3rd Time's A Charm... | M Kutz Photoshoot III

Ya, ya... I love this guy.  djmkutz.com (Go check out some of his crazy remixes.  The new drake one is incredible)

He busts chops to get his photoshoots done but I respect him for doing so, because this man is driven to succeed.  He's always on top of his game and his passion for music and creating is inspiring..."Who LOH you meng?"

So this is the 3rd M Kutz Photoshoot and just for the record...How good looking is my friend???  Good looking + talented, a deadly combination!  We were going for a clean, stylish look this time around.  After all M Kutz is a little older and shall we say... more refined.  We kept it in studio, "bright lights + High Gloss", those were the exact words that came out of his mouth when describing what he wanted.  White backdrop and that was all, the rest was up to him and as always he pulled it off with ease.  It was actually a lot of fun.  Much different from our 2 previous shoots  (Click on the links for the first 2 shoots - M Kutz Photoshoot I + M Kutz Photoshoot II)

DJ M Kutz is currently dj'ing every Saturday night at Hyde Lounge in Toronto and he is also preparing for the Red Bull Thre3Style party rockin' competition.  We're goin' on a road trip to London, ONT and we are gonna watch him tear it up!!!

Kutz, I love you...I hope you put these photos to good use my man!

Julz

Fulfilling Your Dreams + Living | Kayla De Brito

I hate when I haven't blogged in a while, simply because I feel as if I have so much to say and I just haven't found the opportunity to send my message to my readers...

My blog is designed to express who Julian Moniz is, Through what I photograph and through my experiences.  It is not just a portfolio of my work but also a semi-personal journal of my life...Blogging is so much fun to me, you can also check out my mini feeds from my facebook page or my twitter so feel free to add me or follow me :)

I read this quote and it truly inspired me..."The possibility of fulfilling a dream is what makes life interesting."

 ... Just think about that...You have a dream, a vision of what you want out of life or who you want to become.  So what do you do?  Do you sit around and settle, hoping that it will knock on your door???  NO, you get off your butt and you attempt to fulfill your dreams and goals and you don't let anything or anyone stand in your way!  LIFE is FULL of challenges (ones you should never back down from) lessons to learn, blood, sweat, pain and tears.  But it is also full of laughs, love, success, praise, gratitude, beautiful moments and tears of absolute joy.  Becoming aware of all of these is what living is all about...Life is a journey, with no guaranteed place of arrival.  The ups and downs and the winding roads are part of the excitement that is life....So go all out, and LIVE...fulfill your dreams and do what you want to do...Take advantage of opportunities, enjoy it and learn from it.  REMEMBER, the results completely depend on YOU!!!  You are in total control of your life.  You have the ability to create who you want to be, so start creating!  

"LIFE IS NOT ABOUT FINDING YOURSELF, IT'S ABOUT CREATING YOURSELF."  

Strive to achieve your dreams & I promise Life will be very very interesting. 

I'm mixing this post with some photos for a beautiful young lady I photographed.  Kayla De Brito...A Portuguese singer who entered a contest and WON!!!  Her prize...A record, fully produced.  So she asked me to photograph her for her album...I thought it would be awesome to help her out and here are a few of my faves...Congrats Kayla, I know you will be GREAT!

If you have any comments please let me hear it... :)

Toronto DJ + Toronto Photographer Team Up - Both Destination Bound | Joe Ghost

First, allow me to say how awesome I feel right now.  I just got word that I won a contest for a photo I entered into the Totally Rad Dirty Pictures contest (click the link to check out the entry).  I am extremely pumped because it is the first photo contest I submitted something to and the first one I won.  :))))  Totally Rad is so Awesome.  I won a $250 gift card to Apple and the privilege of being featured on their blog.

And now Ladies & Gentlemen, Joe Ghost.  The Toronto Native DJ is looking to take the world by storm with his latest project.  The man has some serious talent.  Check out Joe Ghost's Website to see and hear what he has going on.

I love this guy, when we met up to talk about his vision for the shoot I shot some ideas his way and we just connected on the exact same wave length...Once we got on location he Rocked it and we had a blast.  We shot in 3 different locations, each one with a particular image in mind to reflect his brand and how he wants himself to be perceived.

The photos were taken for his Electronic Press Kit, His website re-launch and upcoming releases So stay tuned for the latest on Joe Ghost...

Ghost...I hope you like the pics and I look forward to working with you in the near future my man...

I was going for some Vintage, timeless looks with this project...here are a few of my faves...

Enjoy

julz














As always...If you like what you see, please leave a 
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Joe Ghost Teaser | Photoshoot

This is only a teaser...Unfortunately I do not have much time to write today.  But expect a bigger post of Joe Ghosts Photoshoot in the near future...

Giuditta

What a blast this woman is...Full of life, joy and positivity.  Pay attention to her name because I am certain you will be hearing a lot about her.  Giuditta Costanzo, a beautiful woman with a multitude of talent and energy.  She knows exactly what she wants out of life and ... she knows how to get it!!!  She is awesome.  

I was honoured when she asked me to do her shoot, I actually couldn't wait.  It was her first time being in front of a professional lens but let me tell you how much of a natural she is...The girl worked it like she was a natural born model, I LOVED IT!!!

