Update: February 2010

Hello World,

just a little update. Been busy working on a few projects, primarily trying to catch up on post-production. The images from the "Gap" inspired shoot are coming out very well, and my French Chic Black and White shoot is going into post via my retoucher Joseph Alexander.

I recently shot a lookbook for new menswear line James Larence (Monday Feb 8th).

Today I shot a casting call for an ad campaign (which I can't disclose). It was my first casting call of that proportion, for a major ad company, I shot over 150 actors/models. It was very interesting to see all the faces and personalities.

Other than that, I'm just trying to keep busy and make money working on new upcoming projects.

Until the Next Post, Peace!

Allen Zaki
allenzaki.com
allen@allenzaki.com

Archive: Trenyce Behind the Scenes

Hello World,

I had the pleasure last October 2009 to photograph Ms. Trenyce Cobbins former American Idol finalist, in Downtown Los Angeles. I worked with celebrity stylist Chris Mannor and makeup artist Kim Todd.

Here is the Behind the Scenes video from our shoot:



Please rate and comment on the video. Thank you.

Until the Next Post, Peace!

Allen Zaki
allenzaki.com
allen@allenzaki.com

NEW LOGO

Hello World,

if you haven't noticed already by the header on my blog, there is a NEW LOGO for ALLEN ZAKI PHOTOGRAPHY.

Its a new year and a new me! This is the new logo (above), co-designed with help from my friend and designer Don Valenzuela. It represents the "old-school" wax seal, with the new age feeling of shutter release cables surrounding the "Z" in the center.

Although I'm a contemporary photographer, I still do shoot with polaroids and film when I can. Which is seen as "old-school" or an art form now a days. So my logo represents the combination of contemporary photography with a twist of classic style.

Hope you like it.

Until the next post, Peace!

Allen Zaki
allenzaki.com
allen@allenzaki.com

Update: "Gap" Advertising Inspired Shoot

Hello World,

About three weeks ago, the beginning of January, I worked on a fashion shoot inspired by the 2007 "Gap Inc" advertisements. I'm trying to update my portfolio with images that are more Advertising Based, and less editorial. Reaching out to larger clients is what 2010 is all about for Allen Zaki Photography.

The image above is of my team and model Maria @ Fierce Models LA.

Credits:

(L-R) Mathias Alan (MUA/Hair); Maria (model @ Fierce); Catherine Wright (Wardrobe); Allen Zaki (photographer, me).

This coming week I'll be working on the images and they will be released there after. We also worked with Rachel @ Photo[genics and shot at Phil Sanchez's studio in Downtown Los Angeles.

Until the Next Post, Peace!

Allen Zaki
allenzaki.com
allen@allenzaki.com

BTS: Snaps from French Chic Fashion Shoot

Hello World,

I had an AMAZING time working with my new GLAM SQUAD yesterday: Toni Ferrara (stylist), Mathias Alan (makeup) and Danee Smith (Hair).

We did this awesome French ChicBlack and White shoot in my friend Phil Sanchez's studio in Downtown LA. We worked with fabulous model Anna @ Photo[genics and Jadrianne "JJ" @ Models International. We shot over 13 looks, and will be sending it out for publication soon. The story is based on Black and White's its going to be HOT!

The images above are some snaps I took while on set.

Snaps Info:

1) Toni Ferrara and Mathias Alan
2) "JJ" @ M.I. with Headpiece
3) Mathias smoothing "JJ"'s legs
4) 2nd to Last Look for Anna @ Photo[genics

Credits:

Photography: Allen Zaki
Wardrobe: Toni Ferrara (www.toniferrara.com)
Makeup: Mathias Alan (www.dripbook.com/mathiastheartist)
Hair: Danee Smith
Hair Asst.: Jonathan
Location: Phil Sanchez Studio

Until the Next Post, Peace!

Allen Zaki
allenzaki.com
allen@allenzaki.com