Honorable Mention in "Artists Wanted" Contest!

When I entered this international self portraiture contest, I did not know what to expect. New to photo competitions, it was actually a lot of fun to apply and openly show support to all my talented flickr girls who also entered. To be honest, winning the grand prize was not that important to me. I mean, don't get me wrong, I definitely wouldn't be mad if I won 7K! However, I wanted to venture into something different to see what would happen. To this moment, seeing my name (or rather "alter ego" Ms. Aarika) listed as an "Honorable Mention" among other respected professional photographers in a international photo competition, blows me away! I can't help but to reflect on this time last year as I was preparing for my first full art show in my hometown of Atlantic City. I'm extremely grateful to God and very proud.

I want to also take this time to congratulate all the winners, especially Hilary McHone, Brooke Shaden and Lisa Sieczka, who I've connected with personally. Keep shooting and inspiring ladies!

Looking forward to hopefully meeting everyone at the "The Power Of Self" reception Friday, March 12th at 201 Mulberry St in Manhattan, NYC!

Last Call for "Power of Self" votes!

If you haven't already, click here to rate my portfolio in "The Power of Self" photo contest. Thanks to those who have. (You may vote more than once.)

Photo Contest! Vote for me!

Okay, I got a direct message via twitter about this contest, then my girl Jovian (blog--> http://jovianzayne.wordpress.com) sent it just a couple days after, so I thought I'd give my chances at winning something cool a shot. After many failed attempts at setting up an account (ended with "Iamthegreatest" because site wouldn't take "msaarika" or "nastassiadavis") I FINALLY got my stuff in. It costed me $50, as it was $10 to submit an image, so I chose what I thought was "my best work" to date - 3 or more is recommended by the site. Whether I win or not, I'm just happy that I followed through and actually entered.

To vote, you must rate my portfolio (preferably 5 stars *hehe*) but I'll certainly be happy with whatever I can get. The winner gets 7K so wish me luck! And best of luck to all the lovely artist that entered as well!

You have today and tomorrow to vote.

Thank you for the support!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Gospel Music / Photo Contest

Woke up this morning thinking about the project I need to get done for an organization I was commissioned to do. While in the process of gathering music for the DVD, some of these tunes found there way back to me. Man. How amazing are these songs. Can't explained how I felt listening to them, almost brought tears to my eyes. Anyway, here are just a couple of the songs my mom and I were jamming to this morning!

God is so good ya'll. And I feel blessed to be alive.



"Think im so fresh
Think im so clean
Think im so sweet
ITS THE GOD IN ME!" (Yesssss Mary Mary!)



"I was created to make Your praise glorious.
I was created to make Your praise glorious,
glorious, yes, I was, yes, I was." -Martha Munizzi

Any one else love these songs? Or Gospel music in general? Feel free to comment! :)

In the meantime, I must get ready for work. Also, really excited about a Photography Contest I've entered recently. Wish me luck! There are SO MANY other awesome images in the categories too. Click here to enter the Digital Camera Photographer of the Year 2009 competition.