NEW! Shooting at the Las Palmas Resort Video!
Jesse’s latest video is shot entirely at the Las Palmas resort. The Las Palmas is the official resort for “The Girls of Rocky Point Calendar” for a number of reasons. Great locations, great beach, great beach houses and condos. If you still haven’t made your reservations for Circus Mexicus or the GORP Calendar Signing party, there’s still time. Click here for more informaton on the very special GORP/Circus Mexicus rates.
Girls of Rocky Point at Las Palmas from Jesse Hoekstra on Vimeo.
This Weeks Featured Model : Somer Pagliaro
This weeks featured model is Somer Pagliaro. Somer is another Arizona resident who makes the short 3.5 hour trip to Rocky Point whenever she can. While in Rocky Point Somer enjoys jet skiing in the Sea of Cortez and dancing at the clubs in El Mirador and Calle 13. Somer will be making that short trip to the beaches of Rocky Point once more for our calendar signing party on June 6th at Chango’s, so don’t miss this chance to be among the first to own this beautiful calendar and have it signed by Somer and all her friends. In the meantime, enjoy these images taken on our last trip to Puerto Penasco, Mexico.
Alex Bussa on Backlighting to Accent Abmient Daylight.
Here’s a quick post from Alex Bussa’s blog on a lighting setup he uses quite frequently when shooting outdoors.
Back Lighting Your Subject | Alex Bussa Photography
Back Lighting Your Subject
May 7th, 2009Somer - Girls of Rocky Point Calendar GirlWhen shooting on location you may find yourself confronted by beautiful, soft, ambient light. Don’t freak out, it’s alright. Actually it’s great, but that doesn’t mean your setup needs to stop there…..
Read the rest of the post, and view the resulting image and diagram on Alex’s blog.
New Contests at Chango’s Announced
“Last Chance Contest” and “Meet and Greet the Models” event on Friday April 24th
We had so much fun the last three time, we just have to have one more. Regrettably, some of our models will not be able to travel to Rocky Point for our Calendar shoots on April 25th and 26th, so we’ve got some open slots, and we’ll be holding a “Last Chance to be a Calendar Model” contest at Chango’s on Friday April 24th. If you missed our contests last time, now is your chance. Just register on our registration page, and show up for the show, and then be ready for some terrific fun on Saturday and Sunday when you’ll be photographed by some of Phoenix’s best fashion and beauty photographers. You may even be selected for a shoot aboard the 112 foot custom built yacht, “The Amelia Rose”.
A lot of our previous winners will also be at the show, and although they won’t be competing (they’re already winners!), they’ll be hanging out, dancing, and having a good time with the rest of the crowd.
“Cover Girl Contest” Saturday April 25th
Join us on Saturday April 25th, when we select an announce our Calendar Cover Girl from among our previous winners, and any winners we pick on Friday night’s contest. This show is going to ROCK even more than the last contest did. If you were there, you KNOW what I mean! Do NOT miss this show!
Contest Winners Galleries are Up AND a Special Announcement!
Well we’ve posted a lot of new pictures of our contest winners to date (don’t forget, at LEAST one more contest on March 14th). You can check them all out on the Contest Winners page. We shot all of these beach shots on Sandy Beach. Our favorite beach in Rocky Point. We were in front of our beach house at the Las Palmas resort. For our money, the best resort and the best beach houses in Puerto Penasco, Mexico. They’ve got gorgeous condos too, and best of all, they are all walking distance from CHANGO’S! If you’re thinking of coming to the newly announced, big Roger Clyne and the Peacemakers show in June, rumor has it this is where the band will be staying, but don’t quote me on that….yet.
Now be sure to pay extra special attention to Myann’s gallery, because this girl is so much more than a pretty face, she is also our newest contributer and editor! We love Myann’s blog, and we are thrilled that she’ll be contributing here with all the latest news on clubs, restaurants, and parties happening in Puerto Penasco, and just in time for Spring Break 09!
Photographers Portfolios are Complete
The last of our primary photograhers portfolio has been added the the Portfolio page. Have a look. We’re very excited about the level of talent what will be working on primary photography in April. In addition to the primary photographers, there will be the attendees from Don Giannatti’s Lighting Essentials workshop who will be serving on the shoots. I’ve assisted with several of Don’s workshops, and I’m always surpised by the level of talent the “students” bring to the table.
