07/09/2012

Its the next day since his flight landed yesterday at 11 p.m., but my lover is finally back from Las Vegas - and what a surprise! Goes from having a gnarly beard, to clean and classic shave with a vintage-style haircut. I think he looks ridiculously smooth, and I love it, but he thinks he looks goofy. Well, I'll let you decide. But, I'll be sure to take more pictures of this new look soon. I'm so fascinated!! I love him so much. :) I took several photos, but was really only happen with like 2 or 3 shots. He took a disposable camera with him that we're going to develop tomorrow. Film photos of Fremont Street and etc soon!!

The Miscarriage

i'm doing this series for personal reasons. i'm always inspired by my past, so i thought why not bring that into my art? i've been in an artist block for a while now - i blame it on the stress with the new home, bills, no job. i'm positive my life will get better, but i believe sometimes you have to take a step back to move forward. i've had this idea in my mind for a while, especially this one (not like i could get it out of my head; this memory haunts me everyday). it's more like something you could get over, but it sticks around for the rest of your life. this particular memory, though, occurred when i was only fourteen. the process was involuntary, but it knocked me up. and despite it's something i don't like to duel upon often, i was happy. i thought, 'here i have a living mini-me growing in my belly.. and it's going to be a daily part of my life.' i was so excited even though i hated its' father. unfortunately, i lost it in an aggressive fight with that former love and he ended up kicking me down my own stairs that summer of '06. i never felt pain like the one i felt that day. so i tried to portray it in this photo. it means a lot to me, this bit of my history, but not in a morbid way. that day was the turning point in my life. as i sat there and looked at the little guy on the bottom of my toilet, i couldn't help but feel peace. for both of us. my life has never been the same since. whatever feelings this stirs within you, i hope you meditate and learn from it. thank you.

Studio

My first head shots for an actors' portfolio, Jovanni Silva. Very short, just simple head shots. I've known Jovanni since middle school and he was always so quiet. But, when you got to know him, he was so funny and full of character. He was his own man, and I feel like I've captured that wonderfully. Enjoy.

Totoro Cheesy Tamago

I made My Neighbor Totoro inspired cheesy tamago today. I know tamago is supposed to be moist, I like my egg a little crispy on the outside, so I left it on the pan longer. Hopefully, I'll get my square fry pan soon so I can make authentic tamago. Btw, it was delicious<3

Charity Skye Enchavez

Shot a session with my good friend and artist, Charity Skye Enchavez, in Kissimmee, FL yesterday. The photos came out just how I wanted them to - it's so exciting. She's gorgeous and very talented. As I do with all personal portraits, I try to make every detail of the photo relevant to my subjects life and personality. I love this girl and I hope you enjoy this set!

Jenell Del Cid

Drove to Davenport to meet up with a friend, Jenell Del Cid. It was a personal shoot, I wanted to practice manual film today before my AE-1 goes away. I had good times with it, now to pass that experience on. I'll put the film pics up later, since I wont get my prints till tomorrow. But, gonna check out my new scanner pretty soon. See just how good it is >:3 Enjoy.

A Personal Favorite

New Lighting Equipment

Got Triple Lighting from Cowboy Studios today in the mail. It's basic stuff, but I love it. My boyfriend was kind enough to model for me today. I can do so much with it, so I'm just waiting to use these new babies in the field. Also, gonna be making a DIY Flash Ring here pretty soon to add to my collection. I also want to get remote here soon; I'm in dire need of it. Well, I hope you enjoy these as much as I did making them!