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Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

Ive been a part of the Vegas community Thread ( https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … 912&page=1 )  and loved how they all came together in previous threads. The thing is, I live over here in the Central Valley. I think its time to start my Own COMMUNITY THREAD and get the Nor-Cal artists closer together. Its a cool thing when you get local Artists together and create some Awesome images.

This thread is for all the Photographers, Models, Mua's, ETC in the Nor-Cal Area. Post whatever you want. Photos from recent shoots, behind the scenes stuff, or if you just want to kick it and talk shop. If there are any MEET N GREETS in the area, or just want to get to gether and shoot, Feel free to post in this thread.

We have been doing an 'OPEN HOUSE' so to say at PHARAOH STUDIOS in Manteca every thursday. Heres a link to his Port. https://www.modelmayhem.com/112704 Basically, just getting Photographers and models together and shooting New stuff for portfolios. Here is a Shot I did the first Night with Model CJ SPARXX https://www.modelmayhem.com/711869

EDIT: I ERASED FROM MY PORT AND FORGOT I CANT LINK IT. SOWY lol
So, I started this thread. Lets keep it going. No Haters Please smile

Feb 07 10 08:15 pm Link

Photographer

IMAGESBYMAGIC

Posts: 5344

Manteca, California, US

https://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d103/ICAM2PLY/Models/HeadshotChristieHope6.jpg

Here Is A Taste Of MAGIC

Feb 07 10 08:31 pm Link

Photographer

POLARPICS

Posts: 2449

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

sweet... love the effort charles...
You know I used to stay in Stockton, right by the delta and UOP, so im a adopted brotha of the 209

wanted to let you know, when i get out there, it wont take much for me to make a great pic. This was taken at 1am, no flash, ISO 800, 1/30th shutter, and just dodged and burn a couple spots.  Model: Charles "mutha puckin" Paz

https://modelmayhm-8.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100205/21/4b6cf817ac8a7.jpg

Feb 07 10 08:39 pm Link

Photographer

AAAA IMAGE

Posts: 151

Modesto, California, US

Thank you very much for the invite, I think it is a great Idea to have a 209 thread! here is a headshot of Mirriam non MM done last Tuesday.
https://modelmayhm-4.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100128/22/4b627f9064596_m.jpg

Feb 07 10 09:12 pm Link

Model

Victoria Dagger

Posts: 2051

San Francisco, California, US

I'll have to keep an eye on this!  I don't really get far from the immediate vicinity of San Francisco, but I'm a Nor Cal girl, through and through...

Feb 07 10 09:25 pm Link

Photographer

Vernisha D Photography

Posts: 2

Manteca, California, US

This is awesome! It feels great to know so many people are in the 209 or at least near it.

This is an image shot a few days ago. It was my first dip into artistic nude photography.

http://i50.tinypic.com/2ppg9ba.jpg

I do a lot of band photography with some wedding experience mixed in.

But here is the models MM account # 1557308

Feb 07 10 09:25 pm Link

Photographer

BigBear Photography

Posts: 906

San Jose, California, US

Hello, pity....central valley is a bit of drive from where I'm located.  sad

I saw those Meet-and-greet thing in Sacramento which looked interesting, but difficult to do during week days.


Bigbear.

Feb 07 10 09:40 pm Link

Photographer

GK photo

Posts: 31025

Laguna Beach, California, US

you need to link that photo, vernisha.

Feb 07 10 09:41 pm Link

Model

Ashley Graham

Posts: 26822

Saint Petersburg, Florida, US

Vernisha D Photography wrote:
This is awesome! It feels great to know so many people are in the 209 or at least near it.

This is an image shot a few days ago. It was my first dip into artistic nude photography.


I do a lot of band photography with some wedding experience mixed in.

