CAUGHT IN THE MOMENT

FINALLY, A NEWLY DESIGNED WEBSITE AND BLOG

2009-05-12T17:30:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Thank for visiting my blog, but as of now this blog is old..haha...please check out my official design and photography website at www.gerardlozano.com

Thank you,
Gerard Lozano

Entering the 9th Grade

2009-03-20T18:37:00.000-07:00

Just like wedding, portrait, corporate and nature photography, I also love to document real time events supported with rich and unique stories.

One of our Creative Director at work came across this documentary type photography concept from the New York Times, "One of 8 Million" and inspired me like no other. I've always wanted do documentary photography integrating video and music, but I just couldn't put my finger on it on how to do it.

For two weeks I was itching into getting anything and anybody started for me to see if this is something that I can work on as a set of series. This is my first try of many and I hope that you guys enjoy it and stay tuned on the ones I work on.

An 8th Grader Into High School:

Character Project on USA Network

2009-03-19T16:34:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to blog about this new show called, "Character Project" on USA Network. It's a really cool show about 11 portrait photographers with unique styles. I really appreciate and admire them for creating such amazing photographs and being on the top of their careers as creative individuals seeking to help and document lives.

www.http://www.usanetwork.com/characterproject/

Dynah and Paul

2009-03-19T15:18:00.000-07:00

Had another engagement session this past weekend. Though it became a little chilly in the sunny side of San Jose, it was perfect. The overcast clouds helped me shoot with even lighting and some cool clouds.

Another fun couple who seems a bit nervous on what to do, but they managed as they became comfortable behind the camera. Next is their wedding in September.

Party: Kaplinksy's Family and Friends

2009-03-08T21:27:00.000-07:00

I was hired for a couple of hours to document the Kaplinsky's family birthday gathering with kids. Just a few shots to share.

Suprise: Guess Who?

2009-03-08T21:22:00.000-07:00

ABDC's 1st season's winner! Lets see if you recognize a couple of them without their masks.

School: Assumption Festival

2009-03-08T21:17:00.001-07:00

Each year I attend the Assumption Catholic School Festival and donate the photos that I take to the school. Here are some that aesthetically came out a bit cooler than most.

Corporate: Galileo Planning Group

2009-03-08T21:07:00.000-07:00

Here we have are the 3 partners of the Galileo Planning Group that I covered for their website shoot and corporate photo assets. A wealth management firm that deals only with clients who are worth 10 million dollars or higher. You can find more about them by reading about their services on their website: www.galileoplanningroup.com. A site that I had also designed through Solutionset.com.

DJ GOLDENCHYLD and FINGERBANGERZ CREW

2009-03-05T23:44:00.000-08:00

About 3 or so years ago, I did a small gig for this DJ crew in San Jose, Ca. It was one of those experiences that I hoped for the photos to come out well because of all of the uneven lighting situations. But even though those were in the back of my mind up until I got home to work on the photos, I had a great time. It was an overall experience not just from shooting around but the environment and being surrounded by thousands of records around you. I had never seen this many records in my life.

Lemus Family

2009-03-05T23:23:00.000-08:00

Another late post. For this one, I was hired by the family during one of their rare family gathering that had everyone under one roof. I had a blast because they were so laid back. Even the grandparents had the patience of having their photos taken one after the other.

Didn't you know...

2009-03-05T23:04:00.001-08:00

Didn't you know that Bingo Night is the place to be?

I am really happy that I was able to take photos of such wonderful people whom lived long lives and continuing to enjoy it with their friends playing games and having a few laughs.

Corporate Photography

2009-02-26T09:57:00.000-08:00

Did some Corporate work last week which took me about 4 days to shoot. That was an awesome work out for my legs going up and down the stairs, all over the office and outside. Shot some 100+ people for their more formal with white background and more personal with their chosen environment {exs. below.} It was great meeting new people and I can put faces to those names which often times I forget.

Bandoy

2009-02-11T09:57:00.001-08:00

Some of my photos were featured in Buddha Apparel Viral Video

2009-02-05T10:52:00.000-08:00

I'm very happy for Buddha in getting this kind of publicity. Congrats Tony and Crew.

Light lights!

2009-02-01T23:30:00.000-08:00

Something I've dabbed into is incorporating more of my graphic design background into photography, which depends on the concept of course. So here are my first few.

Cangcos

2008-12-28T17:52:00.000-08:00

A late post but better than never. This was one of my first weddings and I thought it should see the light once again. I had a great time with these two couples now husband and wife. We went to the beautiful San Francisco. Lets just I was really excited and scared for having it be one of my first weddings, but I felt really good for getting some good shots. It's a combination of the subjects, location and fun. I had a lot of fun and they did too. Just look at the photos. This is why, hmmmm... that I got into the wedding business. It's fun meeting different people and then all of a sudden you are invited to their wedding. Ain't that funny if you think about it...haha! For many weddings, only important family, friends and pets are invite, but yet me, Gerard who rarely knows the couple is invited too....haha...OK, it's not that funny.

