Sidewalk vibes
LYDIA PAEK | ALL GROWN
Little story . It was 2008 and I've been out of college for about 2 years , worked in a bank for about 1 year and been dancing for 7 years . Even though I was dancing on two teams while working at the bank at this point , I was going to call it quits on the late night rehearsals and concentrate on work . It was then that Lydia invited me to come session with Quest Crew at the Quest learning center down the street from my house . That course of action completely changed how my life turned out. I've known the Quest guys individually for a couple of years now , but it wasn't until Lydia (who i've known for a while now) invited me to go session with them that's led me to where I am today .
She's a multi talented Singer , writer , dancer , artist that is just killin' the game right now . Its been a long way since she was the girl I had to pick up to practice because she couldn't drive yet , and i'm proud and thankful that we are still friends .
Cheers
VIOLET RIOT RELEASED
After many years of altering, mixing, and matching clothes from athletic wear and clothes that fit our styles of shows . The boys from Quest Crew decided to start a line of clothes that can be worn out and dressed up while still being able to move and perform in them . I've always believed that fashion as an art, has the power to effect change and this is another way for us to help elevate the genre of dance by bringing an alternate aesthetic to the urban dance landscape. I'm extremely proud and very excited to be finally launching the Violet Riot line and proud of the team for bringing this from an idea to a reality.
Another thing I am proud of is that this was the first look book I directed, styled and photographed , I also will have putting out a video soon around Christmas . It was a lot of work but it was very gratifying working with such an amazing team and seeing these ideas come to life . Below are the products and descriptions . Be sure to check out the website !
"the Renegade"
An athletic cut and dropped inseam makes the Renegade pants move. With distressed knees and moto pants detailing, the Renegade pants elevate the pile of sweats sitting on your floor and climbs on stage to rock your world
"the Jack Knife"
The Jack Knife combines the comfort of athletic wear with quilted fabric and a drawstring wasitband while meeting the styling requirements to perform at a world class level with faux leather accents including knee patches and side and rear pocket piping
"the Raven"
A slim fit jogger cut with a tapered leg, fitted band ankle, and a gunmetal tipped drawstring With flexible material and intricate moto styled knee stitching, the Raven pants are made for the expressive movements of the sleek and stylish.
PHOTOGRAPHY/STYLING | FENG
MODELS | STEVE TERADA, COURTNEY YEH, KRISTA KLIENER, GABE, RENEE KESTER
ASSISTANT | COURTNEY YEH, KRISTIE BECK
CAN'T STAND STILL | #JFOOTD
I went to a wedding in Palm Springs this weekend and decided to take photos of my Friday Cocktail Hour outfit at the awesome Ace Hotel . I finally found a long length blazer that fits me . Thanks Zara . I also decided to commandeer this zippy scooter for my outfit photo purposes . I want one !
DAYTIME STROLLIN' | #JFOOTD
It's a really funny thing to be excited to wear a piece of clothing . It really turns your routine black coffee day a mocha frap with extra whippage . I can wake up late and be in a rush , or wake up with nothing to do , but once I put on something I'm excited about , I instantly feel bold and confident about my apparent lack of activities and slight caffeine addiction .
The Jordan Marvin Bomber Jacket . It was such an amazing find . I performed at the Nike Campus in Oregon and was able to shop at the employee store (one of the great perks), and this was the first thing that caught me eye in a sea of new products and huge discounts (also got the last size that fits me) . I am also rockin' the Publish Brand Arch Jogger and Jordan Son of Mars .
Photographer || @joshtwentyone_sb
Cinematographer || @chadporeotics
JUSTFENG X MeUndies
I had the opportunity to work with MeUndies for their new boxers campaign , "The New Commando." Before I started, I had a chance to try them on and it's so ridiculously soft and stretchy . It definitely leveled up my underwear game.
I also was able to shoot my friend Hirano , which was extra special . We've been friends for over 10 years and he was on the same dance team as me when I first started dancing . Since then , we've done local competitions, TV shows , and have been able to travel the world together. Special thanks to Dara Dollstar for helping us out and making breakfast ! Also special thanks to Heyyehblog for assisting and shooting the BTS .
