tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76142992507054211752024-03-13T16:35:42.275-07:00Ralph Misa PhotographyRalph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.comBlogger64125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-44436136990246033282012-01-18T14:24:00.000-08:002012-01-18T14:24:07.338-08:00RALPH MISA BLOG: HAS BEEN MOVED!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwclWe_iKw4/TxdFybBssYI/AAAAAAAAAMs/MF8il2-j_QA/s1600/LENS%2526SNAP.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fwclWe_iKw4/TxdFybBssYI/AAAAAAAAAMs/MF8il2-j_QA/s640/LENS%2526SNAP.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Dear Old Blog,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">You will be missed. Sometimes in life we have to move forward and change.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Change is good. You have been there since 2009 when I first started my photography work.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I promise the new blog will live up to your expectations. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you for the good times! </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
The new photography blog is now located at:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.ralphmisablog.com/">www.ralphmisablog.com</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">a new journey begins... </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph The Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220207972079851331noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-77170817023336244312011-04-08T03:08:00.000-07:002011-04-08T03:08:28.380-07:00SENIORS: Marissa Sofele - The Lioness!<div style="text-align: center;">It's Senior Fever for the Class of 2011!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really enjoy doing senior sessions. It's that transition from youth to an adult. The excitement of graduation, prom, college and the real world. For me it's always that in between transition that I love about doing shooting seniors. I remember the excitement of graduation and finally getting over that hump and entering a world of adulthood.</div><div style="text-align: center;">In this session is the lovely <b>Marissa Sofele</b>! Creatively, I always leave it up to the senior to give me their ideas and run with what they would like to do. I try to stay away from doing the typical & dreaded senior pictures. If I had a sample of my senior picture it would lie under the definition of "fail" LOL. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Marissa was great. She came equipped with her vision of doing something safari like and just styling it up for the camera! She's a natural. We had so much fun in the hills & playing with all kinds of looks. </div><div style="text-align: center;">One Word: "ROAR!" like a lion. Congrats & good luck Marissa! May you pursue your dreams with a lion-like attitude! -RM</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph The Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220207972079851331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-2254983198244750952011-03-23T04:06:00.000-07:002011-03-23T04:06:27.507-07:00FAMILY TIME: MEET DARAE, MELE'OFA, & THE HAU FAMILY!<div style="text-align: center;">"FAMILY TIME ALWAYS FEELS LIKE THE RIGHT TIME"</div><br />
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</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">"No matter what a family bond can never be broken,<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span></div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">even through a nuclear explosion,</div></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;"><div style="text-align: center;">if one of us lives we all live.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;"> "</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', Times, serif; font-size: 13px;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;">While I was in New Zealand I had a blast doing mini-sessions with: Darae, Mele'ofa, and the Hau Family! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3 Mini Sessions in one BLOG POST! Check it out! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">MEET DARAE!</span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;">What can I say about Darae? He is a natural! Full of smiles and some really cool candid moments. There is this wonderful spirit about this young boy that kind of makes you smile when you see him smile. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> He had me (Uncle) rolling around the grass to get some really cool shots of him in his element! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>"A Day in the park with Mele'ofa Hadassah Abigail Finau! "</u></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This mini-session with Mele'ofa also known as "Bubba" was a spontaneous day at the park! . I think that's one of the childhood memories where we would go to the park & just have at it with the swings, the slides, playing hide & seek and my favorite... the see-saw! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I had to grab my camera and catch all of this laughter & fun! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">So much so that I even jumped into a couple of pictures with Mele'ofa to chant her on while she danced up a storm! The burst of energy that she had was really contagious!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Now you know I couldn't let her have ALL the fun by herself?!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Thank you Maryanne for being our chaperone! Ha!