Another Tinlark Show

But this time art was being made LIVE. Check out these crafty kids with big personalities.

Tiger Lily wouldn't give up the juice. Such a Tiger.

Stella the Ringleader!

Eli, the powerful one!

Belen, so peaceful.

The brothers, Roan and Luke. Artist and Muse.

Michelle + Doug Wedding | California Yacht Club, Marina del Rey, CA

Michelle and Doug got married at the California Yacht Club in Marina del Rey on a beautiful July day. I'm so glad I was able to capture the memories for them. Michelle is one of my favorite people. We've known each other for a long time and I know how much thought and effort she put into the day to make it perfect! Congratulations you two. Can't wait to take the family photos too. ;)

Micah, Micah, Micah

I had the pleasure of photographing the handsome and oh so natural model Micah recently. I had met him prior to the shoot and he was quite shy. And I thought I was going to have my work cut out for me. But, he got in front of the camera with such ease, it was as if he does it everyday. Can't ask for much better. I had to share his smile with the world.

Just chillin'

Lovin' the camera

Having a good laugh with mommy

My first shot of him...

Somewhere in Yoyogi

You wouldn't know it, but Tokyo isn't known for it's green spaces. Or at least, that's what I read. There are very few large green spaces within Tokyo. And one day, while trying to find a grassy area to hang out and just observe, it took two trains and a long walk on a gravel path with much foot traffic and no benches to get to this open field in Yoyogi park between Shinjuku and Shibuya. But, isn't it interesting looking? It's not even grassy. It's more like a wild field. Everywhere else was groomed to the hilt. But, Yoyogi? Wildish. Hmmm. What's that all about?

I didn't know what we were going to find beyond those trees. But, I liked being surrounded by the tall, beautiful green creatures.

Take away the large buildings of Shinjuku in the background and it made me feel like I was somewhere near little house on the prairie, Tokyo style, of course.

See, a Japanese Laura Ingalls and her mom.

Looking back toward the field. This shot is more "Tokyo" or "Japan", because of that bridge and lake. I think it's beautiful, don't you?

Tokyo Subways

A little time spent on the Tokyo subways. Well, actually a lot. Everyday during my visit, in fact. So, while it might not seem exciting to many, for me, it was a unique experience having spent so many years in Los Angeles and never even taking the Metro for the novelty yet. I think I could really delve into Tokyo subway shooting... They are so clean!

The Japanese are very polite and serious when it comes to escalators.  DO NOT stand on the left--passing only.

Hustle bustle.

Other Chickies...

In Bali, while touring around, I had to stop to see these adorable little creatures. They're sold to the school kids when they're let out in the afternoon. So, as far as I could tell, they bring them out around noon and then you don't see them after about two or three. I'd hoped to take more pictures of them. But, we never saw them again.

In an ideal world, which I really want to believe in, these chickies swim in pools of colored waters in a beautiful oasis of happy chick livelihood. It must be a site to see. Then, once they're all colored up, they get to play with their other colored friends and it's a skittles looking rainbow of a healthy, cruelty free experience. Am I wrong for hoping?

I think the cage is sitting on the back of a bicycle...

Who's your favorite?

I may work on this image a little bit.  He deserves to be famous...maybe only on my website.  But, we'll see.

Tokyo's Girlie Shoppers

I'm back. Wow, long lag.
Anyway, I've decided to group my shots from my Tokyo trip to make the showing of them more fun. So, second installment...Tokyo's girlies shopping in Shibuya. I found out later I wasn't supposed to take pictures in the nine story department store/mini boutique showcase called 109 because the designers are very sensitive about their wares.  Makes sense.  I saw some really unique pieces at reasonable prices that I wouldn't find here.  But since no one stopped me I just went with it and had a great time.  All these girls seemed ready and excited to be photographed.  I'd say, behind the fish market, this was my favorite shooting time.

I got a lot of peace signs.  Not sure what that was about.  Does it really mean peace to them?

She might be my favorite.  I just thought she looked sweet. I wish I didn't cut off her feet.

Wow!  Bold, huh?  And, yet, totally normal there.  

The wig shop was right in the middle of all the clothing stores.  Makes sense, I guess.

After seeing this style of shoe everywhere, I ended up bringing home a pair and I love them.  Can't wait to wear them over and over.

I threw this one in because I didn't know where else to put it.  I won't be doing a section on these peeps.  But, this was taken in Harajuku where, on Sundays, Tokyo youth dress up in their most outrageous costumes and stand outside of Yoyogi park to get attention and pose for tourists.

This was a billboard on one of the many pedestrian streets in town.  You can kind of get a sense of the marketed style to these ladies.  No one seems to wear flip flops.  I felt like a slouch in my Rainbows.  But, I was going for comfort.  I think they might be struggling for that...I saw all the inserts for their feet.

I just loved these shoes....look at the multicolored ones.  Damn!  I should've just bought them.  Urgh!

Tsukiji Fish Auction, Tokyo, Japan

I'm in the middle of my two week visit to Tokyo and we finally got up at 5a to see fish being slung around and fought over during the morning tuna auction. Well, not literally. But, that's what I expected. In reality, it was a very civilized boys club-esque seeming experience. In a twenty minute visit I was able to observe the interactions of friends picking the best fishies, or monstrous creatures, for their needs--mostly for restaurants and grocery stores, I assume. I may have to go back before I head home to LA. So far, it's been the most exhilarating thing to photograph journalistically.