Vicky and Vince

2008-12-28T17:26:00.000-08:00

Vicky and Vince were married on 7.7.7. I know it's one of those super duper late posts but I think I should share this one as well. These two couples were so much fun to do an engagement shooting pretty much for an entire day. They both had their specific locations that they wanted document all around SF Bay Area. It was kinda cool as I witnessed the different locations when they had their first kiss, hug, held hands, and even their first ice cream together.

Espitia Family

2008-12-28T16:57:00.001-08:00

I am finally finding a little bit more time from the business of the holiday chaos to update my blog.

This is another wonderful family that I had a chance to work with in Los Gatos, Ca. This is the Espitia Family. Very fun, generous and welcoming. Again, they had put the stamp to why I really enjoying working on family portraits. Seeing the joy each individual contributes to one big lumpsome of happiness. Thanks for letting me cover your beautiful sunny California day with your entire family :D!

Alyssa

2008-12-28T16:45:00.000-08:00

Here is a set of head shots of Alyssa who needed a few fun and timeless head shots for archiving. The photo was taken at our dear old San Leandro Marina, Ca.

The Do Couple

2008-12-28T16:12:00.000-08:00

Quan and Theresa came to me to document their pregnant photos to show their future daughter what she looked like before she came to see the light. I wish you two the best of luck raising a precious baby girl.

Korin Dizon

2008-12-28T16:06:00.000-08:00

Korin came to me to get a few head shots for her portfolio and for the Miss Teen Filipina Beauty Pageant. Later on that week, I became one of the photographers to document the event.

Tran Family

2008-12-24T19:31:00.000-08:00

Christmas is the time to gather family and to show that you care. Christmas is the time to be thankful for the happiness for each year. Christmas is the time when Jesus was born and to celebrate a new born's 1st Christmas with him? There is no better day. I am very humbled to be the first photographer to shoot the Trans and Dillon's first set of photos.

McLurs and Kims: Part II

2008-12-24T19:22:00.001-08:00

2nd shoot with the McLurs, but now with the entire family. I had another amazing time to meet everyone all at once. Seeing the new house was also very nice. Hannah and Ron, well Ron mainly {the interior decorator you} did a wonderful job. Hannah, your color choice for the lounge chair deserves a huge pat on the back...haha..

McLurs and Kims: part I

2008-12-24T19:17:00.000-08:00

Our first immediate family photoshoot. Hannah, Ron and little Ellis were so awesome. Drools = Ellis literally showed me why he earned his nickname. They were so low key and easy to work with. The shoot went pretty quickly as they were so cooperative.

Happy Holidays!

2008-12-24T18:54:00.001-08:00

Just want to say Happy Holidays to Everyone and a Safe New Year. I thank you all for visiting my blog and keeping up with what I do here and there. I hope and plan to get more work done in 09' to be able to share my evolution in photography.

If we haven't worked together in a shoot, well what are you waiting for? haha...no pressure.

Regards
Gerard

Tourist For A Day

2008-12-16T15:33:00.000-08:00

Tourist for a Day with my aunt's family to spots in the city. It was a fun day, but the cold and wet weather was pretty difficult to ignore.

SF 08' Marathon

2008-12-09T00:53:00.000-08:00

Who says I only do portraits and weddings. Just like other photographers we do other photography related things and I also enjoy event photography. To bee able to go outside and connect with strangers from long ranges and to capture moments in their lives that would best describe their experiences {not as a stoker.} I really enjoyed shooting and watching this year's 08' SF marathon. It's one of those shooting times with no pressure and just shoot for the moment! All it takes is 1 good shot!

Chang Family

2008-11-30T22:15:00.001-08:00

Like I said, it was a busy weekend. The last gig for the weekend was a very generous Chang family. They cooked shabu-shabu hot pot with freshly baked cheese-cake and had invited me to be part of their family for the few hours I was there.

I can say that my most favorite time to shoot is when I do family portraits. I get to see them in their most comfortable moment with their family laughing and just having a good honest fun. And who am I, the person that gets to capture that. I got a front seat seating. NOSE-BLEEDS BABY! They chose a nearby location in Saratoga called, Villa Montavo. Very famous and expensive for weddings and high-end parties. Amy {the Mommy}| shared a story about the mansion, that it was donated by one of California's Senator. Hmmmm I wish I can do that...haha! Anyways I guess for now, I can just drool and look at the Chang family's photos and dream that I can rest my head in a location like that. Well it did cross my mind going into the bathroom and place my head on the sink for like a few minutes. That might be the closest I can get to it.

