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Paris Randomness 2

2009-06-08T02:28:00.000-07:00

Here is a simple photo exploration of my trip to Paris with Anne to see Michelle and Skyy. Thanks guys!

Paris Randomness

2009-06-02T01:34:00.001-07:00

Here are some randoms from my Paris trip... I promise I'll make a real post soon.... Thanks Michelle!

Fuck Email

2009-05-25T12:59:00.000-07:00

I've decided to go old school. No one writes anything personal anymore. Email has ruined the joy of getting mail, instead all we get is junk. So I ordered 50 vintage envelopes (like the ones pictured below) and am going to actually WRITE and SEND real letters. The idea that something I write will actually travel physically around the world to its destination is so exciting. More people should be doing this....

Incredible Girl does Beat Box Circle Around You!

2009-05-21T10:01:00.000-07:00

Music Video :: Make The Girl Dance; Baby, Baby, Baby

2009-05-19T13:42:00.000-07:00

AMAZING video from french electro group. My God, I love this video. So fun!

Make The Girl Dance "Baby Baby Baby" ( official video )
by placeblancherec

Sick Fit #18 :: WHOA!

2009-05-09T11:39:00.001-07:00

This bearded black man is so damn well dressed! This is all from the 2009 Fall Hickey collection. Peep it here

Photography Fun :: Pinatas and Stuff

2009-04-25T16:36:00.000-07:00

Interview with ArtRocker.tv

2009-04-25T16:34:00.000-07:00

I was recently interviewed by Ric over at artrocker.tv about the Sky Larkin Anitbodies music video I directed. Check it out here

Music Video :: Kanye West feat. Young Jeezy - Amazing

2009-04-25T12:31:00.001-07:00

Amazing from kwest on Vimeo.

Sky Larkin Music Video SPOTLIT ON VIDEOSTATIC

2009-04-21T01:04:00.000-07:00

The good guys over at VideoStatic have made a great post on the Sky Larkin Video I directed! Woo!! Check it out. Awesome stuff!

Photography Fun :: Lion Attack 2

2009-04-19T06:23:00.001-07:00

Photography Fun :: Kei and a Venice Wall

2009-04-19T05:31:00.000-07:00

photography Fun :: Portrait; Christina Perri

2009-04-16T10:10:00.000-07:00

Sky Larkin MUSIC VIDEO :: Antibodies

2009-04-15T00:11:00.000-07:00

You can watch it in HD here

PASSWORD :: wutang

Sky Larkin :: Antibodies; Director :: Lorenzo de Guia from Lorenzo de Guia on Vimeo.

Sky Larkin MUSIC VIDEO :: STILLS

2009-04-14T22:34:00.000-07:00

So here are a ton of stills from the production of the Antibodies Music Video I directed last month for UK band Sky Larkin. Check out the photos and check back soon as the video will be posted on the BLOG very, very soon. Thanks to all that helped!

Melissa, the stage designer taking a break from the colored tape background.

Detail of the backdrop. The stage was completely covered with multicolored duct tape that created a mosaic like backdrop. We built it with myself, Sean, and of course Melissa in my downtown loft over the course of two days.
Nestor sits between takes.
Lead singer, Katie waves at my camera between takes.
Bassist, Doug watches the video get shot.
Mud extras!!!

Covered!
The band washes off at the end of the day.
Our RED camera with full on battle scars.
Having a moment with the DP.

Posing in front of the stage before the shoot.
Working, lol!
My brother mans the hose.

Florian preps for the next shot.

Sean, our Art Director helps out Ty with a little clean up.

Music Video :: Sky Larkin ANTIBODIES Video Grabs

2009-04-14T20:24:00.000-07:00

Here are some grabs from the music video I directed with Sky Larkin last month. The video will be posted here shortly. Enjoy!!

Photography Fun :: Lion Attack!!

2009-04-13T01:34:00.000-07:00

Amazing Music Video

2009-04-12T00:49:00.000-07:00

Anne's Birthday BBQ Highlights!

2009-03-31T00:38:00.000-07:00

So great times this past weekend! It was my great friend, Anne's birthday and we had a huge BBQ at Mike's place in Venice. WOOO!!!! We starting eating at noon and starting drinking at around the same time. None of it stopped until about 1 am. I definitely didn't make it till the end, but I tried. It was a good chance to hang with some folks I hadn't seen in awhile catch up. Below are some highlights!

