Go-Go Dance...

This was really a great show, I was diggin' the music, the vibe, and the light... all night long! DJ Steve Aoki laid down the beats before and after each set, the Brazilian Girls opened, and then She Wants Revenge hit the stage with there Depeche Mode 'esque sound. I got to say, the Avalon is a top notch venue. I highly recommend it to anyone who's looking to shoot some live music or anyone who's just looking to have a good time.

I've got a few more from this series; so stay tuned, cause after these messages we'll be riiight back!

Distraction

Gangsta Lean

Raise your hand if you're sure!

Body Movin'

Shrug

The Brazillian Girls at the Avalon in Hollywood.

New Jobs and Old Photos...

I've just landed a new job as a studio manager/First Assistant down in Gardena, so I may be a little slow in keeping this thing up to date over the next few months until I get into a groove. But, I do have a pretty decent back log of images from February, March, and April to keep me busy, so perhaps I'll be able to stay on top of it. Either way, be sure to keep checking back because there's plenty of new images coming soon; and who knows, maybe I'll cut loose and throw in a little info about the new job and some personal thoughts about breaking into the photo industry here in L.A. Til the next post... enjoy these little snipets of a recent shoot.

This was a pretty cool show that I shot back in February. I know it's been awhile since I shot these, but I've been slacking off on posting lately. Anyway, the show was DJ Steve Aoki, The Brazillian Girls, and She Wants Revenge headlining at the Avalon in Hollywood. It was a very cool event, with hair stylists, make-up artists, and manicurists offering free makeovers for the ladies and free gift bags for smokers (The event was sponsored by Camel Cigarettes).

Spikes are in... I think?

She teaches pole dancing classes in Los Angeles! Apparently, it's a great "alternative" way to stay in shape.

Floor Scene

Dancer Discussion

Table Settings

Smokers...

Having a cigarette between sets during a She Wants Revenge show at the Avalon in Hollywood, Calif.

More pics from Santa Monica and Photo L.A.

Bikers...

Old man and the tree

Will Call

Front entrance of the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium

Evening stroll, Santa Monica, Calif.

So, in January, I went to this little photo art fair in Santa Monica known as Photo L.A., maybe you've heard of it?

I was pretty inspired when I left the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium to get a bite to eat on the 3rd St. Promenade. What follows are a few of the results from that inspiration.

Yeni has a little fun during our search for sustenance

Kathy surveys the menu at Barney's Beanery in Santa Monica

Kathy striking a pose

Yeni chats with Kathy

Sip...

The Getty Center, Round 3...

Sunset over the gardens

Lingering

Departing

Waiting for the Tram

The Getty Center, Los Angeles, California... Again.




This is an old roommate and friend of mine from Brooks getting his "photo-nerd" on at the Getty Center in Los Angeles.

The Getty Center, Los Angeles, California...





I can't think of any witty or clever comments for these photos. I went to the Getty, I took my camera, I shot some pictures... and in the words of the great Forrest Gump, "That's all I have to say about that."