We all love seeing amazing photographs of our favorite performers either on stage or posing for CD covers and magazines but have you ever taken a moment to think of the person on the other side of the lens? Music and visual media go hand in hand and whether it’s an abstract interpretation of a song or a carefully staged music video, you rarely have one without the other.

Texas based professional photographer OG has always been interested in music and visual art. “As a kid, I would admire and study things like movies, billboards, magazines and album artwork. That discipline of dissecting and interpreting those visuals I’m certain is where the interest for producing photography arose. Growing up, my mother supported that interest by encouraging me to develop my skill set as much as possible.”

The full interview can be read here.

I was recently was interviewed by Mimi on Hot 93.3 in Austin. She wanted to discuss the recent DestinyByDesignProject.com documentary we produced. You can hear the audio below.

Additional DestinyByDesignProject.com coverage…

AltPick.com – Photographer OG’s Destiny by Design

AustinSurReal – Destiny by Design is Growing Strong! Word to the Youth!

MEDIUM – Destiny by Design Documentary

AustinHipHopScene.com – Video: Destiny by Design Project

The Incoherent Geek – Destiny by Design – Engaging Kids

David Banner Billboard & PDN Magazine Ultimate Photo Contest Winning Image

We’ve been real busy around here lately and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to slow down anytime soon, we like it that way. That being said, I wanted to take this time to thank everyone who provided coverage on our Billboard & PDN Magazine photo contest award. We definitely appreciate it.

SXSW (South by South West) – SXSW PHOTO OF DAVID BANNER WINS KUDOS FOR OG PHOTOGRAPHER

Ozone Magazine – Salute The OG

AustinSurReal - My Dude OG may be the most important person on the Austin Rap Scene. And he made the new Gerald G Video!!!!

FWMJ’s Rappers I Know – The true OG of Austin TX + Gerald G Video

Alternative Pick – OG Winner of 2008 Billboard Mag and PDN Music Moment

Austin Hip-Hop Scene – OG Photographer wins 2008 Billboard/PDN Ultimate Photo Contest

MEDIUM – OG of Luxury Mindz Wins Billboard’s/Photo District News Photo Contest

Those interested, can view all of the other Billboard & PDN Magazine winning images here.

I’m pleased to announce that I was recently named one of the winners of the 2008 Billboard Magazine and PDN (Photo District News) Summer Music Moment – Ultimate Music Photography Contest. The judges selected the David Banner photo featured above as one of the winning image selected out of over 2,000 submissions.

The captured moment took place at the 2008 SXSW Music Festival in Austin and is currently featured in the December issue of PDN magazine and will also be in a gallery on the Billboard and PDN sites later this month.

Being named one of the Billboard and PDN photo contest winners is a blessing. My team and I work very hard for all of the content we produce, so having our work showcased and recognized is something I am grateful for.