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><u>Here are some of my favorites! </u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><u><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">THE HAU FAMILY! </span></u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Last but, definitely not least. The HAU FAMILY! I had a wonderful time getting to know all of them and we had our own fun at the park as well! Truly grateful to be around a close-knit family. It really minds me of me of my brothers & sisters growing up.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Check out this really fun shoot! Special thanks to <b>Soana Hau</b> for a great time with your family! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</div></span></span>Ralph The Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220207972079851331noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-50598869368245975092011-02-28T12:57:00.000-08:002011-02-28T12:57:04.569-08:00MEET "DARAE" - SNEAK PEEK!<div style="text-align: center;">Meet Darae! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had so much fun I had to post some quick favorites - [unedited versions].</div><div style="text-align: center;">Who needs to edit when you have that kind of smile and those intense eyes?! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Darae is the son of Grace Taylor & Darren Kamali - both whom are great poets and directors of the South Auckland Poets Collective! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Grace for a fun day with Darae! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay tuned for more photos & a blog post follow-up! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph The Photographerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05220207972079851331noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-8909049676509898912011-02-06T22:03:00.000-08:002011-02-06T22:03:45.227-08:00TPSS,INC Westlake Magazine Ad Photo Shoot!<div style="text-align: center;">A couple of weeks ago I had the chance to shoot an ad with TPSS, Inc for <a href="http://www.westlakemagazine.com/">Westlake Magazine</a>, a lifestyle, fashion, travel, and social magazine catering to Los Angeles & Westlake Cities. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tpssinc/139315296131541?v=info">TPSS, Inc</a> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">(Private Services and Management) provides security services and management for luxury boutiques, luxury communities, executives and celebrity protections, private events and details in California.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Thanks to the CEO Kaz Kasiano I had a chance to shoot their team of professionals at the Museum of Latin Art in Long Beach, CA.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I was definitely excited to shoot something for TPSS, Inc and yet even more excited to shoot something that would be in publication. This is like a photographer's dream to have this opportunity. I was definitely sweating with excitement. I admit not exactly a magazine cover but to me it definitely felt like it! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">The team of professionals in this shoot are actually the employees of this company and I can tell there were some "first time" jitters for some of them but, they definitely pulled it off. I had a great time working these people! I can't take full credit because "Kaz" was the creative director in this photo shoot. I asked him if he would be interested in directing more of my shoots but meeting the demands of his business has already has his time locked in. Thanks anyway Kaz! Ha! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Special Thanks to Fran from PIEAM (Pacific Islander Ethnic Museum) for finding my extension cords!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This ad will be in the March 2011 Issue of Westlake Magazine so, I will be running out to get the magazine because I am geek like that LOL. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Downtown L.A. and the streets are literally empty... and what do I want to do? Paint the town with my camera! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hook up with an amazing young artist..<b>.Hefa Tuita</b> - a musician, a phenomenal dancer, a choreographer, actor, and more! He is so talented I wanted to borrow his "dancer" title for a while. <i>Who am i kidding? </i>One can dream right?</div><div style="text-align: center;">Speaking of dreams, Hefa is definitely one who is living his dream out now. His resume consists of touring with Jennifer Lopez, television appearances on Ellen, So you think you can dance, American Idol finale with Janet Jackson, a featured dancer at the 2009 Emmys, and that's just to name a few of his appearances on his amazing resume! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hefa is also a member of the Nick 6 dancers on Nickelodeon’s television series, Dance on Sunset he was able to perform with such artists as, Akon, Natasha Bedingfield, Miranda Cosgrove, Fall Out Boy, Fergie, Janet Jackson, Sean Kingston, Lil' Mama, Jesse McCartney, Menudo, Omarion, Panic at the Disco, Ashlee Simpson and many more. Hefa and his brothers Soa and Niua also make up the popular singing group the <b>Tuita Boyz.</b> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here we were Hefa & I... in the streets of the Arts District in Downtown L.A. like 2 kids in a candy store with the graffiti walls! Soon as Hefa gets out of the car, one thing that really stood out when he got out of the car was photo of his father hanging on the rear view mirror of his car. