Los Angeles Photographers Share their Favorite Locations with ‘Redfin’

“The City of Angels,” Los Angeles is a photographers playground filled with many iconic sites, beautiful scenery, and amazing sunsets. Sprawling over 500 square miles, there is no shortage of photography spots to check out while in the city. Whether you are a local renting an apartment in West Hollywood, a tourist just visiting for the week, or you’re simply interested in learning more about what it’s like to live in Los Angeles because you’re thinking about moving here, this article is for you. Redfin reached out to local photographers, including me, to give you the best photography spots that you need to check out. From the Santa Monica Pier to Griffith Observatory, read Moving to the City of Angels? Check Out These Unique Places to Take Pictures in Los Angeles to see what we had to say.

https://www.redfin.com/blog/places-to-take-pictures-in-los-angeles/

2019: I Got The Highs

Grandson, Rachel Hacken, Rian, Me, Josh Katz

2019 had its fair share of hardships. I let go of far fetched dreams but came up with new ones. I gained knowledge instead of bitterness when people took advantage of my kindness. I learned how to walk away from the things that were no longer good for me despite how hard I wanted them to fit.

I found unexpected passions and flexed on some new skills. I met a handful of incredible souls but lost my number one to the afterlife; I love you Gran. I created things that I loved and I created things that I hated but in the end I know we are our own worst critic.

I was pushed to my limits but I learned to make new boundaries. I discovered what a give and take kind of year looks like. I know the things I want to improve on in the coming days and I’am grateful for the growth I obtained in the past 365 days.

I said all year long, that this, “ was one of the worst years of my life”, but as I sit back and reflect on what was, I cant help but smile. I endured alot of bullshit… and somehow, someway I was able to find the good among all the chaos and all the loss. The human spirit is an amazing thing. I cant wait to show you more of mine in the coming year

2019 BEST in SHOW: Live Music

Best in Frame: Editorials

Haley Reinhart X Billboard X Forbes X Album Shoot

Badflower X Rock Night Out

In Flames X Music Video

Kevin Quinn X Album Shoot

Jade Hassoune X Saturne Magazine

AJA 9

Lilimar X Grumpy Magazine

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FROY X Saturne

Rome Flynn X Grumpy Magazine

Heather LaRose X Saturne Magazine

Jaylen Barron X Saturne Magazine

Daniella X Saturne Magazine

Daan Creyghton X Saturne Magazine

LILIA X Saturne Magazine

Mary Mouser X Saturne Magazine

Kevin Quinn X Saturne Magazine

Baby Ariel X On The Move

Jeremy Ray Taylor X Saturne Magazine

Sarah Silva X Saturne Magazine

Jade PettyJohn

Riker Lynch X Grumpy Magazine

2019 : Backstage

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Thank you all for looking back on this crazy year with me, thank you all for believing in my work and in me. I cant wait for all that I can bring you all in 2020, stand by because great things are coming!

Behind the Scenes with Singer/ Songwriter Sarah Silva

Judging by Sarah Silva’s Instagram account the young singer/songwriter has the sweetest personality and so naturally I wanted to go the complete opposite direction for the styling of this shoot. After all the photos are going into a Fall editorial slated to be released just before Halloween so why not bring a new version of Sarah to life? I came up with an edgy 1920s Victorian doll styled shoot with my all star team Juel Bergholm on Makeup, Rolando Aqui on Hair Styling and his lovely wife Amia Aqui on wardrobe.

These are the moodboards I created for my team to be inspired before our shoot with Sarah. Too see more of my moodboards and inspo check out my Pintrest https://www.pinterest.com/heatherkoepp7/

GETTING READY

Sarah Silva and her folks met up with my team and I at the cutest little black box theater in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles called the Skiptown Playhouse https://www.skiptownplayhouse.com/ for our four hour long photo shoot. The team got started prepping right away while I started setting up lights!

