DJ Jeffrey Tonnesen

My friend DJ Jeffrey Tonnesen asked me to photograph him for an upcoming CD. We had a blast running around Little Italy and Chinatown. Here are a few out takes that I love. Jeff's Site

MOB SHADI GORILLA POSTER

I used to have a bunch of these where the hell are they? If you find them can you email me?

I found this by accident but its a priceless must see

Married to the Mob “Runaway Faye” Short Film

This is something my buddy Shawn Regruto did on a shoestring budget for the Brand I have worked with many times "Married to the Mob". It stars Porn Star Faye Reagan no relation to Kai Regan. Take a peep and leave a comment.

"Rusholme Ruffians" Bedwin and The Heartbreakers by Shadi

This is Spot#2 for the Spring summer Bedwin collection that I did.

Fallen but not Forgotten

Every since I started taking pictures Ive had the dilemma of what do with photos of the deceased. It’s weird becoming friends with someone I photographed and they die way before their time. Its a strange feeling that ill never be able to photograph them again and the most trivial pictures becomes so much more meaningful. It reminds me of War movies where the soldiers don’t want to get to know each other too well on the battlefield so it doesn’t hurt as much when one of them gets whacked. I was going thru my archives and thought I would share them with you. You might or might not recognize some of them but I will never forget them. Rest in peace my friends.


Big Pun R.I.P. photo By Shadi


Harold Hunter R.I.P., Peter Bici photo by Shadi


Little Chris Sinaid R.I.P. Photo by Shadi


Gravediggaz- Poetic R.I.P., RZA, Frukwan, Prince Paul Photo by Shadi


Justin Pierce R.I.P. Photo By Shadi


Old Dirty Bastard R.I.P. Photo by Shadi

Free yourself from Cushioned Sneakers

After reading "Born to Run" I have been unable to run in traditional running shoes. The cushioning is too soft and my feet feel unstable. After a few months of training in Jika-Tabi(Japanese shoes worn by construction workers and climbers) my feet are stronger and my calves are sculpted. I no longer have pain in my shins or knees. I plan to get the Vibram 5 fingers that retail for $80 but for now Im running in the Jika-Tabi which cost around $40 at Tokyu-Hands which i have 2 pairs. Ill keep posting my progress especially after the Brooklyn Half Marathon.

Brooklyn Half Marathon 2010

On May 22, 2010 at 7am its the annual Brooklyn Half Marathon. Its gonna be chilly and really early. They changed the time from 8am to 7am. Im not registered yet but im gonna do it regardless. Oh and this I will do barefoot.

February 12, 1909. “James Clarke, winner of Brooklyn Marathon,

Dirty Dancing Revisited

I recently watched "Dirty Dancing" again and it was actually fun to
watch. I realized that I liked Jennifer Greys crooked nose and that no
one should put Baby in the corner!

Brown Cafe

Whenever I want to have a relaxing breakfast or lunch I goto Brown.
They have the right mix of great food and atmosphere. Its also a great place to take someone visiting New York for a little Hester Street flavor.

Lang Lang by Shadi Shadi

Im late but Happy 420 Day whoop whoop

The good ole days of hanging with the Chef. Some vintage Shadi shots of RaeKwon. These pics almost shut down my website when i first posted them a few years ago.

A FIRE IN CHINATOWN

A rare 7 Alarm fire erupted near my home on April 11th and lasted thru the night. It displaced many neighbors of mine and I'm trying to help an organization with a fund raiser for the victims. Stay posted for more details.