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Hefa shared with me that his father passed away 2 years ago in the same week that were were shooting. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I immediately asked Hefa if I can use the photo of his father in the photo shoot... I didn't know when in the shoot that I was going to use it but I knew at some point that <i>I would because I felt really compelled to do so...</i> </div><div style="text-align: center;">An hour into the photo shoot we start to lose sunlight and I am rushing Hefa for outfit changes. We literally lost complete light about an hour and a half into the photo shoot. I thought to myself...<i>"now what am I going to do?</i> "</div><div style="text-align: center;">I asked Hefa to go down the street with me so, we can check out one more location and low & behold there is the wall that I wanted to do photos at with one light source literally coming down from the top. </div><div style="text-align: center;">A block away I can see this wall and I got really excited because it allowed us to shoot for about another couple of hours. What a blessing right? I mean this one light source just had all the answers for me and the vibe that I wanted to capture with Hefa. I felt compelled to stick with BLACK & WHITE in those photos because everything I felt should be simple and honest. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I still can't get over it that ONE light source and all that it offered for this photo shoot and I believe it was a blessing from above. It even answered the question of how I would use Hefa's father's photo in the shoot and it turned out great! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had to share this because I always believe sometimes loved ones leave us here on earth and I know they are still watching over us. The concept behind the camera for me was to capture that and to somehow fuse art and style. Hefa is such a professional in front of the camera. He is literally a photographer's canvas.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Hefa! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Hefa was recently on Chris Brown's tour and just saw this video yesterday of Chris Brown's webisodes of his current tour and he even mentions Hefa in this video <b>at: 2:48 </b>and you can also see him throughout the video clowning around and having fun with Chris Brown. </div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><b><u>See Below: </u></b></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" height="281" src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/18445989?title=0&byline=0&portrait=0&color=e91c6b" width="500"></iframe></div><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-77090164338983812292010-11-25T13:25:00.000-08:002010-11-25T13:25:31.655-08:00HAPPY THANKSGIVING!<div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
I am grateful for many things this year but I most thankful for my health, family, and friends... </div><div style="text-align: center;">This blog post can easily turn into an Oprah interview so I will keep this one short and sweet. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you all for your continued support and love for the past year! I am grateful that I have a strong support system to see me through the highs and the lows. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">From the bottom of my heart - THANK YOU! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">So in honor of the thanksgiving holiday... I made a turkey for you all! Trust me... its MOIST!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-36211739728328957752010-11-17T20:38:00.000-08:002010-11-17T20:41:29.198-08:00MASH UP! The Talauega Brothers + The Tuita Boyz...<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">PHOTO MASH UP! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The Talauega Brothers & The Tuita Boyz! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These photos seriously brought a tear to my eye. This is a representation of the experienced showing support for our young ones. The poses in these 2 photos says a lot more to me than just flips and jumps. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It represents that saying "passing the baton" and who better than the Tuita Boyz who are climbing the music and entertainment industry very fast and are making headway in their own right! </div><div style="text-align: center;">It also represents that we can share talent and support each other! WOW! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a dance battle that wasn't planned and I felt like the referee! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">These 2 sets of brothers inspire me.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><u><b>Fly brothers... FLY! </b></u></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Coming soon... the Tuita Boyz Photo Shoot! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-16098621170425726612010-11-17T17:26:00.000-08:002010-11-17T20:00:34.358-08:00Living The Dream with the Talauega Brothers + Rich & Tone!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/ralphmisaphotography/RichTone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="450" src="http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz209/ralphmisaphotography/RichTone.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Hold fast to dreams<br />
For if dreams die<br />
Life is a broken-winged bird<br />
That cannot fly.<br />
Hold fast to dreams<br />
For when dreams go<br />
Life is a barren field<br />
