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Girls Love The Castro

Sunday, April 24th, 2011

I don’t know what it is, but whenever my friends visit (especially the girls) they just always want to go. I think the idea of good music, good dancing, no men hitting on them and good drinks make them go giddy with anticipation. Little do they realize that drinks in the Castro are pretty much Kerosene with sugar. Everyone one of my friends that have gone to the Castro have either woken up with severe regret, vomited or blacked out.

Completely worth it in my opinion. I remember taking Mike to the Castro on his honeymoon trip to San Francisco after Briana had passed out from too much wine. That night will remain legendary and those pictures will remain secret.

To my girls that love the Castro, there is also West Hollywood in L.A.

Tags: California, castro, Friends, good times, Personal, Photography, Photos, Pictures, Pictures from the Castro, San Francisco, The Gays
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Tribal Brands // No Ordinary Corporate Headshots // Photography

Monday, April 18th, 2011

I am not one for boring and posed images. If a potential client contacts me and explains they only want posed portraits I will suggest we do a little more than that. When Tribal Brands (and the wonderful Erin) contacted me for a project involving pictures of their employees, I must admit, I got a little worried because it would have been my biggest corporate gig.

Erin then sent me the idea for the shoot and I was immediately on board. Once I realized they didn’t want those lame portraits that most corporate companies have, I knew that this was a great opportunity to have fun and take some great shots!

The shoot brought out a lot of fun in everyone (well, mostly everyone) and I also realized that I have way too many props lying around my apartment. The employees were also allowed to bring their own materials (i.e. surfboard) and some went really out of their way to bring in some fun stuff!

To all the employees over at Tribal, thank you so much for making this one of the funnest photo sessions in a long time!! I can’t wait to see how the images are used in the future.

Below, check out some of my favorites!

Tags: Company Headshots, Corporate headshot photography, Corporate Headshots, Corporate Photographer, Editorial, Employee Headshots, Fun, Fun Headshots, Gabriel Gastelum, Gabriel Gastelum Photography, good times, Los Angeles Headshot Photographer, Photography, Portraits, Promo Shoots, San Francisco Headshot Photographer, San Mateo Photographer, Tribal Brands
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The Next Top Chef is Kendra

Wednesday, March 30th, 2011

There are many things that excite me about my move to Los Angeles. I think the one thing that excites me the most is the fact that I get to taste Kendra’s cooking now and then. Seriously, this girl in the kitchen is magic. It was Fat Tuesday when I was down in LA and Kendra decided to make some gumbo before we hit up the huge Mardi Gras party in West Hollywood. Her friends raved the whole night on how every single time she cooks, friends travel the universe, just to get a taste. LeelooDallasMultiPass.

Such. A. Fun. & Delicious. Night.

Also, can you tell from the pictures above that Kendra is an international supermodel?

Tags: Cooking, Delicious, Food, Food Photography, Friends, Gabriel Gastelum Photography, good times, Personal, Photography, Yum
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L.A. Dreamin’

Tuesday, March 29th, 2011

Once it actually hit me that I was moving to Los Angeles, I started to have all these doubts and fears. I kept wondering if I was making the right decision and was asking myself if it was too soon to move after I just have moved to San Francisco. Also, San Francisco has decided to be amazing the last couple of months in retaliation. I decided to go down to Los Angeles for a good ten days to actually get to know the city. All I’ve known about Los Angeles since I was 6-months old was Disneyland and Six Flags Magic Mountain. It wasn’t until a spring break with my buddies that I explored other areas of the city.

After ten days in LA, I can honestly say that I am now more excited than nervous about the move. The circle of friends I have down there is strong and because of that I met so many new people and made great new friends. I even developed a nice network of contacts with other photographers that I admire. I hung out with celebrities and supermodels and even annoyed a couple of them.

Ironically enough, as soon as I decided to make the move I started booking in San Francisco more and more. I don’t mind at all. The drive (or flight) up to SF is nice and quick and I get to explore this city that I love even more once I leave.

LA is going to be awesome. I just know it.

Tags: alcohol, California, Celebrities, Delicious, Drunk, Family, Food, French Food, Friends, good times, Hollywood, LA, Los Angeles, Models, Runyon Canyon, Santa Monica, Travel, Trips, WEst Hollywood, Wine, Yum
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A Wonderful Day in Sonoma

Monday, March 28th, 2011

We woke up on Saturday to a gloomy day in San Francisco. Actually, it was gloomy almost the entire time the girls were here visiting. Unfortunate, because I am looking out the window now and it couldn’t be sunnier and more beautiful now that they are gone. Briana was flying in at 10 am, and our plan was to wake up, get ready, go grab her and head straight to Sonoma.

Due to many pitchers of beer the night before, it didn’t exactly go that way. But once Briana flew in, we got ready and headed to Sonoma. Even with the rainy weather, the sun would come out in spots and the landscape was BREATHTAKING. Almost all the wine stops we did were amazing, but the one that definitely stood out was Eric Ross. It was just 4 girls and myself in there for a good amount of time, but lets just say we definitely left an impression. They couldn’t have been nicer and the wine was incredible. I bought three bottles.

It was just one of those days were everything went perfectly. Surrounded by good friends, exploring new areas and just having the time of your life. It was incredible and one of the funnest days in recent memory. I am so glad I was able to enjoy it with all my girls.

The day in Sonoma ended with one of the most incredible meals ever at The Fig Cafe, but that is an entry all on its own.

Also, CHOCOLATE WINE SHOTS are my new favorite thing.