Mike man's the grill.

Poor chicken.

Anne triumphs by epically showing off her hunting skills.

Damn that chicken is everywhere. Me, Tim, and Nathan in the back.

Jason and My looking confused/mad/surprised.

Nathan, please stop.

Anne had face painting on hand!

Jimmy Kimmel-- BADASS

2009-03-30T22:27:00.000-07:00

Sick Fit #17

2009-03-26T11:46:00.000-07:00

Soul Mate... where is this woman?! Great fit.

oh... the internets....

2009-03-23T20:25:00.000-07:00

Iron Man vs Bruce Lee
Uploaded by PatrickBoivin

I totally agree...

2009-03-23T14:02:00.001-07:00

The World is Filled with Talent!

2009-03-23T13:51:00.000-07:00

The Seed from Johnny Kelly on Vimeo.

Music Video :: Hanging with Sky Larkin!

2009-03-22T21:35:00.001-07:00

Here I am hanging out the the band Sky Larkin (from left; Nestor, Doug, and Katie) on set of the music video I directed last week. It was so much fun! Just got a first pass of the video and it is looking phenomenal. Can't wait until I can share it. Thanks again guys! Look out for their US debut album THE GOLDEN SPIKE from WICHITA RECORDINGS.

Anybody know what this is?!!?!

2009-03-22T15:13:00.000-07:00

AUTO TUNE IS AWESOME!

2009-03-20T18:01:00.000-07:00

courtesy of Charles

Auto Tuning from Casey D on Vimeo.

Sick Fit #14, 15, & 16

2009-03-20T11:49:00.001-07:00

Sick Fit #13

2009-03-19T16:38:00.000-07:00

United Bamboo

SKY LARKIN MUSIC VIDEO :: STILL

2009-03-18T17:14:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo I took of the band at the end of the day. It was an awesome shoot and we have SPECTACULAR footage. Shout to Mark, Ben, Jill, and everyone over from Wichita. Florian, Tim, Charles, Sean, Suzie, Christina, Jed, my bro, the Sky Larkin's; Katie, Doug, and Nestor.... and everyone else on the shoot who helped out!!! THANK YOU EVERYONE! It was awesome.....

Music Video :: Depeche Mode - WRONG

2009-03-18T13:45:00.000-07:00

AWESOME

UPDATE

2009-03-18T13:13:00.000-07:00

Working on a ton of stuff

SKY LARKIN VIDEO IS SHOT AND AWESOME!!!

Thanks to those who came out.

Will post more soon!

Photography Fun :: Portrait; Eisen

2009-03-18T13:12:00.000-07:00

Incredible!

2009-03-07T12:43:00.000-08:00

MAGICAL

2009-03-04T00:33:00.001-08:00

There really are no words to describe the sheer intensity of this photo....

Hot fucking video! DAMMIT!

2009-03-03T22:36:00.001-08:00

Happy Up Here from Röyksopp on Vimeo.

GOOD SKY LARKIN NEWS!

2009-03-03T22:28:00.000-08:00

So the music video is moving right along. We have locked location, an art director, and my shot list is coming together nicely. Tomorrow is a big meeting/dinner/drinking occasion with most of the keys to start to get things in gear. Thanks Jed and Christina! You guys rock!

I'm broken....

2009-03-03T22:24:00.000-08:00

My tailor, after confusingly measuring and remeasuring the correct amount of sleeve to remove from one of my dinner coats, informed me that my left arm is just about 1 entire inch longer than its right counterpart. Terrible... just terrible. It explains so much. I now live in complete arm shame.

Amazing Video

2009-03-02T12:33:00.001-08:00

SCINTILLATION from Xavier Chassaing on Vimeo.

Kanye Performs 808s & Heartbreak LIVE for VH1

2009-03-02T11:45:00.000-08:00

SEE YOU IN MY NIGHTMARES

ROBOCOP

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SAY YOU WILL

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Tom Ford Velour Bow Tie

2009-02-27T00:09:00.001-08:00

Going to buy this the SECOND I find it. Sick

Midnight Ridazz :: Downtown LA :: The Ride With No Name

2009-02-26T00:12:00.000-08:00

I did my first Midnight Ridazz Ride last week!! What's Midnight Ridazz? Well... its sort of an underground bike club that sets up fun rides all over Los Angeles, usually in the late of late nights. For example, we did the "Ride with No Name," and rode from Downtown LA to somewhere in the City of Commerce and back again. 9pm to 3am somehow was occupied riding.

