Casey and Mark in Las Vegas -- Pictures

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey and I will use this thread to trot out our pictures. I am just starting to dig through mine. Casey has several projects that he is working on, so his pictures will likely start trickling in later. I'll hold down the fort for now.

This one is called "Hello, Las Vegas." We were just getting there. This was my favorite Las Vegas trip of all time.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6352579644_9e492a91ff_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352579644/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 -- hello, Las Vegas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352579644/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Hornung418]

Can I get an "Oh Hell Yeah!!?"

Been waiting for this thread :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

As I said on my Flickr page: I shoot first and ask questions later. The police officer on the left didn't like that. :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6352643734_07162ba321_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352643734/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352643734/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[M0nk3y]

Casey and I will use this thread to trot out our pictures. I am just starting to dig through mine. Casey has several projects that he is working on, so his pictures will likely start trickling in later. I'll hold down the fort for now.

This one is called "Hello, Las Vegas." We were just getting there. This was my favorite Las Vegas trip of all time.

[img]http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6042/6352579644_9e492a91ff_b.jpg[/img[/url
[url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352579644/]Nikon 50mm f/1.4 -- hello, Las Vegas (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352579644/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Marcus, how did you create this shot. I see the almost wide open, but did you AF at a close object and just shoot out?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kyle, I was two third-stops up from wide open (took that shot at f/1.8). Because I was still some distance from the city, and because it was dark, it would be very difficult to use auto focus (the camera would grapple to find a focus point). Realizing that, I flipped my camera into manual focus and found my ideal spot. I intentionally shot slightly out of focus so that I could make the bokeh a little more dramatic.

Casey taught me early on: don't do anything by accident. This shot was very purposeful and very calculated.

[M0nk3y]

Kyle, I was two third-stops up from wide open (took that shot at f/1.8). Because I was still some distance from the city, and because it was dark, it would be very difficult to use auto focus (the camera would grapple to find a focus point). Realizing that, I flipped my camera into manual focus and found my ideal spot. I intentionally shot slightly out of focus so that I could make the bokeh a little more dramatic.

Casey taught me early on: don't do anything by accident. This shot was very purposeful and very calculated.

Gotcha, I love it. I meant the almost wide open as the f/1.8...sorry for my noobish grammar. I didn't know if you autofocused with something in the car, and just used that for your focus or if you indeed when to manual. It's a very cool shot though...I completely agree with the last statement.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

No. I knew what you meant. Just wanted to make sure that I spelled it out for anyone else who might be reading.

Glad you're digging the shot. I like it, too. It was a fun shot.

The entire weekend presented some challenging conditions. I really enjoyed the challenge. You'll notice that I took a lot of high-ISO shots wide open. I needed the light. :)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6060/6351991147_5936e96553_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6351991147/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6351991147/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6227/6352010075_d65ca840f0_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352010075/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352010075/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6352809344_f2087ed5cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352809344/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352809344/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[static667]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6352809344_f2087ed5cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352809344/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352809344/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Cool shot. Too bad there are people all over the place in it.

[gyppyg]

the pictures aren't showing up for me :( is there a setting I need to change?

[billschusteriv]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6230/6352809344_f2087ed5cb_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352809344/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352809344/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr


Cool shot. Too bad there are people all over the place in it.

I actually didn't notice the people at first. This shot along with one of the ones in the Vegas thread would be awesome shots for travel/tourism or parks n rec groups.



the pictures aren't showing up for me :( is there a setting I need to change?

More details please Gina... are you viewing these at home or at work? On a computer or cellphone?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

the pictures aren't showing up for me :( is there a setting I need to change?

Are you viewing these at work? Your workplace may have a filter in place, so that you cannot view them.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Cool shot. Too bad there are people all over the place in it.

Yep. I left them in place. However, I am sure I can edit them out as well.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kyle, I edited the picture with people in it. They've all been killed by an air strike brush.

