#BarkPorn

Sooooo... I'm kind of into tree bark... 

There is so much texture, shape, depth, and character. Every time I walk around my neighborhood, I always end up stopping to stare at the tree trunks, and their ever changing, growing, developing bark. Since the trees can't move from place to place, their complex history pushes its way out through the bark, bit by bit, slowly shifting its external landscape... or at least that's how it goes in my imagination...

Gray Malin Aqua Glam Launch Party

A few weeks back I had the pleasure of attending the launch party for Gray Malin's latest collection, Aqua Glam. In case you don't know, Gray Malin is an amazing photographer who is known for his stunning beach aerial shots. Gray's Aqua Glam collection features the fabulous Aqualillies, a water ballet troupe! I got to know Gray a few years back and have enjoyed seeing his talent flourish! Here are a few snapshots from the party, and don't forget to check out the Aqua Glam collection here!

GTBB,

Bad Joan

Pretty New Flowers

There is a cute little flower shop a few blocks from my house called Toyo Florist. The shop is actually tucked away behind a hardware store! It's a hidden gem and I'm so happy I discovered it. I love to go and pick out fresh flowers for around the house. Like these...

Next time you are on the east side of L.A., check them out!


GTBB,
Bad Joan

Midi Rings, Oranges, and Sailing

What do Midi Rings, Oranges, and Sailing have in common you might ask? They are all part of my adventures working with Samanca Jewelry. I have so much fun taking pictures and "hand modeling" for them. There are just too many fun pics to post here, you have to visit their Instagram to see them all... BUT here are a few of my recent favorites...

Insomnia Inspired Self-Portraits

I have major insomnia issues.  So sometimes when I can't sleep I get creative.  Here are the results of this week's insomnia...

What do you do when you can't sleep?

GTBB,

Bad Joan

Young Stormtroopers In Love

What better way to start the week than with pictures of Stormtroopers in love?

Young Stormtroopers In Love is a Flickr account full of hundreds of Star Wars-themed photos taken by husband-and-wife team Red and Jonny Evans.

These two lovebirds put on their Stormtrooper helmets and go everywhere from the grocery store to the dentist to the beach to Niagara Falls! Both Red and Jonny are artists and began the project years ago just for fun.  The result is an entertaining, interesting, charming, and quirky body of work that I find to be totally inspiring!

Check out a few of my favorites...

To view the full Flickr photostream click HERE.  To read a great article on the couple visit Wired HERE.

Happy Monday!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

Behind The Scenes: Passion Pit "Carried Away" Featuring Michael Angelakos and Sophia Bush... Part 2

Here are some more Behind The Scenes images from the music video of "Carried Away" by Passion Pit!  You can see more of my images from this video HERE.

Enjoy...

Have a wonderful weekend!  And don't forget to watch the video for "Carried Away" by Passion Pit HERE!

GTBB,
Bad Joan

How do you hold your camera?

Love this!  I need to start doing more Risk Taker shots.... What is your favorite way to take pictures?

GTBB,

Bad Joan

Image source: Tocofi

Photography: Gregory Colbert

Since it's Throwback Thursday I felt inspired to relive one of my favorite photography exhibitions from my absolute favorite photographer... Ashes and Snow by Gregory Colbert.  This body of work is one of the most moving and inspirational that I have ever seen!  I had the pleasure of viewing the exhibit when it came to Santa Monica in 2006.  I have a book and DVD that I bought at the time, and that I have treasured ever since.  I often flip through the pages and get lost in the images as well as the memory of standing among the larger than life originals.

Here are a few of my favorite images from Ashes and Snow....

For more info on Gregory Colbert you can visit his website HERE.  Apparently, he is currently off the grid and working on a new exhibit.  I can't wait for his next body of work!