In addition to the shooting around Todos Santos, their were the wonderful moments meeting many new people. One afternoon I went to the pool at the Casa Bently to appreciate the experience while contemplating the cold and snow I was reading about back home. There at the pool, I meet world citizen Tara Tree and had a most splendid chat with her. Later my wife Dee Dee told me of her experience at the turtle release and how much more enriching it was because of Tara’s translations. Thank you Tara! Upon my departure from Todos Santos I was taking Brooke Lynne to the Aeropuerto and Samantha Grace rode along as she had a flight later in the day. To kill some time Samantha and I explored a couple old cemeteries where the locals were preparing loved ones’ grave sites for the day of the dead festival, then a formal catus garden and ending in the downtown of San Jose del Cabo for lunch where she expanded my vocabulary. Muchas gracias Samantha and loco tacos!!!
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The following is a little taste, a sampling, from my time shooting at the Zoe Fest X in Todos Santo, BCS, Mexico.
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Meghan
Meghan – Mexico 2011
In the palm oasis that divides Toto Santos. In addition to her modeling, I also highly recommend checking out Meghan’s photography.
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Candace
Where the Cactus Dance
On the bluff overlooking the old port dock. Worth the bumpy drive up the mountain and worth the full insurance on the rental car.
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St. Merrique
St. Merrique – Mexico 2011
A little shoot with big rewards!
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Anoush Anou
Fusion
Unlike other shoots, I did not have a lot planned. I am glad, because what she created was splendid.
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Brooke Lynne
Brindled Lagoon
A friend who shares her art with me. Thank you!
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Stephanie Anne
Mi Casa
A day before the Fest I explored this house and it looked like none had set foot in it for years. It soon was evident how popular it became, I thought a little make over would create something unique.
Jill Logan quick sketching Brooke Lynne, photographed by Mark C. Haskins.
It was for me, a splendid gathering of artists for the FestX in the special artistic community of Todos Santos. Many thanks to Zoe for her significant efforts!
As well, thank you to the slide show judges, I am honored by your choice. I am very grateful to all the models and photographers who participated in the slide shows, I am the richer for viewing your art.
While researching the area where FestX would occur, I discovered Todos Santos based artist Jill Logan. Jill was at our meet and greet the first night of FestX and her gallery is next to the Hotel California where we all dined together the second night.
In the early morning hours on Thursday, there was a gathering of three artists at Jill’s gallery.
Jill Logan quick sketching Brooke Lynne, photographed by Mark C. Haskins.