Talent: Sarah Silva Hairstylist: Rolando Aqui and MUA: Juel Bergholm

Talent: Sarah Silva Hairstylist: Rolando Aqui and Makeup Artist: Juel Bergholm — **Talent**: Sarah Silva **Hairstylist:** Rolando Aqui and **Makeup Artist:** Juel Bergholm

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Talent: Sarah Silva Wardrobe Stylist: Amia Aqui — **Talent:** Sarah Silva **Wardrobe Stylist:** Amia Aqui

Talent: Sarah Silva Wardrobe Stylist: Amia Aqui Hair Stylist: Rolando Aqui — **Talent:** Sarah Silva **Wardrobe Stylist:** Amia Aqui **Hair Stylist:** Rolando Aqui

Talent: Sarah Silva Hairstylist: Rolando Aqui — **Talent**: Sarah Silva **Hairstylist:** Rolando Aqui

Talent: Sarah Silva — **Talent:** Sarah Silva

#PolaroidOriginals taken by Heather Koepp Talent: Sarah Silva — #PolaroidOriginals taken by Heather Koepp **Talent:** Sarah Silva

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Talent: Sarah Silva Photograper : Heather Koepp — **Talent:** Sarah Silva **Photograper :** Heather Koepp

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Check out the exclusive photo series and interview when its released later this month in the Fall edition of Saturne Magazine!

TEAM CREDITS

MUA : Juel Bergholm https://www.instagram.com/juelhairnmakeup/

Hair Stylist : Rolando Aqui https://www.instagram.com/rolandoaqui/

Wardrobe Stylist: Amia Aqui https://www.instagram.com/amiaserrano/

Location : Skiptown Playhouse https://www.instagram.com/skiptownplayhouse/

Shot for : Saturne Magazine https://www.instagram.com/saturnemagazine/

Behind the Scenes with Actor and Singer Kevin Quinn

I met up with Kevin Quinn on his last day in Los Angeles, before the talented actor, singer and dancer was off to Nashville to start the filming of a musical film featuring costar Bailee Madison. We met at a very cool rustic garage in downtown Los Angeles where we spent three hours creating an exclusive photo series for the cover of Saturne Magazine’s Fall 2019 Edition.

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TALENT: Kevin Quinn Lighting Tech: Ethan Ingram — TALENT: Kevin Quinn **Lighting Tech:** Ethan Ingram

Talent: Kevin Quinn Photographer: Heather Koepp — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn **Photographer:** Heather Koepp

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Talent: Kevin Quinn Styling Team: DeAnte Law and Nikki Keeshin — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn **Styling Team: DeAnte Law and Nikki Keeshin**

Talent: Kevin Quinn Stylist: DeAnte Law — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn **Stylist: DeAnte Law**

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Talent: Kevin Quinn Styling Team: DeAnte Law Nikki Keeshin — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn Styling Team: DeAnte Law Nikki Keeshin

Talent: Kevin Quinn Photographer Heather Koepp Lighting Tech Ethan Ingram — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn **Photographer** Heather Koepp Lighting Tech Ethan Ingram

Talent: Kevin Quinn Styling Team: DeAnte Law and Nikki Keeshin Photographer Heather Koepp Lighting Tech Ethan Ingram — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn **Styling Team:** DeAnte Law and Nikki Keeshin Photographer Heather Koepp Lighting Tech Ethan Ingram

Talent: Kevin Quinn Talent Manager: Joe Brooks — **Talent:** Kevin Quinn **Talent Manager:** Joe Brooks

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Kevin was such an exceptional talent to work with and Im so excited for all the amazing projects he has coming up. Make sure to check out the full photo series and his cover feature when its released for the Fall edition of Saturne Magazine

Team Credits:

TALENT: Kevin Quinn https://www.instagram.com/kevingquinn/

PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp https://www.instagram.com/dreamcatchersphoto/

STYLIST TEAM: OTH’THAN BURNSIDE https://www.instagram.com/otheezystyledit/ with Assistance By: DeAnte Law https://www.instagram.com/deante_law/ and Nikki Keeshin https://www.instagram.com/babiekeeshkeesh/

GROOMING: Hali McGowan https://www.instagram.com/halimcgowan.mua/

Behind the Scenes with Lilia Buckingham for Autumn 2019 Saturne Magazine

#polaroidoriginals with Lilia Buckingham

Its been almost a year to the date since I last worked with Lilia Buckingham and the young star has accomplished more in those 12 months than most. From staring in multiple series including Bratz TV ‘Dirt’, ‘Total Eclipse’ and ‘Crown Lake’ to recording music, directing videos, and spending time with her gaggle of star studded friends the bubbly teen has yet to slow down.