Frozen with snow.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"> - Langston Hughes</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Living the dream with Rich & Tone Talauega. World Famous Dancers & Choreographers! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">I recently attended the "DESINTED FOR GREATNESS" H.Y.P.E. Conference at the University of Utah where I had the pleasure of meeting amazing and inspirational dancers, poets, community workers, and so much more! When a great friend of mine Anapesi Ka'ili called me and told me about this event and invited me to come down to Utah, I felt like my dreams came true! Real Story! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">I have been following Rich & Tone for years and amazed at the work they have done in the entertainment industry! Rich & Tone have worked from likes of Madonna, Britney Spears, Chris Brown, Kylie Minogue, Aaliyah, and that's just to name a few.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">With careers spanning over 2 decades Rich & Tone Talauega have <u><i>transformed</i></u> themselves from dancers into choreographers, from choreographers into creative directors; from creative directors into producers, and from producers into directors! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">I bumped into Rich & Tone the night before the conference at the hotel in Utah and as I was coming down the elevator they were coming up and doors opened and being their #1 fan I started stuttering and I said... "uhm,,, I'm Ralph... and Uh...Uh...I will be shooting you guys tomorrow?" Like if it were a question to them instead of statement. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Rich & Tone laughed and as I got into the elevator I looked in the mirror slapping myself in the head saying..."Dummy! You could have said more than that!" I felt like my world came crashing down. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Okay <b><i>kind of</i></b> dramatic but I made up for it the next day. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">The next morning I enter the room where Rich & Tone would be holding their dance workshop for the high school students at the conference and then <i>again</i>... I get sweaty then to turn around to give myself a pep talk before I walk in the room and I said to myself... "Okay dummy... get it together and don't act like a groupie... be professional!" </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">After my long deep sigh I finally walk in and introduce myself properly and had the most awesome experience with Rich & Tone. Rich asked me to take a seat and we talked about current events, inspirations, and even their first visit to Utah. I am not sure if they knew how much of a fan I truly was but, I helped them set up their workshop just so I can say that I was a part of the workshop. I know groupie right? LOL. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">I have to say that these brothers are the most down to earth people that you are going to meet. Tone was even sharing his experiences in the business and how to overcome challenges in life and gave me a few pointers on how to go about <b>"living your dream". </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">The fact is they have a really busy schedule and consistently traveling the world - so to get any words of encouragement and business pointers was a <u><b>dream </b></u>in itself. As the students started to arrive Rich & Tone prepared for the workshop and I was low-key learning the dance moves off the side and counting to myself... <i>"5-6-7-8..boom kat, hit, and turn"</i> but then my body wants to go ahead and say... <i>"boom fat, sit, and learn..."</i> Ouch! LOL.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Rich & Tone's workshop was truly inspirational from the dance moves to the uplifting words & messages that they gave our young polynesian youth. I was so inspired and lifted by their presence and their continued support in our communities. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">During the photo shoot we laughed and played with a lot of posing and dance moves. I appreciate their determination to help me get the shot I was looking for. True motivators, movers, and shakers. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Here are some shots pre-workshop, during the workshop and then, the photo shoot! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">You will be able to see the kids really getting the steps and having a great time! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">The excitement in the kids faces was the icing on the cake! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Special thanks to Anapesi for making everything happen! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">This was one of my bucket list items and you made it happen! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">You can also see a video that I attached below of their choreographed production from</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"> <b>" Macy's Dancing with the Stars!"</b> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"> It's breathtaking! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><u><b><span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14px;">Dreams do come true! </span></b></u></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>Choreographed production from Rich & Tone on the Macy's Stars of Dance on ABC! </b><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-11576640975640161362010-11-04T19:17:00.000-07:002010-11-17T16:39:15.681-08:00Mini-Session with SEINI TAUFA aka "Linda Carter"<div style="text-align: center;">While I was in New Zealand I had a mini-photo session with Seini Taufa a current Phd Candidate in Pediatrics and her current thesis on Pacific Teenage Pregnancy. Seini reminds me a lot of me when I need to get work done. Focused, passionate, driven, and overall humble. Okay maybe the humble part I can work on but you get the picture! During my stay there I had some really intense conversations prior to shooting Seini about what she does and what she currently studies and I was blown away by the statistics of Pacific Teenage pregnancy plays in their communites and how keeping statistics & figuring out alternative solutions to minimize those issues in New Zealand. I take my hat off to this young woman. It really made me think about issues that affect our community.