Anyway, if you are into biking, you gotta do it sometime. I will definitely go again!

My House?

2009-02-26T00:05:00.000-08:00

G and Eneida are the best. I basically have two dates to wherever I go. Last weekend, I opted to join them on their romp to SUPER HOLLYWOOD CLUB, MY HOUSE. While clubs are definitely NOT my scene, I thought I'd give it the old college try and check it out.

Well, besides pushy bouncers, extremely unattractive naked women, and today's top 40, I'd say it was alright. I had some good company and got a couple dances in, oh and it was all completely free... nice.

Afterwards, we had some late night mexican food courtesy of EL GRAN BURRITO on Santa Monica and Vermont.

Anyway, check out the photos.

G and Eneida showing some sass.

I swear my eyes are actually open.

The Search for Drums ... LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION!

2009-02-25T23:45:00.000-08:00

As you may or may not know, I will be directing a music video next month for UK band, Sky Larkin for their debut album here in the U.S. The track is awesome and I, as well as Jed and Christina (my Executive Producers from my Music Video side, Maneater) have been hard at work putting the video together... from locations, to wardrobe, to budget, to absolutely everything... the past couple of weeks have been hectic and we have just about two weeks to be completely ready.

That said, we continue to search for the perfect location... we did have some good news today however. We got all the instruments! woo! Since the concept of the video requires we more or less trash the instruments, we had to purchase our own set for the music video. Below are some photos of our little hunt.

Jed takes a bite out of music.

We found the perfect drum.
I'm in love.
Testing the products.
Not sure what they are looking at....

Photography Fun :: Weird Places

2009-02-25T20:25:00.001-08:00

So currently, Jed, Christina, and myself have been location scouting for the music video I booked. It's a long and hard process, but it does have its perks. Other than finally finding our ideal place, the scout can bring you to weird and funny places you have never seen before.

We have been up and down southern California. Below is just a sample of the coolness... oh and I candid I took of Christina. Thanks guys!

photography Fun :: Portrait; Anne

2009-02-24T14:48:00.000-08:00

Photography Fun :: Portrait; Friends!

2009-02-23T01:11:00.001-08:00

New photos son!

Photography Fun :: Portrait; Cher

2009-02-20T00:03:00.001-08:00

If you have been following my blog, or my facebook, or my other website, then you know I have been on a photography frenzy these past couple of months. Most of the photography of recent has been portraiture and I get comments every now and then that some of the photographs are not very flattering images of my subjects.

That said, I am not necessarily interested in taking "beautiful" photos of people in the shallow sense. I am actually much more interested in taking photos of people when they have something to say... or something to hide. In fact most recently, I have been asking to take photos of people when they absolutely do not want their photo taken--whether it be because of their emotional state, or what have you.

Anyway, this is a photo I took of my friend Cher recently. Enjoi.

Music Video :: Kanye West feat. Kid Cudi - Welcome to Heartbreak

2009-02-17T23:48:00.000-08:00

This video is awesome. All the pixelatizations and visual treatment is on purpose. Looks nuts!

KANYE WEST "Welcome To Heartbreak" Directed by Nabil from nabil elderkin on Vimeo.

Michael Jordan Commercial

2009-02-17T00:15:00.000-08:00

Photography Fun :: Portrait; Garianne.

2009-02-16T00:26:00.000-08:00

Photography Fun :: Self Portrait, and 2 newbies

2009-02-15T18:22:00.000-08:00

Took some quick portraits of my friend Kristle and my buddy Charles.

I changed up the lighting setup from the other portraits. These tend to pop a bit more. I feel like the previous portraits have a much more natural feeling to them. For these photos instead of using the strobes and shooting at f22, I shot at about half the aperture and used continuous lighting with daylight balanced fluorescents. I'm not sure what the exact effect is really, but it definitely feels much more dramatic. The skin tends to shine a bit more and light up.

Anyway, I was just experimenting. I want to continue to try different things. Below are the photos.