Giuditta has a few things on the go and as soon as she has links up to everything she is going to achieve, you will see them here.  In the meantime enjoy these photos.

julz

A shot of her natural beauty...



How awesome is her pose?? Fierce!!! Like a tiger ready to pounce...

mmm...LOVE, LOVE, LOVE...I think my favorite from the shoot

Ok, So we were going for 3 different looks...One sexy, sultry with the hair being the focal point...The 
above photos, this next one is business casual...

And finally Fun, studious...all reflections of her awesome personality...How awesome is chapters for
allowing us to photograph inside???

The Great Gabby :)

Howdy ya'll,

I know Gabby has been DYING to see these photos so I definitely wanted to get them up for her before the long weekend arrives. Ps. Gabster, your photos are ready for pick up.. :-)

Gabby opted for a studio + on location shoot. We were trying to get this shoot done for weeks, unfortunately this Toronto summer, or lack of summer kept postponing the shoot. Every time we scheduled a date the weather channel would forecast rain a few days later. Eventually I stuck to my guns and I said with or without rain we are getting this done, so we sucked it up, held our breath and bit our bottom lip praying that no rain would pour down on us and luckily enough WE DID IT!

A little history behind Gabby. She is a singer and she is coming out with an album and as soon as she informs me of a link to a website/myspace you will be able to CLICK HERE to check her out.

The CD is called "Love for the Loveless" (not sure if I am supposed to reveal that information) so if you check this post more than once and you notice this paragraph is missing, it's probably because she yelled at me. Anywho, when she told me the title of the album I instantly reminded me of this particular location and I was pretty certain on the look I was trying to get.

On that note, I am going to bed...Awesome job Gabby and supporting crew Julia + Nickolooch!!! It was an extraordinarily fun day!

Enjoy...

julz

A lil behind the scenes action...





This picture defines Gabby...Love it!!!

Just a Random...plus some photos

Ok so, I came across this pretty cool saying...Some people may recognize it and others may not, regardless of the fact, I find it very inspiring and true. I'm trying to get better at this blogging thing, I want this to be more personal, unfortunately I don't think I am the greatest writer, I'm seriously contemplating hiring someone to write this all out for me, but where would the fun be in that??? Anyways, read this...I am sure a lot of you will like it.

And if you know where it's from, keep the secret to yourself, I don't really want word getting out, if you know what I mean ;)))

"Because even when your not sure where your headed, it helps to know your not going there alone. No one has all the answers and sometimes the best we can do is just apologize and let the past be the past. Other times we need to look to the future and know that even when we think we have seen it all, life can still surprise us and we can still surprise ourselves."

On another note, I have to leave you with some photos. I recently did a photoshoot for a hairstylist at Fortelli Hair Salon in Mississauga. Honestly a great group of people, but the man of the hour is a very talented gentleman who goes by the name of Toufic. He is entering a competition and he asked me to take some photos for him, and I agreed without hesitation. I was there all day, and it was a blast. I got to work with 2 awesome models, Jen and Caroline. Caroline was new at the whole "modeling" thing, but she pulled through and she had a good time. I look forward to doing some more work with Signore Toufic.

I hope you enjoyed this post, as always feedback is more than welcome...On anything...I would love to hear from you.

Julian

roguesix

So I have decided to make my blog a little more personal!!! My mind is always full of positive lessons I learn every day, which I tend to always write down in my trusty iphone. Then I realized, why not share it with everyone? The goal is to get those followers who are interested in my work, also interested in me. I have people who have an incredible influence on me, and I would love to have that impact on just one person. Soooo, on that note, STAY TUNED to my blog, leave comments, become a follower. Every little ounce of support helps motivate me to keep doing what I am doing. Look for me on twitter! Julian Moniz

For now, I will show you a few photographs from a band photo session that I photographed last week. Roguesix, an up and coming band, with a ton of talent, and awesome charisma. Their drive is inspiring, and they are definitely headed in a positive direction. Definitely check out some of their stuff on myspace. It was their first professional shoot, and I have to admit, as unfamiliar and uncomfortable as they were in the beginning, they really pulled it off. Keep your eyes and ears open for this band!!!

I'm looking forward to their next photoshoot, when they are big and famous!!! Keep doing what your doing, and don't worry about the fame. As long as you love the music you are producing, and your fans recognize your passion, you will experience great success!!!

Julian

Mr. Lyme

Mr. Massimo Grisafi.
The face of Lyme Productions , the young entertainment company which continues to grow in popularity weekly. Mass and his Lyme productions team throw some of the best parties in the city! My advice is remember this face and become this mans friend, because he is taking his company to new heights and you want to be there to party with him! Check out the Lyme website to view a list of their weekly & special events. And if your not busy December 23, stop by Cheval and wish Mass a Happy 22nd Bday.

I had the pleasure of photographing Mass' press kit, and it was the first time I met him and I have to say, this man is a class act and an awesomely fun dude. The shoot took place @ Tryst nightclub, which was dimly lit at the time so I decided to go for a dark, sophisticated look. I think Mass pulled it off for his very first press kit. Most of you who know Mass may be familiar with his consistent smile, but after all, he is turning 22 so we took an edgy business approach to the shoot. I'm sure you'll catch him smiling at all of his parties!!!

Keep doing your thing Mass, your headed in the right direction!

Check out a few of his photos.

Julian