Mar. 07, 2012

Nicky invited me to be the back up photographer for his soon-to-come lookbook. These shots are more like behind the scenes.

The house was gorgeous, best I've ever seen. 

Met some interesting people.

Models: 

Luisa Marielli, Madison Cook, and Sunday Avery.

Hair Stylist: 

Carlyn Park

Video: 

Steven Preston

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Feb. 23, 2012

Dani & the Scarlet Fevers' Band Practice
Their FANPAGE.
I was quite excited when Arslane invited me to sit in on their band practice. Snapped a few shots while I was there.

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Life with Brenda

Brenda Abreu, my closest friend despite the little time we have known each other. It is only obvious that I chose to dedicate this entire series to her.
Circa late 2011 and early 2012.

We're sisters from another mister.

Taken with 35mm.
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Brenda sitting on train tracks cuhs she's deep and shit.

Jun. 01, 2012

Photojojo Package
Strap Buddy, DSPTCH camera strap, and Opteka Fisheye Adaptor.
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Jun. 09, 2012

Treated Carlos to Sam's Sushi for his hard work on graduating high school. Roamed around LQ, Bermuda Dunes, and Indio for their thrift shops afterwards.
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Aspicio

Behind the scenes: HERE
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Apr. 28, 2012

Visited Carlos before his prom. Met up with Brenda and Brooke at Hue Fest. It was a bust. Bolted, then Cody called up Tom and we headed to a gay club near LA. Club was a bust as well, so we met up with Andrew. Went to a small Mexican restaurant where we met some chill ass strangers. Mind you, this was all around 11PM to 2AM.

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Apr. 12, 2012

Went on a small road trip to Arcadia with Amanda, Evelyn, Melinda, and Sly. Had some Korean BBQ after visiting a mall.
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Apr. 10, 2012

Fuzzy memory, but after a promo shoot for an acquaintance of mine, I met up with Grae, Danny, Savannah, and Olivia at Pat & Oscar's for some afternoon grub. After classes, I had a chill evening with Danny and Grae. Stopped by McD's for coffee and some deep talks at Target. Good times, feels like it was just yesterday.
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May 06, 2012

Went to Sam's Sushi for dinner with the fam.

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Apr. 19, 2012

Can't recall much besides a wild goose chase for cheap dinner and ending the night at Grae's haus with Danny.
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Apr. 14, 2012

COACHERRA 2012, Saturday

Danny and Grae are the best for getting me a free one day pass to Coachella. Had my mother's Sony point and shoot with me. Saw the Shins, Bon Iver, and the last five minutes of Miike Snow. Stood for for about three hours being squished by smelly dunkards. 

Awesome.

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Stuffy Stuff

Mar. 10, 2012

Behind the scenes to Lucid series with Cody S. and Carlos I. as my assistant, loool.
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Lucid

The moment between reality and the non existent realm.
Between actuality and the dream state.
You're lucid, you become lucid.

Photobooths Over the Years

Top Left: Cody and I circa 2009. When I was a dyke.

Top Middle: Cousins Tribute circa 2010...

Top Right: Cousins Tribute II circa December 2010.

Bottom Left: Kruiz, Nataliee & I at INDIO Fashion Mall, circa 2011.

Bottom Right: 2012 Date Fest with Carlos & Evelyn.

Mar. 17, 2012

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I spent an afternoon giving myself whiplash.

LOST BOYS: In the Making

Behind the scenes with Danny O., the making of the shirts.

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LOST BOYS

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Did some trade work with my buddy.
Check out his shirts. All hand printed.

Feb. 20, 2012

Played paparazzi with Danny & Kaleigh!
Danny & Kaleign.
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Chinese New Year and the Ricohflex.

Jan. 23, 2012
Spent Chinese New Year with the family. Went to the biggest Buddhist temple in LA (if I can recall correctly). It was cold, windy, and rainy.
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The Simple Days

Feb. 22, 2012
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Byrd & Belle iPhone wallet. Fujifilm INSTAX. New goods.

Shoot Them All Issue Two!

Jan. 25th, 2012
Danny Owens rides a Fixed Gear!
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Feb. 14, 2012

Midnight
Testing out Nicky's external flash.
Pardon my work attire.
Boring edition.
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The Fine Art of Design's Valentine's Concert!

Feb. 14, 2012
The Fine Art of Design (Facebook)hosted a magnificent Valentine's Concert which gave me the honor of being their photographer for the night. The crowd was beyond my capabilities of explaination and don't even get me started on the live performances.

It was a pleasure meeting all of you.

The energy was too good, just too good.

Performances by:

Alex Callego

Dani and the Scarlet Fevers

Jackson Cook

Jessalea Fleischman

Kenneth C. Bozanich

Store Hours:
SUNDAY-MONDAY
11AM-6PM
73717 HIGHWAY 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260

Jan. 18, 2012

I can't recall much of this day besides hanging out with Tom and Tyler. Cody accompanies during the evening at the hookah lounge.