[Ryans323i]

As I said on my Flickr page: I shoot first and ask questions later. The police officer on the left didn't like that. :)

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6108/6352643734_07162ba321_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352643734/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6352643734/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

I like those pants.

[UdubBadger]

nice marcus

[C Withers Media]

Breakin the law, breakin the law

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6046/6337316865_2a79f98037_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6032/6356848199_8332d0eba1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356848199/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356848199/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6356802209_521bb0bb65_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356802209/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356802209/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Johal E32]

nice pictures!! I want a dslr so bad, Costco has some Canon 60d's for sale right now, only if I had the money

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Picture of Gina (gyppyg):

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6101/6356909409_a94ae536b1_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356909409/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356909409/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[imola red zhp]

Nice Shots, after using my camera, I can appreciate your shots much more great work.....

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6212/6356970785_89e8896d85_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356970785/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356970785/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6215/6356802209_521bb0bb65_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356802209/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6356802209/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr
I remember stumbling in here on my bachelor party... about 3 of those tall hurricane drinks into the night. Could they place the bathrooms in any more obscure places?


Nice shot ;)

[C Withers Media]

Okay, I will have a lot for this thread later on but I wanted to share a shot that may not seem like a big deal, however, there are some things I want to point out in it. Mark always makes references to doing everything on purpose. This is a philosophy that I teach and talk about in photography. Here is an example of doing everything on purpose.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6229/6358481147_61e24205cb_b.jpg

On closer look, you see that the the triangle on the GPS is parallel to the words Las Vegas, and the bokeh makes the letters L V. Bokeh shots like this are easy to accomplish, but IMO, they should do more than look cool. The color shapes should be a part of your story if your intent is to make the bokeh the main subject of the shot. Anyhow, enjoy, and thanks for taking a little trip inside my head for a few seconds.

[imola red zhp]

Okay, I will have a lot for this thread later on but I wanted to share a shot that may not seem like a big deal, however, there are some things I want to point out in it. Mark always makes references to doing everything on purpose. This is a philosophy that I teach and talk about in photography. Here is an example of doing everything on purpose.


On closer look, you see that the the triangle on the GPS is parallel to the words Las Vegas, and the bokeh makes the letters L V. Bokeh shots like this are easy to accomplish, but IMO, they should do more than look cool. The color shapes should be a part of your story if your intent is to make the bokeh the main subject of the shot. Anyhow, enjoy, and thanks for taking a little trip inside my head for a few seconds.

Great explanation....

:like

[UdubBadger]

didn't see the LV in the bokeh right away

as embarrassing as it is to admit I thought it was a dog.... :dunno





I'm an idiot

[MafiaAmor]

Aww these are cool!! I don't notice the people in the mountains though....

I already have a plane ticket to Vegas for my 21st bday. I cant wait to go!

Glad you survived!

[UdubBadger]

he said he edited out the people in the mountains

[johnrando]

Okay, I will have a lot for this thread later on but I wanted to share a shot that may not seem like a big deal, however, there are some things I want to point out in it. Mark always makes references to doing everything on purpose. This is a philosophy that I teach and talk about in photography. Here is an example of doing everything on purpose....


On closer look, you see that the the triangle on the GPS is parallel to the words Las Vegas, and the bokeh makes the letters L V. Bokeh shots like this are easy to accomplish, but IMO, they should do more than look cool. The color shapes should be a part of your story if your intent is to make the bokeh the main subject of the shot. Anyhow, enjoy, and thanks for taking a little trip inside my head for a few seconds.

:like

Repeat to myself, everything on purpose, everything on purpose...

[C Withers Media]

didn't see the LV in the bokeh right away

as embarrassing as it is to admit I thought it was a dog.... :dunno





I'm an idiot


If it also looks like a dog, double win. LOL. I just happened to be messing with manual focus when we rolled into vegas and saw the pattern, looked at the GPS and I was like oh hell yes.


:like

Repeat to myself, everything on purpose, everything on purpose...

