RICARDO AMEZQUITA

Working with Devon was an extraordinary experience, from the minute he shook my hand until the last frame we shot, he had his game on.  These photos were shot for the launch of his new website and also to promote his role as a producer in the Vancouver music scene.

Canadian singer-songwriter Kinnie Starr is currently on tour with Jay Malinowski of The Bedouin Soundclash and crowd favorite Michael Rault.  I had the pleasure of taking these shots before we had lunch on Main street in Vancouver.  She is one of my favorite artists and also a great friend of 10 years.  

Kinnie was recently featured on Amazon.com and was number one during the US digital sale.  She continues to keep her heart connected to her roots in all of her poetry and music, making us fans very happy about her new material.

One of my favorite dance music duos in the world and also two of the most caring performers I’ve met.  Kevin and Roxy were made for Love and Electrik, and their music was made for the dance soul.  I got the chance to photograph them during one of their Vancouver Olympics street performances.  

If you like Prince and Janet Jackson, hear what I’m talking about here: http://www.myspace.com/loveandelectrik

This is Patrick Levesque a young Vancouver actor who works with two agents, one for commercial acting and the other for film acting.

These are my favorite moments in the UK during the start of Fall. London has a ton of great places and people who enjoy meeting and sharing local history with other travelers. The Tate is free and has an amazing collection of world famous artists like Salvador Dali and Diego Rivera, I stood next to their work for a while and felt amazing.  At night the energized bars are filled up with people of all ages eating “chips” and drinking Guinness, all while blasting Ska music and other classics…

Daniel is one of the cool kids around Van and a very stylish guy who knows where the party action is.  We had no set idea of what we were going to capture during this shoot, so we let the story build itself as we went along.  This shoot was done with the intention to update Daniel’s Facebook account creatively.  We ended up shooting inside his underground parking lot where a “runaway spy” character came along for the photos…

These photos are from a pull-out poster produced for Versus Magazine in San Francisco.  Our goal was to photograph fashion on the streets of East Hastings in Vancouver BC.  This area is the oldest neighbourhood in Vancouver also one that has serious issues with drugs and H.I.V. infections.  We were surprised by how approachable these people were while we took their picture and asked a few questions…

Denis Scott

Feel: Friendly
Smell: Good
Sound: Old, Wise
Taste: Slow & Sweet

Where did you get your clothes?

A: My Jacket is one of a kind. A Native friend gave it to me 7 or 8 years ago, she hand painted it for me.

How old do you feel?

A: Sometimes 20, and sometimes 60!

If you could ware anything, what would it be?

A: My whole wardrobe! I have like 15 outfits for my bio so I can play a look alike for Morgan Freeman.

Raymond

Feel: At Peace
Smell: thick
Sound: Relaxed
Taste: Chicano

Where did you get your clothes?

 A: “Little Sisters”

How old do you feel?

 A: 15 (with a smile)

If you could ware anything, what would it be?

 A: Nothing at all!

Rachael “Teeth”

Feel: Fun
Smell: Crack
Sound: Laughs
Taste: Hard

Where did you get your clothes?
A: “Boosters” 

How old do you feel?
A: In my head I feel 15, but physically I feel 80.

If you could ware anything, what would it be?
A: Thigh-high fuck me boots with cut off mini skirt!

Jennifer “from the block”

Feel: Sad
Smell: cheap
Sound: Lonely
Taste: bitter

Where did you get your clothes?
A: Army Navy and Thrift store

How old do you feel? 
A: I feel OLD!

If you could ware anything, what would it be?
A: Because I’m a working girl I would like to ware comfortable stuff, like jeans, sweatshirt, and runners.

These latest photos of the Lost Vultures were shot in Blood Alley, Gastown Vancouver BC.  In the old ages this place was the scene of blood that was poured from the back of the buildings where people got decapitated.  

The shot bellow was taken at their rehearsal space building or “band condo” where bands practice their sound night and day.  Lost Vultures continue to expand and update their web presence for their fans.  

http://www.lostvultures.com

DJ Havoc (aka Ian McDonell), attended the EBM program at Vancouver Film School on the same year I attented.  Since graduation we have been collaborating together producing events and using multimedia to build his brand as a DJ.  Originally from San Francisco, DJ Havoc now lives in L.A. and tours with The Cataracs a group recently signed to Universal Records.