January 2009 is the Final Month for US Polaroid Film Production! It’s a shame, and marks an end of an era after nearly 60 years of production. 60 years of instant tangibility. 60 years of instant smiles.

There’s a great article on the Polaroid Corporation and the SX-70 Land Camera - founder Edwin Herbert Land’s gift to the world that was inspired by an idealistic vision of photography. Give it a read and check this original commercial designed and created by Charles and Ray Eames. Dope!

Here’s a few MFT party shots of Tyler & Simone spinning at The Room, Shuya Okino’s amazing little spot in Shibuya.

Adorable & a wicked DJ. Check Kyoko here.

Straight pimp and my Stylist in Tokyo. I had to shoot him as well, get yourself to NYC Ko-ta!

Designer Tyler Askew was my travel partner in Tokyo, LA, & Puerto Rico in 2008.  He’s also been a co-conspirator and a major inspiration to me for over 7 years now in NYC. He posted a few of my travel pics on his blog, check ‘em out here and stay tuned for many more: http://www.maround.com/mablog/tyler_askew/2008/12/tokyo-x-jay-lewis.html

Love me some Eriko…

In Tokyo shooting for 2-3 weeks, I’ll be back!

Withold my desserts and you get stuck in the sink. Period.

Get your own for Thanksgiving, they’re amazing. One Day left to order!

“Now accepting holiday cake ball orders until this Saturday evening which will be available for pick-up the evening before & the morning of Thanksgiving Day.  Minimum order is 20 red velvet cake balls mixed with cream cheese frosting dipped in chocolate and rolled in coconut. For orders and inquiries, please email Julie at cake@crunchyjewels.com.”

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http://crunchyjewelsbyjuliele.blogspot.com/

We actually shot quite a lot of video in Salta but these videos were my introduction to the Gauchos. Amazing.



Check you tube or their myspace for more!

Gauchos de Acero from Salta, Argentina. 3 brothers, Emilio (16), Agus (14) & Martin (12) years old. Metal, Death Metal & Classic Rock. 1 album and 28 covers on Youtube. Over 10 million visits on Youtube alone.

Martin, bajo y voz.

Carlita.

Emilio, guitarra y voz.

Agus, baterista.

Papa Gaucho, Mama Gaucho, family, Cyril & Luciano & Ana from The Casting Lab  enjoying our first evening in Salta.

Many thanks to Motorola & A Strange Matter for making this trip happen, I look forward to returning with great anticipation. More photos/outtakes are forthcoming…

Julie’s got some new Crunchies & Stella has a new line, get a preview at Daily Candy. And these are not my photos (Photog N/A).

This is my photo - Miss Julie helping on a recent ad campaign of mine.

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http://linusthelabel.com/

If Dante was President, the White House would be in Brooklyn y’all.