Dave and Donia's Wedding : LOMO

Dave wore a wool suit

This Dave and Donia wedding post will have to be my last before my trip. Have no fear though, the amazing blog SNIPPET&INK will be releasing the "Snippets" from the wedding on their site in early 2009. Go visit S&I if you haven't already. Beautiful translations of what weddings should look like. Go get inspired.
As I'm packing up my gear to travel to the other end of the globe, I can only think about 3 things, here they are: Packing the right electric adapter,How pumped I am that Josiah is carrying on the Mustache buton and these LOMO shots I took from David and Donia's wedding. I wanna merry this little camera.
Wanna know more about the LOMO? Click

WIKI

They saw eachother for the first time under this tree.

timelessness is next to godliness

The men

ColdwarKids,Leica and Wyatt

Luke enjoying the brisk december day


Dave and Donia's Wedding Slideshow NOW ONLINE!!!

My Family and Christmas

I miss them.
This is the first Christmas that I've been away from my family since I was in Indonesia with Ira in '04. And to think I'm missing a white Christmas??? Awww, not only do I miss my family, but I miss the Christmas of old, the traditional one filled with homemade food,a cozy fire place,Christmas carolers coming to the doorstep, you know chestnuts roasting on the open fire.
This year, the thing I'm looking forward to the most is a sports game? Things have changed... I miss tradition... I miss my family. I am lucky to have Jo-Dilly down here though. Love that kid!

This was one of my first blogs...its about Christmas and how to really celebrate. find it HERE

Mt.St.Helens Vietnam Band

This TUESDAY DECEMBER 3rd at "The Echo"
One of my favorite up and coming bands will be performing here in LA.
Please come out and show your support if at all possible. You'll love them! And I'll love you if you come!
Read Josiah's blog about the show HERE

Mt.St. Helens Vietnam Band will blow your mind. Between having ridicules talent, their extremely down to earth and off the wall hilarious... watch the video below and you'll see what I mean.

Heres some much needed details.

The Echo
1822 West Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90026

Starts at 8PM.

$12
Ages 18+


Watch this video...it will give you a taste of their style... which is off the wall and hilarious!

California Nightmares


MSHVB was my August Artist of the month. CLICK HERE for that blog.

The Morning Smörgåsbord

I have alot of things to drop on here and not much time.
So teasers and a few tasty morsels to chew on this morning.

Rita Brady Teaser:
PLENTY MORE to come...I've been meaning to post these for about a week and a half. Feature on the way.


The Lakers:

They're back in business!
The season started last night and I am more then happy with our chances to go alllll the way this year. Kobe Bryant,Gasol,Bynum,Odom,Ariza,Fisher,Farmar,Sasha?? I'm ready for an amazing season filled with enough wins to crowd a Bejing olympic stadium. They won last night against Oden and the Blazers. Clippers tonight!!


Slideshow:

Gila and Andy's Slideshow.
CLICK HERE

Need an Old Lincoln Limo.
1983 Limo for a shoot. You know of one I could rent?


Josiah got his Bike!
I love the thing, I rode it around yesterday and I think I want one...just for a local cruiser... nothing huge... something like THIS.



Thanks for the HITS:
Thanks for all of your blog views. 2 days ago, I had over 500 hits... Jon, thanks for bringing the laptop downstairs to Starbucks and clicking on my site over 200 times. Was it worth a penny a click?

My amazing clients Angie and David's Story:
(Keep in mind I found this online... I didn't find the story from them.)

David Aron took his girlfriend
Angie Tashnek to Cafe Annie for din-
ner. Just as they ordered, two police-
men walked in and asked them if they
had a dark blue Range Rover. Angie’s
heart sunk and couldn’t imagine what
had happened. The policeman said,
“You left your door open and some
unidentified articles fell out. Could you
please identify them?” Then he pulled
a small box out of his pocket and said,
“Is this yours?” David got down on his
knee. While Angie cried, the entire
restaurant clapped for them. Also
happy are the parents, Susan and
Larry Spitzberg, Don and Sue Sue
Aron, Jack, and Susan Leeand Ron
and Patricia Tashnek.