Here is Kristle. She was completely shy, but I think I got a fun shot of her.

Ok, so here is my self portrait. I tend to not like any photos of myself (like most people, I'm sure) but I thought this was interesting. My skin is full of craziness, but I'm all about trying to look at people in a very raw manner. In that sense, I can't look much raw-er than this.
Charles looks like a rockstar. What's nice about the continuous lighting and the lower aperture is that I can control the focus a bit more. It's nice to hone in on Charle's eyes here and slowly drift the focus backwards.

Sick Fit #11 & 12

2009-02-09T13:18:00.000-08:00

Photo from upcoming Documentary

2009-02-06T17:33:00.000-08:00

Really, I think this needs no introduction.

Sick Fit #8, 9 & 10!

2009-02-03T11:02:00.001-08:00

Some very classy folks. Again, courtesy of The Sartorialist

I need to get myself a blue blazer. It's just so classy, timeless, and badass.

If you guys know the bike brand Rapha, then you are a well dressed rider, like this fellow here.
Gorgeous

Photography Fun :: Portaits

2009-02-03T09:17:00.000-08:00

Some selects from a shoot I had recently. Color corrected and all, woo! Will be updating knives + pillows soon. Enjoy

photography Fun :: Portaits, Jason Cole

2009-01-30T14:19:00.000-08:00

This is my good buddy Jason. He is usually my guinea pig through most of my shoots. Kudos to him for being a sport. Anyway, this is one of my favorite photos of him. Thanks again Jason.

Beautiful

2009-01-26T12:09:00.000-08:00

Thanks Meespace for passing this along!

Amazing

2009-01-20T21:52:00.000-08:00

MTV i am cloud from Kamp - Music & Sound Design on Vimeo.

It's Official!!!

2009-01-20T16:18:00.001-08:00

Fuck yea.

MLK

2009-01-20T00:56:00.001-08:00

I was fortunate enough to spend half my day photographing the MLK parade in Crenshaw. It was a great deal of fun and I also captured some very cool moments. Here are some samples, but check out the whole gallery over at knives + pillows

Sick Fit #8

2009-01-19T10:01:00.000-08:00

Knives + Pillows 2.0 FINALLY live

2009-01-15T04:32:00.001-08:00

After 2 and 1/2 days of reverse engineering FLASH and DREAMWEAVER, I finally got my photography site, KNIVES + PILLOWS 2.0, up. I can't believe its 4:30am right now, jeez.... took forever, and there are still bugs. Well go there and enjoy. You will need FLASH installed on your computer. Check the link here. knives + pillows

Photography Fun :: Lens Testing

2009-01-14T12:31:00.000-08:00

I had my first paid photography gig the other day. It was good fun, but the really cool thing about the job was that it allowed me to rent some equipment for my camera. Most notable were the 70-200mm IS L series lens and the very popular 24-70mm L series lens, both from CANON. I had the chance to take some cool shots. Check them below. Oh, and I worked ALL YESTERDAY on my new photography site (I am rebuilding it in FLASH). Hopefully it will go live soon. Stay tuned. Enjoy!

Lanvin Denim and Leather Richelieu Shoes

2009-01-13T13:13:00.001-08:00

Classy shoes.

Jadakiss feat Faith Evans - Letter to B.I.G.

2009-01-13T13:11:00.000-08:00

New Banksy Work

2009-01-12T20:44:00.001-08:00

As seen on his website.

Photography Fun :: Continuing Series

2009-01-08T14:09:00.001-08:00

Just a continued exploration of some of my photography series. More to come.

Photography Fun :: Playing with Light

2009-01-06T22:05:00.000-08:00

So as I continue to learn about photography, I have to thank my friends for being at my constant disposal. I recently bought some lighting and am just starting to play with it a bit. Here is my good buddy Jason under some tests. Exciting stuff!

2009

2009-01-06T20:05:00.000-08:00

So here I am in 2009 alive, kicking, making moves. I've been talking about it for a year now, and its finally here and let me just say 09 is going to be HOT. I have so much going on and I am just extremely excited about all the prospects, all the projects, all the goals, and all the people that will hopefully be involved.

This year for me is going to be about FRESHNESS. Starting off fresh, working on fresh sh*t, and making fresh sh*t. 2008 was a good year for building, and strengthening, but now I gotta put in some work.

