Allford Trotman

Dance Theater Of Harlem, looking back to 1990.

Allford Trotman — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 20:45:08 +0000

In November of 1990, Allford and Trotman traveled to Egypt on a photo assignment for Emerge magazine. Our assignment involved covering the Dance Theater Of Harlem’s first appearance on the African continent This engagement at the Cairo Opera House in Egypt ran for two weeks. These are just a few of the images we shot from behind the scenes. There were so many great moments photographed, too many for this single post with more to be added later…

DTH: 2013 schedule

Founder: Arthur Mitchell rehearsing his dancers.

Dance Theater of Harlem’s Othello.

Grilled Scallions, add salt to taste.

Allford Trotman — Sat, 26 Jan 2013 16:27:00 +0000

Large scallions lightly oiled and grilled in the oven for five minutes or so until desired color, not too close to flame to avoid burning and keep your eye on it. This works as a rustic side dish or garnish.

Of course we have been informed and warned about the perils of too much salt in our diet. For some people cutting back on their salt intake is easier said than done. The food we grew up eating is a part of our culture and identity, which stays with us all of our lives. Even with access to foods from all over the world we long for the tastes we know so well and all the memories and emotions they bring back.

This photo was lit with strong daylight coming through the window which made the coarse sea salt on the scallions stand out. After the initial shots were done with just a sprinkle of salt I continued adding more salt to the scallions until I got this picture, that’s when I thought that’s a lot of salt there who, would eat that? Over time I have seen more than a few people add enough salt to the food on their plate to rival this picture. For a narrative to this salty picture I visited the C.D.C. Center For Disease Control, website to find out what their recommended daily salt intake should be and it’s effect on our bodies.

Random House Novel: Crow

Allford Trotman — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 19:26:44 +0000

This is a quick post to let you all know that The book titled “Crow” has been republished in paperback featuring an Allford Trotman image.

Publisher: Random House Books for Children

Project: Hardcover novel

Illustrator for hardcover: Edel Rodriguez 

Photo for paperback: Albert Trotman