PHOTOGRAPHER ELSA CANTU ON WHAT INSPIRES HER WORK
The First Annual Art + Music = Life Festival is set to finish on June 28, but not without having a closing reception on Thursday, June 23 at 5pm.
“My photography inspiration comes from the heart, a reflection of my culture, life, experiences… trying to capture those memories forever; & showing people the emotions that sometimes I can’t describe with words, Photographer Elsa Cantu said when asked what inspired her photography, “Photography is a time machine.”
“ I see myself working (international events), or collaborating with my son & colleagues,” Elsa added when asked about what she saw taking her photography in the future.
The festival brought an exhibition of 13 Las Vegas photographers which included Shahab Zargari, Jorge Lara, Elsa Cantu, Chey (Dragon Dreams), Tiffany Salerno, Casey Jade, Sonia Barcelona, Claus Schmidt, Fred Morledge, Shannon Dorn, Tami Yaron, Alli Murphy, Gina Bobina, and Dave DeLunatic.
More info: Elsa Cantu Photography
PHOTOGRAPHER ALLI MURPHY ON WHAT INSPIRES HER WORK
The First Annual Art + Music = Life Festival is set to finish on June 28, but not without having a closing reception on Thursday, June 23 at 5pm.
“ I was in corporate America and miserable before I picked my camera back up, “ Photographer Alli Murphy said when asked what inspired her to create her photography, “What started as a creative outlet for myself has turned into a bicoastal company with 15+ employees in Vegas and New York. Seeing the change in my clients and hearing that I’ve changed their life with my company is what drives me to keep growing.”
We plan to open more locations across the US,” Alli Murphy added, “With every year we grow bigger and better. California looks like our next stop! We are an entirely female staff and strictly shoot boudoir for women and couples!”
The festival brought an exhibition of 13 Las Vegas photographers which included Shahab Zargari, Jorge Lara, Elsa Cantu, Chey (Dragon Dreams), Tiffany Salerno, Casey Jade, Sonia Barcelona, Claus Schmidt, Fred Morledge, Shannon Dorn, Tami Yaron, Alli Murphy, Gina Bobina, and Dave DeLunatic.
More info: https://www.allimurphyphotography.com
PHOTOGRAPHER CASEY JADE ON WHAT INSPIRES HER WORK
The First Annual Art + Music = Life Festival is set to finish on June 28, but not without having a closing reception on Thursday, June 23 at 5pm.
“ I love bold color and evoking emotion with creative lighting and motion in photography,” Photographer Casey Jade said when asked about what inspired her to create, “Most of my work is branding and boudoir, so I use a lot of music in my shoots to help my clients have fun and groove to their fave music. That really shines through the lens and they get to see themselves in a way they thought wasn't possible.”
“ I am on a mission to empower every woman to have confidence in herself and to be comfortable being the face of her business and that begins with feeling good in her body, so I want to speak on as many national stages about my confidence journey to inspire other women to take control of their lives, Casey Jade added, “Bonus if they then want me to capture their beauty in my lens. Every woman is absolutely beautiful, worthy, and deserves to feel that way. A lot of people ask if I shoot with men as well and I always say yes, I have just experienced that less men are in search of that kind of work, but I'd love to help more men build their confidence as well.”
The festival brought an exhibition of 13 Las Vegas photographers which included Shahab Zargari, Jorge Lara, Elsa Cantu, Chey (Dragon Dreams), Tiffany Salerno, Casey Jade, Sonia Barcelona, Claus Schmidt, Fred Morledge, Shannon Dorn, Tami Yaron, Alli Murphy, Gina Bobina, and Dave DeLunatic.
JESSE PINO, THE QUITTERS AND MORE PERFORM LIVE AT FREE FESTIVAL
The First Annual Art + Music = Life Festival is set to launch tomorrow Thursday, June 2 at 5pm bringing an exhibition of 13 Las Vegas photographers and a set of live bands to Taverna Costera. Bands set to perform are Jesse Pino, The Rifleman, Sin Veneno, The Quitters, and 90 Proof.
Photographers featuring include Shahab Zargari, Jorge Lara, Elsa Cantu, Chey (Dragon Dreams), Tiffany Salerno, Casey Jade, Sonia Barcelona, Claus Schmidt, Fred Morledge, Shannon Dorn, Tami Yaron, Alli Murphy, Gina Bobina, and Dave DeLunatic.
The festival was co-created by Taverna Costera owner Jeff Hwang, Taverna Costera Art Curator Gina Bobina, photographer and VIM Magazine Editor In Chief Jorge Lara, photographer and GC Records co-creator Shahab Zargari and Nevermore Productions creator Danielle O’Hara.
Check out the bands featuring at the festival:
Jesse Pino recently did two solo acoustic sets at Fergunsons downtown. his latest single release is ‘Ulysses.’
The Quitters
The Quitters previous releases include ‘Contributing to Erosion’ and ‘No Big Deal.’ quitterspunk.bandcamp.com
Sin Veneno is a local Vegas Spanish Rock band. The band plays covers from the 80s-90s.
The Rifleman LV
With 2.7 thousand followers on Facebook, The Rifleman LV, a GC Records label band that say they “play bluegrass for people who love punk rock.”
90 Proof Band
90 Proof features ‘powerful vocals, dynamic drumming, energetic. baselines and shredded guitar licks and is one of the most versatile 90s cover bands in Las Vegas.
BEHIND THE SCENES AT THE ART + Music equals life fest
The First Annual Art + Music = Life Festival is set to launch tomorrow Thursday, June 2 at 5pm bringing an exhibition of 13 Las Vegas photographers and a set of live bands to Taverna Costera. Bands set to perform are Jesse Pino, The Rifleman, Sin Veneno, The Quitters, and 90 Proof.
Photographers exhibiting include Shahab Zargari, Jorge Lara, Elsa Cantu, Chey (Dragon Dreams), Tiffany Salerno, Casey Jade, Sonia Barcelona, Claus Schmidt, Fred Morledge, Shannon Dorn, Tami Yaron, Alli Murphy, Gina Bobina, and Dave DeLunatic.
The festival was co-created by Taverna Costera owner Jeff Hwang, Taverna Costera Art Curator Gina Bobina, photographer and VIM Magazine Editor In Chief Jorge Lara, photographer and GC Records co-creator Shahab Zargari and Nevermore Productions creator Danielle O’Hara.
Check out some behind the scenes photos of the artists putting up their work in preparation for the festival.
The photos were taken by Taverna Costera Art Curator Gina Bobina.
ART + MUSIC = LIFE IS A GO!
The First Annual Art + Music = Life Festival is set to launch tomorrow Thursday, June 2 at 5pm bringing an exhibition of 13 Las Vegas photographers and a set of live bands to Taverna Costera. Bands set to perform are Jesse Pino, The Rifleman, Sin Veneno, The Quitters, and 90 Proof.
Photographers exhibiting include Shahab Zargari, Jorge Lara, Elsa Cantu, Chey (Dragon Dreams), Tiffany Salerno, Casey Jade, Sonia Barcelona, Claus Schmidt, Fred Morledge, Shannon Dorn, Tami Yaron, Alli Murphy, Gina Bobina, and Dave DeLunatic.
The festival was co-created by Taverna Costera owner Jeff Hwang, Taverna Costera Art Curator Gina Bobina, photographer and VIM Magazine Editor In Chief Jorge Lara, photographer and GC Records co-creator Shahab Zargari and Nevermore Productions creator Danielle O’Hara.
