The Street Pulse

First Friday: Bebe Zeva

2010-10-03T21:44:00.000-07:00

Get your Bebe fix by heading over to her Wordpress and checking out her blogs/other sites this fashionista is on!

Your vote?

2010-09-20T08:33:00.001-07:00

Hi there!

My "shoe gazing" photo made it in the top 3 under the "street fashion" category in Venus Zine's first annual photo contest!
I'd love your vote on my photo! Voting is unlimited and ends on September 24 at midnight.

http://www.venuszine.com/polls/14

Thank you in advance for any help.

Best,
Nick

Betsey Johnson in Las Vegas.

2009-12-23T09:56:00.000-08:00

Fashion legend Betsey Johnson herself made an appearance at her store located in the Fashion Show Mall in Las Vegas. She was visiting several of her stores across the states on her "Betsey Johnson's Pink Cadillac Tour". When I got the news she was stopping here, I just had to make it given how much of an icon she is in the fashion industry. I could not pass up the opportunity to snap some photos!

I was so thrilled once I asked her if I could take a Polaroid. She thought that was cool, and liked my Polaroid camera. Once the photo shot out, I gave her my Sharpie thinking she'd just sign it, instead she started making cute doodles on it along with the "XOX BETSEY". "Hah, sorry I like to design," Betsey said as she drew horns on her head. I love all the personal touches to the Polaroid. Makes it that more of a perfect souvenir.

Lengthy Nails

2009-12-19T11:00:00.000-08:00

My take on these particular nails is that they look cute on older women. Few young people can pull of the excessive nail look.

How do you feel about lengthy nails?

Styles at Betsey Johnson

2009-12-17T20:46:00.000-08:00

Holly Madison

2009-11-23T20:58:00.000-08:00

Peep! Peep! Las Vegas' main Peepshow girl, Holly Madison made an apperance at the November First Friday. She got a tour of a few art galleries, looked through some pins and finally bought an ice cream bar at Fat Daddy's custom made ice cream truck.

Myself and Holly [photo: Erik Kabik]

It was swell meeting Holly. She was very quirky and sweet. I just wished that I wouldn't have forgot my Polaroid camera at home. I would've loved to snap a shot of Holly. Well, there's always next time. :-)

First Friday - The Dapper Man

2009-11-15T00:23:00.001-08:00

seen at: First Friday

First Friday - Friends

2009-11-15T00:21:00.000-08:00

seen at: First Friday

First Friday - The Bow Maker

2009-11-15T00:19:00.000-08:00

seen at: First Friday

Mayor Oscar Goodman

2009-11-15T00:07:00.000-08:00

The happiest and coolest Mayor in the world, Las Vegas' own Oscar Goodman showed up at the November First Friday event. He took to the stage with Davyd Figler recite poetry. The haikus poked fun at certain aspects of Las Vegas as well as a few jokes about the Mayor and his love for Sapphire Martini's. Vegas loves ya, Oscar!

All photos © Nick Leonard
Email for use: nickleonardphoto@yahoo.com

Fierce Backstage - Las Vegas, NV

2009-11-02T20:43:00.000-08:00

Sally Steele (L) of Vegas Rocks! Magazine condoning an interview with Semi Precious Weapons lead singer Justin Tranter (R) backstage at the House of Blues on October 17, 2009.

All photos © Nick Leonard

Email for use: nickleonardphoto@yahoo.com

Business Attire - The Strip, Las Vegas

2009-11-01T20:39:00.000-08:00

Red & Black

2009-11-01T20:36:00.000-08:00

seen at: Bite of Las Vegas food & music festival

Leather Jacket - The Strip, Las Vegas

2009-10-18T12:01:00.001-07:00

2009-10-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

Bicycle Season

2009-10-16T00:07:00.000-07:00

seen at: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA

Beach Bags

2009-10-14T21:55:00.000-07:00

seen at: Venice Beach, Los Angeles, CA

Night on the town.

2009-10-13T22:44:00.000-07:00

seen at: The Strip

Black & White

2009-10-13T22:43:00.000-07:00

seen at: Bellagio

Flats Galore

2009-10-13T22:40:00.001-07:00

Red Hot Sequins

2009-08-20T21:02:00.000-07:00

seen at: Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 5th anniversary celebration

I wanna rock.

