Monday, May 19, 2014
Forward (SHORT FILM) by RAY SALAZAR
It's barely three minutes long...but its powerful.
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Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Monday, May 12, 2014
Anthony Garcia Fine Arts Photographer
Anthony Garcia
Fine Arts Photographer
There are photographers and there
are imaginative photographers. Anthony falls in that latter category. There’s
just no way for me to accurately describe his works. I could type forever and
it wouldn’t come close to give it justice. For me, Anthony Garcia’s photos were
so dream-like, it almost felt like seeing the opening logo of “Dreamworks”
movies or SyFy Channel’s commercials, every time I looked at it. One of my
ultimate favorite was a photo of himself creating a “pop-up” paper castle and
dragon that comes alive with the stroke of his pen; I asked him what’s the
story behind it and Anthony threw the question back at me “What do you think? I
create my photos so that people could fill-in the stories not the other way
around”. This kid have such great talent for a 19 year old that I could’ve
easily hated him. But I admired his work, and his awesome personality, so much
there’s no room in my heart to be jealous of him.
“I took photography classes in
high school but I really didn’t thought to make something out of it…I really
wanted to be a drummer”, he said jovially “I just got interested in it so much
that I took Photoshop classes but I really learned more from playing with the
(photo editing) software”. I think that really is the key in gaining a creative
process. One could take only so much classes but one has to experience it to
achieve something. It took me fifteen years to figure that out but Anthony got
it in one. “I started photography with my Iphone when I was 18…I get the ideas
from everywhere…I do a quick sketch and note when I wake up from a dream and
start a concept from there…or I pick up an object like a light bulb and I
imagine stills with it”.
Anthony’s photos were so
thought-provoking that I started asking really deep and stupid questions like:
“Was there a deeper experience or thought and feelings about this work or
that”, “Do you tap into your emotions”, etc. But what I really wanted to ask
him was “Were his creations a form of escapism?” to run away from something.
His first attempt of fine arts photography was of him being flown away by a
blue balloon up into the sky, and it won a contest and got displayed by an
online group from Berlin, Germany. Good thing I didn’t ask Anthony that question
because I really didn’t care where his ideas were coming from. I just wanted to
go on a ride with him and be taken away by his visions.
In the end, I think that’s really
what art is, something that would take us to places that we could only dream
of. Dream away Anthony, keep creating your great work and take us along for a
ride.
To see more of his works please
visit:
ADDENDUM:
Anthony's goal is to combine his
creativity with his wedding photography services. If you choose him to be your
wedding photographer I will tell you now, he's worth more than any other
wedding photographers who charges thousands of dollars.
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2014
Monday, May 5, 2014
Laura Yazdi of www.LauraLily.net
Laura Yazdi
Fashion & Beauty Blogger/Stylist
This post is part of The Passion Behind L.A. Fashion series. A celebration of the talents behind L.A.'s fashion industry.
It had taken a while for the movers and shakers of the fashion industry to pay heed to these daring breed of trendsetters, writers and media personalities, but Fashion Bloggers have earned the right of becoming an influential, and even an integral part, of the industry. The most dedicated and serious of these Fashion Bloggers could do their own writing, photography, videography, editing, web design, etc. Most reputable Online Fashion Magazines would need a highly-paid team to do what a seasoned Fashion Blogger could do single-handedly. Fashion Bloggers are fashion correspondents and you’d often see them attend a fashion show in New York, Los Angeles, Paris or London. They have a critical eye and most Fashion Bloggers moonlight as stylists, they aren’t just fashion critics, so they know what they are talking about. I have the privilege to know one of the most dedicated Fashion Bloggers here in Los Angeles and she was kind enough to answer a Q&A and share her story:
Laura, when did you figure out your creative talent?
Family and friends would tell me I had a talent for dressing well for little money. My grandmother never believed me when I told her how much I paid for an outfit. Still to this day she doesn't believe me. I had friends and family members asking where I bought items I was wearing and asking me to teach them how to shop and dress like I do.
How did you train for it?
As far as my training to become a professional shopper: Hours and hours of shopping. LOL. But seriously, I worked in retail through college and on my breaks would walk around the mall checking out the clearance racks for steals. I refused to pay full price for anything. I loved the thrill of the hunt. As far as styling, I started styling myself, then my mom, then my sister, then friends. They were asking me fashion advice and literally to teach them how to shop. From there it just evolved into a wonderful world of styling.
