Adde Salon: The Day of the Living
by Antonio Maristela Ade Lopez is, by far, among the most beautiful human beings I’ve ever met in this world. She’s a die-hard daughter of an infamous ranchero whose fortunes lie tucked away deep in Mexico, so the legend has it. She, on the other hand, lives in San Diego and ekes out her livelihood [...]
Kool Keith: Live at the Ruby Room
by Antonio Maristela At about 12:30 a.m. I literally walked into a crowded stage floor. The bar and billiards hall of the Ruby Room were empty, with the majority of the folks now taking their places to get a front side view of tonight’s main act, a New York headline, that I’m pretty sure half [...]
Ortega Jewelry Designs: @ Anomaly
by Antonio Maristela Her pieces are “one of a kind”, says Jacqueline Ortega, “I literally finished that piece a few minutes before taking off to Daniel’s show”. She says this in creativity humility for constantly being in jewelery design mode, a trait that can be obnoxiously embarrassing at times, constantly living and breathing jewelry concepts. [...]
ANAMOLY: Behind the scenes with DH Studios
by Antonio Maristela In the staging area, an assembly line of preparation commences less than two hours before showtime, in a familiar location, now becoming a Boston Fashion Week designer’s showcase headquartered on 100 Warrenton Street, in Boston downtown, (more familiarly known as the top floor of Boston’s night club, Venu). Underway in the rear [...]
San Quinn: @ Lydia’s
[Click to view more promo pics.] The evening may appear the same at Lydia’s nightclub in the Southbay. The crowd appears heavy in all regards. Crew and girl squad deep, recent pay day pockets deep, and even in the calories considering the XXXL shirts getting pat downs through the metallic sensor. San Quinn is the [...]
Aviator Academy: w/ JStar & Kevin
[CLICK TO VIEW MORE PROMO PICS.] Aviator Academy is a creative force made up of brother and sister, JSTAR & Kevin Collier. The two are native to San Diego, and are establishing themselves as entrepreneurs and music producers. Besides building their own clothing label and fashion accessory boutique, JSTAR, also preoccupies her time writing and [...]
Silent Woods: On Set
[CLICK TO VIEW MORE PROMO PICS.] In the woods in the city of Alpine, Silent Woods was on set filming an upcoming paranormal thriller, to be released sometime in Fall 2011. On board in TEAM Silent Woods were support staff from Caracol Films and CinemViva. Not a second was lost filming each set with some [...]
India Awakens: Aimee C
My most beautiful friend, fellow photographer, and world-traveler, Aimee Chabot, finds herself immersed in a 2011 Summer escape to India, and discovers the bounty of humanity in its dignified humility and its sweet privileges. Her mission was two fold, an educational-humanitarian mission exploring the consciousness and nuances of cultural roles even in a modern, contemporary [...]
TEAM JEFF
[CLICK TO VIEW MORE PICS.] On Tuesday, 12 July, many friends, fans and families came to show support for TEAM JEFF, a fundraiser for very worthy cause, and dear friend. Today’s celebration also represents the unity of the Amezcua-Monis-Naputi family set. Within this circle is a cornucopia of cultural diversity and heritage representing more than [...]
Parker&TheNumberman: @ AC
Sadie Hawkins – Parker and the Numberman from BlackBoard Productions on Vimeo. What About Your Block – Parker and The Numberman from BlackBoard Productions on Vimeo.
Jet Pack Creative
The scene is a macabre seen, almost typical of what you’d expect involving goons, henchmen and a protagonist who refuses to tell a secret. A body of a half naked figure hangs suspended upside-down from the rafters. Two thug like characters hover him scowling in his ridicule. A boss figure contemplates in the shadows while [...]
Republic of Letters @ Maria Maria
by Antonio Maristela Saturday, Jan. 29th, Maria Maria restaurant in Hazard Center introduced Republic of Letters, the final act showcased in a series of bands playing tonight at the newly arrived restaurant owned by renowned Chef Roberto Santibanez and Grammy Award Winner, Carlos Santana, aptly named in tribute to Carlos’ famous song bearing the same [...]
Jorandy Shoots “You’re Everything”
[CLICK TO VIEW PROMO PICS.] by Antonio Maristela It’s noontime, and the sun is starting to take its toll on the extras patiently waiting for guidance on the set of the music video for local music sensation, Jorandy Chavez’s debut release, You’re Everything. The film crew of five including director Gary Jones represent the production [...]
DLPM Video Shoots for Indie Fest
by Antonio Maristela It’s the first day on set at the Brick by Brick with DLPM. Grey clouds are looming over head with hints of becoming a wet Sunday. But for Director Craig Wilson, the weather is on point in setting the mood for today’s shoot. The band in front of his camera is none [...]
Giving Good Cheer: A Gallery of Inspiration
[CLICK FOR TO VIEW MORE PROMO PICS.] by Antonio Maristela THE OCCASION December is upon us, the season of holiday cheer, where all around the world people are practicing the spirit of giving and sharing moments of thankfulness. In the spirit of generosity, nothing could be more fulfilling than bestowing offerings of food to those [...]
