Jason Mraz | Sleeping to Dream 07 ♫

Jam of the Week: Jason Mraz's "Sleeping to Dream" is a long time favorite of mine. As good as he sounds on his tracks, he's even better live. So if you haven't seen him perform, it's worth your time. Although the song was never in any of his official EPs or LPs, here's the performance at The Eagles Ballroom in 2007.

Ocean Beach | San Francisco | 100522

Weather in San Francisco has been predictably inconsistent. It sure doesn't feel like May. Although it was still chilly, the weekend brought a glimpse of sunshine. Nothing like a good sunset with a live random band in the background drinking some vino. Word!

Francis Lopez - 40D

Bay Bridge | 100502

Overlooked by its Golden counterpart, the Bay Bridge is actually my favorite of the two.  For some, it symbolizes a road path to an ambitious and competitive career.  But for most, it's a night to hang the 8 to 5 on the shelf and prepare for a rough morning.

Francis Lopez - 40D

Emerald City | 100502

A trip that I take about 3-4 times a year makes Seattle a home away from home. Spending a lot of summers growing up makes me feel like a "Seattleites". This 2nd trip of the year in the Pacific Northwest was a random road trip pieced together by my brother, uncle, and auntie. With only a short weekend and a total of a 25 hour drive round trip, we made every single hour count to its last second. With a trendy and classy atmosphere of Joey's, and its coffee shop on every single half block, down to the most freshest seafood, a trip is always worth it...RAIN or shine!

My cousin Allen and his girlfriend Eilyn at my cousin Mahalynne's roof top apartment.                              

Photos taken by: Joey Marcelo - Canon G10

Mahalynne and I, Pre-Nigori.....'Smile'.                                                          Photos taken by:  Leo Zamora - Canon G11

The Orrick Building | 100501

A few posts back, the property managers at The Orrick Building asked me to take some shots of their building to be included in the BOMA Earth Awards.  A couple of moths later, they were announced the winner of this year's contest on Earth Day which makes them  most GREEN building in their class.

Congratulations Ladies!

Francis Lopez - 40D

Ne-Yo | Sexy Love | 100426 ♫

I completely abandon posting anything on this blog. So here's something random.

As much as I love original artists, I also respect artists who can imitate the moves and sounds of MJ. But what makes Ne-Yo so much more respected is the fact that he writes and produces his own craft as well as for many top 40 artists out there. From his break up and see you later R&B hits, to his uptempo flirtatious tracks, Ne-Yo has become one of the most played artists in my playlist.

'Sexy Love'(2006) is definitely one of my favorite Ne-Yo jams. I've been playing it non-stop to get me through the day. With it's sexy beat that you can play over and over again until the record breaks, it never gets old. It's always a "new track" everytime I play it. So check out this 'new track'

Golden Gate Bridge | 100222

Golden Gate Bridge under blue skies always gives me a reason to hike up the hill and get one or two quick shots. The scene never gets old and I'm always down to make that short hike across the bridge.

I didn't bring a tripod with me, but here's one sitting on a short wooden post.
By the way, get at me for those of you who have plenty of computer time in the day and have the lightroom/photoshop skills.  I can't find the time in the day to buff them up.  I'll be more than happy to email you the raw files.  

Francis Lopez - 40D

Zamora Parties | Group Shots | 100222

A Zamora party wouldn't be complete without ending the night with a group shot.  With all the aspiring & professional photographers we have in the family, someone is always bringing a camera/tripod.  So here are the first 2 of many this year.  One from a 1st Birthday, and flippin' a 180, the other from a 40th birthday.

Photos taken by:  Jojo Lim

Carmela, Jenica, Adrian, Janessa & Jericho | 100222

Chasing and running from waves in the shore of Baker Beach was a fun day to spend in San Francisco.  Breath taking scene, not by the view, but by chasing kids around when they're running on mach-10.  You can  find out how good of a shape you're in.  Not that I couldn't keep up, but I just decided to lay back and take a few stills of the afternoon. The kids definitely left some footprints.

Francis Lopez - 40D

The Orrick Building | Howard & First | 100220

Shout out to the Property Managers at The Orrick Building (one of the coolest looking building) for considering these photos to be presented in their portfolio as part of the Earth Award Contest.  The Orrick Building placed 2nd last year in the contest, and hopefully they can snag first place this year.  The Orrick Building is a 10-story, Class A office building located at 405 Howard Street in the South of Market Financial District in Downtown San Francisco

The BOMA Earth Awards recognize building owners, operators and suppliers who create “greener” working environments and demonstrate responsible environmental stewardships. They are awarded to buildings on the basis of resource conservation and environmental criteria that target recycling/waste reduction, energy conservation, water conservation, toxics/air quality, transportation and education. 

So big ups to the Managers of the building Blake & Chiselle in helping the city be green! Good luck ladies!

Francis Lopez - 40D