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Seini is in her final year preparing her thesis for her Ph.D. Can we say WOW?!</div><div style="text-align: center;">During our mini shoot we laughed about how she felt and she told me: "Ralph, I feel like Linda Carter (Wonder Woman's alter ego)" and she said "it's because we go through our daily life but we put on a "super hero" costume on to fight another day". Now that I can identify with! CHING! CHING! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> From then on I referred to her as Linda Carter with her H.Y.P.E bracelets ready to make a difference! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-22125209057073708292010-10-17T23:22:00.000-07:002010-10-21T14:33:07.005-07:00CRUISIN' with R&B SINGER: D-MASI<div style="text-align: center;">Cruisin' with R&B Singer David Thomas Siufanua also known as "D-MASI"! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a kick back day shooting with D-Masi listening to him serenade the camera with cover songs like "Cruisin" from Smokey Robinson and plenty others! What a treat to have a concert of my own! D-Masi can play the guitar, dance, and new hidden talent... model!</div><div style="text-align: center;">We shot near the beach and I felt like I was literally in a music video. Now if I only had a video camera! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We played with poses for a bit and then I asked him to just play some music to help him feel out the camera and all the rest was history from there! I can't wait to hear more music from this young artist! Thanks D-Masi and Jermaine! Had a blast! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I posted a video below where he was featured quickly on San Diego's ABC Morning Show a while a back! Check it out for yourself! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-57202394293204477342010-10-01T06:13:00.000-07:002010-10-21T14:33:07.006-07:00SPOKEN WORD ARTIST: GRACE TAYLOR! (SOUTH AUCKLAND POETS COLLECTIVE)<div style="text-align: center;">The power of spoken word is truly an art form that one can appreciate. I have always been a fan of spoken word and poetry.The ability to a convey a message, passion, and emotion through words still amazes me 'til this day. The courage it takes to stand in front of a crowd and speak your mind is no easy task but it is very inspiring to hear and watch.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had the privilege of meeting and getting to know <b>Grace Taylor</b> one of the co-founders of the South Auckland Poets Collective based in Auckland, New Zealand. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Meeting Grace was an experience in it's own. Grace has a shy, humble, and free spirit that I found very refreshing. During this shoot I walked around Mangere Town Centre and found these grafitti/urban walls that just fit the bill for this shoot. I went and gathered her scarves and just started twisting a braid not knowing that the wall colors and schemes would just go together. Isn't it FUNKY? </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a complete pleasure to be around someone so down to earth and willing to blend in with her surroundings! Thank you GRACE! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">The South Auckland Poets Collective recently released a book and dvd that you can purchase. To purchase a copy of the book and dvd you can email Grace at: <b style="color: blue;"><u>SAPC@hotmail.co.nz</u></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here is a clip of their recent launch featured on Tagata Pasifika:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-51934579542456449292010-09-15T20:27:00.000-07:002010-09-27T21:45:32.870-07:00VAIPONGI TAI + SIXTEEN CANDLES!<div style="text-align: center;">Oh what it is to be 16 again... young, smooth, and beautiful! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Meet Vaipongi Tai who approached her SWEET 16th Birthday! I got a call to do a photo shoot for Pongi for her surprise birthday party! </div><div style="text-align: center;">This photo shoot had to be on the "hush" because she didn't know that she was going to have a party! Haha! I played everything off with her Aunty Sivi who was begging not to mention anything about the party and of course being the confidant that I am... I kept my lips sealed! Haha! We even had Pongi's cousin Rissa come in and join in on the shoot so that she wouldn't suspect anything "fishy".</div><div style="text-align: center;">The traditional tongan wear was provided by "<b>Mellow Mood Creations</b>". Pongi's mother is the creative force behind the hair piece and traditional wear! Beautiful isn't it? I have used Mellow Mood's hair pieces in previous shoots and it never ceases to amaze me with the intricate artwork! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Thank you Vaipongi, Rissa, Fane, Lina, and of course the infamous Aunty Sivi! You guys rocked as assistants!