2009-08-17T19:05:00.000-07:00

seen at: Vegas Rocks! Magazine's 5th anniversary celebration

Steve Madden

2009-08-16T14:35:00.000-07:00

seen at: Steve Madden meet & greet

Can't go wrong with black.

2009-08-15T16:23:00.000-07:00

Heavy Duty

2009-08-14T17:57:00.000-07:00

Punky

2009-08-12T14:53:00.000-07:00

Relaxing

2009-08-11T07:48:00.000-07:00

Walk & Talk

2009-08-10T22:17:00.000-07:00

2009-08-10T22:15:00.000-07:00

The Gossip

2009-08-10T22:09:00.000-07:00

Fiesstaa

2009-08-08T23:58:00.000-07:00

Actress, host & personality Julissa Bermudez.

seen at: Steve Madden meet & greet

Polaroid © Nick Leonard

Great DJ

2009-08-08T00:36:00.000-07:00

DJ Sky Nellor.

seen at: Steve Madden meet & greet

Summer Floral

2009-08-08T00:25:00.000-07:00

She is an actress from the TV series Tyler Perry's House of Payne.

seen at: Steve Madden meet & greet

Shoe gazing @ Steve Madden meet & greet.

2009-08-05T23:59:00.000-07:00

Iconic Portraits

2009-08-05T16:08:00.001-07:00

Bride & Groom

2009-08-05T15:47:00.000-07:00

Half & Half

2009-07-30T22:50:00.000-07:00

Bring the fannypack back.

2009-07-26T15:20:00.000-07:00

White Out

2009-07-24T22:42:00.001-07:00

Dress & Boots

2009-07-24T22:34:00.000-07:00

Date with the Night

2009-07-23T14:13:00.000-07:00

Feelin' Blue

2009-07-21T18:56:00.000-07:00

Paint It Red

2009-07-20T15:41:00.000-07:00

Like Mother, Like Daughter.

2009-07-20T08:33:00.000-07:00

Seen back in April. (2009)

Summer Love

2009-07-19T19:49:00.000-07:00

Street Style at First Friday

2009-07-05T02:09:00.000-07:00

The main aspect I love about First Friday is the people watching. Every time you're there, you spot different and very unique people that stand out. It's so fun to see, and you stylish people that I photograph are what keeps this little side project going!

Thank you to everyone who let me take their photo! :]

Find me on:
- Flickr
- MySpace
- Blogspot
- Buzznet
July 3, 2009

Parade at First Friday

2009-07-05T01:40:00.000-07:00

A parade came through First Friday. My friend said they were for the ICP (Insane Clown Posse). It was somewhat random, but definitely something to photograph.
The lady that who is behind First Friday came up to me and noticed I was taking many photos of the people in the parade. She wanted to know if I could send her some of my photos to the First Friday website for her to post in a gallery. She told me I'd receive credit for all the images. I was so happy she approached me. :]

All photos © Nick Leonard
Email me for use: nickleonardphoto@yahoo.com
Add me on MS: MySpace

Music & Etc. at First Friday

2009-07-05T01:13:00.000-07:00

Imagine Dragons playing live.

I didn't get the name of this band.

Saw several interviews going on.

R.I.P MJ

This is such a funny group of people. They do improv. I forget what they were doing in these shots, though...

Email: nickleonardphoto@yahoo.com
Add me on MS: MySpace

Japanese Magicians AI and Yuki

2009-07-04T19:56:00.000-07:00

Brooke and myself were handed a flyer for a free female duo magic show at the Box Office yesterday during First Friday. It was a thrity minute show done by AI and Yuki. Very sweet and fun to photograph. :-)

Box Office
July 3, 2009
First Friday

All photos © Nick Leonard
Email me for use: nickleonardphoto@yahoo.com

First Friday - June 5, 2009

2009-06-09T01:46:00.000-07:00

Second time at First Friday. I went with Jourdan, Brooke and Sean.