Don't lose sight of the ultimate goal though, don't be afraid to pull the trigger. Just make sure you are aware of whats around you, how it impacts the shot, and what the final shot looks like in your head and put yourself in the best position to create what you want.

[UdubBadger]

Don't lose sight of the ultimate goal though, don't be afraid to pull the trigger. Just make sure you are aware of whats around you, how it impacts the shot, and what the final shot looks like in your head and put yourself in the best position to create what you want.

Bam! There it is folks...

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kevin and his girlfriend

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6054/6361794053_8d0e183939_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361794053/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361794053/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Albert

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6361831443_185b3c2158_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361831443/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361831443/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Rob (sockethead)

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6220/6361871027_1ddb830208_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361871027/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361871027/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Hornung418]

LOL Work that purse, Rob! ;)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Vegas Blue

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6361949115_81b38ae40e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361949115/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361949115/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6362164867_767d7785fa_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6362164867/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6362164867/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

For those that don't know, the girl in the background is a make up artist who goes by the name Vivian G and she has an amazing booty.


Just sayin.

[SureShot434]

^ +1 :fistpump

[UdubBadger]

Vegas Blue

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6361949115_81b38ae40e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361949115/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6361949115/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Loving this one buddy! :thumbup

[UdubBadger]

For those that don't know, the girl in the background is a make up artist who goes by the name Vivian G and she has an amazing booty.


Just sayin.

Is that what the thumbs up was for?

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Loving this one buddy! :thumbup

Thanks, Seth. I loved shooting at sunrise. The sky was a deep blue, which you can see in the picture. This picture was taken right before 7 AM.

[imola red zhp]

That is an awesome pic (Marcus and thanks for the flickr info I responded)
:)

[kpro]

Love it Guys :) ...MOAR please!!!

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6234/6364396543_913875f1a6_b.jpg

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6364390045_dcc249ca56_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6364390045/)
Las Vegas Day 1 039 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6364390045/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6364384637_676424db8e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6364384637/)
Las Vegas Day 1 052 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/cwithersmedia/6364384637/) by C Withers Media (http://www.flickr.com/people/cwithersmedia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here come some of my B&Ws

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6235/6364452161_4627fa8541_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6364452161/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6364452161/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6052/6362131193_8d088493ac_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6362131193/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6362131193/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Kevin's girlfriend was just a bit tipsy. What's more, I think John was spinning a yarn. :biggrin

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6364505001_8084b6d7ba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6364505001/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6364505001/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[kpro]

I was hammered it appears.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey loves Purple Drank. Casey drinking his Drank before a shoot.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6098/6364602117_3d12bff2b8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6364602117/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6364602117/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

Two white cups and I got that drank, could be purple, it could be pank.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/6372202807_e23940243d_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6372202807/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6372202807/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Ryans323i]

^^Advertising material.

Excellent pictures.

[Oli77]

Dang! Kpro's drink really was 3 feet tall!

Nice pics indeed.

[C Withers Media]

Mark, I am glad you hate shooting cars, but you just owned half of the people I know who call themselves automotive photogs in San Diego.

"It's already in motion. You can't stop it now." - Sent using Tapatalk

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, guys.

Casey's right. While I'm a car fan, I just haven't got the bug to photograph them.

You never know, though. It was fun shooting the X5 in the desert with Casey.

Maybe I will start training my camera on cars in the near future. Heck, I've got one of the best automotive photogs in San Diego teaching me anything I need to know.


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[Johnmadd]

Great shots guys.

Marcus, you have gotten very good very quick.

[Hornung418]

Nice pics guys.

[Ryans323i]

Great shots guys.

Marcus, you have gotten very good very quick.




Nice pics guys.

He was doing the lean back and jiggle. ( Yeah, I know how this stuff works.)

[jayjay_dee]

nice shots...

[gyppyg]

Pics are awesome! I can only imagine how many more you have we haven't seen yet :) I want to see them all!