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-84194575687623204522010-09-12T21:27:00.000-07:002010-09-27T21:45:32.870-07:00YVONNE + PENI = "LOVE BIRDS"<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Yvonne + Peni</b> = my favorite couple! Can you believe it that these 2 are not professional models? It was a blessing that I got to shoot these 2 at one time! Behind the camera I am able to see a couple's chemistry. I felt like I was watching a love story blossoming! Yvonne is a hairstylist, make-up artist, and college student who helped me with some amazing shoots while I was in New Zealand. I had the privilege of working alongside with her and getting to know this warm-hearted individual. Peni on the other hand is my brother from another mother. He is a talented spoken word artist, college student, and avid church goer. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Having both of them on a shoot was just <i>simply magic</i>! </div><div style="text-align: center;">We had so much fun with this shoot and at one point it appeared that they were sort of battling each other on camera... but in a good way! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>CHECK IT OUT! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-22050731171521797652010-09-06T18:24:00.000-07:002010-09-27T21:45:32.871-07:00THE LADY SHOW: VILIAMU ALO + UP & COMING MODEL!<div style="text-align: center;">Happy Labor Day Everyone! Okay I have seriously taken the whole month of August off... Lots of new and exciting things to fill you guys in on! I will definitely be including you in all that has been going on with my work and my life... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For now enjoy up & coming model Viliamu Alo! This guy is definitely a character to shoot! Explosive personality and the typical guy next door. I see a lot of myself in him personality wise. Willing to take risks and have fun with it! Alo has been enlisted to my RM Men's Collection of Polynesian Models! Thank you Alo!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-74012658380410710022010-07-28T21:06:00.000-07:002010-07-28T21:08:15.558-07:00Stephan Tuifua - Making A "Heavy Impact!"<div style="text-align: center;">From America's Best Dance Crew - "Heavy Impact" - Golden Boy - <b>Stephan Tuifua.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">An amazing dancer to say the least. I don't think ABDC did this guy any justice. As a lover of dance I was pretty amazed at this guy's dancing ability and influences. He can do anything from hip hop, jazz, to contemporary which surprisingly enough is his favorite style of dance. We had a great time shooting and talking about his inspirations and future plans in dance. Be on the look out for this young man. He will be in many productions on and off tv screen! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">If you didn't follow last season of ABDC here is a small clip of the group <b>"Heavy Impact". </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-53113412533304273852010-07-14T21:47:00.000-07:002010-07-14T21:47:20.737-07:00RM GENTLEMEN'S CLUB!: SNEAK PEEK!<div style="text-align: center;">Here is a snippet from my new "GENTLEMENS CLUB": Featuring fresh new polynesian talent! It is in preparation of a small project that I have coming up next year so needless to say that I am very excited to give you a sneak peek. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>More coming soon! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-73176385105613104172010-06-25T10:36:00.000-07:002010-06-25T10:36:33.056-07:00Grown & Sexy with Clarisce...<div style="text-align: center;">Had an awesome time with Ms Clarisce Tolston and shooting her headshots. Approaching another year in her life she celebrates it with lots of laughter, champagne, beautiful beach scenery, and her beautiful dogs. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a blast with Clarisce on a roof top of her condo in Downtown Long Beach which is literally right across from the beach! I have to say that the views from on top were breathtaking which was much like our photo session together... full of life, laughter, and sass! <b>Happy Birthday Clarisce!</b> You were fabulous! </div><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-47571940928664857672010-06-15T10:18:00.000-07:002010-06-15T10:18:50.347-07:00RM Raffle Give-Away Winners!...(drumroll)<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thank You All that have participated in the RM Raffle Give-Away.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>We have 3 TOP WINNERS! </b><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>...and the WINNERS ARE: ...</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">1. <b>Margaret Lita Sagato</b> from Sandy, UT</div><div style="text-align: center;">(chose: Target Gift Certificate) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">2. <b>Marianna Ah Quin </b>from Laie, HI</div><div style="text-align: center;">(chose: American Express Gift Certificate) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">3. <b>Nemaia Satele </b>from Long Beach, CA</div><div style="text-align: center;">(chose: American Express Gift Certificate) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<b>CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS! </b><br />
You will receive your gift certificate in the mail within' 2 weeks!<br />
