Congratulations to all the graduates of the Cordon Bleu Class of 2010!!!
Graduating Class of Las Vegas Cordon Bleu March 2010
Graduates & Families, you may view your proofs online by clicking here
Depending on the content of your site, a certain percentage of your content is going to be copied. There are many reasons why readers may copy your content. It might be a fan copying content for reference or sharing it with a friend or it might be someone stealing your content for republishing. Regardless of the reason, it is helpful to know how your content is being used.
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I first learned about Tynt when I was reading about a model worried about people coping her photos on an online modeling site. Someone posted about Tynt so I took a look at Tynt’s website and I was happy to see the service is free. It’s easy to setup and it only took me a few minutes to implement it here on this blog.
They include detail instructions for most blogging software like Wordpress. Tynt does its magic with javascript so it will only work on sites you control like Wordpress blogging software from Wordpres.org. It will not work on hosted blogging sites like Wordpress.com or Blogger.com.
Tynt Insight only activates when content over seven words are copied. They assume strings up to seven words will be used for search and adding the attribution text will be disruptive to searching. It works when text is pasted into messenger services, email clients, forums, and blogs. At this point, it only attributes text content although it does report when images are copied. The second part of Tynt Insight is the reporting tools found on the Tynt website under your account. It gives you detailed statistics about what has been copied, what has been attributed, and link backs you have received as a result of users copying content. For now, you’ll need a separate account for each site you want to track.
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While out shooting a model at an abandon mine outside of Las Vegas this curious turtle came up to our shooting area to see what was going on. Of course having a turtle crash a photo shoot is not something I would say is a common occurrence in these parts.
So I did what most photographers would do, I stopped taking pictures of the beautiful model and started shooting a set with the new turtle/model that showed up. We spent about a half hour working together, trying different poses and angles. I guess the turtle turned model sensed that the other model was growing impatient so she went back into the shade to watch us complete the photo shoot.
Paris Hilton partied on her 29th birthday Las Vegas-style Saturday night at Tao Night Club, with Doug Reinhardt right by her side.
Paris walked the red carpet before heading into her party wearing a white Preen dress, Christian Louboutin shoes, and a gift from Reinhardt—a pair of sparkly Chanel earrings.
Paris was also joined at Tao by her parents Rick and Kathy Hilton, along with a group of friends who help her celebrate her birthday.
Eva Longoria Parker, entrepreneur and owner of two new, successful CityCenter ventures, Beso steakhouse and Eve nightclub, hosted the Latin Chamber of Commerce 35th Installation Gala, the official swearing-in ceremony of the 2010 Board of Directors. Luis Valera, Chairman of the Board, shared his vision for 2010 and presented Longoria Parker with the first ever “Premio de Oro – Distinguished Leadership” award. The award recognizes Longoria Parker for her success as the Las Vegas Strip’s sole Latina restaurant and nightclub owner and for her commitment to expand opportunities for minority- and women-owned businesses. In addition, the City of Las Vegas and Clark Country will declared February 20 as “Eva Longoria Parker Day.”
Sometimes when I think I have seen it all, something else happens to let me know that I have indeed NOT seen it all yet.
On assignment at the Luxor Casino, I stopped into Tacos and Tequila to cover the first of a new weekly event. Human Rooster Fighting! Who would have thought?
The object is to pop the other “Roosters” balloons before he/she can pop yours, all while wearing chicken feet and a rooster mask. Rules are you can’t use your hands, only your feet.
If you get a chance on a Wednesday night, stop into Tacos and Tequila, have a few drinks and sit back and watch some of the most funniest action around. However, be careful about what you say, the “Roosters” are customers so if you want, you too can put on your best strut and cluck and see if you are the King Rooster of the night.
Photography by Dave Proctor / www.daplv.com
Some of the best body painters in the world turned out for the North American Body Paint Championship held here in Las Vegas over the weekend. Names like Mark Reid and Skin City Bodypaint were there creating art on models for the grand prize of $24,000 That would buy a lot of paint!
