Suicide of a celebrity always baffles me. From the outside, their lives seem golden and perfect. Why would they choose to end it? Why, Anthony Bourdain, why? Since Bourdain was a fan of Philippine lechon and a champion of Filipino cuisine, I was a fan of him. Back in 2010, when I landed a photographic… Read More
Category Magazine Shoots
Bridal Inspiration: Hollywood Glam Wedding at the Fox Theater
A film theatre as a reception venue?! With scores of hotels and resorts to choose from, a film theatre isn’t the first venue that springs to the minds of engaged couples planning their fantasy wedding. Yet once this offbeat choice captures the imagination, like a good movie, it will simply not let go. There’s… Read More
Anatomy of an Editorial Shoot
It always amazes me how an idea can grow. It all starts with a single piece of inspiration – something said or heard, a passing image from the billboard while driving into the city, or maybe a witty status update seen on Facebook. This single idea grows in your head and eventually makes it way… Read More
My Gastronomic Napa Valley Adventure
So I was invited my friend and talented travel writer Kaye Cloutman to do some editorial photography for a new magazine called Travelife. I’ve been to Napa Valley a number of times in the past, but I felt this was a great chance to return to my journalistic roots. The work itinerary covered two days… Read More