I am very happy to say that I was Best In Show in LBCC Photofest Student Contest 2010!! It was SO unexpected, and I really appreciate that someone picked my work as the best. It's a really good feeling to have.

Yesterday was the 2010 photofest reception; where LBCC announced the winners of the 2010 photofest student contest. I am very happy to say that my friend Steven Lopez won 1st place in the color category! So congrats to him, I am very proud.I also won 2nd Place in the alternative category and Best of Show! But I really give the credit to my best friends Steven and Anthony. They push me to be a better photographer and a better person, so I thank them; and that's one small step for man, a giant leap for team rocket!!


So here's Stevens award winning picture (that I'm modeling in b.t.w)

Here's my new website up and running!! It was a true labor of love, with heavy emphasis on the "labor".

I designed it and uploaded it myself, which is not bad for someone with zero web designing experience. But it was very challenging, and at times I felt like giving up and just paying a professional to do it.

So without further ado...........here it is: Torin chaos photography

The Freestyle gallery in Hollywood had there Emerging Artists show tonight, which showcased a lot of new amazing artists from schools all across the country.

From Long Beach City College's photo program, four students were picked, and I am happy to say that my best friend Anthony Castro was among the chosen few. His work was very powerful, and not to mention, he is really a talented artist.

The show is going to be at the freestyle gallery in Hollywood, then it's going to travel around the country, which is awesome.

Photos © Lithium Picnic Studios

This is the work of Lithim Picnic Studios, a.k.a. the work of Phillip Warner. I just love his work and he walks the fine line of subtle risque with ease.

He's a photographer, who has done work for many magazines that I read, such as Inked, Gothic Beauty and Kerrang! magazines. He hails from Houston, but he's currently in transition for a move to Los Angeles. Yay!! (Come to where all the cool kids live ;) ha!)

I think the way he uses lighting is superb, and can find some of the sickest locations. His work is truly inspiring to me, and you can check his website out here. (*Note- Some of the images on his site contain partial/full nudity. So beware if you're squeamish about that kind of thing.) All in all though, Very cool stuff.

So, since I showed a awesome photographer by the name of Joshua Hoffine last post, I thought I would show my version of horror noir. I did a diptych image of a man being haunted.

Ok, so this is my first post on this blog, so I guess I will keep it short and sweet.

I am sharing everything photo & beyond. Not only my own photography work, but also people I admire.

My likes, loves, favorites, and just any and everything I really find compelling and interesting. So okay, here we go....

This is a awesome conceptual/narrative photographer, Joshua Hoffine. Another photographer sent me a link to his site, and I think his work is amazing. His style is very horror-noir and looks completely believable; mainly due to the fact that he creates these very elaborate sets and everything is 100% authentic which I think is very cool.


You can find more of his work at (www.joshuahoffine.com)