Here are some of the entries…
Ever wonder what goes into creating something like this? The model must stand there for up to 6 hours while being painted. They need to be carful not to move while the artist is working or the design may get ruined. After all that time standing there being painted, they then have to another hour or two of photo shoots to do. And the day’s not over yet, after the photo shoots are done it’s time to take the stage and display the work to the audience.
Here is a short video of one of the models being painted and then on stage.
Click here to view the Skin City Bodypaint Video
Video by Steven Horlock and Skin City Bodypaint
Actor, Director and Producer Jason Alexander, star of the Broadway stage, motion pictures and most notably the award-winning actor who played “George Costanza” on “Seinfeld,” now portrays the character “Donny Clay,” the world’s fourth-best motivational speaker. “Donny Clay’s” world famous seminars entail an hilarious show full of comedy, music, self-help and partial nudity all combined to leave you laughing as you discover the YOU inside of you.
If you are thinking about seeing something different while in Vegas, you can’t miss this show!
Get your tickets now, Alexander will only perform his limited engagement for a series of dates through March 2010: February 11-14, February 25-28, March 4-7 and March 11-14
Eleven Spa Vegas, the luxury spa featuring a salon by world-renowned hairstylist Ken Paves, celebrated its one year anniversary with a stylish celebration to kick off New York Fashion Week 2010. The chic event included a red carpet and a fashion show featuring clothing by Diane Von Furstenberg and celebrity hair and makeup trends by Ken Paves.
Here are a couple shots from the show, more pics soon in InStyle Magazine.
Hair and makeup by Ken Paves
Sports Illustrated On Location, Las Vegas! Vegas is known to draw the best in entertainment and celebrities however rarely we get the treat of so many beautiful models all in the same place at the same time.
However for 3 days the Sports Illustrated 2010 Swimsuit Calendar Models were here and partying, signing calendars and generally having a great time.
Jet Nightclub at the Mirage drew a huge crowd of Sports Illustrated fans to meet and party with the models. Needless to say, it was a party to remember.
Another talented Las Vegas Artist I have the pleasure of working with from time to time is Robin Barcus of Skin City Body Painting. She can turn a normal human being into a work of art.
Robin is a multi talented artist meaning she not only does body painting, she also designs her own dresses, paints murals, she can turn just about anything or anyone into art.
And now it appears that her work is being recognized in Europe too. Here is a magazine we found from Romania that features Robin and her State Of Dress Project as well as one of my shots of Robin wearing the Poker Chip Dress that represents Nevada. This is a 5 page spread that also includes some of her work turning everyday objects into wearable art.
Click HERE More information about the Poker Chip Dress and behind the scenes photo’s from the shoot.
Make sure you visit her main website here.
And if you are interested in Body Paint, check out her Skin City Bodypainting website here…
Karla Rehm is a long time friend and artist here in Las Vegas. She paints inspirational paintings using not only paint, but also incorporates things like postage stamps, old rusty washers, newspaper clippings, copper, bones and other strange things into her art.
Her art is some of the most uplifting and unique work that I have ever photographed. Most of her original work you can purchase, she also offers two of her most famous paintings in poster form.
As a sneak peek to what’s coming, here are a few new pieces that I photographed for her yesterday.
I choose happy
Talk to me
Check out more of Karla’s work on her website at http://www.karlarehm.com/
Then you leave it on the side of the road for someone like me to find it and photograph it.
Sometimes we think our lives are hard, things don’t work out and we are unhappy. Take a moment to be grateful for the things you do have. Some people have lost everything. Every day more and more people become homeless due to many reasons, most are beyond their control.
So the next time you see someone standing on the corner begging, think for a moment of all the things you have, your family, your home, your internet connection, all things we sometimes take for granted and be grateful.
Have you helped someone today?
July 2008 Playboy Playmate of the Month Laura Croft celebrated her 27th birthday. Holly Madison also attended the party, other celebrities joined her later to celebrate and party at Tao.