The Election:
You know who your gonna vote for right? You can always write me in... I'd love to make the news... But only if you would have voted McCain. Haha, I love politics!



Halloween:
I'm not a fan. This season gives me the heebey jeebeys. Something not appealing about window fronts with realistic looking skeletons and cob webs, or people dressed as if axes were embeded in their chest from rabid enemies... not my season I guess. I like Christmas and summer... but I guess you need to have seasons you don't liek to really enjoy the seasons you like... the gift of contrast.

Jamba Juice:
The one here on 2nd street in Belmont Shore is patheticaly slow and unorganized. They don't have a comment box anymore, so this is my comment to them. "You better get it in gear, Yogurtland is coming to town and will take you down if you don't step it up and make quicker better drinks in a professional manner, love Samuel"


Rootbeer floats instead of Jamba:
My Spur of the moment rootbeer floats inject glamour into my life.



Speaking of Ice Cream
How am I going to get a Vanilla Ice jacket like this???

Image by Michael Norwood

Man of the Day?
Jim Harrick from Ceremony Magazine calls me a few times a week, but today he took the cake. Quote to my associate Jon. "You know who I want to be in the next life? That would be Samuel Lippke! he has the whole package!..." then on the phone to me seconds later "You know who I want to be in the next life? Ira Lippke! He knows how to fork out the cash!..." Anyone that can entertain Jon, myself and the rest of the studio deserves the man of the day awards.

Long Beach Wedding

Stacey and Jamie were married yesterday.
The Ceremony was at St.Bartholomew church off of Nieto in Long Beach and the Reception was held at Virginia Country Club. The event inspired a great deal of celebration, which included dancing, drinking and eating.
Ira and I photographed, with assisting by Josiah. It was the first time only the Brother's Lippke ran the whole show. In the past when Josiah has assisted for me and Luke assisted for Ira... so first time us 3 brothers made things happen.
Take a look at these images from their big day!

Happy 24th Libby!!!

The 24 cupcake birthday cake

Libby! You're 24 now! How does it feel? The same? what!!? thats ridicules! You're a whole year older! You should at least feel more mature, more seasoned and now able to handle each and every scenario with ease. Libby, you're in your prime. Everyone envy's the primetime.

I will be photographing a wedding with Ira on Saturday (tomorrow) so I won't be able to attend Libby's birthday party/bash/dance off... I'm disappointed... but! I'm happy I was invited to the family party!

Want to see some pictures from last night?? Keep scrolling down, it'll make you feel 24 again and if your not yet 24...you'll get a taste of your future.

"Happy Birthday to Libby-Libb"

The wish was made, the blowing begins.

I love Noah's face here!

Thats my God son!

Couples! Notice how our arms are the same for both couples. WILD!

Putting the faces together.

Get wild

Yeah, she knows how to get the party started.

The ladies!

Libby and the men!

Yes, same boots all around... not planned I was told.

University by the Sea

Jo-Dilly and I stopped by University by the sea. We park illigally at Vons accross the way, but then decided to buy ice cream sandwiches to make our parking job legit... Ice Cream sandwich box and gatorade in hand. We headed across the street towards the loud music. Instantly I was able to hand out the rest of the ice cream treats and start checking out the festivities. The Ice Cream man was there, graffiti artists doing controled mureals. Bands playing on the main stage, skateboarders, cyclists, people handing out fliers, friends giving out non permanant tattoos (which I tried putting on with gatorade for lack of water... bad idea.) I stopped by the gallery where my work was being displayed... just for a minute to see if my pieces had been bought... they hadn't.
And bam! We were outa there to play tennis!

There you have it! University by the sea was fun...not my crowd... they must have left. But the rest of the scene was hopping... I wish I could have skipped over to the garden of beer... but Lakers season is coming and I'm trying to start by avoiding beer for a little bit.

YES indeed!

P.S. I am roasting and it is October 7th folks! 98º degrees F!!!

Jo-Dilly making art with his body in front of more art.
p.s. He got a job today!

The room where my art stood for 2 days.