vancouver fashion and portrait photographyfashion photographyportrait photographycorporate photographyevent photographywedding photographyPosted Oct 02, 2012 by kkIndependent Media & Citizen Journalism at The 2012 Democratic National Convention - Charlotte, North CarolinaThe Democratic National Convention is taking place in Charlotte this week and there's a huge focus on independent media… especially blogging and citizen journalism. With convention delegates and the media armed with iPhones and using Instagram, Twitter, YouTube & Facebook this has election is more connected & real-time than any that has come before.One particularly interesting project is an independent media center called #ThePPL. #ThePPL is a co-working and event space in Uptown Charlotte just blocks from the main events  and designed for the emerging and online media covering the #DNC2012. In addition to a newsroom supporting hundreds of indy journalists, activists, and non-profits the people has been hosting parties, guest speakers, and roundtable discussions throughout the convention.From www.theppl.us… "We're just having fun doing what we love to do. Making art. Making media. Making history. #DNC2012 #ThePPL"kk's blog4134 commentsRead morePosted Mar 29, 2011 by kkMidway Journey is a poetic, visual & introspective journey to one of the most remote places on the planet. “I envision our project not as being a bunch of us tramping around the island with cameras; instead I hope it will be an emotional and spiritual journey by a deeply connected group of artists, to honor the issues that Midway represents. Maybe it is not too ambitious to hope—if we can fully rise to the occasion—that we might be able to co-create a multi-media work of art that tenderly witnesses this middle point that humanity finds itself at right now. And in the eye of the storm —the apex of the Gyre—perhaps our collaborative efforts can create a container for healing that might have some small effect on the collective choice that is to come.” - Photographer and artist Chris Jordan   kk's blog2318 commentsRead morePosted Mar 24, 2011 by kkThis City was Built on Rock n' Roll and Jones Soda  - SXSW 2011 in Austin, TexasMusic is what moves the soul into rhythm. Every year after the geeks have fled Austin, TX to recover from five days of SXSW Interactive  madness, the streets of this cozy creative town are flooded by the musical soundings of thousands of rockstars from all over the world. The music portion of the South by Southwest festival  is coveted by music industry folks, up and coming bands and music nerds. Every available venue, from parking lots, art galleries and even small storefronts are turned into rock n' roll havens. Static Photography  photographer Kris Krüg  had the chance to hang out with guys from Jones Soda  as they traveled in their Jones RV  from party to party.  What a wild ride!  kk's blog1624 commentsRead morePosted Mar