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6239/6373553647_11216462f3_b.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6238/6373825751_cdafb4cba7_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6373825751/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6373825751/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6091/6373880099_f28fe12d4f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6373880099/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6373880099/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Sockethead]

LOL Work that purse, Rob! ;)

haha, yea nothing but the best.... it's a Coach

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6340690139_a66f4d1cd2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6340690139/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6340690139/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[UdubBadger]

loving that last one marcus

[C Withers Media]

loving that last one marcus

People look at us funny when we lay on the ground in public places to take pictures of tile.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6053/6374096479_5c7974a0c6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6374096479/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6374096479/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

loving that last one marcus


People look at us funny when we lay on the ground in public places to take pictures of tile.

Thanks, Seth.

But, Casey, we meet a lot of people that way, too. Fun night.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I posted these in other threads but these need to be in the Casey/Mark thread.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6225/6337542671_02b32aba2f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337542671/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337542671/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6218/6337787359_1c402718ba_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337787359/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 -- Lemon Drops (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337787359/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Johnmadd]

Is this going to be the West coast family reunion spot? Im in for the next one for sure. I just got 200 hours vacation time after being with my company so long, my boss is the only one with more.

[UdubBadger]

marcus what processing did you use on the ballys photo to make the water look so crisp? high pass?

[Johnmadd]

marcus what processing did you use on the ballys photo to make the water look so crisp? high pass?

Looks like little drops of light, very nice.

[Hornung418]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6053/6374096479_5c7974a0c6_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6374096479/)
Nikon 85mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6374096479/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr
Reminds me of those KY Special Moments commercials LOL

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I touched up the water with clarity and sharpness (adjustment brush in Lightroom). Also added a little contrast. Mostly, though, I just waited for the right shot, when the water wasn't too thick. Otherwise, my edits would not have been so effective in isolating the drops.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Is this going to be the West coast family reunion spot? Im in for the next one for sure. I just got 200 hours vacation time after being with my company so long, my boss is the only one with more.

I can see that happening. Las Vegas is a good spot for an annual get together. September would probably be more ideal than November, so weather would not be a factor.

[kayger12]

Very much enjoying this thread.

Beautiful work all-around.

[Smilez]

nice pics. couldn't go this year. :( looks like you guys had a blast.

[C Withers Media]

http://vimeo.com/32432177

[Sockethead]

Awesome video.... funny how the video looks better than it did in person....must be the lighting and camera skilz Lol.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Bringing a few more pictures into this thread. Understand that I am not shooting through glass on the left. I just used the metal on the right to make it look as though there is glass on the left. :biggrin

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6056/6338327463_60b311f46f_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6338327463/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6338327463/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6337947009_a78d93d084_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337947009/)
Nikon 35mm f/1.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6337947009/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6228/6347074119_a43f6e8b71_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6347074119/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6347074119/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[MafiaAmor]

Two white cups and I got that drank, could be purple, it could be pank.



AHAHAHAHAHAHA I'm in my office bustin out laughin lmfaoooooo

[gyppyg]

looking at all of these pictures makes me think I need to be back in Vegas with my Hugh Hefner robe and slippers, doing the dougie in the penthouse suite!

[C Withers Media]

looking at all of these pictures makes me think I need to be back in Vegas with my Hugh Hefner robe and slippers, doing the dougie in the penthouse suite!

+1

They be like With (what?) can you teach me how to dougie, you know why, cuz all the b***hes love me.

[UdubBadger]

CW nobody dougies anymore... they Bucky.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVAZXZfIlNk

[C Withers Media]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6044/6389764915_3275cb40d4_z.jpg
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6112/6389792937_36f15f3b28_z.jpg

[danewilson77]

CW nobody dougies anymore... they Bucky.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVAZXZfIlNk

I watched the whole video, and I am quite sure, I still do not know how to "Bucky".

I have this down cold though....


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxYiIfr4WM

[gyppyg]

CW nobody dougies anymore... they Bucky.

