This is Bei Maejor, by Walid Azami

Bei Maejor, by Walid Azami

This is Bei Maejor. Photographed by Walid Azami, Hollywood Hills CA.


Thank you, Justin Bieber

A little girl half way across the nation just entered her 5th round of chemo today (bone cancer). She like all 10 year old girls in America are infatuated with Justin Bieber. My friend Robyn reached out to me, asked if there was any way I could get an autograph from Justin for the little girl. I did not think I could, but I gave her a very rare photo of Justin I had taken a long time ago at an event. She was ecstatic. And then things changed.

My amazing rep heard the story and she pulled strings, pushed people around, made calls and wrote emails on Lily’s behalf (the power of a mother when a child is in pain). What did I wake up with in my inbox?

I had a video from Justin Bieber in London, wishing Lily a speedy recovery. Last night at 2AM she entered her 5th chemo round and needless to say, Lily was not feeling well. Lily’s grandfather wrote:

 As far as I am concerned, and I am never ‘speechless,’ ….. but, this time I am. Unbelievable. Absolutely unbelievable…

by tomorrow Lily will have shown everyone on the pediatric oncology wing, including doctors and nurses, her special video from her hero, Justin.

Lots of people to thank on this chain of good, but big thanks to Leah Harmony, Alfredo Flores and of course, Justin Bieber. You all made a little girl’s terrible day, one of her best.


Eva Marcille

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Photographed by Walid Azami

 

 

 

 

 

 


Eva’s New TV Show

Photographed by Walid Azami

Want to congratulate my friend Miss Eva Marcille on her new show for the Oxygen network. I photographed this, one of many, promo photo of the ladies. It was a long day in Hancock Park, small studio, loud music and TONS of pizza (thanks Eva!).


Sarah’s Day in the Woods

This is my friend Sarah, very talented dancer for Pitbull, Usher, Kylie, Bera, etc… We photographed promotional images for her and here she is.

Photography by Walid Azami


Taylor’s Shoot

Photography: Walid Azami

This hot ass day reminded of the hot day with Taylor. It was October, another 100+ day on our roof top and we shot this stuff.

 


Bera “Don’t Worry/Can’t Get Enough” Video

 

The video for “Don’t Worry” is special because it was designed to do a few things. The first was to obviously showcase “Don’t Worry” written by Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, but also to showcase Bera’s own unique European style in urban/top 40 music, and let the world see him perform on stage.

Bera is a straight forward artist, very passionate about his art, and likes to keep life simple. I’m a straight forward artist, very passionate about my art and love simplicity in life and in my work. Combine that and you get this piece.

I paid special attention not to reveal the time era. I always believe simple is the best way, it’s the classiest and most timeless route also. That’s what I wanted for Bera, something timeless that will not look outdated 10 years from now.

I also wanted him to have a story, which is by large lacking in the music video world. In an industry where nearly nude girls shake for the camera, I wanted something different for him and my own work. I wanted sexy, not cheap. That’s easy, that’s on every other video. Where we could have gone for provocative, I opted for an actual story line.

Another reason why I pushed for a story line with minimal sexuality is because Bera is still a minor. No need to explain further.

The theme is an old French movie, along with subtitles, intro credits and rolling credits at the end of the movie. In fact it is 2 music videos in 1 (Can’t Get Enough). I used a previous single by Bera, “Favorite Things” to layer the dialogue. If you just heard of Bera, you would never know this. If you have followed his short, but dynamic career this is a cool addition to the video.

I hope you enjoy watching it, I am a sucker for artists getting together and everyone bringing their best. I am proud of this video, Bera, and my crew for an amazing job because that’s what everyone did…they brought their best.

Thank you,

Walid.


Bei Maejor

This is Bei Maejor. Here’s why I respect this guy. A) His music is good B) He believes in education and has a double major C) He has manners. Simple. I’m a simple man. I like to photograph people I respect. Done.

This is Bei Maejor. Here’s why I respect this guy. A) His music is good B) He believes in education and has a double major C) He has manners. Simple. I’m a simple man. I like to photograph people I respect. Done.


Eva Pigford Marcille Outtake (July 2011 Shoot)

Here’s an outtake from the new Eva Marcille shoot. What can I say, I have a great team on this project.

Photography of Eva, by Walid Azami

 

Talent: Eva

Photography: Walid Azami
Make up: Terrell Mullin
Hair: Ryan Burrell
Stylist: EJ King & Liz Jacobs
Assistant to Walid: Pejman Shojaei

 

 

 

 

 


K Michelle “Just Ain’t my Day” Music Video

This is the video for K Michelle that I directed and premiered tonight. Follow me on Twitter.


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