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  • WELCOME!

    So here is the deal. I’m not much of a writer… as a matter of fact I’m not much of a speller either-and that my friends, guarantees some funny moments here. I love cheese, my family, laughing, theatre, photography, art, and my friends. More or less in that order. No lie though, if someone took my cheese, I’d cut a bitch.

    Here is what you can expect from my blog…everything that is me: funny stories, theatre experiences, sweet photo shoots, videos, stupid things I may have said (or will say for that matter), interesting articles (I don’t read much so don't expect much of these), things that frustrate me, and of course, poems about cheese. Tank you for stopping by!

4.18.13

The One With The Juliet’s Baptism

Before I moved to New York I had the privilege of shooting Amanda and James Kalkanis’ baby girls baptism, Juliet Victoria Kalkanis. This baptism was stunning. Amanda and her mother designed the entire thing.. not gonna lie, totally jealous. The center pieces were actual dresses that belong to Juliet, they just clipped them to the mannequins to make them look smaller. I mean, how smart is that!? The ceremony was at St Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Los Angeles, the same place Amanda and James were married in a little over a year ago! Enjoy!

The flowers were by Finishing Touch Wedding Design, and the Cake was made by Tasteful Cakes!

Isaac James Creative is available for booking in
New York City: April 8-May 5
Los Angeles: May 7- May 20
For more information or to book your session email: isaac@isaacjamescreative.com
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4.17.13

The One With Ali Vesey // NYC Lifestyle

Ali Vesey and I go way way back. She was one of the first people I ever attempted a photo shoot with. My, how far have we both come. Ali and I both just moved to New York, literally within 2 days of each other. Also, we are both Capricorns. I don’t know why that matters… but I still told you. Anyway. The other night we went to see a mutual friend Jason Evans in his off broadway show, “Passion.”  Afterwards we walked around and took some photos around the city. Don’t be thrown off by how stunning Ali is.

We asked for pretzels… they didn’t have any.

One of my favorite photos of the night.

Red shoes, red nails, red lips. Obsessed.

You cant tell… But this is Bryant Park. ha.

We found the pretzel stand! I must tell you, it was the worlds most stale pretzel. I love this photo, I was testing the light and Ali was putting her phone away. Boom. 

We then made our way to Time Square! We made a little friend, called him Tommy.

Here is a photo of Ali and Tommy just hanging out.. Tommy insisted on putting his [only] arm around Ali.

Around 11 Ali and I were headed to a diner then she realized Anne Fraser Thomas was performing at a club, oddly enough we were literally right around the corner! So we went. This woman can SANG! Check out Anne’s site here.

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Isaac James Creative is available for booking in
New York City: April 8-May 5
Los Angeles: May 7- May 20
For more information or to book your session email: isaac@isaacjamescreative.com
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4.15.13

The One With The Desert Shoot. Take Two.

For those of you who are new the blog and missed my Palm Spring lifestyle shoot, be sure to check it out! This post is going to feature some images that didnt really fit in to the feel of the previous post. But I still wanted to share them because I am in love with them! The day was so long as it was, that by the time we finished with the picnic scene it had already gotten dark and I was ready to call it. Then I remembered [as I, quite literally, sat on it] that I brought my flash. I’ve been wanting to experiment more with a harsher light source.. the inspiration came from images I had seen produced by American Apparel. The wind that I hated, that almost ruined the “picnic” part of the shoot, I grew to love. I think its what makes these images. Anyway. Hope you enjoy, and thanks for clicking! ij.

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4.5.13

The One With Shani Hadjian // Lifestyle

About a year ago a friend of mine booked Belle in the national tour of “Beauty and the Beast.” After she had been on the road with the company for a while she told me about Shani Hadjian. She, like me, is an actor/photographer! She is currently  playing Madame De La Grande Bouche on the tour. We immediately began exchanging emails on facebook, and when I went to NYC last we got coffee and became instant friends!

Lucky me, the “Beauty and the Beast” national tour came to the Pantages! While Shani was in town she hired me to shoot her new headshots and do a lifestyle session. So excited to share the images! I should also say, that I didn’t photoshop any of these images. She is literally that perfect.

We shot some at the Ahmanson Theatre in Downtown La. The light as stunning!

Then we made our way to the Disney Concert Hall. I can’t get enough of this building. So freaking cool.

After an outfit and hair change we made out way back down to Hollywood and Vine. I had never shot down there, now I feel dumb. Sooo much fun to be had on Hollywood blvd.

I looove love love taking pictures of people at Starbucks. I mean, I know its weird. But I don’t care.

Her hair is fierce. Yes, I just said fierce.

So random, but I love this photo. Just a quickie we snapped. But obsessed.

Here are a couple of my favorite headshots of hers! Adore this girl.

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Isaac James Creative is available for booking in
New York City: April 8-May 5
Los Angeles: May 7- May 20
For more information or to book your session email: isaac@isaacjamescreative.com
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4.2.13

The One With The Palm Springs Editorial

I can’t even tell you how long I have wanted to do a shoot like this for. I mean, I guess I can. Its been 2-3 years at least. With my move to NYC coming up I thought there was no time like the present. No lie, this shoot came together in 3 days… at least it felt like 3 days. Between all the texting, shopping, internet research on permits [bleh], I just wanted the world to end. I realize that’s a bit dramatic.. and not completely accurate. My feelings tend to not be completely logical. Anyway, I digress. As I snapped every photo I knew the wait was completely worth it. Also, I could not have had more perfect models. I mean, they were willing to do anything I wanted [as you will see]. Thanks to Jessica Gustafson, Cody Morgan, and Jilliene Kinn for being so freaking awesome.

Well. Here it is. My Palm Springs editorial.

Remember when I briefly touched on permits? Yeah, you don’t reaaaaally need those! 

I have owned that bag that Cody is holding since I was 16, purchased in a thrift shop in Santa Barbara for $25! It was also featured in the my editorial of Aaijai Montgomery, that bag gets around.

I know the wind makes this photo gorgeous… blah blah blah. I passionately hated the wind that day. I think we made it work though!

Remember when I said the models let me do whatever I wanted? Well we drove 2 hours to Palm Springs with this thing on Jess’ lap.

Special thanks to the Theatre Company of Upland for the horse head, and the indian headdress. If you need any costume pieces for anything you must go there. Great pieces, and reasonable rental rates.

I briefly talked about the wind earlier. This was honestly, one of the most frustrating experiences I have ever had in my entire life. I mean, ever. Even more than finals, speeding tickets, loosing the Wicked Lotto, car payments, and dealing with at&t on the phone. I almost started crying [I wish I was kidding]. Although it was frustrating… it added so much movement to the images. I’m kinda in love with it. But don’t tell the wind I said that.

I mean, are you kidding? How adorable is this?!

 

Here is our little group family photo. These guys blew my world!

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