Hello all,
As most of you know, I am a freelance graphic designer. I specialize in visual arts based design, which involves developing posters/flyers, album artwork, and logo designs. To see examples of my graphic style, you can find my work over in the “Graphic Art” section. If you’re curious to see other examples of what I do, and would like to hire me to do your next design, shoot me an email at therealdjcue@gmail.com.
Hello friends,
Just wanted to share a couple of mobile photography related things with you. I’m happy to say that I was one of the winners of the Mobile Masters Challenge, a competition created for the Mobile Masters eBook which was a companion for the mobile photography event at Macworld this week. Two of my photos, along with 123 photos from mobile photographers all around the world, will be featured in a special section of this eBook. I’m honored to be featured alongside accomplished artists from We Are Juxt, AMPt, and other mobile photography communities. You can download the digital book for iPad on the iTunes app store. You can view my entries here:
And you can view the other winners here.
On another note, my “In Suburbia” photo essay was featured on We Are Juxt earlier today, for as it has been entered in the Juxt Storytellers Challenge. It was very exciting and I’m honored to have my essay featured in this community. I also had my old interview, conducted by Fabs Grassi, a well known street photographer in the Instagram community, featured as well on Twitter as a Juxt Rewind. If you missed it, you can find it here. So grateful to have had these wonderful opportunities, and I’m inspired and motivated to continue moving forward in what I enjoy doing.
Thank you all for your constant encouragement and support,
Cue
Album artwork I did for Vapor Eyes, a DJ & producer based in Chicago who specializes in creating trip-hop beats and vintage vibes. Listen to his new album “Strange Places” and get a glimpse of what goes on the mind of Vapor Eyes.
Hello all,
I created an advertisement for the type of work I do at formal events, mainly proms and dances. What you have here is an example of the pop based mixing work I do, blending popular songs with less popular dance songs, to keep the mood vibrant and active. Note: I mix a lot more than pop music, such as jazz, hip-hop, alternative. You name it! I am able to mix several different styles and play all types of music. If you want to hear some of my other work, including the full versions of the mixes played in the ad, along with other various remixes and original work, visit my “Sounds” page. If you are in the North Atlanta area and are interested in booking me to DJ at your public event, you can contact me at therealdjcue@gmail.com.
-a person who does more than push play
Photos by Natalyn Bradshaw, taken at The Marlow House in Marietta, Ga.
Photos © Natalyn Bradshaw, 2013
In Suburbia,
An environment in which all of its classes, qualities, and ideas can be both easily distinguished, and blurred, verging on the point of invisibility. There are those who love it, hate it, avoid it, and those who dwell in it. This essay is an analytical yet simple visual dissection of the given environment, in a sociological context. The goal is to achieve a better understanding on this place as a whole, and to understand its many issues.
“Important News In Suburbia”
There are those who support the idea that suburbia is a place where everything is “perfect” and correct. Other common ideas regarding this place deal with the political, social, and economical hierarchies that have been established, and usually stem from the opinions of those who don’t live in this place. It is normal for people who have seen it at a glance to generate negative thoughts about what they have seen.
“A New Generation In Suburbia”
The reality is, there is a point in which the suburban setting can have a negative effect on those who are grounded in it. Different from a city setting, there is a lack of balance in the social, political, and economic classes, ultimately causing people to be extreme in what they believe, and how they act. There is also a heavy sense of pride that is developed among opposing parties within this social group, as they believe there is no reason to find common ground. This can cause future generations to grow to either fear or despise different people, in other social situations and different environments.
“Young Woman In Suburbia”
There are many different results of the actions performed by those who consciously and subconsciously choose to conform to the suburban lifestyle. This in itself isn’t a negative thing. The negativity is exposed when people choose to turn the suburban lifestyle into something that makes it harder for a community to connect and learn from each other. Adolescents raised under the negative side of this lifestyle find themselves searching for something different, and in the end, are left to develop their own opinions on this society which they are apart.
“Buildings In Suburbia”
It is valuable and healthy to recognize the flaws in your community. It is a way to start change, wherever you are. I am apart of a suburban community, which is why I chose this as my focus for this photo essay. I often find myself saying things regarding the “boring” nature of my community and how I never want to shoot here, but I have realized that there’s a lot more to this environment that you can’t see at a surface level glance. I encourage you all to do the same, wherever you might be.
“War Memories In Suburbia”
The inspiration behind this essay is mainly based on my reaction to the notion that you will only find important news in the grittiest, lowest places. This idea challenged me to look for a story in my area, and really pushed me to take a crack at a plain, but mysterious subject that has been a popular topic ever since the establishment of this type of environment. If you would like to respond to this, feel free to comment with your thoughts and opinions on this society, or any other environments and social situations. I am grateful that I had the opportunity to share my thoughts with you all, and hope you have enjoyed this not so hard hitting exposé on suburbia.
© Roberto Cuevas, 2012
Check out some recent tunes I’ve uploaded on my soundcloud, beatport, and bandcamp pages. Including my most recent track, a remix of Com Truise’s “She Melts”. Also check out my downloadable album “Cue the Mixtapes! Vol. 1”.
http://soundcloud.com/theoriginaldjcue/she-melts-cued-remix
http://theoriginaldjcue.bandcamp.com/album/cue-the-mixtapes-vol-1
Welcome to the cued-blog! For all of you Instagram editors/image creators, I have a set of custom made shapes for you all to download and use as much as you’d like, for free! They’re available in the “Cue Rhythms” section. Be sure to tag each creation you’ve made with #cuerhythms when you have posted an image incorporating any one of the cued-rhythms. Thank you, and happy editing!
Cue
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