Houston’s Triple Bypass Burger

February 11th, 2010

Triple Bypass Burger, Dry Creek Cafe

When I’m out-of-state shooting photo assignments I like to try the local’s favorite eatery hot spots. When I visited Houston, Texas my client and I had lunch at Dry Creek Cafe. We both ordered The Triple Bypass Burger because Texas Monthly named “The Triple Bypass” burger at Dry Creek Cafe one of the 50 best burgers inTexas. It was definitely one of the best burgers I have ever had. I can’t wait to go back.

Backyard flix with my kids

December 25th, 2009

Children Photography
Life Style Photographer

I love photographing my kids. They are my favorite subjects to shoot, but Mia cracks me up every time she poses for the camera. She is so ready for Hollywood. LOL

Darren Taylor of Airborne Toxic Event

December 5th, 2009

Parlier High School
Parlier High School
On assignment with Daren Taylor of Airborne Toxic event in Downtown Los Angeles.

Parlier High c/o 99′ 10 year Reunion

November 29th, 2009

Parlier High School
Parlier High School

All I got to say about Parlier people is that they know how to party, party, party. Thank you Stephanie for bringing me out. I had a great time with everybody, even with the DJ, big props to DJ Ruben for putting it down all night. The pachanga was in Downtown Fresno at the Holiday Inn on the 9th floor. The downtown skyline was the perfect backdrop for the evening’s portraits. Just check out the slideshow to see what I’m talking about.

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Larry & Sofia’s wedding Slide Show

November 15th, 2009

Weddings by Frankie Leal

I shot my first ever Halloween Wedding in Palm Desert, CA. I always dress in all black when I shoot weddings but I wish I was wearing all white on this day. It was over 100 degrees, come on, it was October, shouldn’t it be cool? It is winter LOL

Never the less I had a great time and the heat didn’t stop us from taking pictures. The whole day was great. Thank you Larry & Sofia for choosing me to shoot your special day. Hope you enjoy the slideshow.

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Reno. What happened?

November 12th, 2009

Reno Nevada

I have never been to Reno, Nevada until I got assigned to travel there for a photo shoot. I have to be honest, it wasn’t what I expected. I expected it to be a lot like Vegas: the crowded sidewalks, the shows, the fights, the clubs, the atmosphere, but no it wasn’t. It almost had the feeling of a ghost town. There were casino’s on the strip shut down, out of business. What Happened Reno?

My assistant shared stories with me about how Reno used to be. According to him, this was the city to be at. Not no more I guess, but its all good. I was still excited about shooting their city. I have seen it in so many movies. So right after I checked in the Atlantis Casino I grabbed my camera and hit the town for some night time photography.

Wedding in Palm Desert

November 2nd, 2009

Weddings by Frankie Leal

Larry & Sofia got married on Halloween in Palm Desert, CA. I had so much fun shooting their wedding sometimes I forgot I was working. It was like a paid mini vacation.

We stayed at the fantastic Agua Caliente Casino in Palm Desert, CA. Agua Caliente is very much like any Vegas Casino, so you know what I was doing on my time. Cha-Ching!!!! 

I took this picture the day before their wedding. I noticed how cool the casino lit up against the desert mountains. I made my own postcard that night.

Check back soon to view their wedding slide show.

5 Minutes with Mario Andretti

September 25th, 2009

Mario Andretti

Some times shooting high profile figures can be difficult because they got a very busy schedule. Mario Andretti had a speech, lunch, interviews, and a meet & greet to do. I had five minutes with Mario Andretti to get the shot. Setting up and shooting test shots took way longer than the actual shoot.

Hollywood Weekly Photo Shoot

September 9th, 2009

Hollywood Weekly

I was honored to shoot with talented special effects make-up artist Rob Ward. Rob does amazing work. Rob’s art made the pages of Hollywood Weekly. Thanks Rob for asking me to take the pictures.

PhotoWalk with Andrew Shinn

September 6th, 2009

Photographer friend Andrew Shinn hosted a photowalk at the Reedley Rail Trail. Local photographers got a chance to meet, shoot and talk photography. I had fun and I met some cool people. Thank you Andrew for inviting and everybody else who attended. I look forward in the next one. Above are two flix that I took. I will post more on Andrew’s Facebook.