Interview KAMMs

Tae:

I would like you to first introduce yourself to many who are unknown of you?
KAMMs:

KAMMs or KAMMs TheACE

Tae:

What type of photographer are you or what's your specialty?

KAMMs:

I’m an artist first. I try not to limit myself. I find myself shooting mostly things that inspire me, a large bit of that includes the 4 elements of Hip Hop. I find myself shooting at or around graffiti walls a lot. I LOVE color.

Tae:

When did you first start shooting?

KAMMs:

Got my first d-SLR around Christmas of ’08. Not a Christmas gift though!

Tae:

What kind of camera and equipment do you use?

KAMMs:

I prefer Canon. I’ve used Nikon but there’s just too many dam settings. I like raw images, I want to do most of the work, not depend on the camera. Like my mentor, Jerome, says: “It’s not about the camera. I can shoot with a disposable and still get amazing shots.” I mean, I can’t do that yet, but he can. I’m trying to get on his level.

Tae:

What are your dreams and goals as far as photography is concerned?

KAMMs:

Photography is the one avenue in which I don’t have any immediate goals. I just want to get better and better. I love art and photography is the one avenue that allows me to capture it forever, as opposed to creating it.

Tae:

What are your upcoming events or jobs?

KAMMs:

Check TheIMMEG.com for our calendar. We’re always busy. The next major event I’m looking forward to is SoundCLASH’s Kicks & Snares with Pete Rock. All the elements of Hip Hop under one roof with a legend present. My camera & I are gonna have a field day!

Tae:

How can people get in touch with you?

KAMMs:

I’m literally everywhere on the internet. Not to sound pretentious but if all else fails, Google me! Here are some specific places you can find me on the net though: TheIMMEG.com, @KAMMsTheACE ßTwitter, facebook.com/kammstheace, KAMMsTheACE.com, Kammstheace.tumblr.com, jpgmag.com/people/KAMMsTheACE

Classic Video Games in Real Life Situations

Hamburg-based photographer Patrick Runte recreates scenes from old school videos games in his Oskar Schlemmer-inspired Jump ‘n’ Run series. Pacman, Space Invaders, Pong, and more are all composed in real life situations where Runte has set up depictions of the video games. This is what Runte has to say about his real world counterparts he created: “The work is inspired by Oskar Schlemmer and his idea of the ‘Triadic Ballett’ and the term ‘Streetplay’”, Runte explains. “I wanted to compile old video games, which are based on simple geometric forms and make them able to be experienced / felt by the human body.”

Via Format Magazine