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Thank you again everyone for all your continued support! I have another give away for the summer coming up soon!<br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-16541225862780051122010-06-15T07:56:00.000-07:002010-06-15T08:05:07.793-07:00TAKING IT WAY BACK! - Delia + Tommy Engagement!<div style="text-align: center;">Let me take you back... waaaay back! Delia & Tommy first met at a phone booth in high school. Delia needed to use the public phone that Tommy was on and she needed some change to make a call. Not knowing that this was a conversation that would start and lead to a lifetime of commitment and love! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had an awesome time getting to know how Delia & Tommy met and where it all started! North High School in Torrance. 10 Years strong this young couple is still together and taking a big leap in their lives to be "ONE". </div><div style="text-align: center;">Tommy is also known an as <a href="http://www.reverbnation.com/Kahlee">Kahlee Tre Dime</a> (click on link for his musik!) and his some of his awesome musik for you hip hop heads! He used to make mix-tapes for Delia in high school. That totally reminds me of a time back in the days of <i>love notes</i> that read: "<b>do you like me?</b> circle <b>yes</b> or <b>no</b>!" Haha! I had a lot of fun with these 2 shooting at the very place that they met! <b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Congratulations Delia and Tommy on the Engagement!</b><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-67294969855855272742010-06-02T17:08:00.000-07:002011-11-23T19:53:15.418-08:00Strength & Beauty Campaign<div style="text-align: center;">A couple of weeks ago I had the pleasure of traveling to Anchorage, Alaska to shoot the Strength & Beauty Campaign! I met a team of young polynesian women who taking tremendous strides in bringing an awareness of Pasifika Women in our communities locally & globally! I have to take my hat off to <b>Elisiva Maka</b> ; creator of the Women's Conference in it's third year. When we met it was like we knew each other for years. We collaborated creatively on the photo shoot and what kind of things we wanted to do. I was really drawn to her selfless spirit and her passion to empower Pasifika women! I can't say enough about this young lady. Strong relationships were formed and she was backed up by a team of just as talented women. <b></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thank You Eseta Okilani </b>for being the best tour guide and chauffer - you inspire me with your work with breast cancer and congrats for reaching your goal on the funding for the breast cancer awareness<b>.</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
Thank You Jenny & Janet Mahe, Liz Posey </b>for being the best sisters especially since I didn't know anyone in Alaska. You guys treated me like one of your own brothers. For that I am grateful. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Thank You Tani & Gwen Maka, Leaso Posala</b> (and your beautiful daughters), <b>Tia, Nicole Suapaia</b>, <b>The Leniu Family (Jill) </b>for all participating in the photo shoot! You ladies are fierce! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Special Thank You: Elisiva Maka:</b> For understanding the need for our young youth to be a part of communities small or large. Anyone can make a difference and it starts with us. Giving your heart into what you do and allowing people like myself to add our own special touch. Thank you for letting me have creative control in this shoot. Your selfless acts will take you far and you will continue to inspire those around you at the same time. I am forever grateful for making me realize that Pasifika Women (and all Women for that matter) truly are god's gift to man.<br />
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<b>For more info on the conference & facebook page click <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pfalealili?v=wall&story_fbid=125796174110289#%21/pages/StrengthBeauty-The-Empowerment-of-Pasifika-Women/114827555210355?ref=ts">here </a></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b> This poem is dedicated to all of my new sisters in Alaska! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>...The Beauty Of a Woman... </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beauty of a woman</div><div style="text-align: center;">isn't in the clothes she wears,</div><div style="text-align: center;">The figure that she carries,</div><div style="text-align: center;">or the way she combs her hair.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beauty of a woman</div><div style="text-align: center;">must be seen from in her eyes;</div><div style="text-align: center;">Because that's the doorway to her heart, </div><div style="text-align: center;">the place where love resides.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">The beauty of a woman</div><div style="text-align: center;">isn't a facial mole;</div><div style="text-align: center;">But true beauty in a woman is reflected by her soul.</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">It's the caring that she cares to give,</div><div style="text-align: center;">the passion that she shows;</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the beauty of a woman</div><div style="text-align: center;">with passing years only grows.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-68546751985070231472010-06-02T03:05:00.000-07:002010-06-02T03:11:21.528-07:00SNEAK PEEK!: "DADDY'S GIRLS" (RM'XD)<div style="text-align: center;">SNEAK PEEK! From a family session... aren't they just adorable? LOL... More coming soon! </div><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-91471952093381825382010-06-01T14:34:00.000-07:002010-06-15T10:09:07.442-07:00RM RAFFLE GIVE-AWAY! 10,000 + VIEWS! - CLOSED!<div style="text-align: center;"><b>We hit 10,000 views everyone! