Photofaye Pic of the Day

LAST UPDATE

2006-09-16T09:05:00.000-07:00

NEW BLOG CLICK HERE-

http://www.flickr.com/photos/xiliafaye/

Its pretty general and unless you have access you don't get to see all of it.OPting to keep some privacy for a change!

As many of you know its been a busy summer. And aside from a family hospitalization life has been good. Went on tour with The Retrofits, shot a ton for Marios, Pacific Northwest Ballet and My Hugo Boss 5 FULL PAGE FASION SPREAD!!!!! is finally published!!!!!! (weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!:) )Also did the stadard Crave, CCFA run, and more weddings than I could shake a stick at. My next rather large projects are going to be for OHSU and also shooting photos for a book to be published soon. Working on a photo book of all my own work to sell and ramping up for another Gallery show this spring.

For the peeps who have emailed me and/or are still logging on in hopes of pics many appologies for keeping mum here. I have a new place for displaying my pics which I am choosing to keep personal for now. Should anyone want to head over there just email me and I can send you the link ( avoiding Le Stalker).

May you all be blessed!

Long week

2006-07-28T11:01:00.000-07:00

I was out Near Lincoln City shooting a fantastic wedding last week when on the way home my new little Honda decided it was not going to work. Great..100 degrees and a car full of 2 dogs in the relative middle of nowhere (17 miles from cell reception).

Luckily there was a wonderful little house at the end of the nearest dirt road. Things in life always happen for a reason. I met the most wonderful people John & Jeanine. We talked about Peak Oil, love, and life till the tow truck (they sent out 2!!!!) arrived to cart us back to PDX.

This week has been run run run...public transport/ walking has been an adventure... specially with my camera stuffs in tow. My car is now all fixed! Weeeeeeeeeeeeeee!Which is grand as its gonna be a doozy of a day. I have already shot one artist for an article, shooting another later, then off to do a preggers photoshoot and then a Sissy show to shoot tonight- hopefully I can squeeze my yoga nad my swim in there at some point.

I love days like this and would not have it any other way.

I have also been thinking quite a bit this week about the types of photography I have been shooting. I really want to start making more of a difference with my lens and not just composing pretty pictures. As fun and financially rewarding as that may I am trying to find more emotional and spiritual fullfillment through my craft. I will keep everyone posted if my grand plan works out. In the interim I will still be taking as many portrait/wedding/event/advertising/ and news gigs as life will throw at me and I can handle.

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HUGE hot Crave party!

2006-07-22T11:37:00.000-07:00

Rooster Rock

2006-07-21T22:34:00.000-07:00

If you are a prude or just don't like the nude.... Don't scroll down to the pics!!!!!!

Much nekkids await!!!!!!

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I only took a few snaps. Water,sand, and loungyness conspired to keep me from my camera for a bit and allowed me to enjoy moments for what they were.

The day was well worth the trek through the ankle deep mud, a broken ( almost lost) shoe, and a broken car a/c.

I really do adore all my friends and our wonderful lives.

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WWeek Finder Party

2006-07-20T12:22:00.000-07:00

Yours truly has 4 itsy bitsy pics of splendy in it!

Splendora Dearest

2006-07-18T09:25:00.000-07:00

Remember

2006-07-17T15:53:00.000-07:00

Do you remember the things that made you who you are today?

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San Fransisco

2006-07-15T23:01:00.000-07:00

My first time visiting and I forgot to buy a flower for my hair........

I did get to go INSIDE the Golden Gate bridge! :)

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Sister Sherry turns 40!!!!!!!

2006-07-14T14:31:00.000-07:00

The dudes cuteness took over my camera for a greater part of the night! :P

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Swallows

2006-07-09T08:23:00.000-07:00

Seeing these birds brought me insight of how to combine two of my dreams. Security of a home base and also the freedom to travel and roam. The two always seemed like oil and water to me. These guys have both so why not I? A dream remains but a dream if you do not make it a reality.

