Ok well maybe I didn't run in to him by chance since I did get invited to his "Wine and Beats" album listening party at PST [04/15/10]. But regardless it was definitely cool to see Donwill again since our shoot and be able to catch up with him presently and the future.
My classmate from high school contacted me and asked if I was available to do senior photos for her and her 8 other friends and I gladly accepted it. I haven't been to Dominican's campus and I will say right away that I felt like I was in a retreat--the campus was really beautiful and the weather couldn't have been any better!
All photos in this entry [except the one above] is by friend Jino Abad who assisted me for this shoot. He did a lot besides being with me from 9:30am until 6:30pm! He contacted all 9 ladies in the morning with a warm text greeting, had them sign the releases/invoices, collected payment, and of course carried the "light stick." To top it off, he conducted video interviews [which the BTS video is being edited right now] of all 9 ladies.
Janelle pictured here was my first senior to photograph for the day and she definitely knew how to have fun while taking pictures... can you tell? hehe Definitely made my job easier by not even having to have her loosen up for the session.
Me working with the columns.
Hard to see, but the other lady pictured at left is Aileen and small world indeed--she went to my grammar school and also graduated with my friend and director Pat!
You can't tell, but right where I'm standing [above] is a ditch that goes down pretty fast. I actually lost my balance a bit and had to really stay still to regain my balance haha
Pictured above is Caroline whom I said to her she was my favorite of the bunch. But since I don't play any favorites, I will say she got me laughing a whole lot and she didn't even have to try. During our session, she sneezed like 12 times! lol Talk about allergies haha
While there's 9 total seniors I photograph, the two others [Janelle and Aileen mentioned earlier] actually graduated in Fall '09 and gladly wanted to take their photos and are not pictured in this group photo and the rest of the group series.
Ok, it's definitely been awhile since I've actually kept up to date with blogging in "real time"--as in once I'm done with a shoot, I immediately post up images/BTS images from the shoot shortly after. I've been busy lately with a new company MotionScope Studies so that's my excuse. =)
You can't tell a lot from this photo but I will mention that it's basically a 3-light set up: 2 lights are lighting a white seamless roll of paper and then a diffused ring flash as the main.Matt Cab x MotionScope from motionscopestudies on Vimeo.
Credits:
Photography by JJ Casas
Video Supervisor/Director: Ryan Brown
BTS Videographer: Francis Basco
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Photoshoot of Matt Cab can be seen right here.
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I had the opportunity to photograph musician Matt Cab in his San Francisco studio. While most of his equipment is overseas with him in Japan, he still had a few things back here to be used as photographic backdrop.
I met Matt awhile ago when we were both at University of San Francisco--I'd say at least 2.5 years ago. I knew he was a singer [he'd occasionally play piano in the student lounge and sing] but I've lost touched with him since. Lo and behold he's now pursuing his music career... in Japan!
We shot this a day before he returned back to Japan and we definitely had a good time catching up and seeing what we've got ahead in our lives.
Well of course, I couldn't get away with it all but I tried my best. =)
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Here's a preview pic of musician Matt Cab's photoshoot roughly 1.5 weeks ago. I know I know I'm late but I've been backlogged with other shoots and developing a new company! [Stay tuned for that too!] =)
As mentioned in my previous post, I had the opportunity to photograph the various artists in Kollaboration SF's first event in Palace of Fine Arts. I'm definitely glad to have come out but even more glad to be able to meet the majority of the artists that performed.
I had to ask them all to do a funny face for me...
Above is Slashton who definitely has a great sound especially killing it with the female vocals.
The only swing/dance duo competitors but got the crowd going is Jean and Bromley.
One of the dance crews competing for the prize was Hydef. I really gotta give it up to their cool [stage] names--I was jealous when I met folks like Joosi and Contra. So I had them come up with my name--Click...get it? Camera? Ok.. bye.
Action shot of Hydef above.
Pictured above is emcee Mickey Cho and vocalist Hanna. These two were definitely down to earth as they were easy to talk to. You have to hear this guy--dope lyricist!
Pictured above is Michelle Martinez, an upcoming R&B/Pop singer from San Francisco. Long story short, I knew her when we were both budding high schoolers when I used to chill at her dance practices of Gen II. Good thing she remembered me! haha
Pictured above is one of the coolest comedians of the night Mark Zhang. He was definitely down to take a picture and kept Gee and I laughing with his jokes in between frames.
A guest performer, Groove Against the Machine, they blew up the stage with their high performance.
I wish I took better [lit] video because Andrew Plan was singing an impromptu song about me and Gee photographing him. Definitely cool guy with the guitar.
Pictured above are the Kollaboration's interview crew with Nicki Sun holding down the mic and Dan Fontaine with the video cam. Look out for the videos soon on Nicki's YouTube Channel.
The winner of the vocalist contest of the night is Esna Yoon. You HAVE to take a listen to her on her YouTube Channel.
Pictured above is one of the acoustic singers Charito Soriano.
Pictured above is one of the guest judges Victoria Pham, the 2009-2010 Miss Asian California.
Last but not least is Alex Salizar and Vince Wang (drummer). Definitely take a visit to Alex's YouTube Channel to take a listen to his grown vocals.
I had the privilege of being one of the photographers for Kollaboration SF's 1st event in San Francisco's Palace of Fine Arts.
The event was a collection of great, amazing, and talented performers ranging from dance to music with a contest for prize money and guest performances as well.
Above is a picture of the program with the schedule of the performers and guest performers--the event itself was sold out and so the people knew there was gonna be great talent under one roof.
Pictured above is myself with the director of the event Christina Lee. Thank you again for the opportunity of having me there to photograph the event and the wonderful artists. Just a head's up, I have to say that I couldn't have felt any shorter when pictured among my fellow Asian Americans artists hahah. [You'll see below]
Blurry but still a keepsake: pictured with Mark Zhang, a comedian based in the Bay Area.
Pictured with Jean and Bromley--the two dancers got the crowd really cheering for their high energy choreography.
With Andrew Plan, a guitarist and singer originally from Longview, Texas.
With the artists' interviewer Nicki Sun and Dan Fontaine for Kollaboration. And yes, I got to hold the official KolabSF mic as Nicki wrote down her contact info on my Moleskine.
With the guest judge Victoria Pham, the 2009-2010 Miss Asian California.
Pictured with Charito Soriano, a great vocalist who can definitely sing with the guitar.
I hope to see this young woman perform and record a record already as she won the vocal contest with the crowd definitely voting for her with their cheers, Esna Yoon. [This is probably the only exception of me being shorter than almost all the performers haha So thanks Esna! =) ]
Pictured with two talented musicians Vince Wang (drummer) and Alex Salizar with the grown vocals at the age of 17! Definitely take a listen to him on his YouTube channel.
Thanks as well to my friend and fellow photographer Gee Bantay for helping me out with the portraits I took during the event.