For more photos from their own website: changnest.com

Contessa and Paul's Engagment

2008-11-30T18:56:00.000-08:00

Man, this goes to show you how I'm still very unfamiliar of the Bay Area. Contessa and Paul who currently lives in New York both originally from the East Bay both came to visit for Thanksgiving weekend and had asked me to cover their Engagement photos. Well, Paul took us to several spots in Berkeley and made me feel like a total tourist for not knowing these two spots. I knew this city is awesomely cool, but did not know it was even cooler. The upper hillsides of the city with so many different views of the Bay.

I had a great time because they're another couple that makes shooting fun. They were very relaxed and up for anything. Paul even surprised me by hoping on a tree branch about 10-15 feet off the ground and got Contessa to join him. Great couple and very adventurous. I cannot wait to do their wedding in May.

Lil' Isaiah

2008-11-28T12:03:00.000-08:00

What a busy weekend, doing 3 gigs. I'm blaming the holidays where everyone is available.

Isaiah is a fun little dude. Smart and already trained to answer who's our new president. Isaiah, who's the President? Isaiah, "Obama!" Along with a cute turn of the hip and a cute smile. I had a great time shooting him at the top of the hill and just look at him, his GQ poses haha!

Machintosh Family

2008-11-18T23:17:00.000-08:00

I was again invited to shoot another family portrait for their holiday card. I was a nice drive going East to Mountain House. I really love how it's so distinct from the rest of the Bay Area. Away from the city and with so much more unique locations to shoot. The photos here does not reveal what I'm talking about. But what is here is a beautiful looking young family.

Jeremy

2008-10-31T01:01:00.000-07:00

Jeremy wanted me to snap a few photos for his own personal archiving and we thought that night shots was the way for this particular shoot.

Jaime and David

2008-10-26T23:11:00.000-07:00

On Saturday 25th, 2008. I covered Jaime and David's day of becoming one at the most beautiful and sunny day of Sonoma County, Santa Rosa. It was a fun filled day full of love and support from family and friends. On the way up to Sonoma, thank God that it wasn't too much traffic driving up, but I do feel sorry for the ones that were going south.

Jaime and David from Gerard Lozano on Vimeo.

TrackRunners

2008-10-20T09:29:00.000-07:00

This was during making of the TrackRunner's music video, "Hands Up," single. I was again invited by the band to document and take advantage of some scene shots for their archiving. It was an entire weekend of hustling and bustling of cameras, lights, camcorders, music, extras and good times. It was my first music video cover and was lucky enough to do my 5 second cameo... haha! That was cool.

TrackRunners, "Hands Up," Video from Gerard Lozano on Vimeo.

Buddha Apparel

2008-10-20T01:04:00.000-07:00

Anthony Sue, founder of Buddha Apparel, an East Bay born urban clothing line, invited me to cover their new season line. Set to hit the stores in the next couple of months. We took it to the streets of Oakland's Chinatown. This was a fun cover because the brand visualized with it's origin to China. A truly great location for it's concept. Brilliant Tony!

Buddha Apparel Fall 08 Line from Gerard Lozano on Vimeo.

Jason and Randy

2008-10-19T22:52:00.001-07:00

I never thought I would be covering a Gay couple's wedding, well not this soon anyway, but I guess things just happen to fall into place. I was really stoked when they had asked me to do it. Though it was a little unconventional in comparison to a typical wedding it went well. The ceremony was super fast and getting set up and knowing where to shoot seemed almost non-existent. Atleast I was able to grab the couple for a few shots prior to their reception at a bit more controlled environment before they had to go and meet with their guests.

Jason and Randy from Gerard Lozano on Vimeo.

After working on this, you begin to realize why wedding photographers, etc are costl. It's the craziness of the event and also working on the hundreds of photos taken that day it could take at least the same amount of time as post processing the photos as to when you are shooting the entire event. Really is pretty exhausting, so why do I do it if you may ask? I enjoy it! If I keep doing this, I hope to get better and find a good system when it comes to weddings, regardless of the situation. There is a lot of credit the needs to go to good and creative photographers out there and I plan to someday to be able to execute like a pro-wedding photographer one of these days.

TrackRunners

2008-10-19T22:36:00.000-07:00

After having been working with the TrackRunners after a few covers. I decided to do a quick slideshow of our first shoot. I really enjoy working with these guys {Whiz and Rei.} They're an upcoming hip hop crew based in the Bay Area, Ca. The song that is playing on the slideshow below is one of their songs called, "Be Right Back."

These two guys are super down to earth and really relaxed. They seemed to be down to what poses I had for them and dealt with all of the lighting and held it strong. I just feel sorry for them that they might have bright white spots in their sight for the week after haha!

TrackRunners "Be Right Back." from Gerard Lozano on Vimeo.