Yay, under exposed photos!

Business Cards

I highly recommend using Moo.com for business cards. Especially if you're serious about what you do. The quality of their products are worth every dime.

Feb. 7th, 2012

I cannot recall most of this day, but the parts that stand out were...
Stopping by the Fine Art of Design for a little chat, met Danny's wonderful friend, Olivia, and had some holy sub sandwiches from Sub King.

73910 Highway 111
Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 776-5468

NOTHING

A self portrait for the Palm Springs Art Museum Contest.
Under the theme of Power.

Jan. 11, 2012

A day with Carlos and once the sun sank, we were accompanied by Cody, Natalie, Katy, and Micheal.

The Assorted Days

Jan. 12, 2012
Lying in bed, snap, snap, snap.

SHOOT THEM ALL

SHOOT THEM ALL magazine, finally out and available.
Visit a Fine Art of Design store in Palm Desert to take a glimpse.

Dec. 21, 2011

Matching Tattoos
Went to get matching tattoos with Jenni and about 8-9 other people accompanied us, hahaha.
Gawd, this batch is beyond horrendous, but it's okay.

Conjuring up what could have been a demise

Nov. 19, 2011
Special thanks to Cody S.!
Behind the scenes, HERE.
Film, 35MM shots, HERE.

Behind the Scenes

Nov. 19, 2011, Messing with a Godlike Preference
Oh my, oh dear.
It has taken me a long while, but I've finally conquered this batch. Put together for my photo final (film, 35mm: HERE; digital shots: HERE), but along came these additional digital shots, as well. I am proud of these. I've gone a long way since I've first started my journey of snapping shots, but I'm getting there.

Special thanks to Carlos I. and Cody S.!

Here's a story:
About a boy encased in wonder, but surrounded by darkness. Through this darkness he finds light and defeats all through sheer will.

Christmas Eve!

Happy Holidays, everyone.

I still got a few presents to attain, but seeing as I won't have access to actually give them their presents, I've postponed those gifts, heh. As for the few here... I didn't get much, just little things here and there. Hopefully everyone enjoys their gifts.

I had a blaaaast wrapping them.
Next year will be a different theme, hehehe.
Enjoi~!

Photo I, FALL Semester 2011

Weapon of choice: Canon A-1 with T-MAX 100

Dec. 19, 2011

Acquired items.
Things I've hoarded through my own gathering with money and stumbling upon to being gifted i.e. the brown camera bag. Shout out to Vannessa! Thanks a shit ton, man!

Jun. 15 & 16, 2011

Seattle, the film days!
I'm about 6 months late on updating this part of my Seattle trip, but whatever! I got a scanner and finally scanned them.

Money is somewhat available to me, now. Therefore, in this next upcoming year, I'll be shooting with film more often and developing, too. So, look forward to those.

Anyway!
Enjoi~!

Celestial Spirit walking amongst the Dusk

Protector by day, demon by night.

TMAX 100 with Canon A-1 SLR
Photo final.
Portfolio shot.
Special thanks to Cody S.

Digital images, HERE.
Behind the Scenes, HERE.

Dec. 15, 2011

West Coast Hookah Lounge

73901 Hwy 111
Unit L
Palm Desert, CA 92260

(760) 779-1749


As a celebration of the semester end, a bunch of my friends and I went to the new hookah lounge near the college. Great service and you definitely get your money's worth. 

I really dig this small series. Despite the grain, I feel it actually adds to the overall theme.
Enjoi~!

Kyle Appreciation Post

Dec. 15, 2011
Looking like a Korean baby.

Oct. 11, 2011

Everyday Rebel Shoot for Shoot Them All Magazine
Order HERE.

Tried to convey the subtle side of being an everyday rebel.
Succeeded or failed, you be the critic.

Thanks to Tyler J. for putting up with me, thanks to Cody for the hair!
Nonetheless, it was fun.

Oct. 03, 2011

the Impossible Triangle!
I don't recall a damn thing..., but Tom and I accompanied Tyler to Body Accents (correct me if I'm wrong), to get a tattoo.

Nov. 23, 2011

The Iceberggg
I had Tom and Tyler "model" for me seeing as I needed to turn in black and white portrait prints for a final project. Did a simple shoot in the LQ Cove and went hiking along with Brenda and Tom's good friend, Ashley (a different one, not my Ashley).

I miss days like these.
Enjoy~!

Nov. 25, 2011

Lily
Krystina's child.

Nov. 13, 2011

Sam's Sushi
Went to eat sushi after work with some fam and friends.
Trying out RAW and I suck, haha.
I plan to get better with practice, so bare with me!

Enjoy~

Nov. 12, 2011

Kyle and Rain
Chill morning and early afternoon with the little beast, then off to work. It rained in the desert for a day and I couldn't resist the beauty of the after glow of rain. So, I took along my camera to work and snapped a few. Nothing fancy at all.