I beg to differ - myself & Casey most definitely dougied whilst partying it up in Vegas. There were witnesses.

[Sockethead]

I beg to differ - myself & Casey most definitely dougied whilst partying it up in Vegas. There were witnesses.

Witnesses Gyppy? Ha! I have a video of you guys doin it... dare me to post?

[gyppyg]

Witnesses Gyppy? Ha! I have a video of you guys doin it... dare me to post?

Absolutely! God I hope I was wearing the robe while doing it... I can't remember! HAHA!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I fell asleep at 2:30 am. I could not stay up any longer. I missed it!

[Sockethead]

Absolutely! God I hope I was wearing the robe while doing it... I can't remember! HAHA!!!

Hahaha don't worry, you were fully dressed...:biggrin

[Sockethead]

I fell asleep at 2:30 am. I could not stay up any longer. I missed it!

I still can't beleive you were still functioning... although I think you were nodding off for a few micro seconds during dinner Saturday night LOl

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I was falling asleep at dinner. Definitely.


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[C Withers Media]

PLeeeeeease post the video.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6392899999_2cf71eab7b_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6392899999/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6392899999/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[Hornung418]

That hoodie is awesome!!!

[danewilson77]

Because hoodie is.

Nice capture Boss.

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[R3DBULL]

Two white cups and I got that drank, could be purple, it could be pank.

And where did that statement originate from?!?! ;)

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7009/6393056369_738deab8f8_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6393056369/)
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6393056369/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

[C Withers Media]

And where did that statement originate from?!?! ;)

I believe that it originated with Drizzy, however, the story starts as: one time in Wisconsin, after eating some Polito's..............

[static667]

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6036/6340690139_a66f4d1cd2_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6340690139/)
Nikon 50mm f/1.4 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/zhpmafia/6340690139/) by Marky Marcus (http://www.flickr.com/people/zhpmafia/), on Flickr

Awesome shot, Boss.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Thanks, Kyle.


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[gyppyg]

PLeeeeeease post the video.

Agreed- Rob it is your responsibility to share this with the rest of the world.

[C Withers Media]

ZHPMafia.com special edit addition. Albert was having almost too much fun.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7021/6403342335_9845371dce_b.jpg

[Sockethead]

PLeeeeeease post the video.


Agreed- Rob it is your responsibility to share this with the rest of the world.

Ok, I'm trying to post the video from Photobucket and it's not working... that's the only online account I got for that stuff....

[danewilson77]

Ok, I'm trying to post the video from Photobucket and it's not working... that's the only online account I got for that stuff....

You can only make it public, and post the link. No hot linky worky.

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

Get a YouTube account.


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[Sockethead]

You can only make it public, and post the link. No hot linky worky.

HTC Thunderbolt+TT


Get a YouTube account.

Ok, tnx guys, I'll work on this tonight after work...

[Sockethead]

doing the dougie in the penthouse suite


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_kl__qub0

[danewilson77]

doing the dougie in the penthouse suite


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_kl__qub0

Lmao!

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[Marcus-SanDiego]

LOL. That's an instant classic.

[static667]

doing the dougie in the penthouse suite


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_kl__qub0

This deserves a sticky.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This thread just became legit.

[Johnmadd]

Lol, that's havin fun.

[C Withers Media]

I didn't even really dougie that much....I was cookin and stanky leggin.

Funny though. This is what happens when you eat too much bacon in Vegas at 3am.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I didn't even really dougie that much....I was cookin and stanky leggin.

Funny though. This is what happens when you eat too much bacon in Vegas at 3am.

That's what Christy just said. Quote: "that's not really the Dougie -- at least not very much."

[Johnmadd]

Hahaha, cooking rules


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMxpUNqvH9I&feature=related

[C Withers Media]

Notice, they are wearing SD hats, indicative of one from San Diego.

[gyppyg]

LOL. That's an instant classic.

