tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67463868607735147352008-07-29T21:22:36.368-07:00Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-39728094064302000822008-07-29T21:14:00.000-07:002008-07-29T21:22:36.381-07:00Yesterday I met Alisa, a 13 years old model, at the Crossroads cafe in San Francisco. <br />We went to the piers and took some shots for her. Alisa has a natural attitude in-front of the camera. We tried many locations and I got ton of great shots for her.<br />Here are my favorites ... enjoy.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0070_-Alisa_7-28-2008_TM---Version-2-720807.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0070_-Alisa_7-28-2008_TM---Version-2-720807.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0093_-Alisa_7-28-2008_TM-772626.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0093_-Alisa_7-28-2008_TM-772626.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0382_-Alisa_7-28-2008_TM---Version-2-717137.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0382_-Alisa_7-28-2008_TM---Version-2-717137.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-38855985373869041102008-07-29T20:50:00.000-07:002008-07-29T21:21:59.179-07:00Last saturday I went to Fremont to shoot one of <a href="http://www.sfbaystudios.com/">SF Bay Studios</a> studio.<br />We had several models show up and a meeting with many photographers from the San Francisco meetup group. <br />I had a blast, I took over 600 images... it was a lot of fun!<br />The models were very cooperative, and we all had a lot of fun. <br />Here are some of the photos I took:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0102_Fremont_7-26-2008_TM---Version-2-785138.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0102_Fremont_7-26-2008_TM---Version-2-785138.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0118_Fremont_7-26-2008_TM-714737.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0118_Fremont_7-26-2008_TM-714737.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0449_Fremont_7-26-2008_TM-785661.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0449_Fremont_7-26-2008_TM-785661.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-82415017881885213612008-07-19T22:29:00.000-07:002008-07-19T22:59:37.036-07:00June 28, 2008 started as a sunny day. On my way to Corralitos Community Center I knew this will be a wonderful day!<br />I had the honor to take photos at the wedding of Samantha & Alexander, a lovely couple that is full of smiles.<br />I arrived with my assistant and we got right to work, with Samantha's getting ready for the big day.<br />The day continued to be beautiful and the images kept flowing...<br />At the end my couple drove off in an old car.<br /><br />Here are some of the images from that day:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0804_Samantha_Alexander_080628_TM-704266.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0804_Samantha_Alexander_080628_TM-704266.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0908_Samantha_Alexander_080628_TM-742679.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0908_Samantha_Alexander_080628_TM-742679.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0969_Samantha_Alexander_080628_TM-783244.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0969_Samantha_Alexander_080628_TM-783244.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-57387174554381294182008-07-16T18:57:00.000-07:002008-07-16T18:58:29.549-07:00Hi.... I'm so happy ... my new website is live now!<br />I've worked hard on making it look good.<br />I hope you will like it!<br />Thanks!!!!!!!!!!<br /><a href="http://www.PhotosTM.com">www.PhotosTM.com</a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-65915294941656263802008-07-08T22:05:00.001-07:002008-07-29T14:08:27.831-07:00It is a little late, but better late then never.<br />On June 21, 2008, my clients and my great group of helpers, Mayraav and Richelle, went to the Ritz Carlton hotel in Half Moon bay for shooting their engagement session. <br />I've known Shiany for a long time since we used to dance salsa together, and when she told me she was getting married I immediately decided to give them a full day engagement session as my gift. <br />So off we went around 10:30am. We arrived at the Ritz around 11:30am and discovered a gorgeous sunny day. The sky where blue, and the grass was green. I was lucky to have my two assistants. Both helped with the reflector to create amazing shots. <br />And since both my assistants are photographers as well we got a ton of photos the entire day.<br />We started at the hotel, taking some shots with the great view, then we went to the golf course and from then we headed to the beach. Both Shiany and Felix were wonderful, they cooperated with all our ideas.<br />By late noon time we headed to Half Moon Bay's main street and grabbed some pizza - what a great pizza that was...<br />With our stomachs full we headed to some spots in the main street and then we took off to San Francisco to Hyde street.<br />By the end of the day we were tired but happy! <br />By now I made Shiany & Felix a nice guest sign in book from our session - and they love it. <br />I am sooooo happy!!!<br /><br />Here are some of the images from that day:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/1464_Shiany_Felix_TM-746973.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/1464_Shiany_Felix_TM-746973.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0691_Shiany_Felix_TM-725418.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0691_Shiany_Felix_TM-725418.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0008_Shiany_Felix_TM-795122.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0008_Shiany_Felix_TM-795122.