TALENT: Lilia Buckingham MUA: Hali McGowan HAIR STYLIST: Denise Perez

Lilia was all smiles when she arrived on set for our four hour photo shoot for the cover Saturne Magazines fall edition at the beautiful Zevarra Lofts in downtown Los Angeles. With my gal team Hali McGowan and Denise Perez on glam doing their thing to prepare Lilia, clothing designer Barbara Biosah of @atelier_dumebi and I went through her beautiful original pieces to decide which outfits we wanted to work with for the day

When the outfits were selected and the glam squad was done, Lilia and I were ready to create some amazing art and that we did! Check out the behind the scenes images below and makes sure to check out Lilias series when its released later this year!

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TALENT: Lilia Buckingham DESIGNER: Barbara Biosah — **TALENT:** Lilia Buckingham **DESIGNER:** Barbara Biosah

TALENT: Lilia Buckingham Photographer: Heather Koepp — **TALENT:** Lilia Buckingham **Photographer:** Heather Koepp

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TEAM CREDITS

PHOTOGRAPHER: HEATHER KOEPP

STYLIST: BARBARA Biosah

MUA: HALI MCGOWAN

HAIRSTYLIST: DENISE PEREZ

LOCATION: ZEVERRA LOFTS

Behind the Scenes with Actress Mary Mouser

Behind the scenes with Cobra Kai actress Mary Mouser

Behind the Scenes with Singer/ Songwriter Heather LaRose

When I first booked CJ and Katy for their Mid-December wedding I couldn’t wait to get the couple in front of my camera! They expressed their awkwardness in front of the lens prior to our session but their love for one another radiated in every message they sent and their trust in me was beyond refreshing that I knew we were going to have the most beautiful session together!

I met up with the couple for the first time on a warm summer evening in June in the beautiful of hills of Chino State Park.

Once again, Katy expressed that after all these years together, her and CJ had never had a professional photo shoot done together and I could tell they were a little nervous but I could also tell that they were really excited too! And so I made it my mission to SLAY the hell out of this session.

I had so much fun putting this sweet couple in front of my camera; making them laugh, swapping stories and getting to know them one on one before their wedding!

Take a look at some of my favorite images from our session

This couple was just DYNAMIC! Their love was so clear in every whisper, touch and laugh. CJ honestly blew my socks right off my body during our session. SO SOOOO many fellas are just NOT into getting their photographs taken, but this stellar dude right here, let me tell ya…he would do anything to make his bride smile and he brought out ALL the charisma and nailed this session.

You can truly tell these two souls were meant to be together and I am immensely blessed that I was chosen to document their eternal love.

Rolando and Amia's Intimate Rooftop Wedding in Downtown Los Angeles

When I was approached by my friends, Rolando Aqui, celebrity hair stylist and his wardrobe stylist bride Amia to photograph their rooftop wedding I couldn’t help but to say yes! After working with the couple on a previous editorial I was ecstatic to be able to document their intimate rooftop ceremony in downtown Los Angeles, surrounded by the dynamic duos relatives and most beloved.

Getting Ready

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UNITY LANTERN

I Now Pronounce You…

Behind the Scenes: Jaylen Barron

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Working with Jaylen Barron is a dream; the 21 year old ‘Free Rein’ actress is insanely beautiful, spunky and just downright cool. I had the pleasure of working with Jaylen last week for Saturne magazine for a one-on-one portrait session at one of my favorite shooting locations in Los Angeles, the lovely ‘Ragdoll Pink Palace’.

With makeup extraordinaire Renee Loiz on glam and celebrity stylist Gabriela Tena we knocked out four incredible looks for Jaylen’s editorial; check out the behind the scenes looks below!

