AMIR MAGAL and the things I get around to Blog about.

Featured artist On Site...

2010-10-18T20:25:00.000-07:00

http://www.yonatanelkayam.com/category/amir-magal/

Yonatan, a friend and recently subject to a photoshoot with me took the time to put me up on his site of featured artists. I thank him and see how sharing with the world who we collaborate can inspire a greater amount of people .
Big ups Yoni.

Been a wild 6 months of Drama, Travel, Weddings, Non weddings, Art, family, Death and Life. what a blessing to look back at this year and see all that is flowering and falling away in my life.

I feel as though now is time for true inspiration to take hold and give birth to my own creations.
Here are some charicatures form this Bhakti fest in Joshua tree. The people in this world make me smile... Revere....swoon, and Laugh.

Look out world.

Italian Wedding In siena. can it be more beautiful??

2010-07-15T17:06:00.001-07:00

A week of Food, friends, rain and shine, My sister got hitched, and to a goon man.
Lots of pics and even more memories. check them out here
ITALY & WEDDING PHOTOS!

India, with Shiva..

2010-04-28T00:26:00.000-07:00

Another crazy life adventure already over, 16 days in India and like that its over.

The days were filled with 5:30 am wake up calls to get on a bus that took the group of over 50 women and 7 men to Kalari classes, an ancient form of yogic Martial arts.

I mostly snapped away shots of the locals and the streets od Kerala when I jumped out into the madness on a hot and sweaty Indian day.

I was mostly confined to the beautiful Manalatheeram resort, but when possible I ventured out into the wild yet peaceful backstreets of Kerala.

One Fun story is when the Taxi Driver, Roberto and I stopped off and got dome beers.

Drank them on the side of the road and then my apiphany was to find where they make coconut oil and buy some.

The driver said we needed a flask of some sort. I looked down and found a used whisky bottle, He found a cap and away we were swerving and flying through the unpaved streets.

It almost seems more fitting to be drunk when driving in india as that was the preferred style of driving anyway!

WE get to this little shack that had a huge drum and a spicket that let out fresh coconut oil.

I was excitedly interested in the process and asked to see the back of the store where I saw many people cracking coconuts and sitting laughing and talking while they worked.

not even complaining not having a chair to sit on.

They loves that I was so interested.

I doubt any foreigner ever even stepped into this store none the less get to see the process of how it is made and by whom.

Well now all that was captured and is waiting to be edited for Mindbody TV, among many other video experiences filmed while on this Indian Aventure.

NEW WEBSITE LAUNCH! www.amirmagal.com

2010-03-03T17:25:00.000-08:00

I have finally put together my favorite images from the past and creating a new site website called Viewbook.com. I really like how it came out, simple, clean and quick.

Now I have a place for my best photos to live and update from time to time with each new project.. It is a great addition to amirimage as now there is a separation of design illustration and photograhy.

CHECK IT OUT HERE!: www.amirmagal.com

Comments welcome..

Morocco PhotoShoot with Shiva Rea.

2009-11-20T10:55:00.001-08:00

I am Just back from A whirl wind trip from Morocco where I shot Photographs of Shiva Rea's Retreat.
What A journey.
Once I landed in Marrakesh I knew I was in for a treat. I wasn't disappointed as the entire trip turned into a magical journey of people, colors, food, yoga, friends, camels and sand.
A pack of 40 beautiful woman and 3 Israeli Men from came to study and play with Shiva Rea on her first pilgrimage to Morocco.
It was photographers dreamfull of all the little stories that go along with traveling to an unknown country.

My favorite part of the Trip was the 8 hour drive with 3 Ganawi musicians Shiva, Dimitri, Dave Stringer, Patrick and I all packed in a van with a Moroccan driver trying to swindle us into the tourist attractions.... lets just say it didn't work and the drive directly to the Sahara desert was the reward. one sunset shoot, a night of jamming with the local Bedouins, and a sunrise camel ride was all we had time for, and we drove 8 hours back into civilization..
here is a video clip of me shooting Shiva Rea On the dunes of the Sahara desert shot by Dave Stringer.

She is singing the mantra prayer we learned from the Ganawan musicians.

Here is a video Of Ali the Bedouin, who gave us Fire, and played music with us into the late nigth under the stars in a tent.

For the final photo Album click here

And Then another long trip back To LA. With A stop in London This time I decided to go out on the town instead of sleep at the Airport as I did on my Arrival. Good times....

And Now I am back in L.A. putting together these Images and Getting ready to anounce another cool happening. Stay tuned!

FELAbration!

2009-10-16T04:10:00.001-07:00

It was Fela Kuti's B-day today and we celebrated the first FELAbration with JEREMY SOUL, AT AFRO FUNKY tonight. was off the hook!
I was able to bring my camera and take some great shots of Rocky Dawuni Jeremy TeAmir and Khalil.
these guys all are so talented and i am so thankful to be a part of there lives.

Look out for these guys " the Sweenie Brothers" TeAmir and Tutu...

2009-10-12T21:30:00.000-07:00

amirimage book

2009-10-06T15:12:00.001-07:00

Some random photos I love

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2009-10-05T13:21:00.000-07:00

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Open publication - Free publishing - More lamade

Bhakti Fest

2009-10-04T10:32:00.001-07:00

The yoga festival of kirtan and sweat! and good people.

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CAND C LOOKBOOK HOLIDAY

2009-08-16T19:06:00.000-07:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More fashion

C and C test Look book for LA MADE TEST

2009-08-16T12:02:00.000-07:00

Open publication - Free publishing - More photography

a Late night first

2009-07-27T02:14:00.000-07:00

THis is a blog I am creating for my clients and fans of my photography design and Illustration work... but definately not my writing skills.

I will be posting up ideas, content, and examples of personal or inspiring work.

Enjoy. And comment often!

AMIR MAGAL