LIT UP | #JFOOTD

This shoot is kind of an overdose of testosterone, done as classically as possible.  I styled manly black denim from AllSaints and Threadworkshop, paired with leather Chelsea boots from Frye, to give this outfit some seasoning.  And to put the denim and leather into context, there was a massive man chair accompanying the sights and aroma of cigars; compliments of 8Eighty Eight Cigar Lounge.  This place has a monthly membership that gets you access to the bar, lounge room (with a pool table and darts) and an additional cigar room in the back.  My beard grew an extra six inches just walking into this place. 

Track by Ru Areyou | "Research Group"

Jacket | All Saints

Shirt | Threadworkshop

Pants | Threadworkshop

Shoes | Frye

Watch | Nixon

URBAN OUTFITTER FALL | HEYYEHBLOG

I wanted to make sure I made a list of things I need to have for this coming fall and or holiday season :

1. Jackets
2. Coats
3. Sweaters
4. Boots
5. Comforters
6. Girlfriend
7. Check Check and triple checkity check 

Check out more from Heyyehblog and her collaboration with Urban Outfitter here . 

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 .

Jacket | Kardo

Pants | Obey

Watch | Nixon

Sunglasses | Urban Outfitter

Photographer | HeyYeh

REALIZE YOU | SMAC

Exciting news ! Rudy Reynon the musician , tricker , dancer  has decided to take his talents into fashion . I shot a couple of pieces for the holiday on Smac and below are photos of the shirt and hat  . Photo of the hockey jersey will be shown soon and He's also dropping a couple of music videos later this year . Keep posted for @ru_areyou and @_realizeyou

MODEL | @Smac.Mcceanor 

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

JUSTFENG X NTRL RBLS

Recently , I teamed up with a new premium streetwear fashion brand called "Ntrl Rbls," short for Natural Rebels .  This top definitely makes a statement about the brand that it represents with bold and striking lines that are paired with smaller but beautiful details . Showing heavy influence from martial arts apparel and Japanese material , I decided to go with a little bit more of a fantasy warrior like vibe instead of a street look that this top was design for . With high quality stitching and premium material , its a bit higher on the price point but you're getting exactly what you're paying for . Thanks Heyyehblog , Alyssa Bernal , and Ru(areyou) for coming out and standing in the heat with me with this heater .

RU (REALIZE YOU)

T H R E E

I rarely wear a suit and I rarely post photos with my girlfriend. Above and below are a lot of both those things . I also rarely smile and theres a little bit of that going in the last photo . but only barely . 

I've dressed up by dressing down so much for the last decade of my life that I was recently thrilled for a reason to buy this suit . One , so that I could take these photos , and then second , because I had a bunch of events to go to where suits aren't required but generally encouraged . Much like deodorant and smiling . 

Courtney and I generally spend a lot of our weekend time with each other meandering away with our cameras but this time we invited our talented friend Tee Watcharothon to document us playing dress up . Thanks Tee ! 

SUIT | ZARA

SUNGLASSES | RAYBANS

SOCKS | RICHERPOORER

T H E L M A S

We did this shoot one blazing afternoon in July . This was one of the first times I've used a bigger team for a shoot and the experience was excellent . I love working with and being around people that are down to play and be creative but also work hard . it was a blessing to have worked with everyone . Scroll down to see all the photos and the members of the team . Follow everyone !

Models:
@nekachoo
@nalion

Wardrobe stylist:
@lumpymcnuggets

MUA:
@seanharrismakeup

makeup and hair assistant
@lexmua
@pmariemakeup

Photographer:
@justfeng

Photographer assistant:
@joshtwentyone_sb

BTS:
@chadporeotics

a special thanks to the car owner
@ryanigram

JUSTFENG X KRISTA KLEINER

A couple weeks ago , I worked with the wonderfully talented Krista Kleiner . Former Miss Philipines (2010) and as if that wasn't enough , she works as a model , actoress , host , and musician . By the way , she has a black belt in tai kwon do . 