Laura Croft
Holly Madison
“The Hills” starlet Stephanie Pratt walks the red carpet before dancing the night away at Pure Nightclub inside Caesars Palace.
"The Hills" Startlet, Stephanie Pratt
When you get time, check out the Pulse of Vegas Blog, this is the official blog of Caesars Palace, Bally’s, Flamingo, Harrah’s, Imperial Palace, Paris, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and O’Sheas. Or as close as it gets to “official”
Chances are if it’s happening at one of the Harrah’s properties you will be able to read about it there. And of course they like to use my pictures so they are alright in my book.
Casino’s are starting to interview girls for positions for poolside servers and hostesses.
With the economy being what it is there are more girls than ever applying for these jobs so make sure you have the edge with great pictures to send them so when they look over the responses they pick YOU for an interview.
A few hints…
Hit the gym, tone up and loose those few extra pounds that you may have gained during the winter.
Don’t send them last years pictures and show up looking different.
Send only classy shots, these positions are for girls that will represent the casinos, they are not looking for glamour, FHM or trashy girls so don’t send them pictures that look like that.
Click here to email me and let’s get started on getting you the pictures you need to be competitive.
Comedy talent from all over converged on the Palms yesterday to benefit three local dog rescue organizations. Sammy Shore brought everyone together for a 3 hour laugh packed afternoon with Vinnie Favorito, Bobby Slayton, George Wallace, Louie Anderson, Rich Little, Lance Burton, Kathy Walker , Frankie Scinta, Jeff Hobson, Manny Olivera, Pam Matteson and Pete Barbutti.
Proceeds from the comedy jam will help three local dog rescue organizations, Las Vegas Basset Rescue, The Las Vegas Weimaraner Club & Rescue, Golden Retriever Rescue Southern Nevada. These all-volunteer, non-profit organizations will use the money raised from the show for veterinary care, training, boarding and sanctuary for abandoned dogs in the community.
If you want to help, donate or adopt, please contact these organizations today!
Rumor had it that another one of my shots was published so I went on down to the corner store and discovered one of my shots of Nicole Richie from New Years Eve at The Venetian is published in the current issue of OK Magazine. (Feb. 8, 2010 issue #6, page 46)
The editors picked the same shot I choose to post on my blog on New Years Day, does that mean I have good taste? Link
They also used it on their website back in January, I never knew…
Actress, Lindsay Price, celebrates the exclusive Grand Opening of Laguna Champagne Bar inside The Palazzo Hotel and Casino. After posing for a few pictures on the red carpet she cut the red ribbon officially opening the Opening of Laguna Champagne Bar.
Guests enjoyed an evening of champagne cocktails and glasses of Dom Perignon, yes, they even gave the press some champagne but not enough to cause us to take blurring pictures. 
After the fight as I was leaving I noticed a familiar face down on the casino floor of the Hard Rock Casino. As I got closer I realized that it was Amy, one of the models that used to hang out at my studio a few years ago.
She is an awesome model, hard working and she has a great attitude. If you are looking for a sexy blackjack dealer and a one that is also a professional model so you can brag to your friends that you played with a model in Vegas and won, head on down to the Hard Rock and look for Amy.
Amy, circa 1996
Shooting the WBA light heavyweight title fight at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas Friday night was a a real eye opener in how things can be something other than what you see.
Beibut Shumenov won the WBA light heavyweight title by points but from the looks of it ringside and what everyone else saw, Gabriel Campillo led the fight and should have won but the split-decision gave the fight to Shumenov.
Shumenov, from Kazakhstan, set a record by winning a title in his 10th professional bout. Michael Spinks held the previous mark by winning a championship in his 17th pro fight.
“I’m not surprised by the decision,” Shumenov said. “I had the better trainer and he told me what to do to win.”
Judge Levi Martinez scored the fight 117-111 in favor of Campillo, while Jerry Roth had the bout scored 115-113 for Shumenov. Particia Morse Jarman scored the fight 117-111.
