X-Games 13 Launch Party

X-Games 13 Launch Party held at the Montmartre Lounge / Day After in Hollywood. All the athletes from the X-Games were there partying before the games swung into full effect. The party was hosted by the Zenetti Skate team, that I shot recently. It was pretty cool hanging out with everyone that night. Pictures are courtesy of PubDistrict.

(L to R)
Jake, Ryan, Alex, David, Steve and Kevin

(L to R)
Steve, Bryan, Kevin, Dustin and Naomi

Caron Butler - DIME Magazine

Caron Butler spread for DIME Magazine. Look out for it in a newstand near you!!

DUB Magazine Cover!! Check it out!!

First magazine Cover for DUB Magazine. Featuring Daddy Yankee. There's an internal spread featuring the Bentley and Jaguar XK as well. Show your support and grab it off the stands when you see it. This cover is HOTTTT!!!

INTERVIEW by Suzanne Salvo

Interview by Suzanne Salvo. Check her blog out. She lives such an amazing life.


IMAGE07 – INTERVIEW
ASMP

How old are you?
28 Years Old.

Where and when did you go to school?
Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

How long have you been an ASMP member?
2 years.

Why did you join?
The photography imaging community is a rather small one. The knowledge that is held by the more seasoned professionals is not readily available through any other mainstream source. I feel that ASMP helps like-minded professionals work together. To me photography isn't just a job, it is a lifestyle.

How long have you been a working photographer?
I was shooting even while I was finishing school so that after graduation the transition was seamless. All in all, I would say I've been working professionally for 2 years. I was very fortunate to have gained representation by the agency Four9Seven Creatives.

What prompted you to enter the Image07 competition?
I've always had respect for the caliber of ASMP events. Being a community, I knew this competition would be a great place to showcase my work and to see where I stand in the industry.

Did you receive any feedback from the judges on your entry either in writing or verbally? What?
Unfortunately, there wasn't a channel for feedback to be given. I haven't heard anything from the judges. This definitely is an area that could be improved. The feedback from established judges would certainly be a good guide to approaching my future work.

Was this your first public showing of your work or first NYC show? What was that like for you?
I've had a previous gallery showing of my work through APA in Los Angeles. The Image07 show being held in New York was definitely a big deal. New York is a huge concentration of some of the world's best creative work, so to have a show in New York made me very proud and also settled many fears wondering if I'm on the right path in my career. It is pleasing to feel a part of a bigger photographic/creative industry.

Now that you have graduated, what’s next for you? Did the Image07 show success have any impact on your decision?
I've always had my sights set on celebrity/entertainment and commercial assignments, and somehow this has been a really great year for me. I'm doing what I've always dreamed of doing. The Image07 show success further emphasized that I can be successful in doing what I love. I can create the type of work that I choose and still have it be accepted into mass marketability. I feel that I've been very fortunate in my somewhat young and rising career. Image07 has certainly provided a good vehicle to showcase my work to an even greater audience, for this I am very grateful. Following the success of the Image07 show I have been working closely with my rep agency, Four9Seven Creatives, to use the momentum of the show to springboard our marketing efforts to greater heights.

Bruce Testones! Photographer Extrodinaire!!

The Epitome of all Fashion Photographers! I love this.

Taking over New York!! One step at a time!

Was in New York for a gallery show and to meet up with a couple of magazines and advertising agencies. Look out for my work in Maxim, Complex, Rolling Stone, Blender, Interview, Fader and Esquire Magazine in the near future. It'll be really awesome! Below are some images of my time in New York. Hanging out with Art / Creative Directors, Photographers and alot of other really great people.

Kevin at Rolling Stone Magazine office (NY)

Group portrait at Toy's R' Us - Times SquareTimes Square

Busy workin' on my Crackberry in New York

Kevin & Melissa

Kevin & Seth Hadaway (Arnold NY)

Kevin & Steve @ rooftop party at Peden Studios in NY

Image07 Award - New York

Was in New York City for my gallery show for IMAGE 07, hosted by the American Society of Media Photographers (New York). The grand reception for the show was on the 19th July, and was held at Gallery FCB down in Chelsea. Many fellow photographers and friends came out specially to be at my show. It was definitely awesome to have a gallery show up in New York. Thank you one and all.

IMAGE07 Entry Sign

Stephen & Kevin

Alot of people turned up for the showKevin & Daphne (all the way from Boston)

More shots of the crowd

Kevin & Stephen Mallon (President of ASMP New York)

Shot of the Gallery

Yup. That's my image again.

Steve, Royal Jackson & Kevin

Alice Dison & Kevin

Interview Portrait

Photoshoot for the photography interview by PDN. Shot by Cuban-artist Melissa Valladares using Polaroid Emulsion/Transfer.

Current Retrospective of work - 2007

A current retrospective of my work is available at Blurb bookstores.

KEVINOU

Current Retrospect...

By www.kevinouphoto.com

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SAN FRANCISCO

A very random road-trip with Kristen Berquist (all the way from Fairfax, VA) to meet Diana Povieng of Agency AKQA. It was a smooth 5 hour drive in the dead of the night. The entire trip was mad fun! We ran all around the city and even managed to meet up with my friend, Ally (who took us on a tour of Haight St). We ate our hearts out and the entire trip was nothing but sunshine & smiles. The only camera allowed on the trip was my trusty ol' Polaroid camera. Before the long drive back, we even had time to stop by Tomales Bay Oyster Co., an Oyster farm 2 hours North of San Francisco. We had 48 Oysters and 2-pounds of the freshest Manila clams you've ever tasted!

Ally, Kristen and Kevin

Kristen & Kevin, with the view of the Bridge

Kristen's interpretation of the Golden Gate Bridge

Kristen & Kevin

Fresh Oysters & Clams

R2D2 Mailbox
Seriously, how cool is that?

Kevin & Kristen at the Fisherman's Wharf

Aren't Polaroids the coolest thing ever?