On that note.. I am off to Cali for a few days to live the rockstar life again! :)

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Cool Sea Air

2006-07-07T21:41:00.000-07:00

For those of you that have been emailing me... Marty the wonderdog has a wonderful new home!!!!!!!:) I will even get to visit her! Yay! :)

The day I found her I spent the earlier part of the day at the coast. It was soooooooo cold I ended up wearing a sweater and jeans...It was a welcome relief from the heat of the city. The light was great!

Now that I am not training/walking/playing with a 3rd dog I can get back on track and finish all my projects before Cali on Sunday.

Stormy Weather....

2006-07-06T20:04:00.000-07:00

Good news on the pup update.... Someone found her( onhly 100 blocks away THANK YOU CRAIGSLIST)!!!!!!! She is back in a VERY secured crate, and I am trying to find her a shelter or a Foster home or a Forever home that will take her and not put her to sleep.

As it turns out she has had quite the sob story of a life- I managed to contact her old vet via her microchip. Marty ( as I have dubbed her) is only 2. She belonged to some guy who died shortly after getting her. His elderly mother took her on and had her for about a year when she had a stroke and ended up in the hospital. No one knew of the dog and she escaped the yard and as far as we know has been living on the streets ever since. She is Origionally from Canby so she traveled about 30 miles in 4 months.. which seems like a lot, but considering how speedily she got away yesterday seems like nothing.

Her last owner is now in a care home and not able to look after Marty. So I called shelters.... The humane society won't take her as they consider her a stray.. Animal Controle would take her, but she might get put down (some people might be freaked out by her eyes and typical Aussie neurosis so its a very high likelyhood of forever sleep). I just can't let that happen. I am also not willing to give her to the first person who comes along and does not know anything about the needs of Aussies.

So here I am Doggie foster mom. I am going to Cali for 3 days on Sunday and am at a loss for what to do. If anyone knows of a great patient person looking for a dog that will smother you with kisses or someone willing to take this lady in for a few days till I get back please email me!!!!!!!

I am posting some pics from the storm on the 3rd that I took befor finding Marty.

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Crazy eyes for a crazy pooch!

2006-07-05T23:28:00.000-07:00

I am sooooo tired. Slept little last night with the Marty eyed pooch and then today this....

Some pups are to smart for their own good. I stepped out for 20 minutes....... Came back to feed all the pups and Crazy eyes had escaped from her crate( the sturdy one she is pictured standing in from the previous post) slide open a cracked window and pop out the screen and jump from my friggen 2nd story window. The blanket was still covering the crate and the door was still closed. I noticed I had not latched the final latch ( there are 2) and she must have squeezed out of a very tiny space.

I went hunting, but could not find her. I spoke to several people who saw her and at least she seemed to be walking ( back to running actually) ok after being a flying dog.

What a stress. I hope wherever she may be tonight she is safe and warm. I suppose I can't save every creature in the world. :(

Shes got Marty Feldman eyes

2006-07-04T17:25:00.000-07:00

My 4th plans of fun and drunken frolics are foiled by this sweet dog who reminds me of Marty Feldman. While driving home last night she was sprinting toward my car down the center of SE 50th near Powell. Thanks to some other animal lovers we managed to corral her. We called Dove Lewis ( she had bloody paws and torn toenails) and they were open and told us to bring her in though upon our arrival told us we would need to take her as they would not keep her. When I mentioned I had other dogs and a cat in my teeny apt already that this dog might not get along with I was advised to "take the dog back where you found her and just let her go"....

Yea... I will just drop her off in traffic and let her get hit.... sheesh. For being such a progressive city I have noticed a severe lacking of quality or coordinated animal care. Heaven forbid you lose or find a pet or it gets injured when its not 9-5 Monday-Friday.

Anywho...enough of my rant... I already wrote a letter to the executive director at DL.

It's been a fiasco with my other critters and her, but she is crated and comfortable for now.

