Thought I’d do up a blog on a few recent people I’ve met or did business with!
First off – http://www.sazeracdesign.com/
Naomi Celestin over at Sazerac Design has been helping me with a new website I wanted to l aunch. Http://www.Bombshelterstudios.net. Naomi started Sazerac in 2005 and since has been striving to provide quality web, content and graphical design for her clients. I know, I know many of you are leery of an all flash website but today’s advancements make them much more search engine and browser friendly. For those of you still bogging down, quit your bitchin’ and take your ass to upgrade your old 386 machine. It’s time.
As far as the new site and name? Flipstylelphotography.com will still stay up and I’ll always be Flipstyle but legally the company name (as far as the IRS) will be Bomb Shelter Studios. Still tweaking it out, but check it! More info on it coming soon!
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Moving along…
So a few years ago, actually much longer than that… I was searching for domains with flipstyle, I came across http://www.flipstylepro.com. A blog site dedicated to Music, arts, design and fashion. Pretty cool, browsed it for a bit but eventually moved on. Well, low and behold about 2 weeks ago the owner/creator of the site Erwin Sean Caravana (aka Flipstyle) found and contacted me on Facebook. Being a “flip” (derogatory for Filipino) himself, we hit it off and decided to do some site networking.
A little info on Flipstyle Productions
Erwin, a New Jersey born native has been musically inclined since a child. His love for music eventually brought him on a career path of music by way of being a Professional DJ. Influenced by the likes of DJ Qbert, MixMaster Mike, DJ A-Trak, Jam Master Jay, Grandmaster Flash among others, his love of this profession eventually brought him to start Flipstyle Productions – His own record label. Slowly, Flipstyle Productions found more talented members who are good friends of Erwin and are willing to work as a team. They are David ( D-Gunz ) , Nick ( Spinz ), Fulbert ( Cue ), and Toya D. Flipstyle Productions is presently in studio with their first new tracks with their first signed artist -Scruff.
Here’s a few samples of their style of beats often used during rap battles.
Be sure to check them out – http://www.flipstylepro.com/
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Renee Ramos!
Thought I’d save this last part for a great MUA with one of THE COOLEST NAMES around… Renee Ramos! I know right? but there’s no relation there. Renee first contacted me little over a year ago all up in my jock trying to hook up a date….haha, j/k Renee. She contacted wanting to possibly gtg for a collaboration sometime and I’m sorry it took this long to finally get it done. Proficient in both Makeup and hair, she’s soon to be graduate of the Aveda Institute here in New Orleans, although been professionally doing MUA for about 5 years now. Only in her early 20′s, she’s got plenty of time improve upon the already great skill she possesses!
She’s worked with me on 2 shoots thus far – both Inked Girls Mag shoots. The Gabrielle Bezett shoot from a previous blog post and the latest with Jessica Masters (Also a MUA/Stylist). Here’s a sample shot -
Jessica Masters - Like Rock Star!
GREAT shoot! As expected, Renee did a great job and Jessica really came through. This being her first time having modeled, I was impressed by her ease in front of the camera. Nothing worse than a pretty girl who only looks like a deer in the headlights once you aim the lens at her. Thanks to both you ladies! Also, Would like to thank Jerome Gacula aka Mo Beast aka Mo B for attending and assisting with this shoot as well as letting us use your dope ass pimpin’ 79 Lincoln Continental. That rig has had more fine wimins in it than Micheal Jackson has had kids over for dinner and playtime. (haha Is it still too soon Dick?)
reny@flipstylephotography.com