I'm going to be refreshing all my sites with the latest work and also continuing to build my photography this year so that I can hopefully have my work up in at least 1 gallery/show before year's end.

I am looking forward to all the learning, all the growth, and all the FRESHNESS. Oh, and I will be doing quite a bit of traveling this year as well. Japan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Paris, Chicago, NYC, and what the hell, Australia--fuck it! LOL.

I met a gang of people in 08, caught up with some lost contacts, and maintained my existing ones. I even dropped 50 lbs. DAMN SON! Just gotta keep it up. LET'S GO! I LOVE YOU MOM!

Photography Fun :: New Camera!

2009-01-04T22:01:00.000-08:00

I finally upgraded my camera and have been going crazy! Here are some photos from the past couple of weeks. Some of the photos are part of a series and I have a couple of projects I am working on creatively that I will continue to build. Hopefully, I can finish building a little studio at my loft before the end of the year so I can do portraits at my place. I am also in the process of upgrading all my websites to FLASH (after I learn it) and will be posting these photos at knives + pillows once I am done with all the updates. Enjoy! (click on any photo to see a larger low res version).

Ghettopoly!!

2009-01-04T21:18:00.001-08:00

Tara and her boyfriend Pete had a little Ghettopoly night. 40s, fried chicken, and little metal guns. It was awesome. Peep the photos. Thanks for the invite guys! (Most photos courtesy of Amanda Johnson).

Photographer :: Glen E. Friedman, Gallery Retrospective

2009-01-04T18:29:00.000-08:00

I had the opportunity to check out the work of photographer Glen E. Friedman this past weekend with Amanda (learn more about the artist "here" and "here" ). His body of work spans multiple decades and includes many famous photos of Run DMC, The Beastie Boys, The Dogtown Z-Boys, as well as many others. The retrospective was held at urban street artist, Shepard Fairey's own gallery, "Subliminal Projects" no less. Amanda and I both bought a book of the artists and luckily also got to meet the man and talk with him for a bit. We could have also met Shepard as he was also in attendance but I hesitated too long and he left before I got a chance to talk with him (sorry Amanda, lol). Anyway, the show will be until the 9th or 10th and I highly recommend it to anyone.

Amanda with Glen E. Friedman.

Sick Fit #7

2009-01-03T10:43:00.001-08:00

Classy.

Urban Art Paris

2009-01-03T10:36:00.000-08:00

If you are in Paris or plan on visiting it, make sure to check out the train station entrances. The city has decorated each one with a different look. Cool stuff!

Kris Van Assche Ankle Leather Sneakers

2009-01-03T10:34:00.001-08:00

These are sick. I mostly like the colorway. Pick them up at the Colette store in Paris.

NYE PJ Jam!

2009-01-01T03:25:00.001-08:00

New Years Eve Pajama Party. Thanks guys for rolling thru. It was good times.

Jason, thinking.

Mike's shirt is so awesome!!!
I am so distracted by Mike's shirt.
Cristina, thanks for the cookies.
Nathan, thanks for bringing Cristina, who brought the cookies.
The mess is slowly starting.
Eneida, you are such a hottie! lol.
Jason has more man chin than two Paul Bunyons.
The mess is getting bigger....
My bro and Anne.
Magic Mic!
Damn, that shirt is cool.
Another Eneida solo, yes!
I see nothing but that damn shirt.
Then and now.
Party!
French drink
Damn shirt....
Space...
Anne.
Weird face.
My PJs.
The mess is overflowing now....
Chris?!!

Xmas in San Diego

2009-01-01T03:07:00.000-08:00

Spending Xmas in San Diego is always really nice. I didn't get to catch all the people I wanted to see but I did hang out with some I have not seen in years. Of course there were the regulars, which is always nice, and my brother also traveled down from the bay.

Check out the photos for the highlights

Rob and Thi and myself at Fashion Valley doing some Xmas shopping.

My cousin Heather doing the gift giveaway.
My mom and me.
My brother and our cousin Linette.
My brother at the biggest Frys in the world.
Me eating astronaut ice cream...sucks.
Lori!!!
Bianca getting hyphy.
Bianca getting more hyphy.
1 man and three boys, lol.
Irene, Aileen, and AUDREY!!! Been 8 years!!
My bro and I at Basic, downtown San Diego.
My mom. Woo!

updates coming soon...