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br><br><br />You can also see <a href="http://www.mayraav.com/">Mayraav's work on her website</a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-49995359576427529962008-06-14T20:06:00.000-07:002008-06-16T23:14:58.302-07:00Last week I went to shoot Janet and Forrest wedding day. <br />As you might know Janet and Forrest are the clients in the video I have:<br /><br><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/m4zp0M5_WkA&hl=en"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/m4zp0M5_WkA&hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br><br />Janet was a beautiful bride, she did not stop smiling all day long! Even when I asked her to do a "serious" shot she still smiled... :) <br />Forrest - wow - he was a treat! When I arrived to their home, early in the morning, he asked me if I want to eat something - he said he will cook... I had a lot of work ahead of me so I was forced to decline his great offer. <br />Both Janet and Forrest were very cooperative with any photo ideas I had in mind, although the time was running short on us we still got some amazing shots!<br />After Janet & Forrest were ready - we took of in the limo and headed to Stanford, we spent 10 minutes there since Janet was worried that we might get late to the reception, so we wrapped things up and --- off we go to the reception. <br />The ceremony site was absolutly amazing, this was the first time I shot there, and I'm happy I booked another wedding to the same location: <a href="http://www.wedgewoodbanquet.com/index.htm">Crystal Springs Golf course in Burlingame</a>.<br />The Reception was held at the <span style="font-style:italic;">Empress of China</span>, located in China Town - San Francisco. It was a traditional Chinese Banquet with 10 course dinner - Wow WOW Wow what a great food! and a thrilling lion dance. <br />I am grateful for having wonderful clients like Janet and Forrest!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.photostm.com/web/Flash_Gallery/Jannet_Forest/index.html">To see the Online Flash gallery from the wedding - click here</a><br /><br />And here is a preview of some of my favorites shots:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0923_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-701369.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0923_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-701369.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0968_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-745266.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0968_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-745266.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0866_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-779886.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0866_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-779886.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0916_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-714269.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0916_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-714269.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/1114_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-745926.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/1114_Jannet_Forest_06072008_TM-745926.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-15501372437979432342008-06-14T17:33:00.000-07:002008-06-14T17:48:15.128-07:00Two weeks ago I had the honor of taking the photos for Ponti and Mathew's wedding. <br />The Ceremony took place in the amazing Ainsley house, The weather was perfect - it was warm and there was a great over cast - simply perfect for pictures. <br />The reception took place in down town Sunnyvale at The Del Monte Restaurant. <br />Ponti was very calm and happy, I was impressed, we went to FAUX to do the make up, and she simply shined. <br />Mathew arrived to the Ainsley house and we had a lot of fun taking photos for the man.<br />It was simply a great day!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.photostm.com/web/Flash_Gallery/Ponti_Mathew/index.html">You can see a Flash gallery on this link - click here</a><br /><br />Here is a small sample of the images I took:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_7006-740843.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_7006-740843.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0585_Ponti_Matthew_05252008_TM-740905.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/0585_Ponti_Matthew_05252008_TM-740905.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_7578-745406.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_7578-745406.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-32908204130008086672008-06-14T01:41:00.000-07:002008-06-14T03:03:38.483-07:00It took me a while to upload a flash gallery to my website, but I have to tell you - I love it :)<div>Working with Christina &amp; Steven was a blast! Christina laughed all the time, she was so happy to do anything I suggested... just before the ceremony we went to Central Park in Santa Clara, and downtown San Jose. We did a lot of fun shots - it was so cool!!!</div><div>The ceremony took place in Assumption Of Mary Catholic Church.</div><div>The reception took place in Del Monte Restaurant in Downtown Sunnyvale. </div><div>I enjoyed every moment with Christina and Steven - Thank you!!!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.photostm.com/web/Flash_Gallery/christina_steven/index.html">You can see my favorites shots in this link - click here</a></div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a small selection of the images I took:</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_0605-708057.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_0160a-762279.