South West Entertainment

South West Entertainment

I am a freelance photographer from West Englewood, Chicago. Like Black visual icon Gordon Parks, I use my camera as a weapon to fight the white-supremacists culture that dominates the academic and art world, and to showcase Black life in all of its multitude. Below, find a collection of some of my favorite photo shoots from the last few years. I look forward to working with you in the present. You will also find my packages and policies. For more info click the scheduling link on your screen or on the home page.

“The subject matter is so much more important than the photographer.”
— Gordon Parks

Our Packages

Basic/Quick Photoshoot Packafe

  • 1 hour

  • 1 Outfit

  • 1-4 people

  • 20-40 edited photos

  • all unedited photos within 24 hrs.

DJ John Prom Photo Package

  • 90 minutes

  • Prints: 2- 5x7, 1-11x14, 1-Wallets

  • 25-50 edited photos

  • 50-200 unedited photos

  • Short Video Reel

Black X Brown Biz Package:

  • 90 minute shooting

  • 3 fits

  • 1 Backdrop

  • Up to 6 people

  • 1 hour of shooting

  • 20-40 edited photos

  • all digital unedited photos within 5-10 days.  

Marche Group Photoshoot Package

  • 2 hours

  • 3 Outfits/looks

  • Up to 6 people

  • Props included!

  • 50-300 unedited photos

Make it stand out.

  • Shaniya Walton

    Superstar service, the music was great and the pictures turned out even better! Would definitely book again the transaction was just THAT seamless. 😍👏🏾

  • Michelle Bradley

    Listen, I’m going to recommend this company to EVERYONE! I booked John to Dj my party, and let’s just say I lost a few pounds on the dance floor. He played all the music I requested plus so much more! He was very responsive whenever I had a question. Don’t hesitate to book, book NOW! You won’t be disappointed at all! I now have a Dj that has to be at ALL my parties! I can’t wait to see this company take off!! Thanks again John!! 😊💕💕

  • Sanii Terry

    I’ve had 2 photo shoots with John and the photos came out great! Most definitely will book again when I get a chance! ❤️

    Take a look! ⬇️

  • Chrissy Johnson

    JOHN WAS EXTREMELY GREAT! PROFESSIONAL AND PUNCTUAL!! HE WAS AN EXTREMELY GREAT PHOTOGRAPHER AND DJ FOR MY BOYFRIENDS SURPRISE PARTY!!!

  • Shervon Renisha

    The best hands down!! He gave me exactly what I asked for, brought it to life and I can’t wait to share on my website!!