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MUA: Renee Loiz TALENT: Jaylen Barron PHOTO: Samantha Shaw

MUA: Renee Loiz TALENT: Jaylen Barron PHOTO: Heather Koepp

Stylist: Gabriela Tena Photo: Samantha Shaw

Talent: Jaylen Barron MUA: Renee Loiz Photo: Heather Koepp

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Talent: Jaylen Barron Stylist: Gabriela Tena Photo: Samantha Shaw

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MUA : Renee Loiz Stylist: Gabriela Tena Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Samantha Shaw

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MUA : Renee Loiz Stylist: Gabriela Tena Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Heather Koepp

MUA : Renee Loiz Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Samantha Shaw

Stylist: Gabriela Tena Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Heather Koepp

Stylist: Gabriela Tena Talent: Jalyen Barron Photographer: Heather Koepp Photo: Samantha Shaw

Talent: Jalyen Barron Photographer: Heather Koepp Photo: Samantha Shaw

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This look tho!! Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Heather Koepp

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Stylist: Gabriela Tena Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Samantha Shaw

Queen Photographer: Heather Photo by Samantha Shaw

MUA: Renee Loiz Talent: Jalyen Barron Photo: Heather Koepp

Photographer: Heather Koepp MUA: Renee Loiz Talent: Jaylen Barron Photo: Samantha Shaw

Photographer: Heather Koepp Talent: Jaylen Barron Photo: Samantha Shaw

Stylist: Gabriela Tena Talent: Jaylen Barron Photo: Samantha Shaw

As you can see from these behind the scene shots, this series is fire! Make sure to check out Jaylen Barrons editorial coming out Summer 2019 in Saturne Magazine. In the meantime, you can check out Jaylen’s work as Zoe on Netflix’s original series ‘Free Rein’.

TEAM CREDITS:

TALENT: https://www.instagram.com/jaylenbarron/

LEAD PHOTOGRAPHER: Heahter Koepp https://www.instagram.com/dreamcatchersphoto/

BTS PHOTOGRAPHER: Samantha Shaw https://www.instagram.com/thesamperspective/

MAKE UP ARTIST: Renee Loiz https://www.instagram.com/reneeloizmakeup/

STYLIST: Gabriela Tena https://www.instagram.com/lagabstyle/

LOCATION: https://www.instagram.com/ragdollpinkpalace/

PR: https://www.instagram.com/katzpublicrelations/

Hanging out with Jalyen BarronPhoto: Heather Koepp — Hanging out with Jalyen Barron
Photo: Heather Koepp

Behind The Scenes : Daniella Monet

When I pulled up to the quaint bungalow tucked away in the Los Angeles hills, Daniella Monet was already sitting in the glam chair getting prepped for our cover shoot for Saturne Magazine. At five months pregnant, the “Victorious” actress was looking better than ever as the hair and make up team worked their magic.

In the meantime, wardrobe stylist Lauren Taylor and I started going through the days looks and narrowed down our top choices for the days shoot which wasnt an easy task, just look at all these beautiful garments.

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I hope you all enjoyed these exclusive behind the scenes images! Make sure to catch Daniella Monet’s feature when its released for Saturne Magazine this Summer! In the meantime, make sure to check out some of Daniella’s newest ventures

KINDER BEAUTY BOX :
Kinder Beauty is a new monthly box subscription co-founded by actresses and animal activities, Evanna Lynch and Daniella Monet. Kinder Beauty Box, is a cruelty-free and vegan monthly subscription box. We launched less than 2 months ago, and our very first boxes shipped out to customers starting on Jan 15. Every product in our boxes will be vegan, palm oil-free, and made by companies that are 100% cruelty-free.
We’re all about creating positive change in the world, and so we’ll be donating a portion of proceeds to our favorite animal rights groups. For the month of January, we’re donating to the LA County Animal Care Foundation in appreciation of the life-saving work they did during the CA wildfires. On top of that, we’re proud to say our packaging is made from 100% recycled and eco-friendly materials (even the ink used to print the logo is soy-based, not made from petroleum).

