Viewsfromthetrap

I've been lying to myself saying that I'm just hibernating and that's the reason why I been slacking on my art but really procrastinating has been living with me for a long time now. So walk with me as I escape my procrastination and try to help others dealing with this same monster…

This episode we chop it up with Pedro Vasquez better known as aimos, a dope NYC photographer that's shares is upbringing and what drove him to photography. Representing Queens made this even more special for me. This  felt more like two homies just chopping it up more than an interview with gems still being dropped….. I know y'all gonna enjoy this one…….

This episode we get up with Kumo from the Bronx, a dope storyteller/ photographer that's speaks about his come up in the photography world and leaving the streets to pursue his passion…..  He drips gems on us o how to bring your art to the streets and create a lifestyle for your brand off of social media……… enjoy yallFollow Kumo on Instagram https://instagram.com/kumoshai?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==For anything related to viewsfromthetrap hit the link belowhttps://linktr.ee/Viewsfromthetrap?fbclid=PAAabcH8r4kw_TJ8Wmr8ISU9rnEvGD5DqjBBO4Ukz_gcc86AktumeSt1k81_E

On this episode I drop in dolo just to pop my shit and keep y'all up to date with myself and the platform. Basically just so y'all can hear my smooth Barry white voice…….. Today I felt like mobb deep was playing all day in my head so I hit y'all with the fire introIntro : Mobb deep Getaway#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap For anything related to viewsfromthetrap hit the link belowhttps://linktr.ee/Viewsfromthetrap?fbclid=PAAabcH8r4kw_TJ8Wmr8ISU9rnEvGD5DqjBBO4Ukz_gcc86AktumeSt1k81_E

From Nas to Biggie and Tupac  when they was friends, Lauryn Hill, Missy, De la soul, Wu tang and the 90's list can go on, T. Eric Monroe is a walking time capsule and has photographed some of the most iconic photos in hip hop history, so it was a honor to welcome him to my platform to tell stories and drop gems for us…. I really hope you guys enjoy this one, I did this for the culture………

This episode I chop it up with Black soap as we sit in a Brooklyn apartment and he burns his spliff,  we talk about Old New York, his upbringing, photography and what else he has coming up. This episode is definitely one to roll up and light one to… 

This episode we get in touch with Kimberly ha a photographer based out of New Orleans. Kimberly breaks down her love for photography and videos her upbringing and where she sees her art bringing her. I really enjoy talking to women photographers because hearing what they go through as being a woman in a male dominated field and watching them flourish is so uplifting… I hope y'all enjoy this one as much as I did

This episode we take a ride down south to Houston and speak with Harris an artist that is well on the rise to being a hometown hero with his camera. Harris tells us his up bringing, how he fell in love with photography and how photography saved his life. Houston culture is something that i myself love so I hope everyone enjoys this episode and grabs some of the gems Harris will drop on us…….

This episode is about finding other things to do with your time and brand if the cold weather doesn't agree with you. Working on other things that can improve your art and brand at the same time…#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://linktr.ee/Viewsfromthetrap?fbclid=PAAabBtBNBxMgA80AVroe3X3kjyYzxXAwcy5bpJJb00IGY2P-Vw6dFtLqN6mghttps://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

This episode is featuring Skreefs  a dope film photographer based out of Miami,  who takes time out of her busy day to sit down with us and drop gems on being a woman in this male dominated industry. Her come up, love for film photography and just being a bad ass with her camera. This episode is special to me because I get to show other up and coming women photographers that  your story and craft needs to be seen and heard…..

This episode is featuring the world famous photographer Anthony Geathers and I pick his brain on being a Black photographer and the up's and downs of a black man navigating through this game.  Things get a little passionate as we discuss our stories we been through claiming our spot in this photography game………#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=Follow Anthony Geathers https://instagram.com/anthonybgeathers?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=https://linktr.ee/AnthonyBGeathers

This episode is about speaking with jemma the young lady who helped me remake the world Famous Mona Lisa painting that was created in 1503. Jemma explains what it meant to her to portray a Black version of this painting and the future impact that it will hopefully have…..

Unscrambled eggs is a term I came up with for my thoughts being all over the place but allowing it to still run. Learning to let my thoughts flow and allowing the listener to find the gems that they need to help them…….#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

When life hits you hard learn how to floyd mayweather woth defense. That's what I'm learning, roll with the punches and counter back. Finding peace and purpose is the mission and through that let your art speak. This episode is about searching for you and finding where you are and want to be…….#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

This episode is about Freedom ( Free-Dome ) things it may take to free you mind to allow you to be creative. Taking a step back from the norm and placing yourself in isolation that will allow your creativity to wonder and reach places it's never been…….#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

This episode is special to me because my guest is my  13 year old daughter Milan C. who I sit down with and pick her brain on finding herself in this world. The pressure of a young teenager figuring out what she wants to be in life and how she deals with it and her reason for wanting to be a creative over choosing a 9-5………#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

This episode is all about Quality over Quantity, and what it means to me to put out Quality work. Taking my time to present work that represents me and what it is I'm putting out to the world.#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

This episode is about personal relationships/creative relationships , never giving up even when you feel nobody's paying attention and reminding yourself everyday that your the shit………

This episode I touch on my experience at Biggie's 50th birthday block party and the people I ran into. At the same time just walking through Brooklyn running my mouth like I always do lol………#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

This episode of viewsfromthetrap 2 ears 1 mouth is all about me, the high's and low's that got me to where I'm at now.. Being incarcerated and wanting to be excepted growing up in the inner city……..#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

Today I speak on Haters, Blessings I plan on doing with my art and platform,as I walk around these nyc streets and speak from the heart.Really no topic just letting y'all know how I feel and where I stand as a creative…..#photography #art #thehoodmoma #viewsfromthetrap  Hit the subscribe button to follow the journey of photographer/creator Michael c https://youtube.com/channel/UC_W9Uv9Ss1cj-KgEF3mCDMAMerch/prints AVAILABLE on https://viewsfromthetrap.bigcartel.com/productsFollow me on Instagram https://instagram.com/viewsfromthetrap_?igshid=

Audio Talk 3: This episode, I chat with self-made entrepreneur and Creative Director of Terra-Tory, Kimberly Waldropt as we discuss peaks and valleys of being her own boss while struggling with creative frustrations, how she navigates social media downfalls and more.

My reason for this episode is to help creator's who suffer from thinking that what they have isn't enough. Learning to use what you have and using the people around you instead of thinking that what others are doing is what you need to do.Mastering the tools you have before running out to purchase equipment that one your probably not ready for or two may not fit the style that your trying to put out to the world…..

This episode is the introduction to viewsthetrap,the beginning stages of photography art and street life. The journey of a street photographer that comes from the environment he shoots. Please enjoy and take notes cause this style of photography and talk is raw and unfiltered….