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have to celebrate this momentous occassion. Granted my schedule has been bombarded with shoots, events, and collaborations! I have not forgotten you awesome people that come to my blog and read my every day happenings and photo work... and for that <b>you deserve</b> a GIVE AWAY! </div><div style="text-align: center;">This is a token of my appreciation for the love & support that you all have shown me in the past couple of months! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>So here we go!!! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>RM RAFFLE GIVE AWAY:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will be giving away <b>3 Gift Certificates (valued at $50 each) </b>of your choice: (from the following)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>American Express, Best Buy, Target, or Wal-Mart! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">How to enter...<b> </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Leave a comment below with the following information! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>1. Leave your name (first & last) </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>2. City & State (International may enter as well for my NZ/Aussie/Samoa friends! lol)</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>3. Email address </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>The winners will be able to pick which one of the gift certificates they would like! </b></div><b> Gift certificate will be mailed to you 1-2 weeks after winners are announced! </b><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>All winners will be announced on June 15th, 2010 when I pull the names from the RAFFLE! </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Yes it is that easy! Thanks again everyone and Good Luck!!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>-RM</b></div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-14999411630485044682010-05-20T01:12:00.000-07:002010-06-02T03:07:02.921-07:00CREATIVE ART: "GROWTH"<div style="text-align: center;">In the past couple of months I have spent time growing creatively and opening my mind to drawing inspiration from all types of sources. </div><div style="text-align: center;">There is truth to the saying "stop and smell the roses" and you really have to. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When I started doing my photography work I was too worried about getting somewhere faster and not really living in the moment. I was too busy trying to schedule photo shoots, pump work out like a robot, and the whole time not realizing that life is just passing me by. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The reality is... I am work a holic! I can be on 24 hour run from working a full time job to doing my photos full time. I am sure that is not how people should live their lives but this is how I have been living mine. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I realized that you can succeed at whatever you do but in order to do that you need to find that balance between work and life. I have spent time really soaking in the simpler things to be happy about and to be inspired about. Family, Friends, Personal Growth, and Service to others.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, I may sound like a hallmark card but I truly love what I do and in order for me to continue to do that then I needed to do something with this talent and was to let people see things through my eyes.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So I did. I layed down under a tree with my ipod on just looking up into this tree that I found really fascinating. </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you look at its a regular old tree (on the surface) but for me it spoke to me. The one word that kept coming out of my mind was "growth". I was drawn to the lines which represents all the different paths in life, the orange & greens in the leaves represented new life & new beginnings, and lastly the blue skies represented this big world we live in. All of which made sense to me in this one image. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Allow yourself to GROW and make time for you and JUST YOU ONLY and appreciate the smaller things in life. Let's start with being able to see another beautiful day like this one... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Ralph Misahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13012436091030926708noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7614299250705421175.post-24174876905877480192010-05-19T23:41:00.000-07:002010-06-02T03:07:21.955-07:00SENIOR SHOOT: Chealsy Voigt!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Hi Everyone! I have been slacking on my blog game BIG TIME! It has been a whirlwind of new projects and opportunities that have been coming my way that I am really excited about! I have been working hard to try and keep you all updated... I promise it will be worth the wait! <br />
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Here is a senior shoot that I had with the lovely Chealsy Voigt! Isn't she lovely! Totally had fun with her and trying new things and totally excited for her in attending Fresno State in the Fall!<br />
<div style="text-align: center;"> Chealsy is also an awesome polynesian dancer! She currently dances for a samoan based polynesian group "Tupulaga" and also loves to play volleyball! Here are couple of my faves from our session which consisted of conversations like: boys, dancing, college and young adult life. Laughter was definitely in order in this shoot!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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