Tuesday, September 30, 2008
What to Do in School
Back in school this term, I find myself squelching the urge to #1 bury myself in my books, only coming up for air to greet my lovely husband, or #2 pass out my business cards (for photography) to everyone I meet in the streets, grocery stores and hallways of my school. Sadly, #3 writing all the books I hope to write before I die, has gone MIA. It's as if I am two, possibly three people, all with separate ambitions, talents and goals, yet all collaged into one! And I don't know if that makes me a 2 dimensional person or not, but I am definitely beginning to feel a need to burst out into a new level of life. If it's out there.
For now, I look forward to reaching through whatever these current barriers are, incorporating old passions with the new and creating a life of energy, discovery and growth!
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Lauren
I finally found a model who was willing to experiment with me!!! Lauren and I went to the river today and simultaneously fought off those little flea-like sand jumper bugs while taking lots and lots of pictures. We were even mauled by a couple of dogs at one point. Despite the undesirable conditions, Lauren came through (and so did the gorgeous sun)!
Friday, September 26, 2008
Zoe
What a name. What a model.
I am very excited to be moving forward in Portland's small "fashion world". Right now I am still working to build my port, meet people and trade a lot of services. Luckily, I am meeting great professionals along the way who make the journey worth it!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Sauvie's Island
Ah. I just started school on Monday and after making a very strict goal not to shoot "too much" while in school, I drove the 40-so minutes to Sauvies Island to shoot these four, beautiful models for FIVE hours of gorgeous light. Today, I am back at school! ( *
The wardrobe pieces are actually unfinished models of local design student, Korina Mae.
Friday, September 19, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Terraced
I was looking through some old photos and came across this one. I love the coinciding poem. I will post it ( :
So unlike home- this people-
dotted-city.
face-filled streets
swelling
past the signs
into the metro
where they paint the station's
blue plastic seats
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Mami Matsuyama Sexy Japanese teenage idol
Mami Matsuyama born December 19, 1988 is a Japanese teenage idol. Matsuyama cosplayed as Mao Ran, a character in a video game titled Fighting Beauty Wulong
Monday, September 15, 2008
sunset sky
did you know that the word "bokeh" is derived from a Japanese word meaning blurry? The first shot I ever took with my 50mm 1.8 seemed like a dream. I was in awe of the ethereal quality the photo took on by creating this "blur" behind or in front of my subject. When I asked my husband about this he revealed the definition of bokeh to me for the first time.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Maki Goto Hot J-pop singer
Maki Goto born September 23, 1985 in Edogawa, Tokyo, Japan is a J-pop singer currently signed to the sublabel Rhythm Zone under the Avex Trax label. Before joining Avex, she was a soloist of Hello! Project and member of Morning Musume. She has performed in numerous Hello! Project subgroups such as Petitmoni, Akagumi 4, 7-nin Matsuri, Sexy 8, Gomattou and Nochiura Natsumi.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Morayma
I am currently trying to line up a job for a large Orthodontic Company. They are creating a high fashion-style series for their 2009 catalogue. I hope they pick me to collaborate with them! I am very, very excited!
Lavenda
Monday, September 8, 2008
Double or nothing
My little sister Katie came up this weekend and hung out with my and J. We decided to take a try at bowling, though besides Jelani, none of us have played for years. I am proud to say that come second round- Katie and I had J beat!!!! Blood is thick than water, isn't that what they say? Haha. Anyhow, we played double or nothing and lost ) :
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
Luna Nagai : Hot Japanese Idol
Luna Nagai, a 25-year-old gravure idol and actress, has retired from show business. Since last month, she has been employed by a regular company.
Nagai was scouted at the age of 16 and began releasing photobooks and DVDs. She later moved into acting, landing regular roles in the NHK morning drama "Manten" and the TBS jidaigeki series "Mitokomon."
Kyoko Kamidozono : Japanese Sexy Girls
Kamidozono Kyoko is a Japanese gravure idol, formerly U-15. Kamidozono Kyoko was born on September 20th, 1989 at Aichi, Japan her love Singing, dancing and piano