Indeed. We had so much fun in Vegas; I'm ready to go back!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Come to San Diego first. We go from there.

[gyppyg]

Come to San Diego first. We go from there.

Don't twist my arm :) I'd be on a flight tomorrow if I could swing it! Soon.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

We'll see ya soon!

[C Withers Media]

(*gently locks spare camera battery into charger*)

I need more Lacy Holliday in my life.

[M0nk3y]

I'm in love...lmao

[tripod06]

Best Vegas trip. Ahhhhhhh

[kpro]

Gyp, Travis is moving out to San Diego in March we should make this happen :-)

[tripod06]

Gyp, Travis is moving out to San Diego in March we should make this happen :-)

:like

[kpro]

...maybe by then I won't be in this funk, lol.

The entire time I was in vegas my back was pinching and this causes pain in my stupid hip and my leg to go numb...making me LAME and sicky from the pills. I need a back-e-otomy, lol.

[Ryans323i]

doing the dougie in the penthouse suite


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kf_kl__qub0

OMFGoodness! I just died laughing. That was epic! I <3 you guys!
Who was standing on the table btw?


I didn't even really dougie that much....I was cookin and stanky leggin.

Funny though. This is what happens when you eat too much bacon in Vegas at 3am.

I was just about to call you out on the stanky leg!

[gyppyg]

(*gently locks spare camera battery into charger*)

I need more Lacy Holliday in my life.

Lacy Holliday will return for a sequel shoot. I'm inspired by some of the gorgeous pics you've been posting lately. I feel left out :(

[Hornung418]

Wait...is Lacy Holliday your 'stage name,' Gina? I'm confused hehe.

[Hornung418]

Also...I noticed that Mark edited some posts earlier in the thread...por que?

[tripod06]

OMFGoodness! I just died laughing. That was epic! I <3 you guys!
Who was standing on the table btw?



I was just about to call you out on the stanky leg!

i was standing on the table taking aerial shots haha

[Ryans323i]

Post pics or ban, Albert!

[gyppyg]

Gyp, Travis is moving out to San Diego in March we should make this happen :-)

Yes! Sounds like a win win situation. So much winning I feel like Charlie Sheen.

[C Withers Media]

Yes! Sounds like a win win situation. So much winning I feel like Charlie Sheen.

See you when you get here. I think you may meet the infamous red wall. Actually, strike that, you are too tall for the infamous red wall, I will work on something better.

[Ryans323i]

I thought the wifey said no more models in the bedroom?

[tripod06]

Post pics or ban, Albert!

give me 15 mins.

[kpro]

I thought the wifey said no more models in the bedroom?

I remember reading that somewhere :) haha!!!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Casey's business manager got that rule changed. :devilish


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[tripod06]

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/photo4-3.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/photo3-4.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/photo2-5.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b149/racesnos/photo1-5.jpg

[C Withers Media]

My favorite part in those shots is the 10k in lenses just laying on the counter ready to do work.

edit: and so much booty poppin in picture 2

[gyppyg]

LOL!!! Look at how awesome we are! I love that I was rockin' the douchbag sunglasses while dancing inside.

Casey we should start our own dance crew.

Albert hasn't mentioned that although he took some pictures, he was dancing too behind the scenes!

[Sockethead]

Albert hasn't mentioned that although he took some pictures, he was dancing too behind the scenes!
haha... I got video of that too!

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I have a couple of pictures of this dancing too. I'm still going through my pictures.


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[Sockethead]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gihcl9vpMQE&feature=feedu

[tripod06]

Gina's right, i forgot to mention i joined in on the dancing too. haha

[C Withers Media]

I have no idea who the hell that is.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Wow. And everyone was sober.

[Ryans323i]

Excellent pictures Albert and I love the other video too. I love how when Casey decides he's done, he just walks out tha room. :rofl

[C Withers Media]

Excellent pictures Albert and I love the other video too. I love how when Casey decides he's done, he just walks out tha room. :rofl

We had a model and stylists in the other room while all of this was going on, I had to check on progress.