“This win is for my friends and family back in Kazakhstan,” Shumenov said.
Shumenov started strong, controlling the action in the early rounds before Campillo rallied in the middle rounds.
Campillo beat Shumenov in a majority decision that many questioned in August. This time Campillo felt he was slighted by the decision.
Campillo’s cornermen were irate and visibly disgusted with the outcome of the fight.
“I got robbed,” said Campillo. “I want an investigation of the judges.”
Shumenov upped his record to 9-1 with six knockouts. Campillo, from Spain, fell to 19-3 with five KOs.
Also at the Hard Rock Casino in Las Vegas Friday night …
In the co-main event, rising junior middleweight prospect Erislandy Lara remained undefeated with a 10th round TKO victory over Grady Brewer.
The younger, faster Lara dominated the former winner of “The Contender” reality TV show throughout the fight and sent Brewer to the canvas just moments before the referee stopped the fight at 2:44 of the final round.
Last night at the 4th annual Tao A GO GO, Las Vegas’ hottest dancers showed up to compete for the $10,000 grand prize while hundreds of party goers cheered them on.
Special Guest Actor/Comedian Jamie Kennedy was the MC for the event. Nick Carter from the Back Street Boys also showed up in case Jamie needed help with all the girls, swell guy.
You never know who may show up at Tao on Worship Thursday’s so if you find yourself sitting at home with nothing to do next Thursday night, head over to the Venetian and enjoy the unique experience of Tao.
Jamie Kennedy
Nick Carter
Singer and Songwriter Wynter Gordon made an appearance at LAX last night. After posing for me for a few photos she performed a few songs for the party goers and got everyone up and dancing to her latest work.
She wrote the song “Gonna Breakthrough” for Mary J. Blige’s album The Breakthrough, and two songs for Danity Kane’s second album Welcome to the Dollhouse, “2 of You” and “Do Me Good”. She is currently writing for Jennifer Lopez and Rihanna.
Your Wedding day is one of the most important days of your life and certainly the most special. It is a day which joins people together for the rest of their lives, uniting not only the bride and groom, but their families and friends as well. A lot of time is spent in planning for the ‘big day’ and often a lot of money is spent as well! One thing that often get’s over looked is finding a good Wedding photographer in Las Vegas, it’s often a job which is delegated to a family member or friend, which although is economical in one sense you won’t be getting the professional quality and care that you deserve on your very special day. After all, the memories of your day will be ones you will wish to keep with you forever so booking your Wedding photographer in Las Vegas as early as possible is important and should be a top on your list.
Of course, if you are going to be paying good money for a Wedding photographer then you will want to make sure you are getting the very best service you can get. This is why it is critical that you find and book your chosen photographer early as the best ones may have waiting lists as they get very busy, especially during the summer months. Often the best way of searching for a good wedding photographer in Las Vegas is by talking to friends and family members, as they may have had passed experiences with photographers, they can also show you photographic evidence of the photographers work and tell you what the person behind the camera was like as well! Try searching on the internet as well before you start the long and often time consuming job of walking around lots of different places, know where you are going first and try making appointments.
The good thing about looking on the internet is that you can have a look at the photographer’s portfolio, enabling you to see whether you like their ‘style’ of photography or not, as this can differ from person to person. To view my portfolio just click here.
It is always a good idea to compile a list of questions to ask when you talk with the photographer, don’t worry, they won’t mind and are probably quite used to it! They know how important your big day is and it is in their interest to help you anyway they can, so don’t be shy.
You may have noticed the new banner image of the Las Vegas Strip at the top of the page. This was shot last night at the top of the Rio Hotel. If you ever get a chance to go up there, don’t pass it by. The view is gorgeous.
This print will be available for purchase soon.
Katy Perry hosted “Waking up in Vegas” party at Haze Lounge at Aria inside the City Center. However she was an hour and a half late arriving, maybe she was kissing a girl and forgot about the time?
If you haven’t had the chance to check out Haze you are missing one of the best new clubs in Vegas.
