Walk Around With Leica S2 And Nipple Alert!
A wonderful sculpture in front of the Elena Bulatova Gallery in Palm Springs. I did a walk of street photography yesterday with a Leica S2 Medium Format digital camera. For you photography folks out there, it is a 37.5 megapixel camera with the expected optics of Leica lenses. Certainly the most expensive camera I have ever used for street photography coming in at almost $30,000. Part of my week at the Palm Springs Photo Festival.
Nipple alert even on a sculpture, I only felt safe putting a censored version of this photograph on Facebook. Unfortunate because it really is a integral part of this art.
Ann Margret, Douglas Kirkland, Palm Springs Photo Festival
Last night another great program at the Palm Springs Photo Festival. This time a panel discussion including photographer Douglas Kirkland. A man I find especially intriguing because of his overwhelming enthusiasm and excitement even at now 80 years old. Douglas Kirkland has photographed on the sets of over 100 of the most iconic movies, photographed the most famous people on the planet around the world, and been his photo features in endless magazines. His photographs are among the most famous from people like Marilyn Monroe to this wonderful photograph of actress and star Ann Margret.
The Palm Springs Photo Festival is an incredible week long event inclusive of workshops, seminars, presentations, symposiums and parties going from early in the morning to early morning again in the night. In it’s 9th year I have only missed it twice. The first year when I was in Columbus Ohio for the ” Arnold” and only caught the first and last evening parties. And last year when I was in Budapest for 7 weeks, myself shooting on a motion picture.
Who Wants To…
Who wants to schedule to be in front of my cameras. Fitness, bodybuilding, edgy editorial. Let’s talk about it! And you can visit my website by clicking the photograph to see more, please do! Thanks!
The amazing Sherry Goggin in one of my photo shoots. Worked out just fine, don’t you think!
Do You See What I See?
Do you see what I see? Oh wait, that’s a Christmas song, never mind. But what I am seeing is Stacey Naito Ifbb Pro in front of my camera. You get to see the back of my head as well. Behind the scenes from our photo shoot last week.
Guys Want To Look Good Naked Too!
Guys want to look good naked too! David Santapaola has been hitting the gym, not only to look good, but also because it is his part of his chosen career path. From being a United States Marine to his job with a high level specialized security group, if you check out his photos on his Facebook page you will see he is an “action” kind of guy. No balancing on no pastel colored exercise balls in the gym for this guy! Keep It Going!
I invite you to send me your selfies and I will show you off here on my Blog and on my Facebook pages. Girls and guys, whatever you want to send. In the gym, showing off the hard work you have put in, at the pool, just having fun. Anything a little too edgy for Facebook will go on my Blog and I will safely share it here. You don’t have to have ever done a photo shoot with me or even met me in person. It will also be a great way for me to see you and talk about photo shoots. Let’s do this, it’s all fun!
You must send me the selfie as a to my e-mail at SecondFocus@mac.com or as a message on Facebook. I will say that I might have to pick and choose to make it manageable and hold some or change when I decide to post them for one reason or another. Thanks!
One Of Only Three Zero’s Still Flying In The World
One of only three World War II Japanese Zero’s still flying in the entire world. In the skies over the Palm Springs Airport courtesy of the Palm Springs Air Museum earlier today. This Zero, owned and operated by the Commemorative Air Force, was delivered to the Imperial Japanese Navy Air Group #3. It originally had an air cooled rotary engine producing 1,130 hp and a top speed of 388 mph at almost 20,000 feet. In today’s flight demonstration you could easily see it’s nimble and powerful maneuverability. I also have video which I will post here in the next day or two. Very Fun! Here is the video I shot of the Zero starting up and heading out to taxi. https://vimeo.com/93085158
Her Dark Warrior!
Her inner strength becomes her Dark Warrior! Stacey Naito, an Ifbb Pro, who has become well known and admired in our sport of bodybuilding and fitness, has always been a huge fan or photography and being a creative force in her own photographs. Not that long ago we channeled her strengths into a unique dark edgy look in our gym photo shoot. Now we have her inner Dark Warrior coming alive! I Love It!
Lots of Thank You’s here! Blanche LeBeau for her Makeup and Hair Styling and matching the ideas with the wardrobe. Jaime Klein, a wonderful photographer himself, for hosting us at his studio. My assistant Clyde Sawyer, for doing the lifting, carrying and driving, all more important than I can tell you. And Dan Cuny of Profoto USA for loaning me one of their new B1 wireless strobes. This was one B1 strobe, sunlight coming in from down a long hallway area, and some overhead “sulphur lights”. And of course the amazing Stacey Naito, who is eternally beautiful. always fun, and built herself one rocking body! Thank You All!
Nope This Was Not The Model!