FINALLY FALL | #JF00TD
3 Reasons why this post exists
1. We finally got some fall weather in Los Angeles meaning it's still 80 degrees during the day but at least at night i get to wear sleeves that are long .
2. This jacket from Kardo is amazing , i rarely find clothing that I can wear that makes me feel like a grown up .
3. Because you always need three reasons .
4. Recently started to play with the ideas of creating videos to go with my photoshoots . I'm open to suggestions .
5. The idea comes from the fact that I always dance when after I try on clothes .
6. There doesn't need to be a mirror or music , I just do it , involuntarily . Something about clothes and dancing that I love . Obviously , I look like a crazy person .
7. My friends usually pretend they don't know me .
8. My friends are good actors .
9. I know there are more than 3 reasons here , I just meant there will be 3 reasons you might agree with .
10. Pizza is best .
FENG x NTRL RBLS 02
This is the second look for the day and we shot this in the Mesquite Sand Dunes of Death Valley . The same place they shot the sand dunes scenes in Star Wars . This was an hour before sun down where it was so dark that you can't even see your hand in front of your own face .
I like this button up for it's versatility . Sturdy fabric thats casual enough to wear unbuttoned but also have plenty of interesting textures and patterns to keep it interesting while buttoned up . It's perfect for the fall season in Los Angeles where it's still 100 degrees in October . Kama's sold separately .
Photographer - @heyyehblog
RU (REALIZE YOU)
JUSTFENG x PUBLISHBRAND
Here are some photos of a shoot that I did for PUBLISHBRAND a couple weeks ago . It was my first time working with their company though I've a fan of their clothes and culture . Still getting to know their preferences in aesthetics . There will be more to come !
Special Thanks to Jolee and Heyyeh for waking up bright and early to work with me .
Who actually jogs in their joggers ?
QUEST X LONDON
Below is a fragmented account of events that occurred last weekend while QUEST was in London performing on "Sunday Night at the Palladium."
Enjoy the Random .
Lunch Break Assasins hittin up Oxford Circus
Been pulling a lot of all nighters lately , which also means a lot of naps
Stage Tech : first time we're able to see the stage . lets just say there were some immediate problems we had to overcome
Double Dragon
Single Dragon
Whats wrong with this photo
theres no need for explanation
west coast
get ice cream outfit
just a couple of boys lookin for love
would you follow him into the wilderness
sffeee
production provided family lunch/dinners .
More naps
Ain't no fun if the homies can't have none
Every new one now is potentially the last one .
And now , the IPhone Edition .
upon arrival we immediately set out for Nando's Chicken
a sexy photo of us checking out sexy photos of ourselves
shopping with Hok
My window view
Oxford Circus as seen through a car window
A sexy photo of us checkin out sexy video footage
Went all the way out to London to experience how London people remake American food .
Its near the end of the night
the tube
a famous Hok nap
breakfast club
Spring Break
Doesn't get old
Every new one now is potentially the last one
HOKUTO KONISHI
- Photographer - FENG
- Model - Hokuto Konishi
- Hair stylist - Chiyuki Ato
BTS : "THE HOSPITAL"
HALLOWEEN is special every year for many many reasons . One of them is of course . Candy . Second reason . awesome costumes . Third . chocolate candy . Fourth . Quest's Halloween Party . Fifth . drinking lots of candy at the Quest Halloween Party and the last reason ... Quest Halloween Party's less popular title , The Quest Anniversary Party .
This year , instead of celebrating with the usual debauchery and last minute team costume shopping , we decided to embark into uncharted territory . The idea of a dance concept video is nothing new in the age of youtube but for one reason or another Quest has never done one as a crew . We spent a good chunk of a month plotting , planning , and executing our well plotted plans . And thanks to our many friends and supporters , we came out with a product we are very proud of .