2008-12-27T20:37:00.000-08:00

I promise

Winter Randomness

2008-12-22T00:46:00.000-08:00

Here are some random Winter moments. Great times....

Eneida being an awesome hostess!

Eric visits from Tokyo. Nathan and Jason are excited.
My Baby Jesus Nativity Set!
Nathan and Christina.
Tara, Linda, and Bianca chillin at my Xmas party.
Meespace and me.
Eric and Jason are drunk.
Jason and Mike... all dressed up!
Anne hanging out.
Jason wants to be the next Bond.
Eva was surprised.
Cher and Charles and my Xmas tree from the future.
Eneida and me.
Gee Jay and Ramiro being classy.
Petrol folks and Eneida! Charles is pimpin....
Jackie, Anthony, and myself.

Sunday Brunch and Flea Market Finds

2008-12-15T09:50:00.001-08:00

Sunday was probably the most relaxing afternoon I've had in awhile. I have been so extremely busy with work that I literally haven't had a day in awhile with nothing going on. So I was happy to join Eneida and Garianne for brunch and second hand shopping at the Rose Bowl Flea Market. Found some cool stuff (most notably a super rare, extremely BADASS Michael Jackson White Glove Jewel Encrusted Pin...hotness) and saw some great finds. I didn't buy everything of course but I did see some cool stuff. G and Eneida also came up on some cool stuff. If you haven't ever been, it is definitely worth checking out.

The entrance. It looks like a carnival.

Michael Jackson's Glove Pin
Detail of the pin.
G and Eneida
Some of the stands.
It gets pretty crowded there.
Some very cool antiques.
Eneida was looking for a cool chair. I took some snaps of some of the ones I liked.
Sick chair.
I would actually buy this one. I think this would look good in my loft.
Some nice mid century drawers.
Chair chillin.
I really wanted this mirror but it was a $100. Trippin!
Some vintage art. The frame is what's sick though.
Girl stuff.
I thought this was vintage but I think it was made recently....
Sick.
Bunch of guys from Tokyo were selling these hats. I'm down.
Eneida cardigan shopping.
I think it maybe a hair too small.
G is festive.
Lots and lots of bags.
Cool bag.
Eneida finds some very cool vintage dresses.
I would maybe rock this.

Boston Badassness!

2008-12-14T22:45:00.000-08:00

So I've spent the last week or so on location in Boston directing a campaign for Arnold (a big time ad agency my friend) and one of their biggest clients. It was my first time in Boston and I had a blast there. I had a great opportunity to work with one of the biggest and most well respected agencies in the world as well as check the sites and sounds of a historically rich city. All I can say is that other than the intense (read: FUCKING INTENSE) cold (i.e. snow, wind, rain, sleet, etc), I really enjoyed my time spent there.

I got to check out Element finally, which is the production company I am signed to for commercial directing, as well as meet and hang with some of their very cool staff.

Quick shout to Ben and Emi over at Arnold for the awesome work; Brian, Persis and all the folks over at Element for everything; my DP, Florian for being, well badass, and all those who supported me throughout the project (thanks Amanda for being the FIRST hand model on the project!). It was big for me so I am excited to keep working and pushing in my career. It was a successful shoot, as I think everyone was happy and pleased with the work we did. 5 spots = 1 day. Sick! I'll be posting all the spots once they are cleared for air.

Check out below for some photos of the trip.

On set with car number 1.

Outdoors staging a traffic jam.
Persis, Ben, myself, and Emi.
On the RED.
Florian...dancing?
Group shot!
Walking around Boston.
Walking around Boston 2.
The flight home.

The Weekend

2008-12-07T18:35:00.001-08:00

Was all over the place this weekend. Xmas parties have officially begun. Enjoy the photos.

On the Downtown Xmas walk in front of City Hall (I think). From left to right; Dave, Tara, Bianca, Amanda, & myself.

Someone was probably really hot in this suit, but thank God they wore it. Somebody had to...

Petrolians! Patty you are looking great man! Congrats! Chong, always a pleasure.
Folks at Amanda's building. Xmas party in a 3800sqft loft. Damn!
Linda and Bianca.
Pete and Tara.
View from the top.

