If You Don’t Look Good - We Don’t Look Good
Posted by jess | Filed under Commercial, Misc, Portrait
I love that classic Vidal Sassoon slogan! Here are shots from our recent shoot at Sassoon. Good hair can be found in Seattle!
Grand Cayman Photos on Food Blog Serious Eats!
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Click on the image below to read the new post by resident coffee expert Erin Hulbert on food blog Serious Eats - and to check out photos from our location shoot in the Caribbean!
On Location in the British West Indies
Posted by jess | Filed under Commercial, Misc, Travel
I personally can’t think of a better place to be in December than the Caribbean! Here with Erin Hulbert, coffee aficionado and expert on all things espresso (check out her website Finding The Grind) taking photos of the new Brasserie Market on Grand Cayman (photos coming soon - stay tuned) . Here’s a sneak peek video of some of the very hard at work new baristas :
An Espresso Tutorial from Jessie Redstone on Vimeo.
Tags: Espresso, Finding the Grind, Grand Cayman
Design Contest Winner!
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The new Commercial/Fine Art portfolio I put together this summer won best design from publisher, Asuka Book! Check out the book here : http://albumonline.asukabook.com/album/?key=481cbaae2659
Beach Blanket Boogie!
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A great big thanks to JJ Mckay, Blair Carleton, Jens Molbak, Russell Lowell, and Pete Wright for hosting an unbelievably fun evening last Friday at Molbaks nursery in Woodinville. Along with 450 other well costumed folks we kicked up our heals and got busy on the dance floor to the sounds of the Bobby Medina Band - complete with a Twist competition and mechanical surf board riding from NW Wakesurf Association!
Check out some of the fun shots!
Jens Molbak
Steven & Fredda Goldfarb
Tom Skerritt, Kathy Casey, Julie Takashiki & friends
Marshall & his crew
Cass Redstone hamming it up with friends!
Bobby Medina Band
Michael Scott
Party People
Dick’s Drive-In - All dressed up
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc, Wedding
It’s that time of year again in Seattle (wedding season!) and we had a fun couple to start the summer off - complete with a stop at Seattle landmark Dick’s Drive-In!
Hot Off The Press! The New Sea-Tac Ads
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc
Last August we did a multi day shoot at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for their new 2009 advertising campaign. Here are some fun samples of the ads from the Yvonne San Luis Design team, that will begin appearing in The Seattle Times, Sunset Magazine, Alaska Airlines in flight magazine and around the airport.
Brooklyn, Manhattan & The Berkshires….
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc, Travel
Just back in town from a quick getaway to the East Coast - we had a great shoot with Anna Bergman, went to some inspiring museums, ate great food and got to visit with firends. Along with some fun snaps from our trip I’m including some advice for anyone heading out that way.
Restaurants :
Westville in Manhattan’s West Village serves affordable, fantastic food in a cozy, hidden little spot. Try a selection of their “market sides” 4 for $13 - we had sweet potato fries, brusel sprouts in a honey dijon sauce, braised kale, and roasted beats with goat cheese. Pair it with a Malbec and you’ve got your own slice of foodie heaven!
Cafe Moto in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn is a super hidden spot (no sign out front, just the address) tucked under the J train. It was established in 1938 and still has that historic feel to it (complete with missing heat - wear something warm if dining in fall or winter). We sampled the “fonduta” and steamed mussels (both great) but the real winner of the night was the date cake - don’t leave without trying it!
Old Inn on the Green in the village of New Marlborough (up in the Berkshires of Massachusetts). If you’re in the area (likely for the amazing foliage in fall) this is a dining experience not to miss. This is your splurge night - and well worth it! We had the risotto and the sword fish (amongst a host of other small bites the chef sent out to our table) and it was all phenomenal!
Museums :
Be sure not to miss MASS MoCA if you are up in the Berkshires. It’s a beautiful drive from Great Barrington up to North Adams and the museum is an amazing space. One of the current installation exhibits, by Jenny Holzer, was our favorite.
If sticking to Manhattan I would highly recommend a trip to MoMA. There’s an interesting exhibit on the history of the photographic printing process, plus a sculpture exhibit of Picasso’s work and a newly opening exhibit of Joan Miro’s paintings.
Specialty Spots :
The Boom Boom Beauty Bar for all your waxing, beauty and pampering needs. Joe for coffee even Seattleites will approve of, and Baby Cakes for vegan cupcakes.
OK - and now for some photos!
MASS MoCA
Installation exhibit by artist Jenny Holzer
Manhattan street scenes
Happy Halloween!
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc
We couldn’t resist getting Bella to model this ridiculously cute costume. Have a great Halloween and hope to see some of you at the Pravda event tonight!
Need MAC computer help? Try Orchard Remote!
Posted by jess | Filed under Misc
I know this is unlike our usual blog entries - no photos! - but, this is important stuff. Our fabulous assistant, turned us on to a new MAC computer tech support. The outfit is called Orchard Remote, based here in Seattle, WA and run by two former “MAC Geniuses”. For $16 a month you can have unlimited phone support!
For all you skeptics out there that are thinking that you need somebody on site each time (or feel like you have to drag your computers into the Genius Bar at Bellevue Square just to get good support) this is a great solution.
The software these guys use allows them to log on to your computers remotely (with your permission and a unique pin code each time) and actually see what’s on your monitor, so you’re not stuck describing it. Even better they can take over and “drive” while you multi-task other projects.
Since we signed up in mid-September we’ve used them three times - each time requesting “Help Now” (vs. setting up an appointment for later that day) and received a call within minutes of our request. Each time our problems were solved within an hour - and we were off and running….
Check them out!