Above is the video "The Hospital" and below are some behind the scenes photos I took during the shooting process . Watch it ! it's not that scary ... or is it ...
it's really not ...
or is it ...
it's not
or...
THE QUEST CREW : ARIS . FENG . STEVE . HOK . JOLEE . RYANIMAY . DTRIX . RUDY . HIRANO
OUR CAMERA MAN BRIAN INES AND ACTOR BARRETT SHOOTING THE CLOSING SCENES FIRST
THIS WAS THE FIRST SHOT OF THE DAY BECAUSE OF THE GREAT SUN LIGHT COMING FROM THAT WINDOW . IN THE VIDEO YOU SEE MAYBE A FEW HEADS BUT THERE WERE ALMOST 20 PEOPLE IN THAT ROOM
DMOE GOMEZ AND MEGAN LAWSON . THEIR AMAZING GRASP OF MOVEMENT TRANSLATED VERY WELL ON CAMERA . THEY COMMUNICATED EXACTLY WHAT THEY NEEDED TO IN AN IMPRESSIVLY SHORT AMOUNT OF TIME .
DOMINIC . BRIAN . HOK . DMOE . MEGAN
HOSPITALS ARE CREEPY WHEN DARK AND EMPTY . IT WAS CREEPY AT NIGHT EVEN WHEN WE WERE SHOOTING IT WITH A CREW OF ALMOST 50 PEOPLE
EVEN CREEPIER WHEN YOU SPEND THE DAY BUILDING THE SET AND THE NIGHT TIME WALKING THROUGH IT
YEAH . WE DID THAT
WE PAINTED THIS ROOM FOR SLICK'S SCENE . SUCH A TALENTED GUY . HE WAS PERFECT FOR THIS ROLE
AND HERE'S AN IMAGE TO ADD TO YOUR NIGHTMARES .
OUR NURSE : RENEE KESTER
SHE STARTS THE DAY WITH A TEAM OF GIRLS . WHATS THAT ON HER FACE YOU ASK ? I HAVE NO IDEA .
AND HERE'S ARIS . GETTIN SOME OF WHATEVER IT WAS RENEE HAD
THE MAKE UP TEAM LED BY YUKINA WAS ON POINT . WHICH GIRL IS YUKINA ?
THIS GIRL . SHE'S HERE WORKING ON HOK .
THE GREEN ROOM , WHERE WE HUNG OUT .. CLOSELY ...TOGETHER ... AWAY FROM THE SCARIES
LOOKIN LIKE A SITCOM FAMILY PHOTO WITH THE UNCLE THAT STAYS TOO LONG BECAUSE OF HIS "INJURY"
RUDY REYNON WITH THE KENDAMA
CAMERA TEAM AND THE ALL SMILES CREW : GREEN . JEREL . BRIAN
SHORTY ROCC AND ARIS . SHORTY ISN'T IN THE VIDEO BUT FOR SOME REASON , SHE SNEAKED INTO A BUNCH OF MY PHOTOS . SNEAKY SNEAKERS .
YUP YOU GUESSED IT . WE SAT AROUND AND THREW PAPER EVERY WHERE FOR A COUPLE OF HOUR .
HERE IS SOME OF THE PAPER THROWING IN ACTION
US REVIEWING THE FOOTAGE .
TOOK THIS PHOTO OF MYSELF BECAUSE I PROBABLY WONT LOOK LIKE THIS AGAIN UNTIL THE ZOMBIES TAKE OVER . WHERE I'LL DRESS UP LIKE THIS AND TRY TO BLEND IN . MAJORITY RULES !
STEVE WILL JOIN ME
RYANIMAY AND ARIS DOING THEIR COUPLES DANCE
THE SQUAD
WE seriously wouldn't have been able to pull this off without the help with the amazing cast and supporters . Here are some of the people I didn't mention yet .
Costume and styling : Amanda Suk
Props and Set design : Happy Chad
Music Scoring : Ryanimay
Special Thanks to Teejay and Oliver for helping us with the location .
For the Full cast list . go to the video info above .