[kpro]

This was all on a Monday at 8AM, lol

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Must admit, it felt like a perpetual Saturday during the entire time. Great time.

[tripod06]

Must admit, it felt like a perpetual Saturday during the entire time. Great time.

agreed!

[Sockethead]

Must admit, it felt like a perpetual Saturday during the entire time. Great time.

yea it did... I'm still having trouble figuring out what day was what lol.... could of been from all the percs & Pseudoephedrine I was taking for my sickness :scratchinghead

[C Withers Media]

This was all on a Monday at 8AM, lol

This is why there are no clocks in Vegas.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

This is why there are no clocks in Vegas.

:like

[static667]

I think Casey is a must at the Mafia family reunion in Va. Marcus, make it happen, man.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

I will try to make it happen, Kyle. There could be a conflict because of something he has scheduled in Georgia. Not sure how that's going to resolve itself at this point.

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice photos guys!

Been hiking up in Redrock many times. The photo of the Bellagio glass entrance I see everyday. The strip photo with the Bellagio in the center is sweet. Glad to hear everyone had a good time. Sorry I couldn't make it, we had a family emergency come up. Hence this is also why I haven't been on in over a month.

"Happy Holidays to All"

[Ryans323i]

Glad to see you back Wolf!

[static667]

Nice photos guys!

Been hiking up in Redrock many times. The photo of the Bellagio glass entrance I see everyday. The strip photo with the Bellagio in the center is sweet. Glad to hear everyone had a good time. Sorry I couldn't make it, we had a family emergency come up. Hence this is also why I haven't been on in over a month.

"Happy Holidays to All"

Good to see you back. You'll just have to redeem yourself and fly out to the Mafia Reunion in May.

[johnrando]

Nice photos guys!

Been hiking up in Redrock many times. The photo of the Bellagio glass entrance I see everyday. The strip photo with the Bellagio in the center is sweet. Glad to hear everyone had a good time. Sorry I couldn't make it, we had a family emergency come up. Hence this is also why I haven't been on in over a month.

"Happy Holidays to All"

Glad you're back. Everything OK?

[WOLFN8TR]

Thanks guys! Seems like sometimes everything goes bad at the same time. Bunch of little things mostly. My grandmother turned 93 recently and shortly after fell and broke her hip. She was still living at home untill that incident. Now she is in a assisted living home and will not be able to go home. It's hard on everyone....

Where is the reunion in May? San Diego? If its is I will just drive down, my bro lives there also.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

The reunion in May will be held in Williamsburg, Virginia. Those of us who live on the west coast would be well advised to fly.

[WOLFN8TR]

Nice! Been to Williamsburg a few years ago, very beautiful area. I will have to dig up some photos and post them.
Our anniversary is May 30 so I can justify a Anniversary trip! Any dates set yet?

Didn't mean to Hijack the thread....sorry.

[danewilson77]

Nice! Been to Williamsburg a few years ago, very beautiful area. I will have to dig up some photos and post them.
Our anniversary is May 30 so I can justify a Anniversary trip! Any dates set yet?

Didn't mean to Hijack the thread....sorry.

May 18, 19, 20

[WOLFN8TR]

May 18, 19, 20

Thanks...

Will try to make this a vacation/redemption trip. :thumbsup

[danewilson77]

Thanks...

Will try to make this a vacation/redemption trip. :thumbsup

Looking forward to it.

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[tripod06]

good to know the new dates for this. :like

[static667]

good to know the new dates for this. :like

You better be hopping on that plane with the boss this year, Albert.

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Albert says that he is coming to Virginia this time around.

[Hornung418]

In for three days of awesomeness.

Courtesy of Gingerbread...

[WOLFN8TR]

Here are some Vegas photos. Taken looking out from the control booth. Taken with my iPhone 4.