OUTSTANDING FOODS:
Having taken the risk 3+ years ago, Outstanding Foods is Daniella Monet’s first significant investment. With lead investor Rob Dyrdek, and a countless number of strategic influencers, actors, and athletes as investors, Outstanding Foods has been able to create a mushroom chip that not only emulates BACON, but will help people eat healthier while saving the lives of piggies! Our Pig Out Chips have become a viral product via social and was recently named Whole Foods Market’s Top 10 Trends for 2019.

SUGAR TACO:
Sugar taco is a female owned, carbon neutral, vegan, taco shop aiming to make quality vegan food accessible to everyone. They have also partnered with 8 Billion Trees (8billiontrees.com) and will be planting a tree for every meal sold. Additionally, many of their food items will support Food for Life Global; by purchasing one of those meals it will send a healthy vegan meal to a child in need. Sugar Taco will open in May inLos Angeles: www.sugartaco.com

HAIRSTYLIST: Michael Kanyon www.instagram.com/michaelkanyon

WARDROBE STYLIST: :Lauren Taylor www.instagram.com/laurentaylorstyle

MAKE UP ARTIST: Amy Chance www.instagram.com/amychance

Behind the Scenes: Caroline Romano

Decked out in fishnets and houndstooth, Caroline Romano the 17 year old singer from Mississippi came ready to slay her photo shoot and that she did! With just 2 hours to shoot and multiple creative hands on deck, we were able to knock out five gorgeous looks for Carolines feature for the Summer 2019 edition of Saturne Magazine. Check out some of our behind the scenes fun below!

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Hope you enjoyed these behind the scenes! Make sure to check out Carolines newest single, “Me and You” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NU61GvcLpZw

WARDROBE STYLIST: Lindsey Dupuis Bledsoe @lindseydupuis

GLAM: Cici Andersen @ciciandersen

Behind the Scenes with Haley Reinhart at the Ragdoll Pink Palace

I met Haley Reinhart at Rock Night Out, an event my partners and I put on in Los Angeles every month showcasing up and coming bands that take you back to the roots of rock and roll { IF you haven’t heard of us make sure to check it and join us for a show sometime https://rocknightout.com/ }

Haley and I connected throughout the evening while jamming out to “Dirty Honey Band” and “Des Rocs” on the Moroccan Stage. We traded social media info and a few weeks later I had an opportunity come up that Haley would be perfect for. A magazine shoot I had spent weeks planning had gotten cancelled last minute so instead of calling it off altogether I reached out to Haley to see if she would want to fill in and do a fun day of creating; no pressures just art. Three days later, I had her in front of my camera with my favorite creative team on set ready to create this fire of a series.

Huge thanks to Lariss Raquel Photography for majority of these beautiful behind the scenes photos from our shoot!

GETTING READY

MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan and TALENT: Haley Reinhart — **MAKEUP ARTIST:** Hali McGowan and **TALENT**: Haley Reinhart

TALENT: Haley Reinhart MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan and BTS PHOTOGRAPHER: Larissa Raquel — **TALENT:** Haley Reinhart **MAKEUP ARTIST:** Hali McGowan and **BTS PHOTOGRAPHER:** Larissa Raquel

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TALENT: Haley Reinhart MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp — **TALENT:** Haley Reinhart **MAKEUP ARTIST:** Hali McGowan **PHOTOGRAPHER:** Heather Koepp

TALENT: Haley Reinhart and PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp — **TALENT:** Haley Reinhart and **PHOTOGRAPHER:** Heather Koepp

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TALENT: Haley Reinhart STYLIST : Gabriela Tena MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan — **TALENT**: Haley Reinhart **STYLIST** : Gabriela Tena **MAKEUP ARTIST:** Hali McGowan

TALENT: Haley Reinhart STYLIST: Gabriela Tena — **TALENT**: Haley Reinhart **STYLIST**: Gabriela Tena

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Photographer: Heather Koepp STYLIST: Gabriela Tena — **Photographer:** Heather Koepp **STYLIST:** Gabriela Tena

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TALENT: Haley Reinhart MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan — **TALENT**: Haley Reinhart **MAKEUP ARTIST:** Hali McGowan

This was such an unforgettable day, Haley was such a pro to work with and really believed in the visions that I had; she brought her own flair to the mix and together we created a dynamic series of art. You can view some of the featured images over at

FORBES:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2019/03/27/haley-reinhart-takes-us-on-her-lo-fi-soul-tour-of-l-a-for-superb-new-album/#2d9d767473df

BILLBOARD:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebaltin/2019/03/27/haley-reinhart-takes-us-on-her-lo-fi-soul-tour-of-l-a-for-superb-new-album/#2d9d767473df

My team really brought their A-Game for this one. Shout out to the creatives!!!!

