CANCELLED - ME / MYSELF / THAN I

Thursday, October 31, 2013



I didn't get enough submissions for this zine. Sucks, but for the people that had submitted I thank you for your effort and participation. And since this has happened I think I will be changing how Bueno Power Blogzine produces online zines. Again.. it sucks, but it happens. Thinking about it now I the concept wasn't even all that. It was kinda stupid.

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THEY LEARN SO QUICKLY

Tuesday, October 29, 2013

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Kids / Middletown - West Hartford, Ct / July - August 2013

This particular diptych has been sitting on my "pending posts" folder for over a month or so now. I don't know why I didn't post these images sooner. I love the fact that there's this relationships between the kid pushing the stroller vs. a kid running in a mall. I don't know what that relationship is, but I know it's just there.

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ARE WE THERE YET?

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

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Couple with a Kid / Lowell, Ct / September 2013

This particular image is just a simple couple waiting for the bus. We don't know the destination they're heading to, the kind of relationship they carry or even if they are a couple period. And lately I've been questioning the structure of relationships. Questioning their integrity, beliefs, etc. This image is a normal and realistic representation of how couples are: distant, bored, and patient. Not to say that relationships are like this period, but I wonder if this is how it goes most days. Would you act like this towards a person you've been with for a long period of time? Who knows, but I do know that the couple photographed here opens up some things for me that I may want to consider in the future.

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SEARCHING FOR STILLNESS

Monday, October 21, 2013

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About a couple of days ago Michael Behlen had sent the book we worked on for about a month and a half. The book, Searching for Stillness, is a polaroid collection of life in the Central Valley. Through the adventures he takes with friends it's clear that his images are reflection of his youth, his warmth and his loneliness.

For hours on end we created a concept, design and layout completing what may be the best work we've done so far. Though my role was to design the layout I am proud of the turnout. Check out his websites below and make sure to purchase this book. You won't want to sleep on this.

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VRTU CVLTS

Thursday, October 17, 2013

EXTRASHOTS

Chelline / Hartford, Ct / October 2013

From the last post I had showcased a Lookbook I did for VRTU which is a collective I recently got in ties with. These particular shots were going to be included with it, but I decided not to do it. It just didn't fit for me. Anyway, here are some shots that didn't make it. Thanks Chelline for the participation once again.

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VRTU LOOKBOOK

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

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Chelline Smith / Hartford, Ct / October 2013

A little white ago I had the opportunity to photograph a LookBook of a model named Chelline Smith. This was my first portraiture shoot I've done in a long time. Not to mention this being the first Lookbook I've ever done. For this particular shoot I've envisioned the images being more street. I felt the brand brings that kind of energy, sort of engaging in the idea of the hustle. And that's just it.. the brand is an outlook of what hard work looks like. From the quality of the cloth to the design elements it's obvious that all the passion comes through in these clothes. VRTU for life.. all day.. all night.

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COLOR QUIET LOUD

Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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Koji / Lowell, MA / September 2013

I was walking around downtown Lowell to shoot for a good few minutes. I needed some air after working on my online modules at Brew'd Awakening. As I was walking by I noticed a character that I have been following on tumblr for quite some time. I couldn't believe it was Koji. If you guys are not familiar with him he's been an important asset to the hardcore scene, so, seeing this guy walk around looking for some eats was pretty interesting. I had the chance to talk to him while he allowed me to photograph him on a white wall. The people that you seem to meet up in the oddest places.

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ROLL CALL - SEPTEMBER

Monday, October 7, 2013

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I've been so incredibly busy with things. It's been overwhelming at points, but I try to manage the time I make for work, school, and this blog. Lots of things coming up however. I had the opportunity to develop a backlog of film that needed processing, so, you should be seeing a good amount of photos coming through in the days to come.

Anyway, September wasn't so bad. Probably one of the more interesting months out of the year. I was able to witness one of my favorite bands, TOE, who had the opportunity to tour the U.S. for the first time of their career. I was lucky enough to live near a location they were performing at. It was also my birth month as well, but that doesn't really matter. The month was cool. I was satisfied. Just wished I took more photos to get some variety in here.

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