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styled bridal shoot part II | portrait.

see part 1 here: http://bohnjello.com/frankencorpsebride

part2

hair | Richard Vo | Opus Salon Yaletown | cutandcolorfiend.com
make-up | Colbi Smith
styling | Tiffany Antonio | Five Feet Fashion | fivefeetfashion.tumblr.com
styling assistant | Cheryl Carrasco
nails | Denise Escalante | deeznails.tumblr.com
model | Kara F | modelmayhem.com/1041236

dresses | Myrna |MJM Wedding Services | www.mjmweddings.com

styled bridal shoot | portrait.

After being able to partake in my first styled shoot a little over a month ago, a Waldo inspired theme (check it out HERE and HERE) I’ve been fixated on trying to keep shooting some personal projects and making sure to surround myself with creative and passionate individuals to create art.  The team that did the #waldo shoot, joined forces again, plus a few new faces, and a different model. The result was out of this world.  For this shoot, we looked for inspiration in the Bride of Frankenstein, Corpse Bride and various elements of Tim Burton. I want to thank the team for being so passionate about this project and their hard work, vision and dedication.  I am so proud to have been apart of it.

For now, here is part one of two.

part1

hair | Richard Vo | Opus Salon Yaletown | cutandcolorfiend.com
make-up | Colbi Smith
styling | Tiffany Antonio | Five Feet Fashion | fivefeetfashion.tumblr.com
styling assistant | Cheryl Carrasco
nails | Denise Escalante | deeznails.tumblr.com
model | Kara F | modelmayhem.com/1041236

dresses | Myrna |MJM Wedding Services | www.mjmweddings.com

to be continued…

marlino | portrait.


inspired by fer.

On Wednesday, I was privileged to attend a workshop by a photographer, who in my opinion is one of the best in the world. His name is Fer Juaristi and not only is he a top notch artist, he is a quality human being. One of the biggest things I learned from this crazy mexican was to let go and not be afraid to create – unleashe my creativity and shoot images that I love to shoot. I love images that are raw in emotion, aesthetically appealing in composition and dynamic in light.  Fer’s workshop inspired me to always keep those elements in mind as I shoot, and I know the results will be killer.

I was truly inspired on Wednesday, and I can speak for the other photographers that were there with me: Fer is the bomb. http://ferjuaristi.com/

A special thanks to the #mofos at Nordica Photography for getting this all together and a big thank you to the biggest #mofo, Fer! I cannot wait for this wedding season!

The following images are my favourites from throughout the day. Which one is yours!? :)

vegas.

At the end of February I attended my first ever WPPI convention in Las Vegas. I was privileged enough to hear some of the most illustrious photographers speak, witnessed the most incredible award winning images, bonded with fellow Vancouver friends, met a handful of photographers from around the world who I really admire, partied with them, ate copious amounts of food (well the word ‘food’ is giving what I ate way too much credit), came to the realization that every photographer in Vegas but me, had an iPhone and WALKED. SO. MUCH! :)
The pictures below are from my experiences outside the convention bubble, walking around the strip, at the desert, in my hotel room… in no particular order… kind of like how my mind felt when I was there! Nonetheless, this was one week of my life that has left me ultimately inspired and driven to push myself to work on my craft, and most importantly, my business. Till’ we meet again Vegas, I had a blast!

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pink ribbon bakery.

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bryan | portrait.

Happy New Year everyone! Let’s start it off with the first blog post of 2012. 
Bryan Aquino, co-founder of Douglas Hip Hop Club

 

mae | portrait.

Mae Calinisan | owner and founder of Urban Visage Inc.
providing hair, make-up and photography services.

 

best of: WEDDING SEASON 2011.

 
We Found Love (Star Slinger Remix) 
 
 
see the weddings in their entirety here:
http://www.bohnjello.com/2011/07/as-wedding.html
http://www.bohnjello.com/2011/08/pa-wedding.html
http://www.bohnjello.com/2011/08/l-wedding.html
http://www.bohnjello.com/2011/09/s-b-wedding.html
http://www.bohnjello.com/2011/11/caribbean-cruise-lindquist-beach.html
http://www.bohnjello.com/2011/11/san-juan-puerto-rico-day-after-wedding.html
and that my friends, caps off the 2011 Wedding season! Follow me as I traverse into the new year, and  continue to support my JOHN BELLO PHOTOGRAPHER facebook page by liking, commenting and sharing.. it’s appreciated much more than you know!

 
A huge thank you needs to be given to Michael Wachniak
- I wouldn’t be in the position I am in now if I hadn’t met him six months ago.. the opportunity to work along side him, his willingness to share his knowledge, and the heaps of support, really pushes me to shoot at a high level and better myself each and every time… 
you are crazy homie ;) CHEERS!

by the time I blog next, I will have eaten 4 big macs in one sitting due to a certain bet I lost to him. stay tuned for footage. FML.

Cookies & Balloons | Family Session.