Nathan and Christina at impromtu discussion night.

On the Downtown Xmas walk.
More Xmas walk trees.
Bianca, Amanda, and Tara.

Cool Interview with Kanye with DJ Semtex

2008-12-07T18:09:00.001-08:00

Around 7 and 8 minutes is some great and interesting stuff.

SEMTEX TV - KANYE WEST UK INTERVIEW [FULL LENGTH] from DJ SEMTEX on Vimeo.

Obama Weekly Address

2008-12-07T16:19:00.000-08:00

I WANT ONE

2008-12-06T20:29:00.001-08:00

No really... this thing is genius. Who do I give my $3.99 to? As seen on Hey Olivia!

HAHAHA.

2008-12-04T14:54:00.000-08:00

So I believe this is a casting tape for an Xbox commercial. Needless to say, I don't think this woman got the job, but damn she tried! hahaha. Thanks Anne for the video.

New Photography Website!

2008-12-04T02:45:00.000-08:00

I decided to make a website to post all my photography work. Check it out!
Knives + Pillows

Straight Razor :: UPDATE

2008-12-03T13:04:00.000-08:00

I found this cutlery shop downtown that specializes in knives and vintage barber gear. A nice woman named "Jennifer" helped me purchase my first straight razor (actually she recommended a straight razor with disposable blades since it will be my first because a real straight razor uses much more expensive materials and the blades are generally reused for years. The cut and technique is exactly the same, but the alternative--what I purchased--is much cheaper. When I "am ready" she suggested only then do I make the upgrade purchase).

I just did my first shave with it.

Cut/Gash count: 9

I have pieces of toilet paper on my face right now holding the blood in. I'll get it down though....

Weird Japanese Commercial

2008-12-02T22:38:00.000-08:00

Clean

2008-12-02T09:19:00.001-08:00

Adidas ZX Racer in a new colorway. I like these blues, but they also come in a yellow suede. Courtesy of Hypebeast

New Things

2008-12-01T22:37:00.000-08:00

So beginning this week I am going to start learning how to use a straight razor for shaving. Most of you who know me, know that I am not the burly mountain beard man I hope to be, but I do get my deal of scruff and patchy roughness. Anyway, I gotta find a vintage barber shop to get my fix. Hopefully I don't kill myself with this most deadly of man tools.

Thanksgiving Weekend in San Diego on foot, on bike, and in bars.

2008-12-01T00:36:00.000-08:00

I spent my Thanksgiving with some great friends in San Diego and also my mom. We had some much needed hanging out time and I successfully avoided Black Friday. I also went to my first football game and connected with some folks I haven't seen in a awhile. Enjoy the photos. Thanks guys!

Rob and I at the Charger game.

Finally got to see Lori after forever.
Our view.
Ran into Rowena at the game (Marian and Ryan not pictured). Good seeing them, its been a long time.
Qualcomm Stadium.
Ryan and I on our way to the game in San Diego's Red Trolley System.
Rob chillin in the trolley.
Red Trolley is famous in San Diego. Here it is arriving to pick us up.
Rob and Ryan being weird.
Night driving.
Carolers in Otay Mall!
Myself, Bianca, her dog Barkley, Anne, and her dog Pocky.
My mom and me and her dog Yoda.
My mom and Yoda at the Otay Mall.
Biking around San Diego Downtown. This is Petco Park.
Two old men chatting at the harbor.
Large art installation near the harbor and a piece of a gigantic Carrier. Check them Japanese tourists!
Cruise ship in San Diego's harbor. Lots of tourists all around.
San Diego street art 1.
San Diego Street art view 2. I love this thing.

I can't wait!

2008-11-28T15:22:00.001-08:00

Review :: Kanye West; 808s & Heartbreak

2008-11-28T12:30:00.000-08:00

I'm going to start a new section for my blog; Reviews. From movies, to music, to art exhibitions, restaurants, pretty much whatever needs reviewing! Hopefully I can keep some sort of consistency and continue to post reviews. I'm not sure if anyone ever reads this blog (other than those I call and force to read, lol) but if anyone ever has a restaurant or CD, or anything they want me to check out and review... well then I guess I'd have to do it, haha. Just shoot me an email and I'll do my best. (lorenzo.deguia@gmail.com). So without further ado, let's go to the first review!Whatever you might think of the man, it's hard to argue against the success of Kanye West in the world of music. The outspoken music producer turned rapper has been cranking out albums that have consistently done well across all genres making him a prolific artist in both the hip hop and pop world. With his 4th album release, Kanye has taken his music to a new direction that many hardcore fans may not take a liking to. 808s & Heartbreak is easily West's most honest and emotionally raw addition to his body of work.

