Friday, October 17, 2008

iPhone Gold

The Bus (I grew up in a less trashed version...this shot was converted on my iPhone...shot with a canon)
Eye doctor
Bowling for money
stache and car of many dreams
one heck of a bust
some shoes.
I watched the 3rd presidentual debate... I caught them both sleeping

Alright crew, I'm off to Palm springs to photograph an amazing wedding!
I'll post while I'm there I'm sure.

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Amanda Meza Teaser


More to come!
Amanda Meza is an extremely talented singer coming out with an EP soon!
We did a shoot last night to boost her online hits and more exposure for her singing career.
Hair and Makeup props to Ceasar Pacheco.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

What if...Obama and McCain switched backgrounds?




What if?
Obama / Biden vs McCain/ Palin , what if things were switched around? . . . . . think about it.
Would the country's collective point of view be different if McCain & Obama had each other's history and qualifications?
Could racism be the
culprit? Ponder the following:

•What if the Obamas had paraded five children across the
stage, including a three month old infant and an unwed,
pregnant teenage daughter?

•What if John McCain was a former president of the Harvard
Law Review?

•What if Barack Obama finished fifth from the bottom of his
graduating class?

•What if McCain had only married once, and Obama was a
divorcee?

•What if Obama was the candidate who left his first wife
after a severe disfiguring car accident, when she no longer
measured up to his standards?

•What if Obama had met his second wife in a bar and had a
long affair while he was still married?

•What if Michelle Obama was the wife who not only became
addicted to painkillers but also acquired them illegally
through her charitable organization?

•What if Cindy McCain graduated from Harvard?

•What if Obama had been a member of the Keating Five? (The
Keating Five were five United States Senators accused of
corruption in 1989, igniting a major political scandal as
part of the larger Savings and Loan crisis of the late 1980s
and early 1990s).

•What if McCain was a charismatic, eloquent speaker?

•What if Obama couldn' t read from a tele-prompter?

•What if Obama was the one who had military experience that
included discipline problems and a record of crashing seven
planes?

•What if Obama was the one who was known to display
publicly, on many occasions, a serious anger management
problem?

•What if Michelle Obama's family had made their money
from beer distribution?

•What if the Obamas had adopted a white child?

You could easily add to this list. If these questions
reflected reality, do you really believe the election
numbers would be as close as they are? This is what racism
does. It covers up, rationalizes and minimizes positive
qualities in one candidate and emphasizes negative qualities
in another when there is a color difference .

Educational Background :

Barack Obama :

Columbia University - B.A. Political Science with a
Specialization in International Relations.

Harvard - Juris Doctor ( J. D. ) Magna Cum Laude

Josep H. Biden :

University of Delaware - B.A. in History and B.A. in
Political Science.

Syracuse University College of Law - Juris Doctor ( J. D. )

vs.

John McCain:

United States Naval Academy - Class rank: 894 of 899

Sarah Palin :

Hawaii Pacific University - 1 semester

North Idaho College - 2 semesters - general study

University of Idaho - 2 semesters - journalism

Matanuska- Susitna College - 1 semester

University of Idaho - 3 semesters - B.A. in Journalism

(Thanks ira for passing this over.)

Sunday, October 12, 2008

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!












Friday, October 10, 2008

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.

Thursday, October 09, 2008

I love shooting for White Lilac



Yes, once again I photographed for White Lilac.
This time the event was held inside a tent near the Island Hotel, Also home of Fashion island in Newport Beach.
The pomp and glory of the decorations were most impressive. Thanks in full to White Lilac's team of Sunny Ravanbach and Katie Rudd. They worked extra hard to transform this room into exactly what the Harvesters would need for a successful Charity Event.
Take a look around!
As it turns out, one of our studio's favorite clients Jackie Melby is a key person in organizing the Harvesters events. Good work Jackie and the rest of the Harvesters!









Wednesday, October 08, 2008

In-N-Out switching to 1948 prices for a day??



Did you hear that rumor too??
As well as handing out burgers and fries for cheap, I heard if you buy 2 burgers, you get a whole store for freeeeee!!!!

I'm sure you've seen the emails stating that In-N-Out is going all out for their big 60th and rewarding their faithful customers with 1948 prices...

In-n-Out’s 60thYear Anniversary is Wednesday, October 22nd.All hamburgers will be sold for 25 cents, Cheeseburgers 30cents, Fries 15 cents, and drinks are 10 cents!!! So mark your calendars!

But the rumor is false... yeah...bummer..

Check out good 'ol snopes.
CLICK HERE for more info

Eat a burger on that day anyways, celebrate with In-N-Out...just don't be disappointed when you walk out paying $5 instead of $0.85

Alright crew, I'm out of things to say in these regards.


Tuesday, October 07, 2008

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.

White Lilac Event Design



I shot some details for White Lilac on Saturday night.
Can I tell you something? Yeah? Alright, here goes...

Those are some talented women Sunny Ravanbach and Katie Rudd are amazing! Everytime I work with them I am blown away! Great coordinating work by Katie Rudd! That is quite the All Star team right there!
Their event designing,color and flower arrangements, their attention to little details and creativity blow other events out of the water.
This was for an Engagement Dinner in Newport Beach at a private residence and it couldn't have been more beautiful!
I look forward to photographing with them again on the 18th in Palm Springs!