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Featured Instagrammer: Messay Shoakena

August 31, 2014 By James Campbell

Thanks to InstantDC’s @dcemmy for picking this week’s featured Instagrammer, Messay Shoakena, @streetamatic on Instagram.

Messay’s style is constantly evolving while staying true to the street photography aestetic. The Exposed 2013 alum masterfully captures silhouettes in a variety of scenarios. Follow along to see what pieces of the city he will capture next.

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Filed Under: Artist Spotlight Tagged With: Featured Instagrammer, Instagram, InstantDC, Messay Shoakena, streetamatic

In Frame: December 2, 2013

December 2, 2013 By Meaghan Gay

Afternoon Ride by Messay Shoakena
Afternoon Ride by Messay Shoakena

While it looks like the bicyclist in this image is lit by a streetlamp, it is actually the late afternoon sun that is causing the warm, orange glow. Photograph by Messay Shoakena.

Filed Under: In Frame Tagged With: bicyclist, Messay Shoakena, streetamatic

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