If you recall back to this past Christmas Eve, 9 members of the Ortega family were brutally murdered in a shooting in Covina. Such a tragic story, so I was honored to have donated my time to photograph this benefit for the sponsors and members of the family. It was a very nice afternoon in Santa Monica, with celebrities all around and a performance by Sugar Ray, it was a very positive and inspiring event. Thanks again to Mary for having me!

Bodega Wine Bar

Lakers baby!!

Jonathan from the ‘Blow Out’, and his wife. Chef Ludo Lefebvre and his wife as well.

Sugar Ray holding it down

Cousin Eric, Mayhem and cousin Mary

Great event! Pictures are in the smug, enjoy!

LT

The Ortega Family Benefit was a great success! Pictures to be posted soon!

With the extreme temperatures this week tampering in and out, I was completely thrown off.  In any case enjoy some randoms of the week!

Tigran chillin in the heat wave Monday

new album! and doors wide open

prep

new mail! and mail from my old apartment lol thanks Goos!

office calendar

so hot, literally! Priscila prints and new costco fan

Erika and Alex, El Taco Loco- Carnitas taco time!

Have a nice weekend everyone!

LT

Last month our friend Iris approached us to guest speak at an Entrepreneur Society meeting at UCI!  I was pretty nervous all day, I honestly didn’t think people would be interested in knowing how we got started, how to build a brand and ultimately how to be successful through photography. We work on those things everyday so it was a little strange talking about the struggles hah, although I felt pretty good with the presentation overall. There was a nice discussion throughout, especially during Q&A some topics were brought up we typically don’t think about too often. It was a great refresher for us as well and to be involved in something like this has encouraged us to solidify our approach to marketing and branding Tikko even more! 

Walking to the classroom, we saw some fliers they had posted on the bridge. haha, such a surprise!

projector!

Esha and Irina 

Group shot, rip em eaters!

Such an honor! We were definitely inspired by the group and the purpose of the organization. Thanks again Iris for having us!

LT

Happy Earth Day!

Took Friday off to fish Lake Cachuma, just Northeast of Santa Barbara. Stopped by Oxnard to pick up my lil cousin Nicola and headed up the coastal 101 for some spring time bassin’! 

rental, Nic

beautiful lake, picture perfect conditions

2nd cast! instant bend-o!

next spot

fish on son!

another fatty female

lunch time

i love you bass

waiting for traffic to simmer 

vista point

good fishin’

LT

Took Friday off to fish Lake Cachuma, just Northeast of Santa Barbara. Stopped by Oxnard to pick up my lil cousin Nicola and headed up the coastal 101 for some spring time bassin’! 

rental, Nic

beautiful lake, picture perfect conditions

2nd cast! instant bend-o!

next spot

fish on son!

another fatty female

lunch time

i love you bass

waiting for traffic to simmer 

vista point

good fishin’

LT

Workshop II was a great success! Thanks again to Erich Chen for helping us hold it down Wednesday night. I guess Facebook doesn’t mess around when it says 30 people confirmed hah. But really though, it was a wonderful turnout. Had a good mix between weekend hobbyist, photojournalists, commercial and wedding photographers. Felt good to share in on some experiences with novices and veterans a like. Also a special thanks to my dad and his photo friends who came out! 

Anyways we didn’t get a chance to shoot too much but here are a few images from the night. 

chimpin

Tigran and Jeramee, our awesome model!

getting down

Rob Ryu, corner 2. Look at those killer looks!

Our good friend Michael from Orisue came through with his Mark II. 

fun times

Be sure to check out these blogs for more coverage: Brandon Wong & Melissa Lee!

BTW Workshop III announced soon!

LT

..of my desk that is hah. A few studio additions: Galant table ext. and Epson Artisan 800 printer, yes!

it works!

sweet

LT

A former Miss Mexico and winner of Miss International in ’07, Priscila Perales came to us with a long list of looks that she needed to kick start her acting career in the City of Angels.

Besides having an intense radiating beauty, which got her into the top ten of Miss Universe, she was a total joy to work with. After a long studio session, we went scouting for interesting environments outdoors, and spent a good amount of time shooting and hanging out. With her determination and charm I see her becoming very successful and I can only wait to see her star in the next big thing.

This would be a good time to take another breath.

Seriously though, Priscila looked so good when we went to Rodeo Dr. that people would literally just stop and stare. A group of tourists decided that they could not leave without a photo, or two.. ok make that 5, of their own.

I thought that was awesome. Anyway, sorry for the break, here is more

Unfortunately that’s all for this Roll. Best of luck to Priscila!

Cheers,

Tigran