Updates: More Music Blogging, Soon to Be Back into Fashion Blogging, etc.

It's been a second, right?

I've been so busy at work that I haven't had much time to take photos I'd like to post here much less post anything at all.

I've been trying to get back into all my previous hobbies such as music blogging, fashion and art blogging, and all-around food appreciation.

It's sometimes really difficult to actually make time for all the things I used to do, which is the most frustrating part. However, I really miss doing all these things, so I'm going to make sure I dedicate any free time I have to these. It feels a lot more rewarding than just lazing around on my days off. Plus, it's not like they're even very energy-consuming.

I just feel like I've had a huge avalanche of never-ending work and "extracurriculars."

I've been a lot better about the music blogging. Hopefully with my couple of trips back down to LA this summer I can get back into the fashion blogging even if it's just street style photos.

I'm also really getting into web design and development and also really recognizing my passion (read: total geek outs) for data and databases. I'll post more updates on that later on when I start learning more and actually doing tangible things with those hobbies.

Lomita Blvd

I took this photo on my Google G2 while waiting at the Torrance Transit #5 bus stop at Lomita Blvd and Narbonne Ave.

I was on my way to meet up with my "Lesbian Mommies" Selena and Brandi for dinner.

This came out a million times better than I thought it would!

I'M BACK! With photos of PHANTOGRAM at The Fillmore - Nov 2

I took a very long hiatus from concert photography.

There are many reasons for that hiatus - and to be honest, I might get a little too personal, but that's what this blog is all about, right? Following my journey as a photographer.

One of the reasons for the unintended hiatus from music photography is that I'm super busy Resetting San Francisco. It involves producing videos, such as our San Francisco Para-Mayoral Activity horror video and the Parkzing app review (Yup, I totally pulled a George Clooney and did a director-actor-writer move.); taking photos of events, and helping out with other types of media among many other things.

I was also busy finishing up my last classes at Berkeley - I officially graduated in August, a year early!

I've been totally Type A-ing it.

Another reason I took a break from concert photography is that when I was at SXSW back in March, someone I loved, respected, and, most importantly, trusted said "You shouldn't be surprised when people tell you your photos look like shit." I know that the more mature and confident thing would have been to just brush it off and not let it get to me. Instead, I ended up so self-conscious and depressed.

I know I'm no Terry Richardson. My photos aren't gracing the covers of Rolling Stone. But... I didn't think they were that bad. Yes, I know I've been having trouble shooting at some of our events at work, but I still didn't think I was TOO bad a photographer. That person's comments really shook me up. For a long time, I just couldn't be the brave, risk-taking photographer I used to be. I always second-guessed my ability and thought my photos were just going to be ugly - creating a self-fulfilling prophecy of terrible photography.

I've gotten some awesome opportunities lately to go to really great shows. One of which was the Phantogram show at the Fillmore on November 2. My friend Steve chose me to film his interview with the band (I'll post a link when it's done) and photograph the concert.

Events like that really helped me get out of my funk. I'm still self-conscious and harsh on myself, but I think I'll grow and improve without that discouraging person in my life.

With that said, I present my favorite photos from the Phantogram show:

Kitten @ Pure Volume House SXSW 2011

More to come soon!

Broken Records at the Rickshaw Stop

Reset San Francisco's Food For Thought Forum - Feb 26

I really like these pictures I took for the Reset San Francisco Food For Thought Forum I was photographing.

MIA at the Fox Theater in Oakland