Specializing in Headshots & Event Photography
The Performing Arts Guild Alliance had their annual “Early California Fiesta” fundraising event at the Marabella Ranch on May 2nd. We were excited to be part of the fund raising event for the guild that supports music programs at Hemet Valley schools and San Jacinto College. A mariachi band and dancers provided some upbeat entertainment for all of those attending this great event!
We had the opportunity to work with the Performing Arts Guild Alliance to photograph a lunch event at the Mission Inn March 1st for just before leaving for WPPI in Las Vegas. In addition to the silent auction and a wonderful lunch, three students from the Chapman University Opera Chapman program under the direction of Dr. Peter Atherton performed after lunch to a very appreciative audience, myself included (having been a former musician with a love for classical music).
Time for a street walk, and in downtown L.A. It also happened to be L.A.’s Chinatown New Year’s Parade. Took the stress free ride on Metrolink from Rancho Cucamonga into Union Station and walked over to Chinatown to see what was happening. A lot, it turned out. Of course no visit to L.A. would be complete without a visit to Philippe’s for an original French Dip and then a stroll through Olvera street before returning to Union Station for a train ride back to the I.E.
Last week I had the opportunity to clean up some unfinished business with Shaun & Brian, two boys who were a handful. Brian couldn’t stop laughing during both of his photo shoots, and Shaun, who just couldn’t crack a smile… But both issues were a thing of the past on that Saturday afternoon as Brian kept it in control for the most part, and Shaun warmed up and actually smiled, which shocked his parents to no end. I used my new Paul C. Buff Vagabond battery packs along with my Profoto strobes outside mounted on sturdy C-stands. What a great combination! Fast recycle times and the ability to use the Profotos with their RFI Softboxes was golden!
Another great show on the mountain this year, and no fires! Enjoy the pictures!!!
