The Blue Line: Luke James Interview

After an amazing performance at the historic Howard Theater in Washington DC, the Blue Line caught up with the Grammy-award winning songwriter and Grammy-nominated singer Luke James to answer a few questions. As soon as we greeted after the show, I sensed Luke James vibes and instantly could tell he was genuinely down to earth, which made our conversation flow comfortable. Although we only had five minutes to interview the New Orleans native, we were able to cover many topics including his decision to come out from behind the limelight, where his musical inspirations came from, working with Beyonce and more. The more James kept talking, I couldn’t help but to smile to myself at how attractive he is. Jesse J is one lucky gal (his girlfriend).

The show itself was filled with screaming ladies swooning over him, but can you blame them? His vocals were out of this world and don’t get me started on his falsettos. CHILLS. He sang songs off his debut album “Luke James” (released September 2014), a few from his original mixtape tracks as well as cover tracks including Michael Jackson’s “The Way You Make Me Feel.” It wasn’t just a concert, but more of an intimate setting where fans got the chance to feel a personal connection with James beyond his music.

See below to watch the full interview:

The Blue Line is a podcast show based out of the Washington, D.C. area covering topics from entertainment, fashion and lifestyle both locally and nationally.  

Perfect Your Pose with Confidence

Regardless of experience, when a model steps in front of the lens for the first time he or she will expect some direction. There is nothing more awkward than a clueless model and a quiet photographer. A photographer can only direct so much while behind the camera; therefore it’s up to the model to come prepared beforehand and know how to strike a pose.

It’s a lot of pressure, but following a few ground rules can capture a great image. Check out these great tips below:

1. The mirror is your best friend. Stand there, perfect your poses and learn how your body shapes. The mirror is a perfect tool to show you what the camera can see. Imagine the mirrow behind your photographer’s head when shooting and always consider what can be seen from that angle. Ever notice how most celebs are typically seen with the same smile and pose frequently on the red carpet? Well, it’s because they figured out what works for them. This calls for a perfect opportunity to take ‘selfies’ and find your signature pose and smile.

2. Pull Poses & Mood. Pull inspirational photos of models posing in ads in magazines such as Vogue, Glamour, etc., and emulate those poses. Practice makes perfect!

3. Ballet Hands. This term is lingo for keeping your hands loose and fluid. Hands are one of the more challenging aspects of posing and can make or break an image if shown incorrectly. The model should relax their hands as if they were in a ballet, spreading the fingers lightly, slightly broken at the joints. From there, depending on the shoot, hands should be placed in a position that works with the image. Under the chin, over the shoulder, to the side or through the hair are some common positions for hands.

Be confident in yourself. Keep it simple. Don’t force your poses- make it relaxed and comfortable. Practice, practice, practice! 

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• Fashion stylists
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 Our ambitious team of creative talent can help develop your ideas and concepts to captivate and inspire your audience. Whether it's a music video, photo shoot or documentary, our goal is to help our clients produce a unique experience that they are proud to share with the world. 

Furthermore, Steeze Entertainment provides you with advice on how to model successfully while avoiding scams and maximizing your potential. We believe our models are more than likely to achieve their dreams and ambitions if they understand the modeling industry, the markets, and know the importance of a positive self-image. Let us be your guide to the modeling world. See here for classes.  

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What the Heck is a Steeze?

Hi there!

Thank you for stopping by and viewing my blog. Before continuing on with the blog, please be advised this blog is for my Communication 603 class project assignment.  Feel free to continue to read it if you like and thank you in advance!

The following blogs to come are all inspired by a local Washington, DC Metropolitan area company I help manage with a close friend of mine. Established in 2010, Steeze Entertainment is a leading multi-faceted talent management group representing the industry’s imminent models and personalities in fashion and entertainment prominent brands and promotions across the nation.

Our management team’s keen eye for fresh faces and dedication to career development has fostered long-standing relationships with talent and clients alike. Steeze models have appeared in national publications such as Seventeen and have been featured on MTV, BET, and Miss Arab USA Pageant, as well as charity events.

Blogging about Steeze Entertainment will not only help readers and my class understand the career field I am aiming for, but this will also help myself, personally, understand the business side of things as I am still fairly new at it. From the outside looking in, working in the fashion and entertainment industry isn’t all it may look to be. Not everything we do is ‘‘glamorous’ and even if it was, we’re too busy working to even enjoy a moment of it. What I will tell people is that, hopefully by reading this blog, you will realize how passionate I am about my career and I have fun doing it.

I want people to understand, that sometimes, it’s ok to take a different approach in life that is not considerate the norm in your surroundings. My motto in life has always been to ‘follow your passions, even if it means you have to take risks and sacrifice a lot.”