Day 31 of 365: School is Now in Session

Tuesday, January 31, 2012


School is Now in Session



School has just now started for me. The first class was at 7:00 to 10 at night. Let me tell you that I'm not a big fan of night classes. I prefer taking classes in the morning and then going about my day from then on. I'm not one to feel comfortable coming out of class when it's already night time. But whatever. I have to do what I have to do.
During the day I decided to hit up the city and take pictures like I usually would before class. It's just how I roll. I was able to stumble upon Rolo Tanedo and we were able to talk about each others blogs and 365/366 progress. I think this "photographing everyday" thing sort of helps me conceptualize things and he fully agrees. It allows us to show that we can get the job done and we are motivated more than anyone out there. This is the year. This our time. We can definitely make it happen!



School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

School is Now in Session

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Day 30 of 365: Hotloading by Joel Buglewicz

Monday, January 30, 2012





Ladies and Gentlemen. I want to give a shoutout to Joel Buglewicz for allowing me to blog about his promo book titled "Hotloading." His work is so amazing and just today I received his book/newsprint/zine in the mail. I was so excited that immediately after I was done working on my resume I went ahead and looked at the images and vlogged about it. Below are some samples of his book/newsprint/zine. Email him for further details. You can also find him on Tumblr.



Hotloading

Hotloading

Hotloading

Hotloading

Hotloading

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Day 29 of 365: Clara C @ Union Square

Sunday, January 29, 2012


Clara C



Earlier today Verizon Wireless had a showcase in promotion of their new LG Phones. The event took place at Union Square where, out of nowhere, Clara C. was performing! I stuck around for only a little bit just because I had a run with Theo in the street. If you don't know who Clara C. is check out the song The Camel Song. Great performer and great person!



Clara C

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The Weekly Sundays Photo Challenge: Song Lyrics

This is the first Sunday to start off the challenge between me and Michael Behlen. It's not necessarily a contest, but an exercise to improve our shooting skills. If anybody out there would like to try our challenge you may do so by contact me via email: buenopowerphotography@yahoo.com

Here's the photo!


Tilde


Touche Amore: Tilde

"I"m Parting the Sea Between Brightness and Me"

Michael Behlen will have an image to provide for the challenge later on. Until then stay tuned! I might also include his picture here as well!

UPDATE!





Margot and the Nuclear So and So’s: As Tall as Cliffs

I think it was a good idea how Michael Behlen composed this photograph. Knowing Mike he is very precise with his symmetry. If you look he doesn't place the horizon line right to the middle of the image. It helps the landscape become the focus before the sky. The color palette is warm and chilly and the detail is absolutely amazing. To be honest I think Mike won the challenge today!! hahahahahah.

MichaelBehlen.com

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Day 28 of 365: 7 Layer Dip

Saturday, January 28, 2012


7 Layer Dip


In this segment of the Bueno Power Cooking Hour I will be presenting to you... VEGETARIAN 7 LAYER DIP. Notice that there need not much preparation on this...


7 Layer Dip

Refried Beans

7 Layer Dip

Spread the refried Beans

7 Layer Dip

Vegan Beef (Trader Joes)

7 Layer Dip

Fresco Salsa

7 Layer Dip

Sour Cream and Avocado Hummus

7 Layer Dip

More Refried Beans

7 Layer Dip

Cheese

7 Layer Dip

Oven at 250 Degrees (10 Minutes or until cheese melts)

7 Layer Dip

Done



On our next episode we will look into cooking Adobo Tofu, Veggie Alfredo, and other veggie meals. Until then... stay tuned!

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Photographers I've Been Following: Fashion Edition

You get those days where certain styles of photography starts to become repetitive. I then start to see the same things appear in my photographs. Same compositions, content, and then some. Lately, I've been delving into the world of fashion (well.. I've been into it for awhile now). It has allowed me to look at my images and compositions more effectively when I'm out on the street. Well... for this post I wanted to show some work I've been looking at as of late. They actually go to my school and are upcoming photographers in the industry. There are only a select few that can really pull this off.




May Xiong

From what I understand she's from my hometown of Fresno, CA. I barely know her, but I am a big fan of her work. This photo series (Photo is titled "Becoming Ghosts") is still in production, but based on some of the images I've seen I know that this will be amazing! There's this elegance, but mysterious feel to it that attracts me to her images. Her compositions give off this comfortable element that lets me get lost. It's an awesome series and I hope to see this get finished.





J.Lovely

In my first semester in AAU I somehow got to know Jen Miyako in our Color Photography class w/Bryan Hewitt. Based on the images that I've seen from that semester till now I've noticed she's gotten a great grasp with color. I love the the color palettes she uses and the attention to detail regarding that. Also like the focus in the eyes. They become another prominent figure in her images. Great work and I hope she continues with it!





Rus Anson

She appeared as a guest speaker in my Visualization class w/Tim Mena. She shared her portfolio and progress among the students and oh man.. it was soo good! What I like about her work is the fact that she can establish a theme onto one image alone. She doesn't necessarily need to do a series of images to get her point across. The detail within the subjects, the colors, and the compositions are almost mind blowing. Every shot can be displayed in a magazine spread. Who would've thought that a graduate from AAU will be working in New York? Amazing stuff!


It's good to allow yourself the opportunity to look at different work for a change. These photographers build the concepts first before they shoot. Sometimes those concepts can be in development for weeks. It's nuts! But to be a great fashion photographer you have to exercise your mind a bit. I'm not a big fan of crazy fashion photography, but I do like the element and attitude it brings. If there's a way I can implement my style into fashion I would definitely go for it.. but that's a concept that I'm still working on. :)

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Vlog #16: Zine Preview!!!



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Day 27 of 365: In the City, Editing Some Shots, Hangin' Out At Exhibits

Friday, January 27, 2012


Zine



I finally got a chance to do a test print of my zine! Oh man! So exciting! There are a few adjustments that need to be made, but all in all the book came out the way I wanted it to. The day was pretty productive. The light was very nice. Shot a lot of film. Hung out with the boys. Went to an art exhibit. Things seem to be going smooth.



Zine

Street Walkin'

Street Walkin'

Street Walkin'

Street Walkin'

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview

Here Not There Photo Show Preview


There will be more photo's up on the exhibit. These shots were only a taste of what went on tonight. Stay tuned!

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Day 26 of 365: There wasn't much to see..

Thursday, January 26, 2012


Chillin'

Chillin'


You'll get those days where you see a lot of traffic and people pass by and nothing seems to cut it photographically. Today was one of those days, but hanging out with friends seems to help this perspective smear off your mind. In the end I got a couple of good images. This was more of a portrait thing if anything. Though that I'm still suffering from the awesome shoot of yesterday today was one of those days where I observed more than just shooting.



Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

Street Modelin'

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