He's traded the club beat hits and soul sound samples that made him famous, for an interesting mesh of pianos, taiko drums, electronic loops, heartbroken lyrics, synthesizers, and even singing! Like I said, many fans will be turned off by this new sound (myself included) but I guarantee after a solid listen of the CD a couple times through you will either love it or hate (I now LOVE this album).

I've been living with the album since its release on the iTunes store and have more or less been listening to it almost every minute of my day (home, car, shower, walking around). When you get deep with the album and really start to hear all the instrumentation and the little details on each track you really start to appreciate how he melded quite a unique sound on such a rich bed off genres. Now, I don't pretend to know a ton of music, I am merely an amateur lover of it, but I'm sure there are other much more experimental, successful artists out there who have gotten big of this sound but its just great for someone (Kanye) who has gotten so famous for a certain style to completely uproot himself and try something different for better or for worse. In a way it reminds me of Beck's album Sea Change. Easily Beck's most mellow, almost "unplugged" album, Sea Change almost permanently alienated many of Beck's fans. He traded his "pops" and "fizzles" and Loser lyrics for something on the otherside of the spectrum. Since that album, Beck has returned to his regular forte, but Sea Change still remains an important part of his collection but did divide fans. 808s & Heartbreak will probably do the same.

So what's the deal with this album? Well, apparently Kanye and his fiancee decided to call off their engagement earlier this year and this album seems to be a reaction to that lost love as well as the recent passing of his mom.

Highlight tracks; Welcome to Heartbreak; Kanye explores internally. While his friends are starting families, he discovers that all his money and fame haven't exactly brought him happiness. He has all the cars and clothes he wants but no family of his own. "My friends show me pictures of his kids, and all I can show him are pictures of my cribs...." Coldest Winters; Kanye says goodbye to his love and questions his ability to ever be in love again. Taiko drums litter this track with a bit of grit, while an Enya style layer of ambience plays as the backdrop. Street Lights; My favorite track on the album. Kanye contemplates his life. Is he moving too fast? Are the important aspects of life passing him by as he pursues his goals? In a way, it's a song that asks the question, "do you stop to smell the roses?" You get to certain points in your life and look back and you wonder if all your decisions were the best ones. I love this track.

rrreeeennnnddddeeeerrrriiinnnnggggg

2008-11-26T16:47:00.000-08:00

takes forever....

Obama Poster

2008-11-25T23:27:00.001-08:00

Get it here

Anybody want to go to Finland...no really.

2008-11-25T20:35:00.000-08:00

Just read this awesome article about a resort in Finland called Kakslauttanen. As you can see from the picture above (courtesy of The Cool Hunter) this resort is no ordinary vacation getaway. Activities range from having a meal at the world's largest snow restaurant, snow mobile ice safaris, and even ice swimming. Looks fantastic. Pictured are their Igloos that are available to stay at. Anyone?

Work News :: Booked 5 Commercial Campaign!

2008-11-25T14:02:00.000-08:00

Great news. I just locked a commercial campaign with a huge brand thru Element Productions (because of Non-disclosure Agreement, I can't say who... but its awesome). I will likely be flying out to Boston in mid-December for a week to direct the spots. Yea!!! Thanks Brian. You the man! The spots will of course be posted on my work site once they are cleared for air. Thanks everyone for their continued support and a special thanks to my very helpful hand model as well....

David Hart & Co. :: Bowtie Hotness

2008-11-25T01:09:00.000-08:00

As you may know, I am a HUGE fan of bowties. They are a very classy and elegant way to accessorize any fit and they add a lot of character. Learning to tie a real bowtie is a skill I think everyman should learn and know how to do, just as most guys know how to tie a regular necktie. So when I stumbled upon these bowties from New York based David Hart & Co. I was floored. The patterns are great and the style is very bold. They are a bit pricey, but I think I may have to pick one up at some point.