How do you describe your work?
Never ending, but I love it that way. There is always a new idea popping into my head. I carry a note book to write them all down. 7am every morning I wake up, and still in bed, I check my emails. That is how I know I love what I do- who checks there emails that early?! I'll answer emails when I am fully awake and cognizant. Most of my time as a blogger were spend on the computer setting up future blog posts, emailing with companies and brands on collaborations. Rarely am I actually in front of the camera for a photo shoot. That is what makes those days extra special, the days when the outfit I styled finally comes together on camera. The preparation for an hour photo-shoot can take hours. People don't relaize this when they see a fashion blog. Hair, make-up, camera set-up, location scouting, styling, prepping clothes... it's a process. But a beautiful one at that.
editor: Paul Remy www.instagram.com/nxupmagazine
Monday, April 28, 2014
ZupaNova at the Atwater Beer, Wine, Food Festival
My piece on the Zupa Fab group ZupaNova will be posted soon here in RG Los Angeles Stories!
Tuesday, April 22, 2014
The L.A.Band: Lost in Los Angeles
Lost in Los Angeles
Danny Klein (Vocals, Piano, Synth, Beats)
Eddie Deering (Guitar, Synth, Beats)
Clark Souter (Bass, Vocals, Beats)
LINKS:
BECAUSE OF YOU (RADIO EDIT & B-SIDES) NOW EVERYWHERE
BECAUSE OF YOU / NYLON GUYS:
ALL ROADS LEAD TO YOU / MTV:
MILLION STARS / MTV:
MILLION STARS / MTV:
On their website, The band LOST
IN LOS ANGELES was described as “true sonic storytellers, wandering through
hope, love and humanity while wearing their hearts on their sleeves”. During my
phone interview, our conversations turned deep and thought provoking. I could
not help but imagine them as poets and philosophers who tackled what life threw
at them through music.
“The name ‘Lost in Los Angeles’
came from an unreleased EP…the concept of lost is a metaphor of losing
yourself” Danny Klein explained. “To truly find yourself, you have to lose
yourself first” Eddie Deering added. Most of their songs also appeared to have
messages of transformation “...in ‘Burnin’, in the ‘The Hovering’ EP’, one
would think it’s about the literal destruction, but it was more of the passion
burning within and inspiring you” Danny said.
In their own search of their
identity, they were not afraid to transform and to try new things. From their
early dream like song “Million Stars” which was reminiscent of the musical
styles of Owl City, to what Nylon Guys Magazine described as “…compressed drums
and Boys Don’t Cry-era guitars…” of “Because of You” (www.nylonguysmag.com),
one could tell that these guys were bold musical explorers.
When describing their creative
process, Danny Klein explained that their diversified style “comes with the
bass or piano line...It then sparks one of us to build on it…and then the
collaboration begins”. One could sense the trust and the closeness of the band
on how they tackle a project. “Eddie came up with an amazing guitar line and
then Clark and I worked on it while he was on vacation” Danny Klein further
explained. “Learning to play music is hard on its own...creating music for the
industry is extra harder...but the reward is the satisfaction when it’s
completed” Clark Souter added.
One of the milestones that the
band recently reached was going on a tour in twenty cities in 35 days, but this
local band is aiming straight for the top “…the real turning point is when we
get to the Grammy’s” Danny Klein said. “An LP is on its way so expect more from
us in 2014…The fans inspire us and we’re gonna keep on creating” Clark Souter
added. “It’s all about the love for the music and the fans” Clark Souter said
to cap it off “So, watch out for LOVE IS FATE (LP) OUT SUMMER 2014”.
I really don’t
know what to expect on the up and coming LP LOVE IS FATE. I didn’t ask what
genre or style was it influenced on, because to me it didn’t really matter. I
knew that their music will be uniquely theirs. LOST IN LOS ANGELES might stay
perpetually “lost”, constantly looking for new inspiration or musical identity,
but it would be one great treat because they will take us with them on their search
and journey.
Edited by: Paul Remy, CEO of Nxup Magazine http://instagram.com/nxupmagazine/
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Thursday, April 17, 2014
RAW Artists Hollywood at the OHM Night Club
Nxup Magazine and www.RGLosAngelesStories.blogspot.com covering RAW Artists Hollywood. Visit www.RAWartists.org/hollywood
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