a few responded that were in the Tri-State area. But they weren’t what I wanted. The darker skinned woman I wanted to use first told me she lived in NY, then changed up and said she comes to NYC occasionally, so that didn’t work. And the dark skinned dude I did pick for the shoot never followed through and chose not to show up to the shoot. Oh well, his loss.

45.

~SWEETS~

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

LOL @ Beans, I didn’t noticed that either. His belly button does look high HAHA!! Man you must of been looking pretty hard :o)

46.

bru-know

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

TAJ my man if you ain’t a PRO yet YOU just made yo MARK.
YOU GO BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and PLEASE O PLEASE work with MIZZLIZZ(just work tho).
I ain’t laughin :-(

47.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

LMAO! You are a mess, Bru-Know. I will see what I can do…

48.

godivagoddess6

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Taj—these are really good photos. Excellent job! And ladies, if you want some more eye candy, visit Taj’s site. I fell in love twice, once with the guy smoking the cigar [even though I don't like smokers] and the guy watering the grass who will be my future gardener. I could do some loads of laundry on his abs. Whew!

49.

itzzzkimmm

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

These are GREAT pics Taj. Very professional. All of the models look great.

50.

SUGA BUGA

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

OMGOOOODNESS!!! THEY POSTED MY PICTURE.

Naw, Im playin!! LOL

51.

bumpagyal

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

omdz!! dis pics are great!! good phottographer!! if onli u come england..tek fabulous pics of moi!! onli jkin..keep doin wat u doin…u b BIG 1 day if u contiune…:D

52.

MiMi

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

woooo who is the dude in the first pic to the left?

53.

Taj The Photographer

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Oh, that’s Kent. I used him because he has a unique look. I bet you would never guess his nationality…

54.

ethiopian_princess

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Who is this fine young man?

55.

southern_gal213

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

The photos are H.O.T.

56.

Ranjan

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

What’s dude in the first pic’s (Kent i guess) nationality?

57.

BEYAWNCE

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

What, you had to be light skinned with Chink eyes to get selected? Please update the page with AMA pics, sth actually worth discussing.

58.

Ranjan

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

I’m feeling Ashan. I want a scoop of his 31 flavas of sexiness!

59.

Ericka

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Lemme find out it’s time for me to become a stalker again sexiness at it’s finest boy

60.

trinigal

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Who is kent? with his fine ass.Where can i find out more info on him?

61.

Sweetneesee

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Great job, America’s next CL model! lol! I didn’t know y’all look so good! But seriously, you all did a great job. You look better than half of the celebs that are posted on here. Congrats!

62.

what cha know

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Wow, your portfolio is HOT! You’re a very talent photographer, I can’t even pick a favorite picture from ur website, they’re all gorgeous! Def. looking forward to seeing your work out there in the magazines, etc.

63.

what cha know

Tuesday, November 21, 2006 /

Oh yeah & Kent….DAMN. Can u please identify urself..lol. Asan’s cute too but he looks a little young…oh and those boots Sharon got on are fly…

64.

uh-boo

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

dude in pic #1 and #4 in the black tee are hella sexy

65.

sharonda

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

good look.

67.

amaya

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

Very nice..Good luck TAJ

68.

Mo

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

Wow! What fine CL guys including the photagrapher with his photography skills. Good luck to Taj!

69.

ms_mac1

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

Nice pics Taj. Good luck with your future endeavors. I might be hiring you to do some work. Do you travel out of state?

70.

sxy chameleon

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

HEY, THESE PICS ARE VRY NICE.
GREAT QUALITY TOO.
NOW TO MENTION THE IMPORTANT PART….
THE MODELS LOOK GREAT.
#1 PIC…MMMMM WAT I WOULD DO TO YOU!!
AND I SEE WE BRINGIN “LIGHT SKIN” BACK… LOL!!
CAUSE IM LIGHT AND JUST RGT. AND FAR AS I CAN TELL. WE AINT NEVA WENT OUTTA STYLE. ALWAYS BEEN FLY!! BUT, YA KNOW ……SOME SAY WE LEFT .. BUT WE BACK LOL

71.

BEANS

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

@ SWEETS…

Yes, I was looking THAT hard! LMAO!

@ Taj…
My guess is that he’s African-American and Pacific Islander. :)

72.

MrsDawsondn

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

Taj your portfolio is really on point I loved all of the pics and kent seems to be Italian if that’s him in your portfolio with that Italian shirt on. Am i right? Am I right?

73.

Taj The Photographer

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

Kent is actually African-American and German (I think). Although I am not sure which parent is what. I chose him because he had a unique look; he looked Caucasian to me with a slight tan, almost. But once you hear his voice and you hear him talk, there is no mistaking his he’s Black. LOL.

74.

Ione

Wednesday, November 22, 2006 /

All of the pictures look nice and colorful good job!

76.

L Boogie

Thursday, November 23, 2006 /

hEY I KNO ASAn we went to high school together…im glad he’s doing his thing….wow…im happy for him…hey asan if ur reading this L from freedom is proud of u…

77.

kyomii

Friday, November 30, 2007 /

um i live in london and i’m studying photgraphy in college. does any1 knw how i can contact the company i would really like to take some REAL pictures