Archive for January, 2012
Friday, January 27th, 2012
I already posted Kari’s stunning [senior portrait editorial], but I still wanted to play around with some of her images. The setting and feel of the shoot definitely gave me the vibe of some strong black and white portraits. The abandoned bridge over the dried up lake has got to be one of my new favorite locations in my hometown. Kari, is stunning.
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Tags: Class of 2012, Editorial, Gabriel Gastelum, GDX Photography, lifestyle photographer, Los Angeles Portrait Photographer, Los Angeles Senior Portrait Photographer, Los Angeles Senior Portrait Photography, Senior Portraits, Seniors
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012


Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in all of Vietnam. So you can imagine how we spent most of our day walking around trying not get run over by the millions of mopeds and motor scooters on the streets. Crossing the street in Ho Chi Minh City is an adventure that you have to experience. I would just close my eyes and walk hoping for the best.
We went the presidential palace, got yelled at for taking cartwheels in the wrong place. We also went to museums were Americans were not talked about in the most positive light (a regular occurrence in Vietnam; which makes sense).
After a full day of walking around, we enjoyed the evening with some bubble tea and AMAZING food.
Take a stroll with us.
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Tags: Asia, Backpacking, Gabriel Gastelum, Ho Chi Minh City, Personal, Photography, Saigon, SE Asia, Southeast Asia, Travel, Travel Photographer, travel Photography, Vietnam, VSCO Film, worldwide
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Thursday, January 26th, 2012
I know I know that I have neglected to update in a while. Its been a pretty extremely hectic recently. I’ve had an insane amount of friends visit LA recently (with no end in sight, Thank God); I got really sick there for a good week; lots of photography projects; lots of assisting other friends and photographers; basically, enjoying LA to the max.
Here are a few snaps from my phone.






Tags: Alcoholic, Gabriel Gastelum, Personal, Photography
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Tuesday, January 17th, 2012
I love when I can make my clients happy (who doesnt?).
Lyndsay and Adam opted to have both an engagement album made as well as a wedding site when they picked out their package.
I love Lyndsay’s response to both things
“These are $%^&*(ing awesome!”
If you are still thinking about booking a wedding in 2012. Ask me about albums and +sites that I can offer you!



Tags: +sites, 2012, Gabriel Gastelum, GDX Weddings, KISS ALBUMS, Los Angeles Wedding Photographer, Los Angeles Wedding Photography, Los Angeles Weddings, Pasadena Wedding Photographer, Photography, Showit, Weddings, Weddings by Gabriel Gastelum
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