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The Woodlands Mall

admin — Fri, 18 Mar 2011 22:11:47 +0000

I usually sneer at the idea of leaving the loop for local entertainment. Living downtown, I have access to a variety of different activities within a 5 mile radius. If I have to drive 30 miles it better be good.
Johnny Schiro with Icon Real Estate asked me to take some interesting shots of The Woodlands mall for marketing purposes. I found it quite easy as this place is very photographable. I was impressed with the beauty – and the multitude of great activities and restaurants.
Keep an open mind….

Woodlands Mall

The Fairview

admin — Wed, 12 Jan 2011 04:26:03 +0000

Had a fun shoot at the Fairview – This is a great neighborhood bar!
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By Caroline Gallay
08.26.10 | 03:18 pm

Steve Scalice wants his neighbors to know that it’s still him behind the The Fairview (and behind the bar) at the old Dean’s Credit Clothing location — it’s just being rebranded, revamped and he hopes, revived.

The (sorta) new spot now has a patio and will be introducing a menu next month to be developed by Fusion Taco, who will also be parked outside Friday nights from 10 p.m. to midnight.

Scalice says the name, “The Fairview,” was actually the plan when he first opened in the location, but he stuck with Dean’s to match the old downtown establishment. Now, he says he hopes to keep churning out the same great neighborhood product — which includes block parties with neighboring Boheme every first and third Sunday of the month with acoustic acts, poetry readings and art.

Other regular features are Texas-themed films from the Houston Film Commission every first Thursday of the month; Sunday movie nights with the locals on the projector screen; bring-your-own vinyl Thursdays and Southwest Alternative Media Project (SWAMP) forums for filmmakers the final Tuesday of every month.

And Scalice intends to keep some remnants of Dean’s. The old ledgers are still in the bathrooms, for one. He’ll also continue Dean’s monthly art openings, and his famous frozen cosmo is there to stay.

More furniture has been added inside — including several TVs — which will broadcast NFL games and major college sports.

“The bar business is an evolution,” Scalice says. “But the product — the drinks, the cool vibe and the good service are the same.”

West Ave in Houston Texas

admin — Tue, 04 Jan 2011 22:42:25 +0000

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the new West Ave developement on Kirby, it’s going to be a great inside the loop destination for shopping, living and eating. I had the opportunity to photograph the beginning phase and it turned out great! (click on image for full gallery)

West Ave on Kirby

GENERAL WEST AVE FACTS
Retail / Residential
• 190,000 square feet (50+ storefronts) of premium retail on the first two floors
• 389 luxury apartment homes located on floors three through seven
• Apartment rents range from $1400 to $3000+

Parking
Guests at West Ave have several parking options including street level parking in and around the development and 477 spaces in a dedicated underground garage.

(NOTE: some individual concepts offer valet parking)

Projected West Ave tenant opening schedule:
• Eddie V’s Prime Seafood – OPEN
• Ava Brasserie – January 2011
• Pondicheri – January 2011
• Tootsies – January 2011
• Pizzeria Alto – January 2011
• Cru Wine Bar – March 2011
• Azur West – January 2011
• Ivory Bridal – January 2011

The Country Home – By KMK Interiors

admin — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 21:03:52 +0000

How do you know when you have reached a new level? No one pins a medal on your chest in photography – Well, at least not in day to day sessions. There’s a level of pride – that lets you know A) you are in the right field and B) you do it well. No ceremony, no confetti – just great images. KMK interiors bring out the best in my photography – so of course, they get credit for that and creating inspiring spaces. Click on the image for the full gallery and read below the image for more details.

Prominent lawyer, our client had two desires: To build a farmhouse that appears to have been expanded over the last century through several additions to an original small building; and, to finish the interior with elements that span the same range of time but not as to overpower a decidedly current edge.
Involvement – This repeat client instructed us to specify as many materials as we so chose, including to design custom construction items and to design-build custom furnishings, and we complied.
We took liberties with lighting, to deliver many options on setting moods that a place in the country can beckon, and with fabrics: downstairs, the colors punch above the weight of a mostly white paint schedule, while upstairs the black and white fabrics crisply reveal the warmer tones on the walls.
Furniture pieces include the very old and very new, as do the art and accessories.

Etro Lounge

admin — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 21:47:05 +0000

Houston’s inimitable 80′s lounge…playing 80s, indie, & electro every night.

Etro was designed & built with artists & creative people in mind-come enjoy our 2 bars, large covered patio, strong drinks, & badass staff.

CLICK IMAGE BELOW FOR FULL GALLERY

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Shany Cosmetics

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:38:20 +0000

Some photographers find product photography tedious. I find it FUN! How else would I get to arrange things in such specific shapes?! (by the way, had to turn the AC off so it would not blow the brushes out of place) Tedious?
About Shany:

Every Shany product is chemical free and hand selected by our team of skin-care experts. They are the only company to use over 90 percent natural ingredients to make their own unique color formulas, which we assemble by hand in our own factory, so they can manage each step of the process.

To produce one simple kit, their makeup professionals make at least 10 samples with different colors, characteristics and shades, then test them extensively to determine the perfect combination and color harmony. After collecting data, the final product is made with colors that are hand picked and sold only to well-known distributors. And their palettes are made with 100-percent recyclable plastic, making your Shany Cosmetics not only beautiful, but also environmentally friendly.

Thanks, talk to yo later.

Melissa Braniff Designs

admin — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 21:10:43 +0000

Check out Melissa’s wonderful jewelry designs. She actually uses REAL roman coins! Imagine the Caeser coming home from war to a triumph, throwing out coins to the people. You can have this around your neck!

Punk Star Industries

admin — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 00:31:25 +0000

It’s great to see old friends getting that entrepreneurial spirit! Check out their site : HERE

Punk Star Industries

The Fun Job

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:55:08 +0000

I was asked by a client if I had any photos of Houston’s beautiful skyline laying around. Since I didn’t I suggested they check stock photography for their needs, or hire me! Well, after a day of what I expect was unsuccessful or out of budget searching, I got the call. It’s one thing to get paid to do what you love, it’s another to get paid to do something you would literally do for fun! Enjoy…

Downtown Houston Skyline

Downtown Houston

The Magic of Photoshop

admin — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:32:00 +0000

So many things are possible in photo shop. Wow. Check these 2 images out, they originated from the same image, (children on the swing set) but became a much more active image……through the power of photo shop!