MAI•TAI bar

The Mai Tai bar at the Pike in Long Beach just signed me as their official photographer. Go into Mai Tai for a few drinks, meet some new people and check out my photography...I'm currently working on a 12 month Calendar featuring their servers looking good.
This is an image I took of Ralph's lady Jasmine. It may end up being an early sample of the calendar. I'm thinking April 2009 for this shot.

visit Mai Tai Bar at the Pike, across from the Aquarium.
www.maitaibar.com




This shot is an option for the June Calendar.


UPDATE: (8.13.08) Mai Tai will no longer be using my images or my photographic skill due to their lack of resources and ability to think outside the box. After 3 months of working for an undisclosed amount, Mai Tai would not cooperate or sign a deal for me to become their official photographer. Its sad when it comes down to people and companies just wanting free handouts. Take care of me, I'll take care of you. Thats how it works with me.

Birds Eye View

Last night, I went up in a helicopter with DLBA 's Steve Sheldon and Esther Sunukjian. They hired me to photograph key landmarks in downtown long beach from the Aeriel perspective. I like the two of them alot, they remind me of Pam and Jim from "The Office", their interactions are fun to be apart of...a little sarcastic and dry, but whitty and inside. I'm looking forward to working more with this marketing team.

I was able to get some great shots despite having some marine layer in my way.
I'm excited to get these pictures to the DLBA, I think they'll love them.

I am also inspired to learn how to fly a helicopter... oh how I want to do everything!



My favorite building in Long Beach. With the Queen Mary in background.

The Long Beach Marina. Which boat do you want?

Ocean Blvd looking towards Belmont Shore

The Pike=Mai Tai Bar, Bubba Gump, Gameworks and plenty of other selective places to get crazy.



The beach would be nicer if that breakwater was trimmed down. But its still quite sexy.


(L-R) Eddie the Pilot,Steve Sheldon,Esther Sunukjian and me!

"Ahhh...ten-four little cougar 935, requesting permission to enter sector 0087 on official photograph business"

Long Beach Skyline.


Post-Flight image. I wanted to keep flying! Who wants to bring me up with them next?