2009 a year in photos and growth

Well the year is almost at an end, so I thought I'd post some of my favorite photoshoots  and experiences in 2009. I finally feel that I've grown and I've tried everything I wanted to.. so it can only get better from here! Special thanks to all the friends and people that have provided inspiration and motivation as well as making these shoots possible.

 

top: Domnique Ford , Jason

Sara with Ford Sf.. crazy shoot.. driving 4 hours into the middle of nowhere..point Rayes

 

 

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 Kylie from Ford.. and first shoot at Miles Rock beach.. needles to say we got washed in..

I've always wanted to give LA models a try.. and I did :) All models with Ford LA

 

While there I also shot one of  my good friend's discovery's thanks Richard

back to sf

Nicole @ Look

molly@ Ford

Nicole @ look

Christopher

 Stephen

Molly @ Ford

Tobi @ Major Munich

Britney America's next top model cycle 13 contestant

Gabe @ Ford

Eldon @ Ford

Christopher @ Ford

Almodovar= God with a camera

 

I've always been inspired by movies and videos. Even more so the beauty of great camera work/ lighting and story telling. I saw Broken Embraces yesterday, and all I can say is that  Almadovar is a freaking god! His eye to detail, the witty scenes he sets up and the control he has over his subjects... pure joy.. he has such a crafty way of making you sad and then two minutes later down the road you're laughing your ass off  not to mention the wonderful Andy Warhol paintings,prada, dolce & gabana and Chanel pieces in this film.. I'm certainly going to be checking out his older work...

every photographer and model needs to see this

my office

the saddest music in the world

Capturing the moments that follow up

 

I was behind the scenes today at a mini test that a friend from visiting from LA did today.
I discovered the joy of catching people when they aren't aware that they're being photographed

when you're gone

I shoot friends too

what the hell is wrong with me?

I don't like to party, I don't like the things people in my age group do... i think i'm a 90 year old trapped in in a 21 year old

William presents Britney America's next top model cycle 13 contestant

 

 

I was more than thrilled when Britney contacted me to shoot her. Everyone knows I love me some top model, there hasn't been  a season that I haven't seen or a shoot I didn't like! we met up for  a quick test today, an hours worth of shooting plus planning or upcoming shoots. She was amazing to work with and we clicked right away. We even have some of the same fav photographers.. yay Helmut! enjoy everyone

Dan

 

Allot of times I'm asked to shoot guys for agents before they actually get signed. Today I shot Dan from Europe