RECAP: 2011 The End.
2011. What a year. It had its great moments and not so great moments. Fortunately the memories of the great moments are what tend to stay with me, and I am thankful for the many good things that happened last year. I am grateful to be able to work with such an amazing group of talented artists who allow me to continue to produce my work. I have learned so much, not only about my art but who I am as a person as well. Looking back at 2011, I realize how fortunate I am to be able to work as a professional photographer. Celebrities, musicians, and some of the most interesting and philanthropic people I've ever met graced the front of my lens. At one point I was even given $100K worth of camera and lighting equipment to play with for a week. More importantly however, I have wonderful friends who continue to show me their amazing support throughout even the lowest of times. What better way to end the year than to put together a beauty shoot with the person I love to shoot the most.
Read MoreRECAP: Shimmering Lights
I have been working with Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine for the past few months and one of my favorite things about shooting content for them is working with art director Jamie Breuer. It was actually Jamie that got me connected to shooting for BHL magazine, and to date he is one of my favorite art directors to work with. Not only do we get along aesthetically, but our personalities vibe well with each other which makes for a very stress free creative environment. This particular editorial was for BHL's winter 2011 issue, which is normally their holiday issue. As usual, the conversation between Jamie and myself began with the crew he wanted to put together for the job. Since he and I frequently work with the same artists, the work environment becomes very comfortable and familiar. Stylist Holly Copeland (whom you may remember styled the BHL shoot we did in Joshua Tree as well as the Cote De Pablo shoot) came back on board, along with set stylist Ninaki Priddy, makeup artist Mathias Alan, and hairstylist Mitzi Gip.
Read MoreRECAP: The 30 Most Influential People of Laguna Beach
Click here to open the gallery. Last November, Dondee Quincena and I were booked by Laguna Beach Magazine to photograph a selection of the most influential people of Laguna Beach for their special feature. I photographed 12 of them, while Dondee photographed 6. It took us a little over a week to be able to get everyone; we were doing 2-3, sometimes even 4 shoots a day. I must say it was a fun experience running up and down Laguna Beach and meeting some of the most interesting people I’ve ever come across. Everyone we photographed was very nice, accommodating, and...
Read MoreRECAP: Laguna Style Fashion Show
Fashion week here in Southern California isn’t quite the same as let’s say, New York, Paris or Milan. I’m not as exposed to it as other fashion photographers would be living in those cities. So in the 8 years I’ve been shooting, I have never shot a runway event, simply because it isn’t a huge part of my career. Late last year I was asked to shoot a fashion show at the Montage Resort for Firebrand Media, who owns Newport Beach Magazine and Laguna Beach Magazine among other titles. I was excited to do it because although I didn’t have any...
Read MoreRECAP: K’YA Bistro for Laguna Beach Magazine
I know I've mentioned in previous posts how I enjoy shooting editorial food photography, but let me now say I REALLY enjoy shooting it.Needless to say I was excited when Laguna Beach Magazine called me to shoot a feature on K'YA Bistro in Laguna Beach. My goal when shooting food is to make it look as appetizing as possible. I want you to get hungry just looking at the photos,
Read MoreRECAP: Cote De Pablo
The only thing about shooting editorial that I don't like is having to wait for the issue release before being able to share the images, especially when I'm as excited about a shoot as this editorial feature
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