STYLIST : Gabriela Tena https://lagab.style/

MAKEUP: Hali McGowan https://halimcgowanbeauty.wixsite.com/mysite/print

BEHIND THE SCENES PHOTOGRAPHER : Larissa Raquel www.larissaraquel.com

Behind the Scenes: Froy for Saturne Magazine

FROY GUTIERREZ

This shoot with actor and musician Froy was a special one; not only because we had an AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL house to work in, but because I was also able to bring my momma to work with me! She has never seen me “in my element” before so it was THE BEST feeling ever to finally be able to bring her on set while she was in town visiting! And what a shoot it turned out to be, I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better talent or team!

Froy was absolutely AMAZING to work with and I had my go-to gals on set Hali McGowan on grooming and Gabriela Tena knocking out the styles. Check out the collection of Behind the Scenes photos below!

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TALENT: Froy MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan

TALENT: Froy MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp

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TALENT: Froy PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp STYLIST: Gabriela Tena

TALENT: Froy PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp

PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp MAKEUP ARTIST: Hali McGowan- with that backup camera doing some BTS WHHHAT?!

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PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp TALENT: Froy

PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp TALENT: Froy : ALSO PEEP MY MOMMA SMILING IN THE BACK

Joe and Mom shooting the breeze while I take a picture of the makeup artist turned bts photographer Hali McGowan

TALENT: Froy PHOTOGRAPHER: Heather Koepp and MOM

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This is one of my favorite shoots to date; bringing my mom to work was such a rewarding and special memory that I will cherish forever. Froy is hands down one of the best peoples anyone could ever hope to work with;he just radiates good energy, fun, and professionalism… and he even gave my momma a big ol hug which made her feel apart of the team.

This series is looking soooo soo good and I seriously cant to show you all the full series when its released later this month! I hope you enjoyed these behind the scenes!

Make sure to check out Froy’s new single “Fix Me”, that track is fiiiiire!!

STYLIST: GABRIELA TENA https://lagab.style/

MAKE UP ARTIST/ GROOMING: HALI MCGOWAN https://halimcgowanbeauty.wixsite.com/mysite/print

Joining "In Flames" on Stage at "The Wiltern Theater" in Los Angeles

Getting to work with the band “In Flames” has been the highlight in a year that has been full of ups and many downs. 2019 has been off to a rough start to say the least; and as we enter into the month of April I find myself grateful for all the opportunities I have been granted despite all the setbacks I have experienced in the last four months.

I was first asked to join the creative team for the “In Flames” music video “Call My Name” and for the first time ever did a full day of behind the scenes photography for a music video. If you haven’t seen it yet, its just hit over a million views https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=p1U4gkcp_40 on you tube and we are all so so proud! GO check it!

A few weeks later I asked to do photos during “In Flames” live performance at The Wiltern Theater in Los Angeles and had the pleasure of joining the fellas on stage for an unforgettable night.

BTS with Jade Hassoune for Saturne Magazine

Jade and I started our day off with a selfie, because all great days start with a good healthy selfie right?

While waiting for the antique store that we were filming in to open, we found some crazy hats on the sidewalk and that is when ALL the fun began.

Joined by master hairstylist Rolando Aqui and celebrity stylist Amia Serrano, Jade and I spent the next five hours exploring and creating in the largest antique center in California. Here’s a behind the scenes look from our shoot for Saturne Magazine.

TALENT PREPARATIONS

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As you can see, we had THE BEST day creating together and I cannot wait to for this series to be released! Make sure to check out the Winter/Spring 2019 edition of Saturne Magazine next month to see our full editorial!

