life & times of SC3: 2012

Monday, December 17, 2012

MY homies got TALENT.

I got the chance to snap a couple photos of my fam Zulema, Concha, Berto, and Dominique perform at their year end performance with their dance/ballet group IMBA. Was more difficult than I thought to get good shots because I was stuck in a corner basically with a lens I am not that familiar with but I made due with what I got I guess. Hope you like at least some of the shots, haha, I got more on my FB page, check em out.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

FLYer than most.

This is another shot from the beach next to the UCSB campus, I really loved it there. I'm jealous of those students who get to study and do their homework there at the beach. I could only imagine what my style would be like if I studied graphic design/photography there.

Those birds were ridin deep!!! Every time I walked passed them, they would all fly away and then come back when I walked away. I think they wanted me to take their picture, haha.

Monday, December 10, 2012

LIFE should motivate me, not money.

I forgot I had some photos saved on my camera and discovered this shot I took when on tour with my fam HERO'S LAST MISSION this passed November. This photo was taken at the beach next to the UCSB campus when we had some "downtime", which meant shooting because I love it, not for work. It gave me an opportunity to mess around with a fisheye adapter I got off PHOTOJOJO. The footprints are mine but I didn't intentionally have this shot envisioned in my head. I was just walking and talking to Mother Nature, telling her how much I admire her and stopped to look around at how blessed I am to be on a beach at that moment. I saw the way the sun was shining on me, the beach, the footprints, and the ocean, so I squatted down and took the shot.

This photo just reminded me of what I love about taking pictures and why I do it.............lately I've lost sight of that. I am ashamed that I have let MONEY get in the way of what I love to do and what I live to do. Only shooting when payment is involved is what I used to hate most about photographers, and now I have become them. I used to shoot just because I loved the results I got and the memories it captured. Being "broke" has shown me that the power of money is real and I have buckled underneath it's power. Recently, that same power has almost made me quit my passions so I could get a steady 9 to 5 job. Thankfully I have a little brother that believes in me and my talents and told me to never give up on it because I will not be truly happy doing anything else even if I am making good money. So I will stay strong and keep fighting the good creative fight. The bill collectors won't get to me just yet!! Hahaha.

Thursday, December 6, 2012

NATE DIAZ, the next UFC lightweight champ!!!

I have always been a huge fan of the Diaz brothers, even more so when I lived in Stockton, so when Nick had his title shot with Condit, I designed a t-shirt. Now that Nate is up against Benson Henderson this Saturday for the UFC Lightweight Championship, I had to design him a shirt. So if you're a fan and want to support Nate too, hit me up to grab one of these shirts.

Friday, November 9, 2012

Like the show THE VOICE?! Watch this!!!!

I recently shot a video for my fam Hero's Last Mission and Lindsey Paveo of THE VOICE for a cover of the song "Always" originally by Panic! At The Disco. They killed it, so much talent was on that tour bus, that song was stuck in my head for the next week, haha. Video is something new for me but I love doing it just as much as doing photos now, I'm excited to get better and explore the possibilities that video can produce. ENJOY!!!!

Thursday, October 25, 2012

$20 HEADSHOT SPECIAL?!

I recently had some free time on my hands so I decided I wanted to shoot for fun but make a little lunch money. So, I had a $20 HEADSHOT SPECIAL DAY, I'll be having another one maybe next month but here's some samples of the GOOD TIMES that were had. Here's a couple shots of my good friends Laura Delight and Rebecca "Concha" Almanza.

Friday, October 12, 2012

NEW STORE NOW OPEN!!!!

Just opened on www.SC3DESIGNS.com is the NEW STORE filled with custom painted sunglasses ready to be snagged up!!! My homie NOSEARTE aka Roberto Robles Jr. and myself started painting shades and would like to share them with our friends, familia, and anybody else who likes to rock ORIGINAL shit. Go check em out and support the cause. Here's a taste........

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

What you know bout this COUNTRY SH*T?!

What's up my people!!! I recently went to the Amador County Fair which marked my 1st full year of being in the great state of California. The fair is always a good time with the destruction derby, chocolate covered bacon(even though they ran out), and of course my fam HERO'S LAST MISSION!!! Here's a couple shots I liked a lot from the fair this year.

Monday, July 9, 2012

Photo Book

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Monday, July 2, 2012

EXPLORE.DISCOVER.REINVENT.

Recently I had the pleasure of going on my 1st hike with my homies Berto and his girl Concha who are veterans in the hike game, lol. I chose to do it because I never have done it before and with my new healthy life changes, I figured a hike could be a spiritual and therapeutic experience. I will be going again for sure!! Even though at times it was tough, it was totally worth it. P.S. We went to Redwood Regional near the Oakland/Berkeley area if you were curious.

Thursday, May 17, 2012

PURCHASE today!!!!

I made a design for my hometown DETROIT and had to make a couple designs for my new hometowns SACRAMENTO & STOCKTON. If you like what you see, send me an e-mail so I can give you details on how to purchase.