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_0384-703593.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-20066003492672846522008-06-12T22:13:00.000-07:002008-06-12T22:17:31.357-07:00Father's day is just around the corner...<br />Surprise your family with a family portrait.<br />I'm offering a family portrait session for only $200 (Normally $300)<br />The session includes 1 hour of photography on location, one selected image in 8x10 print (no frame)<br /><br />Additional hours, print orders, digital files and frames also available.<br /><br />To schedule your session call this weekend.<br />Offer valid only for sessions scheduled until June 15. (The session can be schedule to any time)<br /><br />See you soon,<br /><br />Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed<br /><a href="http://www.photostm.com">PhotosTM Bay Area Photography</a><br />Mobile: (408) 533-5523<br />Office/FAX: (408) 747-1299Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-30506198069903591422008-05-31T11:41:00.000-07:002008-05-31T11:46:15.544-07:00Last week (May 24) I went to Santa Cruz to participate in the portfolio Jam that Robin put together. <div>Several models arrived to the beautiful beach at Santa Cruz, the day to with a nice overcast and the atmosphere was relaxed. </div><div>I had great time taking photos for several of the models that came to the event.</div><div>later that night most of the group went to eat at a local restaurant, it was a blast!</div><div><a href="http://www.portfolio-jam.com/Santa_Cruz_Portfolio_Jam_2008/Santa_Cruz_Portfolio_Jam_2008_-_Mike_Melamed.html">Here are my photos from that day - Click here...</a></div><div>Thank you for taking the time to view them.</div><div>Tsafrir (Mike) </div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-9340560730030637732008-05-31T11:32:00.000-07:002008-05-31T11:38:47.116-07:00On May 17 I went to see the Dance Caravan performance in West Valley theater. <div>The performances were amazing, the costumes, the music and the lighting was wonderful. </div><div>I took some photos at the show - you can see them in the following link:</div><div>Click Here to see the photos from  <a href="http://photostm.dotphoto.com/CPViewAlbum.asp?AID=5280925">West Valley and Mission College - Dance Caravan 2008</a></div><div>Talk to you later...</div><div>Tsafrir (Mike)</div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-74620395983740737132008-05-18T12:52:00.000-07:002008-06-14T03:03:16.082-07:00<div>Last week <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre; ">Nataliia came over to boost her portfolio.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;">We spent about an hour shooting some interesting images. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Lucida Grande'; font-size: 11px; white-space: pre;">Here is a sample from that day:</span></div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4510-731273.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4510-731234.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" last="" week="" nataliia="" arrived="" to="" my="" place="" for="" a="" model="" portfolio="" boost="" we="" spent="" about="" an="" hour="" shooting="" on="" location="" here="" is="" sample="" of="" some="" the="" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4451-790210.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4451-790170.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4394-790301.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4394-790266.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4419-726092.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4419-726051.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4428-726230.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_4428-726167.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-32894354756321515622008-05-16T15:36:00.000-07:002008-05-18T13:18:25.915-07:00The summer has arrived to Sunnyvale. The pool is cool and the water is blue.<div>It is so good to get some time off all the work, and have some fun ... underwater fun!</div><div><br /></div><div>Check out this cool clip I made using my new MAC. </div><div><br /></div><br /><object width="425" height="355"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/z32IirjUGYk&amp;hl=en"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/z32IirjUGYk&amp;hl=en" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="355"></embed></object><br /><br /><div><br /></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-4850982151930602612008-05-05T12:36:00.000-07:002008-05-05T12:51:50.285-07:00Hi all,<div><br /></div><div>I've got to tell you, baby photography was more enjoyable that I initially thought... </div><div>The reword of the parents smiles is so huge!</div><div>Last weekend I photographer Sarah, an adorable baby that lives in my complex.</div><div>It was an amazing experience, working with a baby - getting her to smile, and then capturing the right moment --- WOW what a great way to spend my day! </div><div>I can't wait to work with more kids and babies!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here is a small example of the shoot... more photos are on my <a href="http://www.photostm.com/web/flash_gallery.html">website</a></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_2141-735505.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/_MG_2307-726926.