Camberley was just visiting from California and wanted to do some unique, stylized and SEXY photos to give to her boyfriend as a V-Day gift. Retro inspired shots were an obvious choice because Cam really embodies the rockabilly/swing style - AND she's one of the greatest swing dancers I've met. She's also a ballerina! Here's a few of my favorites from the shoot. I'll keep the photos posted on the modest side since I'm sure her bf wants to know that a few of the photos are for him alone! Speaking of retro - I just found this great site that has all kinds of super fun retro inspiration on it: check it out: www.Retrotogo.com
So last week I had the pleasure of hanging out with the Social Wahines networking group and sharing a little of my photo love with them. I was so impressed by the caliber of professionals that I met! I'm definitely joining and will be haunting all of their events. Fun and professionally rewarding - what could be better? I had a blast -- Thanks Social Wahines AND Pacific Edge Magazine! You guys are the best! For those of you that aren't familiar with Social Wahines and Pacific Edge - check them out!
While I was there I couldn't help snapping a few photos though! So here's a few, enjoy!
Woohooo! The Valentines Day Mustache and Martini Party was a BLAST! It was definitely a salacious sixties soiree! Awesome outfits (from crazy psychedelic sixties to Mod!) - and even more awesome was the... yep, you know.. the MUSTACHES. Everyone had a great 'stache and we all danced the night away to crazy compilations of euro sixties pop, psychedelic sitar infused jams, classics like the Doors and the Byrds and other amazing tunes! Here's a few of my favorite 'Stach-Fits (thats officially the way I'm going to refer to the beauty of the Mustache + Hilarious Outfit combo!)
All in all, it was a night of awesome silly valentine love! Mustache LOVE!
2009 has already kicked into high gear, but that doesn't mean it's too late for a little reminiscing over 2008. I'm dedicating this blog to all the little moments that made 2008 special. Here's a few of my favorite random and not so random memories:
Kalalau Hiking the Kalalau Trail in Kauai was, by far, one of my favorite memories of 2008. That place is magical-healing-beautiful-challenging-spiritual.
Throw Down the Keys Films Showdown in Chinatown was a really big part of 2008 for me. Throw Down the Keys, the short film production team that I'm a part of, won our first Showdown event in March. Feel free to watch Survival Guide for Modern Women - always a crowd pleaser.
Shawn Livingston Moseley's 'Aumakua Festival was a great chance to do MORE collaboration! We really enjoyed doing a silent film called Earthly Delights that he scored with his amazing neo-classical piano skills. Here's the girls of TDK at the event.
Vday Last years annual Mustache and Martini Valentines Day party was SUPERB, as usual, and I'm really really excited about this years rendition! Expect some great 'stache photos!
Models One of my favorite shoots that I've had this year was with Krista Alvaraz (with SMART magazine) - she is just a phenomenal model to work with - and so versatile.
Other awesome memories (big and small) include:
Alex's Dirty Thirty birthday party!
My fifties themed birthday party!
My close friends Chad and Carrie tying the knot!!
The Maui Lavender Farm
Getting a trampoline!
My yard + sunshine + artsy-fartsy tendencies = pure happiness.
Ninja Turtle costumes!
Secret cave diving
There's so much more that made 2008 amazing, but these are just a few of the little moments that are seared into my memory forever...
I can't wait to see what kind of ruckus we make in 2009....