Business Collabs

Business Collabs
Prom Season

Prom Season
Individual Shoots

Individual Shoots
Family Shoots

Family Shoots
Group Shots

Group Shots
Special Events

Special Events
From the Archive Series

From the Archive Series
Tristo

Tristo
Bola

Bola
Pomona

Pomona
Brown Affair

Brown Affair
I thought now would be a good time to post the rest of my Halloween photos from the Scripps Halloween Party. #claremont #halloween
I thought now would be a good time to post the rest of my Halloween photos from the Scripps Halloween Party. #claremont #halloween
November Blue- Featuring some of my fav moments this month. Featuring: @djladyp @dbaby902 @shotsbyti @rossethedj @d.rus.s @gabby_oc4
November Blue- Featuring some of my fav moments this month. Featuring: @djladyp @dbaby902 @shotsbyti @rossethedj @d.rus.s @gabby_oc4
Calling all the monsters - Pt. 2
Calling all the monsters - Pt. 2
This past weekend I had the opportunity to do photography for the fantastic @rossethedj. Check out the photos in the link in our bio. Calling all the monsters - Pt. 1
This past weekend I had the opportunity to do photography for the fantastic @rossethedj. Check out the photos in the link in our bio. Calling all the monsters - Pt. 1
Going crazy per usual! @snoopdogg Skaters: tag them! Rink: @skateexpresschino_ #rollerskates #blackshit #westcoast #lavibes #snoopdogg #skaterxpress
Tuesdays @skateexpresschino_ with @slydz_by_dnice @aplus_unofficial we got the heat! Skaters: @wallyp2.8 @lucious_500 @tyb_dap @alrjay 🔥 #westcoast #skateexpress #sliding #paperworkparty #babyfaceray #lashit #rollerskating #sk8
Black Market Flea - Pt. 3 @blackmarketflea Models: @sabapivot , @randi.noble , @jrich158, @denzeldion @arch.vngel @ayannamichele #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lightin
Black Market Flea - Pt. 3 @blackmarketflea Models: @sabapivot , @randi.noble , @jrich158, @denzeldion @arch.vngel @ayannamichele #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #canonphotography
Tuesdays @skateexpresschino_ with @slydz_by_dnice and guest Dj @aplus_unofficial Skaters: tag them @keezzyy3
Black Market Flea - Pt. 2 @blackmarketflea Models: , @ayannamichele , @arch.vngel @stormreid , @briwtff, @denzeldion #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #ca
Black Market Flea - Pt. 2 @blackmarketflea Models: , @ayannamichele , @arch.vngel @stormreid , @briwtff, @denzeldion #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #canonphotography #lamodels
Black Market Flea - Pt. 1 @blackmarketflea Models: @sabapivot, @justnxj, @randi.noble, @briwtff #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #canonphotography
Black Market Flea - Pt. 1 @blackmarketflea Models: @sabapivot, @justnxj, @randi.noble, @briwtff #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #canonphotography
Just a few practice shots from this week! Check us out tonight @skateexpresschino_ with @slydz_by_dnice_ @slydz_by_dnice 🎧 Skaters: 🛼Tag ‘‘em please! @alrjay Lo: Skate Express in Chino
Check out @dniiceeeee another #westcoast roller. Rolling with Dj Slydz every Tuesday #westslyders #jbchicahgo #skating #rollerskating #blackskaters #sk8mafia #sk8nation Rink: @skateexpresschino_ Djs: @slydz_by_dnice_ Skaters: @dniiceeeee
Dropping a few videos because the Bay2 LA video is coming out this week. 🤪My first long skate movie! Skaters 🛼: (Tag the rest or comment) Djs: @djwayned10 @dj.ga @slydz_by_dnice_ @djmikesmoove Rink: @skateexpresschino_ #westcoast #sk8nation #rollerskating #socal #sk8dj #blacktherapy #blackculture #skatelife
From Chicago to Claremont🖤 Wishing @ro_mvn the best in her future endeavors😇 Roman is serving her community by teaching at the Uchicago Charter’s Donoghue campus. For bookings please check out the links in my bio! #blacklove #blackgraduatio
From Chicago to Claremont🖤 Wishing @ro_mvn the best in her future endeavors😇 Roman is serving her community by teaching at the Uchicago Charter’s Donoghue campus. For bookings please check out the links in my bio! #blacklove #blackgraduation #blackbeauty #blackisknowledge #blackispower #posselove #pomonaposse @possefoundation @obsaclaremont @uchicagocharter @pomonacollege
Wanted to finnally share my photos from the protests this past month. We must fight for reproductive rights for all individuals. Protests are ways that we fight for our liberation and we will not be stopped. #theirbodytheirchoice #prochoice #protests
Wanted to finnally share my photos from the protests this past month. We must fight for reproductive rights for all individuals. Protests are ways that we fight for our liberation and we will not be stopped. #theirbodytheirchoice #prochoice #protests #solidarity #notamomentbutamovement
Graduation Pt. 2 Sharing more of my Pomona graduation photos. #graduation #graduation2022 #blackandbrownunity #blackpeople #blackisbeautiful
Graduation Pt. 2 Sharing more of my Pomona graduation photos. #graduation #graduation2022 #blackandbrownunity #blackpeople #blackisbeautiful
I thought now would be a good time to post the rest of my Halloween photos from the Scripps Halloween Party. #claremont #halloween November Blue- Featuring some of my fav moments this month. Featuring: @djladyp @dbaby902 @shotsbyti @rossethedj @d.rus.s @gabby_oc4 Calling all the monsters - Pt. 2 This past weekend I had the opportunity to do photography for the fantastic @rossethedj. Check out the photos in the link in our bio. Calling all the monsters - Pt. 1
Going crazy per usual! @snoopdogg Skaters: tag them! Rink: @skateexpresschino_ #rollerskates #blackshit #westcoast #lavibes #snoopdogg #skaterxpress
Tuesdays @skateexpresschino_ with @slydz_by_dnice @aplus_unofficial we got the heat! Skaters: @wallyp2.8 @lucious_500 @tyb_dap @alrjay 🔥 #westcoast #skateexpress #sliding #paperworkparty #babyfaceray #lashit #rollerskating #sk8
Black Market Flea - Pt. 3 @blackmarketflea Models: @sabapivot , @randi.noble , @jrich158, @denzeldion @arch.vngel @ayannamichele #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lightin
Tuesdays @skateexpresschino_ with @slydz_by_dnice and guest Dj @aplus_unofficial Skaters: tag them @keezzyy3
Black Market Flea - Pt. 2 @blackmarketflea Models: , @ayannamichele , @arch.vngel @stormreid , @briwtff, @denzeldion #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #ca Black Market Flea - Pt. 1 @blackmarketflea Models: @sabapivot, @justnxj, @randi.noble, @briwtff #laphotographer #chicagophotographer #blackmarketflea #lapopup #chitownshit #chicago #models #la #photograhy #lighting #dslr #canonphotography
Just a few practice shots from this week! Check us out tonight @skateexpresschino_ with @slydz_by_dnice_ @slydz_by_dnice 🎧 Skaters: 🛼Tag ‘‘em please! @alrjay Lo: Skate Express in Chino
Check out @dniiceeeee another #westcoast roller. Rolling with Dj Slydz every Tuesday #westslyders #jbchicahgo #skating #rollerskating #blackskaters #sk8mafia #sk8nation Rink: @skateexpresschino_ Djs: @slydz_by_dnice_ Skaters: @dniiceeeee
Dropping a few videos because the Bay2 LA video is coming out this week. 🤪My first long skate movie! Skaters 🛼: (Tag the rest or comment) Djs: @djwayned10 @dj.ga @slydz_by_dnice_ @djmikesmoove Rink: @skateexpresschino_ #westcoast #sk8nation
From Chicago to Claremont🖤 Wishing @ro_mvn the best in her future endeavors😇 Roman is serving her community by teaching at the Uchicago Charter’s Donoghue campus. For bookings please check out the links in my bio! #blacklove #blackgraduatio Wanted to finnally share my photos from the protests this past month. We must fight for reproductive rights for all individuals. Protests are ways that we fight for our liberation and we will not be stopped. #theirbodytheirchoice #prochoice #protests Graduation Pt. 2 Sharing more of my Pomona graduation photos. #graduation #graduation2022 #blackandbrownunity #blackpeople #blackisbeautiful