TEAM CREDITS:

TALENT: Jade Hassoune @jadehassoune

Wardrobe Stylist: Amia Serrano @amiaserrano

Hair Stylist: Rolando Aqui @aquirolando

Location: King Richards Antiques @kingrichardsantiques

Behind the Scenes with Singer AJA 9 X A Photo Series for Saturne Magazine

Hey yall, Im back with a new editorial for Saturne Magazine with singer Aja 9! We met up at the beautiful Urban Jungle Studios to do a twist on the retro space with a street festival flair to create a unique and exclusive series for the Winter 2019 Saturne Magazine release coming out next month! Check out some of our bts photos from our fun day of creating!

GETTING READY!

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Make sure to check out the full series when it is released next month!

TEAM CREDITS

Stylist: Gabriela Tena - @lagabstyle

Hair Stylist: Suzy Balderas - @slayed.bysuzy

Makeup Artist: Hali McGowan - @halimcgowan.mua

Location: Urban Jungle Studios @theurbanjunglestudio

BTS: On Set for the Filming of 'In Flames' new music video "Call My Name"

When I was asked to do BTS for “In Flames” newest music video “Call My Name” I was a bit intimidated as it would be my first time on the set of a music video but I was also really excited about the opportunity. I immediately said yes and two days later found myself standing in the darkened back room of a seamstress warehouse where the filming was underway..

Over the next 8 hours I was able to witness the magic of video production and all the heart that goes into it. Here is just small glimpse into life on set

PART 1: Bedroom

MAKEUP AND SFX

PART 2: Red Door

PART 3: The Monster

Working on this video was an unforgettable experience and it feels truly amazing to have been apart of such an amazing team. Make sure to catch the video out now https://www.youtube.com/watch?reload=9&v=p1U4gkcp_40

The cast and crew

Directors : Blaine Moir @sanitysmanity and Joe Spencer @joe_alterego

Producer:Blake Armstrong @spaceboycomics

Editor: Justin Ridge @thejridge

Cinematographer: Will Turner @turnercine

Stage Design: Josua Caso @pleasurerot

Costumer: Elissa @27crossroads

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Behind the Scenes with Lilimar at the Art Lab LA

I wrapped up 2018 with a handful of shoots; one of them being with Nickelodeon star Lilimar. We had such a great time working together that when my editor over at Grumpy magazine asked if I would be interested in working with her again, I of course said yes!

The last time we worked together, we had ran out of daylight (whomp whomp) and I had to bust out the ol flash which isnt my favorite thing in the world so I was super excited to be able to work in some full sun action this time around!

My amazing photographer friend Larissa Raquel joined me for this series to capture these amazing BTS for everyone to see all the things that go into creating these beautiful photoshoots. Make sure to go follow Larissas work at (www.instagram.com/larissaraquelphoto)

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LOOK 3- The Loft

LOOK 4- All that Glitters is Gold

LOOK 5- Disco Alley

Huge shout out to the team members that made this shoot happen make, make sure to follow them all and give them some love

Talent- Lilimar @iamlilmar

Make Up Artist- Sean Harris @seanharrismakeup

Hair Stylist- Lucy Gedjeyan @lucy_gedjeyan

Wardrobe Stylist- Audrey Brianne @audreybrianne

Series Shot and Coming out Soon For GRUMPY MAGAZINE SPRING 2019

BTS with Jade Pettyjohn for Grumpy Magazine

Some artist you meet and you instantly have a connection, that’s how it was for Jade and I. We met early on Sunday morning at Lavish Studios in downtown Los Angeles and prepared for a nice 4 hour long shoot. We had an amazing team of artist on set: including my BTS photographer Larissa Raquel (@larissaraquelphoto) who contributed the photos in this blog, hair stylist Daniel Chinchilla (@chinchilla), makeup artist Kiley Fitzgerald (@bykileyfitz) and wardrobe stylings by Charlie Brianna (@charliebrianna). The laughs came naturally as we got tangled up in curtains, wandered warehouse hallways in evening gowns and channeled our inner Brigitte Bardot.

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