Daddy Yankee - Puerto Rico | Part 1

Got a cool opportunity to work with Daddy Yankee again. This time the agency called and mentioned that Daddy Yankee requested specially for me to shoot the new campaign. This was twice as awesome as I had to fly down to Puerto Rico to shoot. Oh! The hard life I lead.

The entire trip was simply just awesome. I flew down with my 2 assistants, Stephen and Luis and we all had a blast. I met many really cool people and it was cool hanging out with Daddy Yankee for 2 days just shooting and just kickin' it. I stayed in PR for a week and managed to see much of the city. I made cool new friends from the agency, Miguel Vallejo and Alexandra Cortz. Miguel drove us all around and showed us much of the city. Totally cool! Met many cool models, stylists, DJ's and just generally cool people. Check out my visual diary!

Photographer: KEV!NOU
Photography Assistants: Luis Sanchez Alba, Stephen Dummit
Wardrobe Stylists: Maricelle Rivera, Erika Pena
Makeup Artist: Papito
Hair: Ruben
Models: Michelle, Adrionna, Marielis
Agency: Miguel, Alex, Hector
On Site Client: Luis Morales
Talent: Daddy Yankee
Publicist: Nomar Ayala

Stuck at Ft. Lauderdale. Yup! Missed my connecting flight. Bummer!

Luis with some of my equipment in Puerto Rico

Local Puerto Rican snacks in Old San Juan

The view from Old San Juan

Luis + Stephen

Kevin + Crew

Whoever said traffic jams happened only in LA?

Kevin + Daddy Yankee on Pepsi Vending Machine

MOFONGO!!!
Alexandra, Miguel, Stephen and Me

Cruisin' in Puerto Rico

The beautiful Adrionna and Marielis

Daddy Yankee - Puerto Rico | Part 2

More Pictures from Puerto Rico

Marielis Rodriguez Taboada

Michelle, Daddy Yankee + Kevin (Shooting)

Erika Pena (Stylist), Papito, Kevin and Luis

Shooting in Progress

The whole Crew! Watch out!

Huge Daddy Yankee fans mobbing the photoshoot

Shooting at Villa Kennedy, the Barrio where Daddy Yankee grew up

It was awesome hanging out with Daddy Yankee at the place he grew up at

Daddy Yankee signing autographs

Daddy Yankee at Rio Grande

This shot looks so fake, like its in a studio.

Kevin + Lamborghini Murcielago

I finally gave in.... my new iPhone!

I've been battling the itch to pick up the new Apple iPhone. When I got back from Puerto Rico, I got hooked up with an customized unlocked version of the iPhone. This means I can still use it with T-mobile. I guess this means goodbye to my trusty ol' Blackberry for now.

I've become one of the masses now. Oh, the shame!

URB Magazine | Perez Hilton

Got the call from the editor of URB Magazine to shoot Perez Hilton at a huge URB Magazine Release Party at Club VICE in Hollywood. It turned out to be such a crazy night. Hung out with celebrities, models, playboy bunnies and pornstars. Oh, the insanity of Hollywood!

The Perez Hilton

Andy Milonakis

Mike Mizanin (MTV Real World) / WWF and Ryan Cook

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These are the kind words they had to say about me.

"Kevin is a recent graduate from Art Center College of Design in Pasedena and has already begun making a name for himself with stunning portrait and automobile work. He has received numerous awards and recognition ranging from the International Photography Award Competition to APA National Award in 2006. Recently featured in both CMYK and PDN Magazines, Kevin's career is off to an impressive start."

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FRIENDS

These are the many people I've met during my exciting journey of being a photographer. These are friends that I've met just over the last week. From International Airports to neighborhood dive bars, I've made friends in the coolest places.

Marta and Maryna from Ukraine

Melissa and Adriane from California

Stephen from San Luis Obispo and girls from UkraineZanna from Boston, David from San FranciscoZannaAshley from Orange County, CA

CHINGY, Atlanta, Georgia

On the Road again. This time I'm heading out to Atlanta, Georgia. Home of the dirty rap. I'm totally stoked, cos it's my first time there. It was totally chill to hang out at DTP Records and to hang out with Chingy. He's was totally chill to hang out with.

You know Chingy from his smash hit single, "Right Thurr"

Once the magazine publishes the images, it'll be right here! Check back soon!

Watch his his video, "Pulling me back". It's Catchy! I can't stop bumpin' this in my car.

Young Jeezy's Ferarri

Slurp! It's a HOT day in Atlanta!

Chingy + Kevin

PLAYAZ CIRCLE, DTP, Georgia

These were seriously some of the coolest cats that I met in Atlanta. Keep you eyes on them. Playaz Circle (meaning Preparing Legal Assets for Years from A to Z (A to Z meaning from beginning to end)). Playaz Circle consists of Tity Boi and Dolla Boy, set to be part of the next Dynamic Duos that rule the music industry. They were spotted and signed by Ludacris. With such power behind you, how can you possibly fail?

The whips that they brought along were Sick!!! This is one of the most fun shoots, just hanging out and shooting. Oh, and what's a true Atlanta shoot without some heavy downpour? The skies opened and just unleased on us. Sadly, I don't think cameras and high-voltage flashes were made to interact with water. Bummer.

Anyway, check their track "Duffle Bag Boy" featuring Lil Wayne. PIMP!!

Check their Myspace. Holla at em.

Hustlin' before the rain hits

Tity Boi + Kevin + Dolla Boy

KEYSHIA COLE, Atlanta, Georgia

An awesome photoshoot with the beutiful Keyshia Cole in Atlanta, Georgia. It was my first time in Atlanta, so I was stoked. The heat for the day was just a killer. I'm so thankful for rental cars and air-conditioning. As soon as you step you, a wave a sweat just pours down your face. But all in all, it was such an awesome day.

Keyshia showed up on set and she just glowed like a superstar. You can feel her presence and this girl means business. She had such a great energy and we vibed. The images came out looks fantastic (like there was even a doubt)!! Keep your eye on this page, I'll be sure to put them up as soon as the magazine releases them. Check out her hot new single "Let it go" with Missy Elliot and Lil Kim. HOT!

Kevin + Keyshia Cole

Crazy Awesome Night Photoshoot

Miss Keyshia Cole in da' House

CHRIS BROWN, Virginia... SUPERSTAR!

Keep this name in mind. You'll definitely be seeing alot of it. Chris Brown is the hottest Singer/Dancer since Justin Timberlake. If you caught a glimpse of him during the 2007 MTV Video and Music Awards in Vegas, you'll know exactly how big he's going to blow up. He gave a stellar performance with his dance moves and did a surprise set with Rihanna on her song "Umbrella" (Actual link to VMA Performance). Chris Brown is going to blow up all over the charts. His performance was backed by the biggest names in the industry, giving him props. P-Diddy, 50-cent, Justin Timberlake, Kanye West, etc all gave him a standing ovation.

This recent photo shoot with the infamous Chris Brown went down in Montpelier, Virginia. With all his fame, we was a toally cool person to shoot. We hung out at his crib with his mom, family and bodyguard, Big Pat. Look out for Chris, he gets my seal of approval too.

Montpelier, Virginia

Kevin + Chris Brown

Kevin + Big Pat