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Why hello! It's been a while!

First things first:
So, I JUST got photoshop this week. 

 I know, I know, why so early?

The cause for the delay (besides money and/or access haha) was because I love the concept of RAW photos. The thought that the beauty you saw in the picture is translated exactly from real life. No editing, just pure, raw beauty. Seeing raw photos is like seeing a beautiful girl with no make up on. There's something so alluring about it.

That being said, I had a lot of fun this week exploring photoshop. I can't wait to learn more.

Secondly, I was on assignment at the LA Art Walk two Thursdays ago. Artwork from Cerritos College students and teachers were being featured at the Regent Theatre on Main Street.







I have way too many pictures to post, so Ill just show my favorite artist of the night, Sean O'Brien.







The bigger features of his pieces are done in a simplistic manner, while the smaller features relay more detail.They were beautiful pieces, and I caught myself staring at them for a long time, discovering all of the intricacies. After me and the crew were done interviewing people, we stepped outside to wait for one of the other photographers. As soon as I stepped outside I could feel and see the DTLA energy. I had to go and explore. I told my crew I'd be back in twenty. I never returned.











I turned a corner onto Spring Street, noticed a fog machine, dance music, and strobe lights emanating from an upper story building. Private apartment party. Naturally, I found my way inside. Met some pretty cool people there, including the guy who lives there (oops), Brett. A USC student, he just moved in. His apartment = sick.

Chillin on the balcony




The DJ was a.. GIRL! She was really good! So refreshing! And so humbling when I told her what drew me inside was her music.


Met these guys on the street. They were promoting their band. I'm doing their photoshoot sometime in the near future.



Walking back to meet my group, a man yells "Hey you shouldn't be walking around alone!" Turning around to give a dirty look, I discover..
SEAN! yaay! Run into this guy everywhere, I swear!


A apartment building next to my favorite downtown eats, Pete's Cafe, home of the bleu cheese fries. Yes, please!


There are so many more pictures and experiences I want to share, but I'll keep them in my mind. I met so many different people that night, I didn't want to leave.

It was refreshing to wander a semi-unfamiliar place by yourself. I highly recommend it. We take for granted the company of our own mind sometimes.



I love you, LA.

xx, loveLC