Look for her future projects and follower her on instagram : @krista_kleiner 

MODEL - KRISTA KLEIN

STYLIST - BK PHILLIPS

BTS CINEMATOGRAPHER - COURTNEY YEH

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 ?

WEST COAST WEAR

For someone who grew up in southern California , I have a distant cousin relationship to the beach and all of its glory . I didn't come here much as a kid and through out college , it was a blur of bonfires , red cups , and terrible hot dogs . In those years I didn't see the beach or water as much i felt the sand and heard the ocean on surround sound behind complete darkness and awfully mixed drinks . 

I love the beach in theory . Its beautiful in photos in movies when you can sit comfortably on a couch in a temperature controlled room and don't have to deal with the crowds or the sand . The sand is everywhere for days . I don't go often , but I like the option that I COULD if the mood was to ever strike me .

It makes sense I guess that in my adult life I basically only go to the beach for photoshoots and video shoots . This particular one was done around 7:30 am on a Saturday . We were proudly the first one's in the parking lot . 

• HAT - KANGOL
• SWEATER - AMERICAN APPAREL
• SHORTS - H&M
• SANDLES - BIRKENSTOCK 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY COURTNEY YEH

GOSH ! JOANNA !

Joanna and I spent one morning/afternoon shooting with some of our favorite things . 

• white sheets
• big windows
• cereal

She's an amazing person ! Catch up with her on her instagram @goshjoanna !

WHAT 

NEOCLASSIC SPRING 2015 LOOKBOOK

Had to pleasure and opportunity to work with NEOCLASSICS on their Spring lookbook 2015 . Shared the frame with the beautiful and talented Neka Stephens and basically spent the day doing a lot of math equations in my brain while photos were being taken of me . Solve for X .

• PHOTOGRAPHER - ZULICH
• HAIR/MAKE UP - CARLEY COOPER
• MODELS - FENG/NEKA STEPHENS

HOKUTO KONISHI 

• Photographer - FENG
• Model - Hokuto Konishi
• Hair stylist - Chiyuki Ato

Windowsills 

Have you ever wondered how it is that actors sit so comfortably against windows or ledges in movies ?  Then when you try it at your favorite window location you end up sliding off or have your butt sore from the muscles clenching onto dear life ? Yes I've been there , I feel your pain . 

That is why I have a couple sitting positions below for you to copy in order to hang out against windows like a pro ! I would know , I've been on TV

Here we go ...

( A Heyyeh x Urban Outfitters x JUSTFENG COLLABORATION )

Check out HEYYEHBLOG'S post by Urban Outfitters ! 

KAITY KAITLYN KORKA

Couple weeks ago , one of the shoots that I did were some test shots for this wonderful human being . A big heart with talent and beauty to match . Check out her day job at MADEGREATBYKAIT and enjoy these photos 

GOOD MORNING

Do you ever just pour yourself a cup of coffee , open a news paper and then stare off into nothingness ? Its my favorite morning activity .

• STEP 1 - Pour Coffee
• STEP 2 - Open new paper
• STEP 3 - Stare 

You're Welcome . 

• Jacket - Zara
• Pants - Top shop
• Shoes - Top man

NEW YORK NEW PHOTOS

Spent a week in New York last week and got a lot of photography news !

• Shot more for the Sky Blu Party President Campaign .
• Did some street shooting with model Kaitlyn Korka .
• Walked around with photographer and homie : Jonnelle Monzon
• Got my photos on the big screen during a TV interview
• Visited the Chrome Store in soho and bought myself a Chrome camera bag 
• I have so many new photos to post but must wait for the appropriate time 

Also , Thanks to all the friends that came out to see me in their busy New Yorker life , which is said to be a more manly , tougher , more gangster version of us wussy LA folks . I don't know if that is true , but I did have to wear all my clothes at once during one of those eighteen degree days . 

Photo by Jonnelle

Photo by Jonnelle

Phone Break ! 

So many possibilities

Random coffee shop I found while in Soho . Lady was super nice , offered me a prayer bracelet

My photos on TV !

I can't feel my hands

Did a lot of photographer squats this week