Nope, Jaime Klein was not my model yesterday. However he did stand in while I was setting up lighting for the photo shoot while my real model was getting ready for our last set up of the day. I have to Thank Jaime for the use of his photo studio yesterday in L.A. This is actually outside of the studio in the back drive up area.
Jaime is as well, a superb photographer specializing in portrait headshots for actors and corporations, law firms and such. If you are in L.A. and looking for a cut above, please visit Jaime. I am not even begin to tell you how long I know this guy!
The lighting I was setting up was a Profoto USA B1 wireless off camera strobe. For my photographer friends, I can tell you that this is one convenient strobe in a small convenient design. One small bag and you are good to go. Battery operated and wireless control from a little touch pad on the top of your camera. Very Cool. So I must Thank my friend Dan Cuny from Profoto for letting me try it out.
You will be seeing a photograph with the real model from this shoot here on my Blog and Website and Facebook tomorrow morning. I can tell you right now, it is nothing what you might be expecting. Very Fun! You will like this one!
Cara Jo Basso At Venice Beach
Cara Jo Basso… One of the most talented, graceful and beautiful women I have ever photographed. At Venice Beach California.
I Love Seflies! Kimberlynn Samborski…
I Love Seflies! Especially when they lead to me to an incredibly stunning and beautiful woman who is made to be in front of the camera. Kimberlynn Samborski is a personal trainer at Equinox in Chicago. She has been building her photo portfolio to make her way up in the world of fitness modeling. I will tell you right now from looking at the photographs on her Facebook that her hard work is well worth the effort. Go take a look!
I invite you to send me your selfies and I will show you off here on my Blog and on my Facebook pages. Girls and guys, whatever you want to send. In the gym, showing off the hard work you have put in, at the pool, just having fun. Anything a little too edgy for Facebook will go on my Blog and then I will share it censored on Facebook. You don’t have to have ever done a photo shoot with me or even met me in person. It will also be a great way for me to see you and talk about photo shoots. Let’s do this, it’s all fun!
You must send me the selfies to my e-mail at SecondFocus@mac.com or in a message on Facebook. I will say that I might have to pick and choose to make it manageable and hold some or change when I decide to post them for one reason or another. Thanks!
I Love Selfies! A Double!
Did I tell you… I Love Selfies! Here are a couple from Michelle Renae – Bikini Athlete/Fitness model who is on her way to do NPC Bikini Nationals this summer. She is from Idaho, and something I must say about my spending time at Bodybuilding.com in Boise… the women are just astounding and Michelle fits that description for sure!
I invite you to send me your selfies and I will show you off here on my Blog and on my Facebook pages. Girls and guys, whatever you want to send. In the gym, showing off the hard work you have put in, at the pool, just having fun. Anything a little too edgy for Facebook will go on my Blog and then I will share it censored on Facebook. You don’t have to have ever done a photo shoot with me or even met me in person. It will also be a great way for me to see you and talk about photo shoots. Let’s do this, it’s all fun!
You must send me the selfies to my e-mail at SecondFocus@mac.com or in a message on Facebook. I will say that I might have to pick and choose to make it manageable and hold some or change when I decide to post them for one reason or another. Thanks!
Huey Gunship and Loach
Vietnam War era helicopters over the skies at the Palm Springs Air Museum yesterday. A Huey Gunship and a Loach. Good thing I brought a camera!
The Loach was officially named the Cayuse, it was a light observation helicopter that was sometimes equipped for combat. In the movie “Blackhawk Down” you hear them referenced as “Little Birds” operated by U.S. Army’s Special Operations Forces.
The Huey Gunship, actually the Bell UH-1 Iroquois, where 7,000 of them saw extensive service in the Vietnam War. Used for everything from troop transport and medical evacuation, it became most known for it’s combat role as “Air Calvary”. The Huey reached Hollywood epic star stars in the Vietnam War movie “Apocalypse Now”.
The Only Dual Control P-51 Mustang
Another photograph from Wednesday at the Palm Springs Air Museum. The Collings Foundation P-51C Mustang, the only fully dual control version still flying. As well, there are fewer than five of the early B and C versions still flying. General Dwight Eisenhower rode in the back seat of one of these two seat versions over the beaches of Normandy to direct the D-Day Invasion of World War II.
The Only Flying B-24J In The World
The only restored flying B-24J in the world taking off from the Palm Springs Airport. Owned and operated by the Collings Foundation flying last weekend for the Palm Springs Air Museum, the Consolidated B-24 Liberator flew during World War II in the Pacific and Europe. I find it very exciting to point my camera at these tremendously fascinating and historic aircraft.
Are You Looking At Me?
