Until the 14th.

Its true. I'm leaving for a few weeks to go explore the world. Take some memorable life changing images and see things I've never dreamed of seeing. This next two and a half weeks will be an adventure. I'll try to post images and stories, but nothing is guaranteed. When I get back I'll be dropping the new blog and filling it with imagery.

Donia and David: Sneak Peek

I photographed an AMAZING WEDDING this weekend!
It was not by the book. Extremely unique.Perfect!
Can't wait to show you the rest!

Palm Springs Summary

My parker shots while scouting for the shoot.

Palm Springs:

I stayed at the Parker Hotel for 2 nights.
1st night was a rehearsal dinner (a very LONG rehearsal dinner), 2nd Day was the wedding (see previous post) Night was filled with a wedding reception and then an after party of champagne and burgers with the White Lilac crew...minus Sunny who was fighting an extremely painful migraine and had to be rushed to the ER for a few shots from large needles. The night was interesting to say the least... Adam and I weren't sure which room we had to stay in, so confusion quickly turned into switching rooms and then switching back. I ended up relaxing by the firepit for awhile talking with a bunch of different people... some on drugs, some on alcohol, some on both... one retired stripper (that didn't get the memo she was retired) one myspace operator that had Reebok Pumps on, the wedding's hair stylist (nory) , 2 "would be" bridesmaids oh! and a passed out lady that was apparently just sleeping in one of the 8 firepit chairs... A weird night, but memorable, it felt like something from a Coen Brother's film... it didn't really amount to much except a weird concept and strong charactors.
My plan for the next day was to wake up early and play a game of tennis with Will Ferrell who supposedly was still at the hotel... it didn't happen... I woke up at 11am.
A fun trip, great pictures, met some fun people from Houston.
I have a few more pictures to post, but I can't locate where the images are...but I've only checked 3 of the drives...
If you go to Palm Springs or Palm Desert, visit The Parker Hotel. Its rediculas.

(Clockwise) Me, Sunny,Adam and Katie getting iPhone portraits taken.

Shot of the Week: 10.4

I want to do a fashion shoot with this dog.
I love the color, the mood and the setting of this image, thats why I think this is my shot of the week.

"The Great Wall"

Home to 49 of some of the best images in our studio.

Good evening my fellow blog readers and internet scavengers.
Checkout what I did today with the help (of course) of some amazing assistants.

The Wall is here. It is now being used as fuel in debates that the lippke brothers are better photographers and that production crew of theirs own the competition. Since the wall has been up, it has been the topic of every conversation throughout town the greater Belmont shore area. This Wall has become a backdrop for celebrity photos (See Douglas Jamison's visit) The wall is here and it will only get better!

Here are a few samples of the sexy new art piece.
Good work men!

Entering the production room.

Close up to the goodness.

Josiah was a big factor in getting the materials for the wall. Home Depot was like his candy store.


Jon Phelps collaborator,designer and best board holder around.

Me, Visionary,designer,Collaborator, master image mounter.

Luke Payne, Overview and spray adhesive master

Douglas Jamison...didn't help at all, he's just here for free monster beverages.

Stanford Engagement Shoot

Dayna and JC were amazing and fun to shoot.
Stanford is gorgeous!

Here's a sample of images from our shoot today.






Tomorrow morning back in Long Beach. Its crazy to think I'm only an hour flight away right now...that and a $55 taxi ride. its more expensive then Brooklyn to JFK ($32) Craziness!

Their SLIDESHOW

We were Nominated: Best Photographers in LA

We're nominated!

Our Studio was nominated for "The best Photographers in Los Angeles"
This is favor Central:
Can you help us win?

click HERE to vote!
If you want to vote for someone else, feel free...just do it in another catogory, like "Best Enchilada Kitchen"... I'm planning on a blowout here... so join the bandwagon and vote. Everysingle vote counts! We're currently in 11th place...which is a horrible spot to be in.

What are you waiting for, go rock the booth, its really easy!