I am staying home with this new gal as I am sure the fireworks will scare her more than she already is and a reassuring presence might help her out.

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War, death and coming together

2006-06-30T13:32:00.000-07:00

I am shooting a story involving the funeral of 2 oregon soldiers who lost thier lives in Iraq.

Its been emotional and thought provoking to say the least. I will have more thoughts/pics posted after the story goes live.

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Nighttime on Elm St.

2006-06-27T18:23:00.000-07:00

Retrofits play Oregon Bus Project show

2006-06-25T12:41:00.000-07:00

Radio 4 and Small Sins @ The Doug Fir

2006-06-24T00:35:00.000-07:00

Auralust

2006-06-23T17:09:00.000-07:00

Drone

2006-06-22T13:33:00.000-07:00

A shot I did for a compilation book. The theme was drone.

The published version will be sans fig leaves :P

Paramount Hotel

2006-06-21T14:33:00.000-07:00

Sometimes I think I might burst with all the happy inside me! :)

I am so blessed and lucky! This past year has just astounded me. I am getting to do something I adore professionally almost everyday now, and I am even getting downright spoiled! Great food, many travels, meeting so many amazingly creative souls, and oh the perks!!!!

Like this swank Grand Suite ( 2 tvs?!!!!!!a fireplace?!!!!!!!! this dig was bigger than my apt!!!!!!) I got to stay in for my last shoot. It was such a great surprise! I even had a little personalized card to welcome me! I jumped up and down on the bed for ages with pure gleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

After my shoot me and my pal Anna rocked the Jacuzzi with Gene Simmons! :P

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Via Tribunali

2006-06-20T13:31:00.000-07:00

Got to sit with Mike, Dino and pals Sarah and Jake. The former 2 fed me well in true Italian style ( heres some more and more and more... your sure your really stuffed?). All this scrummy food is making me itch to get back to Europe for the summer!

Amanda Lepore and Cazwell @ The War Room in Seattle

2006-06-19T11:43:00.000-07:00

Cavalier King

2006-06-15T00:06:00.000-07:00

An edit I did of a pic CK took along with some of his art in the background. Been adoring these tunes for months now..... CHECK IT OUT!!!!

www.cavalierkingrules.com

More marc!!!!

2006-06-13T12:30:00.000-07:00

The adorably wonderful Marc has his own webbysite now!!!!!!!!!!Check out his amzing ART!!!!!!

marcsavoia.com.au

Nostrana

2006-06-12T14:51:00.000-07:00

Photography rocks!!! Thanks to my lens I was able to sit down with Cathy and Deb from Nostrana who are as foodie obsessed as I.

These passionate ladies create such simple yet elegant pizza - the likes of which has not passed these lips since my last trek through Campania. The ingredients are fresh and speak for themselves so I wont ramble on with useless words and just recommend you go taste them for yourselves.

Nostrana mesmerized me with real wood fired flames and one of my favorite cheeses, Burrata, that I was lucky enough to find on the ever changing farm fresh daily menu.

The space seems impersonal at first glance from the strip mall building in which this treasure is housed, but as soon as you walk in you are greeted with old world hospitality and the inner space is filled with personal decorative touches that reminded me of my own grandmothers kitchen.

If you get the chance, sit at the communal table for that authentic Italian feel and check out the AMAZINGLY extensive Italian wine list. Share conversation and a toast with your fellow food lovers as the warm glow of the oven fires warm the night and spirit.

This sooooooo be my new favorite digs!

Setting

2006-06-09T00:13:00.000-07:00

Couchsurfer

2006-06-06T13:23:00.000-07:00

couchsurfing with Eric

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Jewels

2006-06-05T19:16:00.000-07:00

Pacific Northwest Ballets opening night of Jewels pre dinner.

BBQ

2006-05-28T16:40:00.000-07:00

A most scrummy salad from a parking lot mini garden and BBQ in said parking lot= feast fit for kings.

