Project Runway...A Dream Come True.

Being a event photographer in the "scene" I think I have heard every story possible, but yet I am still amazed each day by some of the new stories that cross my brain's sound wave pattern.

I have to say the first photo pictured above, I took about 3 years ago while I was still working with 944 Magazine. These twins were contestants in their fashion institutes's fashion show that I was doing photo coverage for 944.

After the show, one of the twins says to me, "Hey you should take a picture of us we will be famous soon." Now usually, I hear all the time especially being a fashion/event/lifestyle photographer in San Diego, California, but for some reason, I didn't give my normal "Hollywood" reaction, like, yeah, yeah, yeah... okay. HA!

So I say to these kids, "Of course let's get the photo, I think you all might really be on to something!"

Fast forward 3 years, I am scheduled to shoot a fashion show in the Gaslamp District in which I have no clue as to what is going on at all except for my arrival time. To my surprise as I arrive, GUESS who just happens to be hosting the show? The TWINS! All grown up.

Come to find out the twins were right. Jesus Estrada and his brother Antonio are twin fashion stylists making there way through the journey to become rock stars in the fashion industry.

Low and behold, Jesus was hosting this fashion show to launch his new clothing line and to show the premier of Project Runway Season 7 in which he is a contestant.

Talk about having a dream, staying focused, and being dedicated. I guess you really never know who you will meet, so its always a good thing to be positive with everyone, because you never know who will be the next star to shine!

I have to wish Antonio and Jesus good luck and well wishes in all their endeavours. To you all they may be soon-to-be fashion icons, but to me they will always be the kids that taught me how to tie a neck scarf like a tie...

...what's funny is at the fashion show, I asked Antonio about the scarf and he said that I should start rocking the bow-tie now and that I may be too late with the scarf! Ha, I don't know! Most people that know me, know I am digging the scarf, for now. Anyway, we will see what happens.

Jeremy Harris...The Stylist from A Style Concierge

In business you have to do many favors, scratch a lot of backs and be at the right place at the right time to get ahead.

And because the nature of the business I deal with involves entertainment and art, the love of the art should almost always overcome the commerce for a really good cause. In most cases, usually speaking, the love will bring an abundance of commerce. (But don't be a fool for the art either...)

I've been wanting to do this for a while and I'm privileged to have the honor of starting this new "Fashion" section featuring a good friend of mine as well as my personal stylist.

Jeremy Harris of A Style Concierge is actually the person who cut my Dread-Locs off back in April of 2009. (To see my "new style" debut party click here).

So to pay him back, I had to showcase "the artist's" talent in action during a regular day in the Salon. My impromptu photosession was completely random and he didn't expect me to show up so of course that added to the sporadic fun.

I guess my timing was impeccable (as always, 'smile') because I got a chance to photograph Jeremy working with two COMPLETELY different hair styles which definitely showed his versatility.

Some people may remember the old "ISH" and my style with dreads and Jeremy was part responsible for bringing out the post "Dirty 30" new style that I have now.

Anyway, thanks to Jeremy for all your hard work and dedication to the art form know as stylist.

Check out the photos from

a Day with Jeremy A. Harris here...

Stingaree Friday Night with A Style Concierge

Friday Nights @stingsandiego (Stingaree) showcases the hairstylings of A Style Concierge Salon which I have the privelage of being a contributing photographer for as well as a client!

Stingaree is one of my favorite nightclubs in San Diego, so on friday nights its pretty much the best of both worlds. If you visit ASC or STING, make sure to mention Ivan S. Harris, I.$.H. or http://www.stopsellingdreams.com/ and they will take care of you as well. ;)

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Friday Night Stingaree...

Ivan S. Harris Photography

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Miss Be Shaving!!

As President Obama predicted, 2009 must seriously be the year of change. I wasn't gonna post anything about this but it seems as if this is an on going trend. Not only has Cassie but La La (Mtv Host), Ri Ri (Rihanna) and CeCe (Ciara) have ALL taken a page out of Bri Bri's (Britney Spears) book of hair styles by shaving or cutting off a part or all of their hair. 2009 REALLY is the year of change to the extreme from the first black president to people shaving only HALF of their head, and not in a mohawk form.

When Britney cut her hair, everyone thought she was nuts, but actually I guess she knew something that everyone else didn't know. It was just too early and it wasn't time for the change. I really don't know who was copying who but if you ask me this is getting out of hand. Sean Paul has shaved the side of his hair and only has braids on the top and Eminem dyed his hair from the blonde to black. I don't know how long this will gone on, but far be it for me to say what's hot or not, that's your job. I'm just here to point out the trends. I even jumped on the change bandwagon by cutting my dreads of 8 years back in April. 2009 is definitely the year of change!

Pony Shoes/Ivan S. Harris Photography Summer Fashion Contest Winner

I would like to congratulate Bree Rangel for winning the I.$H. & Juelz Presents Summer Fashion Fair contest. About a month ago, Bree won the summer fashion fair contest sponsored by Pony Shoes, Inc. and Ivan S. Harris Photography. Pony shoes and Ivan S. Harris Photography along with I.$.H. & Juelz Presents... hosted a Summer Fashion Fair at Red Circle Night Club. The contest was dedicated to summer fashion because it was the kick off to summer and a lot of women are known to wear the short shorts to show their appreciation for good ole summer weather. Bree had the best outfit wearing the short shorts so she won a pair of Pony Shoes, and a free photoshoot with Ivan S. Harris Photography. So congrats to Bree...