Salton Sea

The very talented designer, Kirstin Fox (of Castle Bride Couture) and I collaborated a photoshoot, using her one-of-a-kind headpieces.

During our photoshoot, we all cheated death that day...of course making the experience all the more exciting. The Salton Sea is a very odd and mysterious place, filled with characters that most of us couldn't even dream up. Because of our near death experience, we were forced to shoot at a less desirable location down the street from our location of choice. We ended up having 20 minutes to shoot the whole thing. Needless to say, while I am happy to be alive (along with the other girls), I am furious that we had next to no time to shoot. Having said that, I am pleased with the results, under the circumstances.

A note to other photographer's that wish to shoot at the Salton Sea...please bring a crowd of people with you for protection...preferably Men.

Make-Up Artist: Tessa Stull
Hair Stylist: Mandi Bevando

Jennifer Models

While visiting WPPI's trade show in Las Vegas this year, my friend Ray Soemarsono (of Apertura Photo) and I were itching for a shoot. We payed a visit to Red Rock Canyon to photograph my lovely associate photographer, Jennifer Daigle. She was so kind as to model for us in freezing cold weather. I'm sure you'll agree that she is a natural born model. These are some of my top favorites.


This first pic is hilarious, as Ray shows Jennifer how to strike a pose. I couldn't resist. I think Ray has another career ahead of him...perhaps the next Miss Jay of America's Next Top Model. HAHA!

Empire Destructive

Empire Destructive provides gear and clothing to extreme sports enthusiasts. They hired me to take some photos for their new websites home page. Eat your heart out guys! Imagine the many male photographer's out there that would have loved to have been in my position that day.

There was a lot of testosterone on the set that day, but I managed to hold my own. HA! Truth be told, the Empire Destructive crew were all in attendance, and I must say that they were amazing to work with. The guys were all so helpful and accommodating. We had a few jokesters (Mike Hildebrand, owner of E.D.) on the set too, which kept us all laughing. And the models were fantastic...what great attitudes. It was very cold that day, and they never once complained. Mike treated us all to a great dinner afterwards...good times. I am looking forward to working with E.D. again, anytime, anywhere! Bring it on!

YVONNE

I went to Honolulu, Hawaii to photograph a wedding with my dear friend, Ray. The day before the wedding, we jumped at the opportunity to photograph beautiful model, Yvonne Midkiff. She is absolutely stunning! We photographed her in the mosquito infested tropical jungle near Pali Hwy. What a trooper Yvonne was, despite the many bites she endured regardless of being coated with mosquito repellent.

Poor Ray hurt himself by trying to cross a stream with his Converse shoes. He hit a slippery patch and landed right on his booty, bruising his tailbone and splitting his ankle open. Luckily he recovered pretty quickly and did not damage any of his equipment.

I, on the other hand, had a wonderful time with only a few bites and no injuries.

To view the slideshow, please click here. Otherwise, enjoy some of my favorites below!