Edwardian Ball for LA Weekly

A whimsical evening of Edwardian-themed music, fashion and performances @ The Fonda. Photo gallery.

Sean Penn's 3rd Annual Haiti Benefit for Invision/AP

U2 surprised the intimate crowd with their first performance in 4 years, Chris Martin outbid Charlize Theron for a Banksy piece created just for the event, and Sean Penn gave a speech about Haiti that left few dry eyes in the audience. All in all, one of those nights that make you thankful to be a photographer.  Here is a New York Times piece with a few of my photos.

1/8 Sara B @ The Orpheum for The Artists Den

 things came full circle when the artists den hired me to shoot sara b at the orpheum for their upcoming series. here are the photos from that performance, and some photos i shot for her at the orpheum way back in 2010.

The X Factor 2013

A look back and a few of my favorite moments from photographing season 3. http://www.thexfactorusa.com/photos/album/behind-season-3-with-colin-young-wolff

Thai Town Photo Tour with Chef Jet Tila for LA Weekly

My first LA Weekly neighborhood photo tour brought me to Thai Town for a mix of amazing food, culture and nightlife. Here's the piece w/ a link to the full gallery on laweekly.com. http://www.laweekly.com/informer/2013/12/18/thai-town-a-photographic-tour

Behind the Scenes with James Franco for Gucci

 http://www.elle.com/news/beauty-makeup/james-franco-made-to-measure-gucci-fragrance
http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2013/08/27/james-franco-gucci-made-to-measure/

Behind the Scenes w/ Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor/Invision Campaign 2

"Clearly, we can’t get enough of Kate Hudson's Ann Taylor ads. And the behind-the-scenes images of her campaign are just as beautiful!" (People Magazine: http://bit.ly/18PSWtE)
http://www.elle.com/news/fashion-style/kate-hudson-ann-taylor-fall-campaign

Behind the Scenes w/ Kate Hudson for Ann Taylor/Invision Campaign 1

"This behind-the-scenes shot captures that same light, fresh feel." http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2013/05/23/kate-hudson-ann-taylor-collection/

BTS for Klondike/Invision with Joel Mchale and Crew

What would you do-ooo-oooo for a Klondike Bar? (http://www.examiner.com/slideshow/what-would-you-do-for-a-klondike-bar-enter-joel-mchale-s-celebrity-challenge-contest#slide=1)

Emmys Governors Ball for Grey Goose/Invision

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SYTYCD Behind The Scenes Photos

 I spent Season 10 documenting the So You Think You Can Dance contestants, judges and guest performers. Check out a gallery of images here.

American Idol Behind the Scenes Photos

 My first season as the BTS photog for American Idol was amazin. Photo gallery:

The National @ Hollywood Forever Cemetery

Full gallery: http://www.laweekly.com/slideshow/the-national-hollywood-forever-cemetery-40157736/#1

Best Bars in Downtown LA, Santa Monica and Venice for LA Weekly

Top 10 Bars in Downtown LA (Photo gallery and article)

Top 10 Bars in Venice (Photo gallery and article)

Top 10 Bars in Santa Monica (Photo gallery and article)

Coachella Weekend 2

Coachella Weekend 2 was amazing and exhausting. Here are some festival and music photos from Fri and Sat. 

and here are some photos from the do-lab stage

  the pool parties: 

and the people

 favorite moment was definitely photographing the postal service.

Adidas/Jeremy Scott Coachella Party @ The Frank Sinatra House

 Above: Photos of Aziz Ansari, Katy Perry and Jeremy Scott, 2 Chainz, Sky Ferriera, Lorenza Izzo and Eli Roth, The Misshapes, A-Trak and Rita Ora. Many more here: