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Grammy award winner ILE @ Pilsen Fest
The ChicagoPhotoCoop photographer Charlie Billups was able to photograph Puerto Rican Grammy award winner Ileana Cabra Jolgar with her band at this year version of Pilsen Fest in Chicago. Here is a link to the image library: https://charliebillupsphotographer.pixieset.com/ilepilsenfest/ Link to Aguzate Magazine article and review: http://aguzate.org/review-ile-at-pilsen-fest/
ChicagoPhotoCoop in Colombia
On a recent trip to Colombia, I had the opportunity to photograph around the city center of Santa Marta, Colombia. Santa Marta is fast becoming a major tourist destination. Areas like Taganga are already meccas for many foreign travelers. The city center is a mix of eclectic modern foodie restaurants and boutique hotels and everyday Colombian life. Check out the images:
http://charliebillups.photoshelter.com/index/G0000jkTbaHSInkY
Chicago’s Colombian Fest - 9,000 people and counting
By Charlie Billups - Photos: Sebastian Castro When it comes to festivals there is a lot in Chicago, I mean a lot on any given weekend you can have a wide pick. On that Saturday there were the Thai Food Fest, Old Town School of Music, Chicago Latin Jazz Fest and many more. Somehow on Saturday July 19 over 9,000 spectators showed up to eat Colombian Food and enjoy Toto La Momposina and Pastor Lopez among others. The crowd was transfixed and mesmerized as the 77 year old 10 time Grammy Winner Toto gave a riveting performance to an adoring crowd. I believe that ChicagoPhotoCoop member Sebastian Castro delivered with his images. Enjoy! https://flic.kr/s/aHsm1ryMwb
AfriCaribe Chicago’s Dance for Peace
By Charlie Billups
Last night was a night of magic at Humboldt Park’s Casita de Don Pedro where a large crowd was present for the monthly bombazo held there. It was different last night as most wore white in honor of violence victims and in support for anti-violence efforts. For the final peace all hands were on deck for led by AfriCaribe’s Tito Rodriguez. https://flic.kr/s/aHsm1zKiwx
IFE @segundo ruiz belvis cultural center - Sebastian Castro
I want to introduce Sebastian Castro’s first assignment for the ChicagoPhotoCoop at the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Cultural Center. He photographed Puerto Rican band IFE during a traditional Cuban Rumba performance at the Center. https://charliebillupsphotographer.pixieset.com/theintroductionofphotographersebastiancastro-ifeatthesegundoruizbelvisculturalcenter/
Introducing the first member of the ChicagoPhotoCoop, Sebastian Castro. Sebastian is 17, and from the moment I met him I had no doubt of his commitment to his art. What I get from working with Sebastian is his humble heart, most kids of his age that are learning photography and come to me they think they know more than me. He has a lot patience and he is not afraid to ask questions. Welcome! (Photo: Oscar Castro)
Chicago Photo Coop is Born!
Chicago Photo Cooperative is Born. Hi my name is Charlie Billups and with the purpose of fighting the tide of youth violence in Chicago, I have created the ChicagoPhotoCoop as a means to inspire young individuals in alternative creative paths in their lives through mentoring and teaching in the photographic arts. This is something that I have wanted to do for a long time and after being involved with Anti-violence groups and the Chicago Public Schools and being the board president of the Segundo Ruiz Belvis Community Center, I am convinced that we have to become role models and mentors to those that don’t have them. It is my experience that many parents turn their parenting duties to Youtube, Facebook and cell phones in an unhealthy way. Even though many say that there is no economic future in the photography arts, I believe that young people can use this in the beginning as an outlet and purpose. If you know of someone in need of mentoring in Chicago’s West Side, Humboldt Park, Logan Square and Hermosa contact me. I don’t have an agenda but it is something I am pondering about. Thank you for your support