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​LA. to L.A. photographed and written by Benny White/Benjamin Black

The word travel means to take a journey, typically of some length or abroad.  
In this Kapture Global post I will share accounts, experiences, and photos from my recent travel to Los Angeles,CA. 

I set out to LA for many reasons including friends, family, vacation and fun but most importantly photography.  

Photography has been a love and passion for me for quite some time now and there are many avenues where one can venture down pursuing a career as a photographer.

My journey to LA was focused on and sparked by a childhood desire to take part in fashion photography.  

To put it simply: 

I love fashion, I love women, and I love photography. 
So what?.. I ask what trip could out model and mayhem a trip to Tinsel and temperate Los Angeles California.

Here in the United States of America the most elite models and agencies exist in two places.

The two model meccas are Los Angeles proper and New York city.

People like myself travel the world in search of these two places in hope of discovery or being discovered.

Actors, models, and artists alike set out to achieve greatness or go broke trying because like Helen Keller said: 

“Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.”

So I went to Expedia, booked the flight, and arrived in sunny California ready to take on the world.  
One of my best friends and past roommates John Robert Browning IV offered me a place to stay and work so he was naturally my first contact.

Rob is a ball of energy and he is an extremely talented and seasoned model/artist who has worked with many brands and designers.  

Also he has worked under Alec Monopoly the artist.

Rob is also the brand Ambassador for BMG Cigars Co. owned by the amazing fun-loving New Jersey native now Hollywood producer Rob Weiss.

I was immediately propelled into the LA nightlife when Rob answered my call like a lightening bolt charged with love and excitement at my arrival.

He quickly told me to meet him at the SOHO House in West Hollywood which is a private members’ club on Sunset Boulevard.

After our thrilling meet filled with hugs, punches and dancing we made our way into the elegant and swanky SOHO House. 

I won’t be spilling all the details in this post but I got to witness young and middle-aged kids in the biz that is LA.

As we mingled and softly marauded our way around I caught a glimpse of what the weeks to come had in store. 

Through the gleaming eyes of these dreamy young professionals in their and now my social network I witnessed and tasted the fruit of next level labor.

Now, no matter the outcome of the trip my outlook is as Mary Anne Radmacher said: 

“I am not the same, having seen the moon shine on the other side of the world.” 
In the home where I stayed I had the pleasure of living and working with my friend Rob, Z(Zebastian..) an amazing designer and dancer/model/actor Skylar(Mimuro)Roberge.

Z is absolutely fantastic and is the man behind design companies YRU and Esqape.  

These brands are colorful and intruiging as they invoke both futuristic and retro styles marketed toward the ever-growing festival seeking crowd and scene.

In addition, the ever so talented Skylar Mimuro(Instagram:Sky_sky_) was a constant inspiration. 

Most days Sky would be filming pole dancing instruction vids and generally inspiring us with her many styles.

I was truly blessed to work in such a creative, clean and healthy eating environment filled with clothes for daily models, a studio and music to fuel us.

On the daily at least 2-3 new models would come by to shoot with Z for either Esq or YRU or even generally to hang out and have fun.

The house in Silver Lake is where the majority of my work took place but I also got the chance to shoot with Sky and Z in Malibu at the beach.

This experience alone has been crucial to my development as a photographer but more importantly as a working professional.
In addition to my aforementioned friends I also got to work with Jade Lorna(London), @Jessicalifornia I.G., Victoria Loi, Madeline(Alexandra) Browning, and Hayley Ashton.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity and I am impressed by the ease and style of these ladies and other unmentioned ladies I had the pleasure of working with.

LA was a rollercoaster ride filled with uppers and downers. Among the clubbers, lovers, workers, owners, and tourists I was a bit of everything during my trip.

Looking back from my home here in New Orleans,LA I am reminded by the words of my favorite poet from my childhood Robert Frost who wrote The Road Not Taken.  

“Two roads diverged in a wood and I – I took the one less traveled by.”  There is a lot a hard work that weaves beneath the glamorous.  

Considering the infinite outcomes of travel we all venture out seeking the unknown in hopes relaxation, rejuvination, redefinition, or rest.

I’ve always believed that the most fortunate people in life are the ones who’s work allows them to travel and for me….

that is what makes all the difference. 
In Conclusion I would like to leave you with these 3 quotes which you might have heard or read before.  

I hope that these quotes and this post inspire you all toward wanderlust and I thank you very much for your time and company during our worded walk.

Please know that;
“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page.” – Saint Augustine

“Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.” – Anonymous

“I haven’t been everywhere, but it’s on my list.” – Susan Sontag
Senior Photographer and Co Editor @ www.kapturenola.com

Benny(Benjamin Black) White

NO,LA to LA,CA

Mr. Misbelief

DC Paul shares with us his Original Cocktail with a Uniquely  N.O.L.A. infusion of flavors known as “TheMisbelief Punch” . A highly regarded secret blend that highlights the fruit of the 7th Ward or Japanese Plum or Loquat, or as we call it The Misbelief.

For your own personal taste please email 

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Photographed by Benny White – [email protected]

Random Picture Day

Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds
Photography via Kapture NOLA
Just a random photo day in a sun soaked N.O.L.A. with Simpsons Clouds

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Xavier University’s 40 Under 40 2015

A visual presentation honoring the longest running college president in the United States. Dr. Norman C. Francis. Without the following help this video would not have been possible Credits – Nola.com , The Clarion Herald, X.U. Archives Department especially Irwin Lachoff, The Black Collegian, Louisiana Hometown Network, “A House Divided” Documentary, and Xavier University .

Gosando – Performed live by Flow Tribe

Tipitina’s Annual “Free Fridays” with Flow Tribe performing “Gosando” live!

Whenever Flow Tribe comes to town, you know you’re in for a good time. The New Orleans-based six-piece pack a punch with every live performance, asserting themselves as mainstays in the NOLA community.
The band has become a fixture at the world famous Tipitina’s venue, regularly performing at the weekly Free Foundation Fridays concerts. The weekly tradition raises money to preserve musical heritage in NOLA, and Flow Tribe consistently brings one of the largest audiences in town. Here they are jamming on their original, Latin-enfused tune “Gosando” from the Free foundation Friday on September 4th, 2015… more from via LiveforLiveMusic.com

for more live music and awesomeness from Tipitina’s Please visit http://www.tipitinas.com/

Summer and Joel’s Wedding Video

 

Wedding Photography and Video by Kapture NOLA

Savory LLC’s Private Dinner

Chef KC take us on another culinary adventure through our own undiscovered pallete.

Maternity Photography

Marcus and Ellen’s Maternity shoot went so well the problem was picking the pictures to share.

Baby Gray Newborn Portrait Photography

Newborn Portrait Photography by Kapture NOLA

We had the pleasure of kapturing the newest edition to the the Grandpré Family. Baby Gray was a little cranky at first but once mom stepped in, things started to smoothe out. If you want pricing on your Newborn Photo Shoot please email [email protected]

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Newborn Portrait Photography

N.O.L.A. Drone Flight Video Mashup

 

New Orleans Area Flyover

A few Phantom Drone flights smashed together to show Areas of interest in and around New Orleans – St. Louis Cathedral , Jackson Square , Crescent City Connection, The Superdome , and the Mississippi River flyover. Filmed with a DJI Phantom II . Kapture NOLA – Drone Wars – www.KaptureNOLA.com