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-21480320438717490392008-04-28T13:01:00.000-07:002008-06-14T21:35:43.828-07:00<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-family:Geneva;font-size:18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:'Trebuchet MS';font-size:13px;"><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 26px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">Last week I went to shoot a project for Matt Wilson @ <a href="http://www.2ndnatr.com/" style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 102, 204); "><span style="text-decoration: underline; ">Second Nature Environments</span></a></span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 26px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">Matt is a master of creating the most wonderful backyards I've ever seen!</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 26px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">This project was in Danville CA. and it looks like paradise!</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 26px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; ">Check out the photo I got:</span></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 26px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/Project_05_web2-788986.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></p><p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 14px; margin-left: 0px; line-height: 26px; font: normal normal normal 14px/normal Helvetica; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); "><br /></p></span></span></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-54810315509318447702008-04-10T22:15:00.000-07:002008-06-14T03:14:57.662-07:00Here are some of the panoramic photos I took from Lake Tahoe snowboarding trip.<div>I was at the top of Heavenly ski resort, overlooking the entire california side! <br /><div>The view was amazing!</div><div>Enjoy...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/Tahoe_Panorama4-716136.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/Tahoe_Panorama1-769371.jpg" border="0" alt="" /><div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/Tahoe_Panorama2-745979.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/Tahoe_Panorama3-714431.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-62092723832697503842008-04-07T00:02:00.000-07:002008-04-07T00:09:05.417-07:00I just came back from a snowboarding trip in Heavenly South Lake Tahoe.<div>I went there with my girlfriend. It was absolutely amazing! The weather was GREAT! the snow was awesome and we had great time!</div><div>I took several shots for a panorama view of the lake, I will work on them soon... but for now, here is a shot of me... flying ...</div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/InTheAir-715339.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Talk to you soon,</div><div>Tsafrir (Mike) </div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-2847362273363626592008-03-28T15:49:00.000-07:002008-03-28T17:52:03.923-07:00Today I had the privilege to ride the <a href="http://www.segway.com/">Segway</a> for the first time!<div>I got to tell you --- this is unbelievable. I think every person should have one of these... it is sooooo cool!</div><div>You can ride as fast as 13-15 mph, that is 3-5 times faster then walking... </div><div>you can turn on the spot - which is so cool. You can ride by someone who is talking with you.</div><div>This super slick ride is the best!</div><div>Thank to Peter I have some photos to prove it :)</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/Tsafrir_Melamed_Segway-794456.jpg" /><br /></div><div><br /></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-74730642029126039162008-03-23T13:40:00.000-07:002008-03-23T14:00:18.603-07:00<div><div><div>Last night I went to shoot for one of the best night clubs in downtown San Jose: <a href="http://www.vaultultralounge.com/">The Vault Ultra Lounge</a>.</div><br /><div>The event hosts were <a href="http://www.brownhotevents.com/index.html">Brown Hot Events</a>, and it was awesome! They had huge bottles of Belvedere VODKA and gorgeous ladies that served free samples of cocktails made with it.<br />The place was packed with celebrities and it was beautiful!<br />Here are some of the pictures from last night:</div><br /><br /><div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_4082-764687.jpg" border="0" /><br /></div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_4099-778778.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_4262-769159.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_4110-713363.jpg" border="0" /><br /><div></div>See you all next week :)</div></div>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-3407956995745046482008-03-20T23:37:00.000-07:002008-03-23T14:03:17.665-07:00Last week we did a shoot for Robby J.<br /><br />It was great! We got some awesome shots... check them out...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_3889-762674.jpg" border="0" /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_3786-758436.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://www.photostm.com/blog/uploaded_images/IMG_3813-758578.jpg" border="0" /><br />I wish Robby J. The best of luck in his modeling career!Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6746386860773514735.post-34720091861694620132008-03-20T22:57:00.000-07:002008-03-20T23:02:50.379-07:00Hi everyone,<br /><br />This is my first blog entry, in this blog I'll update some of the things I'm doing with my photography business. I love photography; it has been a passion of mine for almost 20 years now!<br />I specially love doing weddings photography because of the reactions I get after my clients see the pictures... it is the best feeling in the world!<br />I'm based in Sunnyvale, and I'm serving the entire bay area. I would love to do destination weddings as well!<br />I'll keep you posted!<br />Thanks for reading my blog!<br />Tsafrir (Mike) Melamed<br /><a href="http://www.photostm.com/">http://www.photostm.com/</a>Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15598071007878323329noreply@blogger.com