But here is the models MM account # 1557308

Link that image nudity is not allowed in threads


In other news, I'm in nor cal frequently

Feb 07 10 09:42 pm Link

Photographer

edo enriquez

Posts: 28

Castro Valley, California, US

https://modelmayhm-1.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100206/13/4b6dd884a8ede_m.jpg

This is New!

Feb 07 10 10:25 pm Link

Photographer

Vernisha D Photography

Posts: 2

Manteca, California, US

Ashley Graham wrote:

Link that image nudity is not allowed in threads


In other news, I'm in nor cal frequently

Thanks! I didn't know.

Feb 07 10 10:34 pm Link

Photographer

Images by Yancy

Posts: 1703

Roseville, California, US

Love the spirit of this thread!

There are so many great and talented artists in the NorCal area!

Here's a couple of my latest using a different type of editing:

https://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/imagesbyyancy/_MG_5612pstopazrs.jpg

https://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g207/imagesbyyancy/PB301238-wetopaz.jpg

BTW- My avi was done at the Pharaoh Studios open studio Thursday. A great time and lots of interesting information shared! Highly recommended!

Feb 08 10 01:12 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

BigBear Photography wrote:
Hello, pity....central valley is a bit of drive from where I'm located.  sad

I saw those Meet-and-greet thing in Sacramento which looked interesting, but difficult to do during week days.


Bigbear.

There is an Upcoming MEET N GREET that might be a lil closer for you my friend. nor-cal images ( https://www.modelmayhem.com/178376 )  is opening his studio doors to the Artists in the area on March 6th. Heres the Link:

https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thread_id=547089

and the Info:
March 6th........Studio K modesto.
503 Bangs ave, Suite K Modesto, Ca 95356.
From 5-?......come and mingle with some of the best talent in northern california's central valley.
Bring your book, your e-show/slide show.
Meet some of the area best shooters, stylists and makeup artists.
Finger foods and beverages served at 6 p.m. sharp



Check it out and RSVP with the Photographer in Charge of that event if Interested. Ive been to that Studio and it is Very Awesome. Plus, The owners are some of the coolest people I know. I would suggest bringing a Model or Two with you if you decide to go. Ill be there and might bring a couple as well smile

Feb 08 10 08:58 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

Vernisha D Photography wrote:

Thanks! I didn't know.

Awww, i missed teh sexy nakey pic. Its ok.  smile

Spread the word about this thread to other artists in the area. That goes for everyone and Welcome to the Thread big_smile

Feb 08 10 09:04 am Link

Photographer

P-Studios

Posts: 1359

Vallejo, California, US

Good looking out Charles great start I will post some pictures a.s.a.p.

Fyi this Saturday night were going to do a night shoot down town in sac, were looking for models and photographers muas everyone that wanes to come out and get some pictures for there port and have some fun peace pharaoh 

PharaohStudios
1863 Mary Augusta
Manteca Ca 95337
510-302-9555

Feb 08 10 12:42 pm Link

Photographer

Archived

Posts: 13509

Phoenix, Arizona, US

i'm in sf.

Feb 08 10 02:08 pm Link

Photographer

P-Studios

Posts: 1359

Vallejo, California, US

dave wright sf wrote:
i'm in sf.

so what like you work alot i'm a big fan, you should make that drive. we have peopl come from san jose, davis, and roseville.

Feb 08 10 06:25 pm Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

dave wright sf wrote:
i'm in sf.

I couldnt Fit 'NOR-CAL, CENTRAL VALLEY, BAY-AREA' in the Title lol

Welcome to the Thread Dave smile

Feb 08 10 06:32 pm Link

Photographer

NCISTUDIOS

Posts: 1165

Ripon, California, US

Great Idea...Love the idea of our own thread...
The central valley truely is loaded with talent......
Heck even the 2009 Maxim Home Town Hottie winner is from turlock!

https://www.modelmayhem.com/1503298



Dont forget about the meet and greet at studio K in modesto
plenty of room for everyone! 1550 square feet...
March 6th 5pm