Are you looking at me? Maybe to be in one of my photo shoots or have me photograph a magazine feature or your advertising. It is getting very busy so please send me a note to my e-mail to SecondFocus@mac.com. Let’s do this! Thanks!
Tachevah From The Producers Of Coachella
Last night at Tachevah, a Palm Springs Block Party. Great fun! A middle of the week event put on by the producers of the huge Coachella music festival right in the middle of downtown Palm Springs.
The Only Flying B-17 Flying Fortress
There are only ten of the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress still flying and here is one of them. The B-17 flew daylight bombing missions over Europe in World War II. It was made famous in many movies but most recently in “Memphis Belle”.
Yesterday at the Palm Springs Air Museum. Also flying was the only fully restored B-24 Liberator bomber and the world’s only dual control P-51 Mustang fighter. Both from World War II, now owned and operated by the Collings Foundation.
This is just a preview, I will be posting more photographs and videos in the next few days.
Kalura Trattoria – One of My Favorites
Looking out onto Palm Canyon Drive in Palm Springs the other night from the bar in one of my favorite restaurants, Kalura Trattoria.
A Public Display Of Affection
A departure from my usual. A photograph as I was walking on the boardwalk at Venice Beach on Tuesday.
You Have To Work Those Legs – I Love Selfies!
I Love Seflies! And here is one from my buddy Jake Sawyer. You got to work those legs in the gym and Jake knows that it is part of a balanced physique that a lot of people avoid working out. Check out Jake on his Facebook page and see how he does it for himself and his clients. Jake has put many of clients in the top 5 in competitions and he himself has walked away with many a trophy, and appeared in lots of bodybuilding and fitness magazines. And in front of my cameras.
I invite you to send me your selfies and I will show you off here on my Blog and on my Facebook pages. Girls and guys, whatever you want to send. In the gym, showing off the hard work you have put in, at the pool, just having fun. Anything a little too edgy for Facebook will go on my Blog and I will safely share it on Facebook. You don’t have to have ever done a photo shoot with me or even met me in person. It will also be a great way for me to see you and talk about photo shoots. Let’s do this, it’s all fun!
You must send me the selfie as a message to my e-mail at SecondFocus@mac.com or on Facebook messenger. I will say that I might have to pick and choose to make it manageable and hold some or change when I decide to post them for one reason or another. Thanks!
“Live The Life You Have”
“Live The Life You Have” – very good words painted on a wonderful hidden and well defined canvas! Cortney Solomon just did her first figure competition on stage at the NPC Grand Prix in Culver City California. Then in front of my cameras at the Power of Fitness Gym in Palm Desert CA. We had just too much fun and I really enjoyed getting in some extra unexpected reading while I was there!
Now Do You See Why I Love Selfies!
Now do you see why I Love Seflies! Ifbb Pro Bojana Vasiljevic looking totally amazing! This beautiful woman in her career has done 90 shows! Personal trainer, competitor and fitness model, she is also an accomplished equestrian, a gymnast and a track and field competitor. To finish reading her resume I almost had to go out and get a lunch first it was so long! Visit her Facebook page to learn more about and see more of Bojana. Looking forward to have her in front of my cameras very soon!
I invite you to send me your selfies and I will show you off here on my Blog and on my Facebook pages. Girls and guys, whatever you want to send. In the gym, showing off the hard work you have put in, at the pool, just having fun. Anything a little too edgy for Facebook will go on my Blog and I will safely share it here. You don’t have to have ever done a photo shoot with me or even met me in person. It will also be a great way for me to see you and talk about photo shoots. Let’s do this, it’s all fun!
You must send me the selfie as a message to my e-mail at SecondFocus@mac.com or on Facebook messages. I will say that I might have to pick and choose to make it manageable and hold some or change when I decide to post them for one reason or another. Thanks!
Not My Selfie But Send Me Yours
This is not a selfie! Just me at work with the beautiful stunning stately Ashley Owens Gulina. But I do love selfies and…
I invite you to send me your selfies and I will show you off here and on my Facebook pages. Girls and guys, whatever you want to send. In the gym, showing off the hard work you have put in, at the pool, just having fun. Anything a little too edgy for Facebook will go here on my Blog and I will safely on Facebook. You don’t have to have ever done a photo shoot with me or even met me in person. It will also be a great way for me to see you and talk about photo shoots. Let’s do this, it’s all fun!
You must send me the selfie to my e-mail at SecondFocus@mac.com or on Facebook messaging. I will say that I might have to pick and choose to make it manageable and hold some or change when I decide to post them for one reason or another. Thanks!
A Peanuts Route 66
Weekends and nice weather. Makes me think of A Route 66 photo excursion. A trip a month ago and a Route 66 wall mural in Needles California. Sure makes a drab beige wall in the middle of town a lot more fun!
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