The Muse In The Forest
A force or perhaps only a presence, personified as a beautiful woman only seen in the fantasy of the darkness of a forest. A mystery from which you cannot turn, for you can only wonder and stare and dream. Stacey Naito from our photo shoot. Makeup and Hair Styling by Blanche LeBeau.
Veterans Day In The Skies
The day started with a California Highway Patrol Cessna circling over the end of a pursuit. A stolen truck was driven onto a golf course and into a lake at the 9th hole. Driver and passenger were taken into custody. Way over par!
The Veterans Parade in Palm Springs starts out with planes from the Palm Springs Air Museum doing a flyover right over the parade route.
More For Veterans Day and Muscle Beach
We started Veterans Day with United States Marine Corp Veterans Stephanie Lugo and Travis Ely on the Muscle Beach/Venice Poster. And now on the Facebook banner for Muscle Beach. My photographs of course. Come be a part of Muscle Beach for 2015! This will also be a 7 ft high by 14 ft long banner displayed on the famous Venice Beach Boardwalk for the 2015 Competition Summer Shows. How cool is that!
Veterans Day and Muscle Beach
Not only am I very proud to have been the photographer of both of these photos but both Travis Ely and Stephanie Lugo are Veterans of the United States Marine Corps. Is that not perfect for Veteran’s Day today!
I am very happy to be a continuing supporter of Muscle Beach/Venice. Some years ago, I remember walking along that boardwalk at Venice Beach and seeing the huge guys working out in the “Pit” right there. Those were the guys of the Golden Age of Bodybuilding. How exciting to be living that history today! So come on out to Muscle Beach this coming Summer and you can be a part of it too!
Parade Unique
In the midst of a very fun parade with many of the usual such as marching bands and corporate sponsors, a few of the more special moments at the Palm Springs Pride Parade yesterday.
Special attention to the first photograph; Amanda Lepore has been photographed around the world by the some of the most of famous photographers. She has appeared in endless magazine features, art works and has indeed been on the walls of many art museums.
An Affaire Of Art
My date yesterday was a real doll and she was so amazed first seeing the Assemblage Art of my friend Lauretta Lowell. You can be too, when you go see her today as the featured artist at the Art Affaire in Rancho Mirage. Over 100 artists displaying their works in a beautiful outdoor setting with live music all day. Go on out there and check out Lauretta. It will all come in to focus so take a credit card with you. You might want to take some of the fun home! http://www.ranchomirageca.gov/art-affaire/
Let’s See More Like This
Store window displays can be fun. But why don’t we see more people dressed like this with such great hair too. Be adventuresome I say! Along El Paseo in Palm Desert.
Flight In Palm Springs
The skies alive with flight. The 18th Anniversary of the Palm Springs Air Museum.
Geometrically and Architecturally Perfect
Geometrically and architecturally perfect. Maria Bertrand perfectly fashioned as any surroundings anywhere. From our photo shoot.
“Featured Artist” Rancho Mirage Art Affaire
Recently I had the great experience of photographing Lauretta Lowell. Lauretta is an incredibly talented artist who will be the “Featured Artist” at the 14th annual Rancho Mirage Art Affaire this weekend. Her art is in mixed media assemblages but she is equally talented in painting and other art genres. But even more, she is an incredible personality who has overcome great tragedy. Read about Lauretta and also see more of the photographs in a feature for Palm Springs Life Magazine, Palm Springs California. Here is the link to that story.. http://tinyurl.com/m9hc5oy Thanks!
A big Thank You to Blanche LeBeau who did a wonderful job of Makeup and Hair Styling. And along with her assistant Emma Mesrobian did so much to help organize the scenes and wardrobe and made it all great fun. Thank You!
Standing Among The Skyscrapers
Standing 6ft-5 in those boots and with that body she has built, the only place for Natalie Lyle to stand is among the skyscrapers! From our photo shoot.
“Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks”
Still photography on a motion picture? Yes that is what I did in Budapest for seven weeks last year on the production of “Six Dance Lessons For Six Weeks”. Many of you may have seen this full page in your Sunday newspapers yesterday. The still photography is used for movie posters, advertising, public relations and so much more. Great Fun! So go see the movie when it is released in December! And no you won’t see me in it. It was my job to stay out of the way. Harder than you might think for sure!
The movie poster for “Six Dance Lessons In Six Weeks”
Parade of Planes
Never fails, you are just driving down the street and some slow poke gets in front of you and holds everybody up. A Parade of Planes driving down the streets back to the airport from the Palm Springs Convention Center. Part of the Flying Aviation Expo that was here for the last three days with 10,000 people.
“Advanced Style”
Saw the documentary “Advanced Style” today. What a great and creative movie about life and getting a little older and having fun. Catch it in the theaters. You will be happy you did!
Any Volunteers?
What great ideas for photo shoots! Any volunteers? A commercial for Peroni at the beginning of a motion picture in the theaters. Just Wow!
<p><a href=”http://vimeo.com/51410265″>Peroni Spring / Summer Campaign</a> from <a href=”http://vimeo.com/user14084366″>Peroni Nastro Azzurro</a> on <a href=”https://vimeo.com”>Vimeo</a>.</p>Phil Collen Center Stage with Def Leppard
Last night… Def Leppard with Phil Collen center stage. What a powerful rocking performance! A sold out crowd on their feet the entire time. These guys are just incredible! And Phil Collen is still the ripped physique from when I photographed him for a feature and cover for IRON MAN MAGAZINE a few years ago. Outstanding! By the way I was not a photographer there for this show, so just an iPhone photo this time.
The Seduction of Día de Muertos
I think there is a certain seduction to what we call Día de Muertos, Day Of The Dead, All Hallow’s Eve, Halloween. The seduction here created by Natalie Lyle. And the Makeup and Hair Styling of the seduction also created by Natalie. From our photo shoot.
Can She Do That Or What!
Natalie Lyle is thinking about whether or not there will be enough days of Día de Muertos, Day Of The Dead, All Hallow’s Eve, Halloween to show you the photographs from our photo shoot. Can Natalie do a Dia de Muertos Makeup or what!
For The First Day Of Día de Muertos
For the first day of Día de Muertos, Day Of The Dead, All Hallow’s Eve, Halloween with Natalie Lyle. An all new meaning to “Trick Or Treat” I would say! The Makeup and Hair Styling by Natalie herself as well as building that body. From our photo shoot, Just WOW!
Venice Beach Fashion Then And Now
Could you not just see this magnificent beautiful woman on the Venice Beach boardwalk back in 1968 and then again now. The very fashionable Maria Bertrand.
Just You Wait!
A behind the scenes look from yesterday’s photo shoot with Natalie Lyle. But I am telling you now, you are not seeing what’s coming! Just you wait!
Divine Congratulations!
A huge Congratulations to my best buddy Ava Cowan being named Vice President of Business Relations for Divine Nutrition Products! One of the best known and most respected people in our sport of bodybuilding and fitness, Ava Cowan is a great example of determination and persistence in continuing to advance her career and better the entire industry. Divine has the highest quality protein powders you will find including one that is absent of artificial ingredients and Gluten free. That is special! And before too long, you will see a Fat Burner under Ava’s name that you can bet will be absolutely the best ever. Very Cool!
A Hacienda Welcome
One of the astounding wall murals inside the Hacienda Cantina & Beach Club. And this is not just for Halloween. Was there today and the food was outstanding. By the way it is a “Beach Club” because it actually has a pool and a pool bar and cabanas. I think I see a party in the future!
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