503 bangs ave
suite K
Modesto, Ca

Feb 08 10 07:30 pm Link

Photographer

POLARPICS

Posts: 2449

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

I was "honored" to be 5th Element Photography assistant for a couple hours, and I happend to grab this one during the shoot, you know a "photog and his camera"
https://media7.dropshots.com/photos/363270/20100208/b_215332.jpg

and this one is with Abby Sinscal - https://www.modelmayhem.com/812223

https://media6.dropshots.com/photos/363270/20100204/b_183432.jpg

Feb 08 10 09:56 pm Link

Photographer

J Sharp

Posts: 3437

Sacramento, California, US

Uh oh.... A NorCal thread smile

It's about time!

Feb 08 10 10:58 pm Link

Photographer

J Sharp

Posts: 3437

Sacramento, California, US

My contribution:

So this weekend we had a quick little shoot that involved 2 suites at a hotel here in town (Sacramento), 1 amazing wardrobe stylist, 1 kick ass hair stylist, 2 talented MUA's and 11 models I've been fortunate to call friends, along with 6 photographers that just have a good time shooting together (including the guy that taught me all that I know, Xue Vue #90501)

And  his work made all the models smile: www.modelmayhem.com/jjhill 

These are a couple of quick edits, but my whole first page in my portfolio was shot there on different days:

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100208/19/4b70dd2890920.jpg
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100208/19/4b70dd0e19dae.jpg

It was a great night, with great shots that we're all recuperating from.

Feb 08 10 11:11 pm Link

Model

John Ujjjjjjj Xghp

Posts: 2298

Ķızıltepa, Navoi, Uzbekistan

I'm a Berkeley kid smile

Here's my most recent with Max Johnson. He's in San Jose, and is just fantastic to work with:

https://modelmayhm-6.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100202/17/4b68d18397978.jpg

I did a beauty shoot today, so more images should be coming soon!

Feb 09 10 12:36 am Link

Clothing Designer

jeremiah j hill

Posts: 1

Sacramento, California, US

OhhhYeahh!!! Nor-Cal!!! we are here!!! thank you once again J Sharp!!!

Feb 09 10 12:36 am Link

Photographer

Designit - Edward Olson

Posts: 1708

West Hollywood, California, US

I have to laugh when people in Manteca or Modesto (or even San Francisco, for that matter) think they live in Northern California.

I think "Central Valley/Bay Area" is a more appropriate location description for this thread.

Feb 09 10 01:23 am Link

Photographer

POLARPICS

Posts: 2449

Las Vegas, Nevada, US

hey for the record, i live in VEGAS and i plan on coming to the Meet/Greet in August.. so i hope to be welcomed with big arms, great smiles, and lots of food at the end... you know us VEGAS people we love our buffets.....hahaha

Feb 09 10 05:21 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

Designit wrote:
I have to laugh when people in Manteca or Modesto (or even San Francisco, for that matter) think they live in Northern California.

I think "Central Valley/Bay Area" is a more appropriate location description for this thread.

1.Check this link out: https://www.modelmayhem.com/po.php?thre … st12153943

2.Re-read the first post.....Especially the Last line smile

3.Welcome to the Thread

Feb 09 10 08:03 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

norcal-images wrote:
Great Idea...Love the idea of our own thread...
The central valley truely is loaded with talent......
Heck even the 2009 Maxim Home Town Hottie winner is from turlock!


https://www.modelmayhem.com/1503298



Dont forget about the meet and greet at studio K in modesto
plenty of room for everyone! 1550 square feet...
March 6th 5pm

503 bangs ave
suite K
Modesto, Ca

And Dont Forget about the NEW FABIO lol

https://www.modelmayhem.com/591117

Feb 09 10 08:06 am Link

Hair Stylist

Laura Milo

Posts: 34

Sacramento, California, US

J Sharp  wrote:
My contribution:

