LOUIE 2013 Spring/Summer Campaign

by Leo on November 18, 2012

Supporting a beautifully designed “tween” line from Seattle. LOUIE received much critical acclaim at the Playtime Tradeshow in New York. You should be seeing them at the stores next year.

Design by Ann Marie Louie and Liesl Getcheco.

Makeup/hair by Liesl Getcheco.

Models: Lauren @ SMG and Ana.

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New Studio – Moved in

by Leo on February 9, 2012

I am very pleased to move into The House Studios and become part of the team of professional creatives there.  The team of Emily Goodnight (a great Seattle Central Community College Creative Academy Grad) and phenomenal luxury product photographer Erik Skaar at The House have done an incredible job of re-modeling this space and transformed it into a visual creation powerhouse.  I feel very fortunate to join the existing team of renowned Food Photographer Christopher Conrad (who turns out to chair the SCCC’s Tech Advisory Board on which I also serve), Architectural Photographer Matt Varnado, Still Life Photographer and Stylist Kimberly Swedelius, Lifestyle Photographer Jules Frazier and Director/Filmmaker Keith Rivers.

I encourage every one to go check out their work, it’s inspiring.  I hope to see you at the studio, soon.

The new address is 325 2nd Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119 (Google Map).

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9 Steps to a Better Portfolio – Guest Blog by Christopher Natsuume – Co-Founder of BoomZap

December 21, 2011

Tweet Christopher and I were classmates at the UW Foster Business School.  He has since founded one of the most successful casual game companies in the world Boomzap.  I am very glad that he agreed to write this blog, which is as applicable to photographers as it is to any visual creatives. 9 Steps to [...]

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Jesica Milton F/W 2011 in 180 Mag

August 16, 2011

Tweet A new editorial featuring one of Seattle’s most promising designers Jesica Milton‘s 2011 F/W collection is now showing in 180 Mag’s Summer Edition. Jesica was the winner of Seattle Magazine’s Seamless in Seattle competition, and one of the best graduates of the New York Fashion Academy in Seattle.  Check out this beautiful collection!

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Modeling in Seattle

July 29, 2011

Tweet For some reason I have been receiving a lot of modeling inquiries lately from people who are aspiring to become one.  Instead of replying to it all, let me list the proper steps of approaching modeling in our city.  I am not a modeling agency, even though I work with a lot of them, [...]

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Congratulations to Jennifer Cole

June 23, 2011

Tweet A big congratulations to Seattle’s own Jennifer Cole, for winning the 2011 PBA Beacon Award!  We created these entries a few months ago and I had a wonderful time working with Jennifer.  She is incredibly talented, driven, humble and sweet.  I love the energy we had and I am sure there will be many [...]

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Bound

June 7, 2011

Tweet A slightly sexier editorial showing at Photographer&Muse.  “Bound”.  NSFW. Click on the image to see full-screen slideshows.  Hope you enjoy it. Model was Hattie Watson.

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Quietly Brilliant

May 19, 2011

Tweet “Quietly Brilliant”.  I am talking about Derek Andrew Inc., with their two prominent lines in major high-end outlets. Featuring Aimee from ANTM Season 10 and her first editorial in over a year, and as angelic as ever. Styled by Tanya Min Jee using CORSON and Twisted Heart from Derek Andrew.  Makeup & hair by [...]

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Photography book list for beginners

April 18, 2011

Tweet Over the past years I have been asked many times what books I would recommend for aspiring photographers to learn the craft.  Instead of repeating it for every one individually, I have compiled the list here. Not everything in life can be learned by doing.  Sometimes, a bit of reading can save you countless [...]

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Kurv Magazine Issue 23

April 2, 2011

Tweet CC Fontana photographed by Wolf189 in Kurv Magazine.  Retouched by me. Click to see larger slideshow.

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