Off Centre.

Photography by Alex Ingram

Here are two of the raw files from the Off Centre dance performance. I will post the edits that I like on my website at www.alexingram.com.

While I  shot 100's of pictures with fellow artist Lauryn Franklin, there were only several that I really liked! My favorite was definetly the photo in blue above, as it almost looks like the other dancer is the shadow of the girl. 

The Stars.

Last night I got to attend the rehearsal for the dance performance titled "Off Centre" at CSUSM. I took Photographs for one of the Cal State Professors and enjoyed the performance and music. Some of my friends Greg, Joemell, and David were in the performance and I would encourage anyone to check it out if they have the time.
This song was used in the performance and reminded me how much I liked it so I thought I would share it with the world. If you are around the San Diego area check out the performance tonight at Cal State San Marcos at the Arts building at 7. The song is called "After Tonight" by Justin Nozuka. Pics will be up soon from the event.

Awards and Ceremonies

This last week of April has been packed full of awards and ceremonies all leading up to the big day! Graduation! Check it out! I received a stoll for my work in ASI at the ASI Alumni Ceremony from and an award for encouraging diversity and campus activity at the All Peoples Celebration. The ceremonies were great and packed with friends of mine from the graduating class, faculty that have helped through the years and many others.

Inspiring.

This commercial really inspires me! I one day hope that I can use art as a means to transform children's lives. I remember when I was a kid that I wanted to be an artist and even dressed as a painter several years for Halloween. After years of being told that I couldn't become one, I decided to follow a dream and become one and I feel it was one of the most important choices in my life. I hope one day I can inspire others to follow their dreams and use art as a therapeutic and positive medium in their life.

Positivity is Key.

My Professor, Deborah Small, recently asked me to come in and speak to her class to show my portfolio and speak a bit about life after CSUSM and Grad School. I was really honored that she had invited me and gave my told the class about how I approached things and gave a few tips about the process and how I went about things. My main point was that you have to rely on yourself to get things done, not let anything stop you, and strive to be the best! What surprised me was that people actually listened and cared about what I had to say! I guess I'm definitely not the same person that came into college, I have actually accomplished many things and am now in a position that I have some experience behind me. I really appreciated the class and all of their comments and questions. I especially thought it was cool talking to the homies Joemell and Andy about life after CSUSM and all of our goals. I think positivity leads to success to I try to keep that in my life and I feel these guys do the same. I feel it is so important for all of us to have good connections after college because one day we might all rely on eachother one day. If any students or fellow artists read this blog please shoot me an email with your blog and I will update my links to include your page! I have done this with several of my friends to keep current on their work and to learn more from them.
I'm really so proud of everyone and everything that I have seen accomplished through the CSUSM art department and I am very certain their are greater things to come.

On a side note I am in the process of updating my website and have added an updated biography and several new photos in a theatre section. More to come! check it out at www.alexingram.com