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BubbleGum Alley - San Luis Obispo

2006-05-22T14:46:00.000-07:00

Crave Bus Party

2006-05-21T13:15:00.000-07:00

We all love Linah!

2006-05-09T08:56:00.000-07:00

*UPDATED*

Linah is back on life support in ICU.... keep him in your hearts. We are all lighting a candle for her at tonight's edition of TRASH in hopes of her recovery.

Do it because you love her!!

TRASH is at:
Towne Lounge, 714 SW 20th PL (West burnside and 20th Place)
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As many of you may be aware Benj ( aka Linah Cocaine) almost died 2 weeks ago. There is still a journey on the road to recovery involving lots of physical therapy and a brief return to Canby... How will Portland survive?!!!!!

Getting better takes time.. time off work while bills still pile up. To help I would like to offer prints( any of the ones on this page) in:

4x5 for $5
8x10 for $12
12 picture 12 month calander $25

I will be taking orders for the next 2 months.. of course all profits go directly to Benj.

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Mmmmmmmmmmm Foooooood!

2006-04-28T09:59:00.000-07:00

The Sanctuary Restaurant - Amazing atmosphere and wonderful food.
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Little Ocean Annies - All aboard!!! On ship feel with fare that is still amazing but will not break the bank

794 State Rt. 101
Chinook, WA 98614

Sauvie Island Sunset

2006-04-27T00:05:00.000-07:00

Swing

2006-04-26T12:46:00.000-07:00

Zombie

2006-04-25T22:06:00.000-07:00

Today I was on the other side of the lens for a change. I was lucky enough to be shot by the very talented and very wonderful Petr Sorfa ( milkroboticsfilms.com )

Here are some shots of my makeup and a pic of the studio and Petr- who was making cute silly faces. (I turned him into a photoshopped zombie so my zombie self would not be so lonely!

I can't wait to see the shoots end results!

YAY!!!! Here is a pic from the shoot! I told yall he was Fabu! <3

Unorthodox Easter

2006-04-24T21:28:00.000-07:00

Dangerous writing

2006-04-23T12:28:00.000-07:00

The amazingly talented Tom Spanbauer.

Meet Dept.

2006-04-21T13:38:00.000-07:00

Love is all you need.....

2006-04-20T17:16:00.000-07:00

....And I will guarantee you’ll be completely satisfied.

The night was full of music and love. Retrofits played at the Dog Fur and were snazzy as ever. Got to catch the fisrt song of please step out of the vehicle. whos sound really intigues me (I hope to catch them for a full show soonly) before zipping off to Dolly Vs. Bjork. The latter was the most AMAZING thing I have seen and heard in ages. Hopefully someone will post a vid online somewhere.

Jason plays the strings

2006-04-13T10:14:00.000-07:00

"After silence that which comes nearest to expressing the inexpressible is music."
-Aldous Huxley

I have returned

2006-04-12T12:28:00.000-07:00

The tour with the Retrofits was amazing! I can't wait for the extended west coast tour later in the year! Driving thousands of miles added to lack of sleep conspired to send me visions.....

I dreamed I could fly to another time where humanity had not replaced all the wonder of nature with ugly square blocks of housing and endless highways.....

So busy....

2006-03-31T19:20:00.000-08:00

.... I know I have been a lamo about keeping up to date with the blog. Traveling has been grand for my soul. I am so lucky and feel so blessed to be able to do what I do. A huge thank you to everyone in my life whos support has made this dream possible and another huge round of yays to all the amazing people I am meeting that make all these journeys worthwhile.

Here is a snap taken from the Elfin Forest..inspite of myself and my preconceptions ( most of which bear fruit in LA) I think I am hearting Cali.

Tons and tons of pics will be posted.. I have one more trip to LA and then some home time to get my little editing hat on. After the 10th my little lovelies-prepare to be overwhelmed!!

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Ultra

2006-03-21T22:24:00.000-08:00

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