So this weekend we had a quick little shoot that involved 2 suites at a hotel here in town (Sacramento), 1 amazing wardrobe stylist, 1 kick ass hair stylist, 2 talented MUA's and 11 models I've been fortunate to call friends, along with 6 photographers that just have a good time shooting together (including the guy that taught me all that I know, Xue Vue #90501)

And  his work made all the models smile: www.modelmayhem.com/jjhill 

These are a couple of quick edits, but my whole first page in my portfolio was shot there on different days:

https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100208/19/4b70dd2890920.jpg
https://modelmayhm-2.vo.llnwd.net/d1/photos/100208/19/4b70dd0e19dae.jpg

It was a great night, with great shots that we're all recuperating from.

I am that 1 kick ass hairstylist-Thanks John Sharp.
You are sooo cool.smile

Feb 09 10 09:21 am Link

Photographer

Carle Photography

Posts: 9271

Oakland, California, US

I'm just below SF.

Feb 09 10 09:23 am Link

Photographer

edo enriquez

Posts: 28

Castro Valley, California, US

Ohhhhhhhh, so tired! had a shoot with my GF......Photos coming later on today.... Wanna see?  wink  ------So where is Concord in the mist of all this? Charles smile   j/k....I'm exited for the M&G !!!!!!!!

-eddie

Feb 09 10 09:31 am Link

Photographer

American Glamour

Posts: 38813

Detroit, Michigan, US

Ummmmm, you say I can post anything, anything you say?   OK, how about "Hello from San Francisco?"

Feb 09 10 09:36 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

Death of Field wrote:
I'm just below SF.

Watch out for this one! She gets Photographers NAKEY in her studio tongue

Feb 09 10 10:47 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

edo San Francisco wrote:
Ohhhhhhhh, so tired! had a shoot with my GF......Photos coming later on today.... Wanna see?  wink  ------So where is Concord in the mist of all this? Charles smile   j/k....I'm exited for the M&G !!!!!!!!

-eddie

OH YOU POOR THANG!!! lol lol lol

Im actually gonna shoot my Girl this weekend for the first time. Im gonna have to look through your port and get some ideas my friend big_smile

Feb 09 10 10:57 am Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

ei Total Productions wrote:
Ummmmm, you say I can post anything, anything you say?   OK, how about "Hello from San Francisco?"

hienvy

Feb 09 10 10:57 am Link

Model

Kam Arose

Posts: 6014

Berkeley, California, US

Hey, guys! I'm not in NorCal right now, but I'm a part-time Californian -- I love it there, and I live there every summer, in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Feb 09 10 11:44 am Link

Photographer

Archived

Posts: 13509

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Designit wrote:
I have to laugh when people in Manteca or Modesto (or even San Francisco, for that matter) think they live in Northern California.

I think "Central Valley/Bay Area" is a more appropriate location description for this thread.

well, i think of southern california as la/sd... and northern california as sf/sac.

Feb 09 10 11:45 am Link

Retoucher

Photoshopping by Jim

Posts: 77

Stockton, California, US

Nor-Cal-er here!  Stockton.  Currently a PS Wizard, looking to break (back) into photography.

Feb 09 10 03:14 pm Link

Photographer

P-Studios

Posts: 1359

Vallejo, California, US

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Feb 09 10 05:56 pm Link

Photographer

5th Element Photography

Posts: 659

Manteca, California, US

Dam JAMES!!! Postin a huge Poster. Awesome shots. Heres one of me actually bein a 'model' shot by POLARPICS while in Vegas

https://media8.dropshots.com/photos/363270/20100131/b_194201.jpg

The Model on my leg is actually a MOTOG as well. ABBY SIN is her name and she will be coming to the Bay Area very soon. One of the best models I have worked with.

Heres her Links
https://www.modelmayhem.com/812223
https://www.modelmayhem.com/1221181

Feb 09 10 07:20 pm Link