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5574.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5575.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5582.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5583.jpg

[static667]

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5582.jpg

http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5583.jpg

The amount of power behind those jets is amazing.

[WOLFN8TR]

Ya 400lbs of Air pressure pushed thru a 4" pipe shoots the water 400 feet high! Pretty cool.

[Sockethead]

Awesome shots.... the water didn't have that clarity from our vantage point...

[C Withers Media]

Guys, keep it alive, I still have tons of Vegas shots to go through. I haven't been around much because we are working in unexpected volume of business this month. I will get to more Vegas pictures when and if things slow down. We can keep the memory alive for longer that way too.

[WOLFN8TR]

Thought everyone would like this one. A friend of mine showed this to me the other day. He has a client that owns a internet business and he took them to Tryst for a party. I was told there were approx 20 people he bought drinks for that ONE night. Here is a photo of the receipt!

Yes that is $189,375.98
http://i1227.photobucket.com/albums/ee438/WOLFN8TR/MISC/IMG_5732.jpg

[Marcus-SanDiego]

http://perezsolomon.com/2011/05/12/189375-98-bar-receipt-at-tryst-night-club-at-the-wynn-las-vegas/

http://www.ibtimes.com/articles/146578/20110516/dom-perignon-veuve-clicquot-tryst-wynn-hotel-vegas-fiji.htm

[WOLFN8TR]

Hmmm. Ok now that's interesting. I might have to give my friend a call and see what he has to say about this.
:foottap

Thanks Marcus....

[danewilson77]

Hmmm. Ok now that's interesting. I might have to give my friend a call and see what he has to say a out this.
:foottap

Thanks Marcus....

Lol

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[kpro]

busted!

[Johnmadd]

That'd a ridiculous night of going out "bill".

[gyppyg]

Here's a shot from Vegas I snapped during one of the photo shoots in our suite at Bellagio.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6433446385_53ecefe111.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433446385/)
Photo Shoot #1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433446385/) by gina_valent (http://www.flickr.com/people/ginavalent/), on Flickr

[gyppyg]

"New York, New York" on the strip

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7154/6433449707_d8a35f7373.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433449707/)
New York, New York (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433449707/) by gina_valent (http://www.flickr.com/people/ginavalent/), on Flickr


Paris, Paris balloon

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7167/6433444175_0b8e7c98c3.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433444175/)
Paris, Paris Balloon (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433444175/) by gina_valent (http://www.flickr.com/people/ginavalent/), on Flickr

Tara & I in Minus 5 Ice Bar (it was so cool - literally -inside there! They give you coats, gloves and boots to wear)

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7172/6433448205_a0aaf61698.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433448205/)
Tara &amp; I at Minus 5 Ice Bar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433448205/) by gina_valent (http://www.flickr.com/people/ginavalent/), on Flickr

[Marcus-SanDiego]

Here's a shot from Vegas I snapped during one of the photo shoots in our suite at Bellagio.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7013/6433446385_53ecefe111.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433446385/)
Photo Shoot #1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433446385/) by gina_valent (http://www.flickr.com/people/ginavalent/), on Flickr

Some good stuff going on in this shot. Casey getting his shot. Mike Burroughs getting video. I was watching Mike's camera to see what it looked like. The light being held by a wire is nice. :biggrin

Good shot, Gina.

[Ryans323i]

........
Tara &amp; I at Minus 5 Ice Bar (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ginavalent/6433448205/) by gina_valent (http://www.flickr.com/people/ginavalent/), on Flickr

I've always wanted to go to an Ice bar of some sort. Very cool (excuse the pun). Were the glasses made of ice?

[C Withers Media]

Uhhhh, what are the legal ramifications of tying up a chandelier by extension cord over a models face.

[gyppyg]

I've always wanted to go to an Ice bar of some sort. Very cool (excuse the pun). Were the glasses made of ice?

Yes the cups were made of ice! It was really neat, but definitely not somewhere you can stay very long. The drinks there were REALLY strong too, lol