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

CupidSpan | PalaceFineArts | AlamoSquare | 100131

San Francisco encompasses a land area of approximately 48 square miles, also known as 7x7.  Renowned for its chilly summer fog, steep rolling hills, mix of Victorian and modern architecture and famous landmarks.

Taking advantage of a sunny Sunday afternoon, here are a few of famous landmarks you can check out in San Francisco if you have yet to see them.

Francis Lopez - Canon 40D

Golden Gate Bridge | 360° | 100131

With the non stop rain we've been having here in the Bay Area, the sun was shining all weekend and I decided to take a drive along the coast of 101 in San Francsico.  From Crissy Fields to Baker Beach to Northbound 101 to the hills in Marin, here's one of the most famous bridges in the world in various angles.  It was a little bit hazy but was still a fairly nice day out.

Francis Lopez - Canon 40D

Nick's Crispy Tacos | RussianHill-SF | 100131

If you haven't had Nick's Crispy Tacos in the Russian Hill District, it's worth the trip. Hands down the best tacos in the world, and it's still probably an understatement. This place is located on Broadway and Polk, and I can guarantee that you won't have a better taco anywhere else. When ordering, remember to get your taco "Nick's way"...it's a fiesta in your mouth!

Best I Ever Had like Drake..

Francis Lopez - Canon 40D

This Is It | Filipino Inmates | 100126

Michael Jackson was a fan of the more than 1,500 Filipino inmates who performed the choreography for his video "Thriller" in 2007 and was an international youtube hit. If you haven't seen it, look it up.

MJ's choreographer Travis Payne flew to the Philippines to teach the inmates the moves that were suppose to be performed in MJ's "This Is It' tour, which is also documented in the DVD which comes out today. "The Drill" is the last scene Payne and Jackson worked on together before he passed.

Payne spent two hours on Jan. 17, and Jan. 18, teaching the dancers the routines from Jackson's "This Is It" film.

Pretty cool!

Madisyn-Taylor | 4yrs later | 100121

Almost 3 years ago, I met Madisyn-Taylor who just melted my heart the moment she gave me a hug. She was only 1 at the time and was already full of life. I rarely ever see her, but every time I get a chance to talk to her, her voice and enthusiasm make everything else insignificant. I may not see her grow in front of my eyes, but I’ve heard her grown to the coolest, smartest and most adorable little girl I’ve ever met. She has plenty of nicknames, Maddie from most, Little Princess to some, Booms to one. But I’ve always known and called her Little Angel because of the obvious, she’s heaven sent.

Happy Birthday Madisyn!!!!
Photos taken by: Roxanne Velicsanyi Nikon D80

Laforet | Canon 1D Mark IV | 100119

Shot in all natural light using the latest and greatest Canon 1D Mark IV.
Damn, I want!