I spotted some very stylish looks once again, but learned that next time I'd better come with my smaller lens on my camera so that I can save myself from looking like a fool when taking a photo of someone. It's a little awkward to backup like, 16 steps to get someones full body in a shot! Ha.

Thank you to all who let me take their photo!

Find me on:
Flickr
MySpace

- Nick Leonard

Art & Music: First Friday - June 5, 2009

2009-06-09T01:18:00.000-07:00

The trolly that takes people to art galleries & such nearby.

A very talented artist carving a horse out of ice at an art gallery.

A ring made out of ice:

Artwork that caught my eye:

Bands & Muscians:

The amazing Kelvin Gordon doing a performance with his plexiglass box and a couple of tennis rackets.

First Friday - May 1, 2009

2009-05-10T13:09:00.000-07:00

This was my first time attending First Friday. If you don't know what it is, I summed it up. On the first Friday of every month, this event is set up downtown in the art district of Las Vegas. It's $2.00 to get in. There is tons of unique art, live music here and there, food, lots of people and free trolly rides!
Visit the First Friday website for more info: www.FirstFriday-LasVegas.org

Brooke and Derrick came with me and we all had a good time. I found a lime green pair of earrings for my moms Mother's day gift. They were handmade, and a good price. Also picked up a pinup girl button while Brooke got one that read "Hello - my name is DORK" and Derrick got Pokemon.
We found some looks that stood out and watch some crazy break dancing (I'll have those photos posted in another blog). For now, check out these looks and misc. photos!

*Note: click on an image to enlarge it

This man was the lead singer of a two man band. I didn't hear the name of who they were, but they had the most decent music at the event.

Two paintings that caught my eye.

+ Find me on:
- Flickr
- Buzznet
- Blogspot
- MySpace

Pride Parade 2009

2009-05-10T12:29:00.000-07:00

On May 1, 2009 as my friends Brooke, Derrick and I were going to a gas station to get a snack before heading over to First Friday when we noticed there were a bunch of people gathered on the street behind the gas station. Walked over there and found out it was the Pride Walk going on, so Derrick and I scouted out some unique looks!

*Note: click on an image to enlarge it

I loved that he was channeling Diana Ross.

That is Tracey Hope, a singer. Check out her on MySpace.

Minutes after I took a couple photos of him, and she walked over to where he was supposed to check in for the walk- a tanker knocked off the back bumper of his car. It wasn't completely knocked off when the tanker first hit it, but the fucker kept driving a little bit and it tore off more. Finally, he figured that maybe he just hit something and stopped. Then a cop came over & did questioning and shit.
Hope the driver has to pay for all the damages because the owner of the car was parked in a designated spot and all.

+ Find me on:
- Flickr
- Buzznet
- Blogspot
- MySpace

Pride & First Friday Peepz!

2009-05-04T22:03:00.000-07:00

I got caught up in a project today. I'm going to begin editing photos from those events tomorrow. They will be posted in a blog soon!

- Nick

Freestyle Motocross

2009-05-04T21:47:00.000-07:00

The Rockstar/Metal Mulisha Freestyle Motocross at the Journey's Backyard BBQ was intense! I have never witnessed a motocross in real life before. It was pretty amazing to see it as it happens. The tricks each rider did while in the air were unreal! Here are my favorite shots.

Journey's Backyard BBQ Style

2009-05-03T20:58:00.000-07:00

'Ello!

My computer was finally fixed! I just finished editing all the photos I shot of people at the BBQ. I'm so sorry for having them this late! I am normally fast, but technology just wasn't on my side at the time.

(click on the images for a larger size)

Next up: Style shots from Pride & First Friday on May 1st.
Keep checking back!

Worst Timing

2009-04-21T19:27:00.000-07:00

Monday afternoon around 2:00 PM, my computer starts spazzing out after visiting a news website: www.thesun.co.uk
I clicked an article to read, and about 5 seconds later pop-ups start occuring and the same one repeats and repeats as I try to close out the window. I had to manually turn off the computer since clicking wasn't working. Later, I turned it back on and the windows opening screen appears then goes away and then comes back. Now the computer is completely fucked up. I had already uploaded the photos from Journey's Backyard BBQ...but thankfully I still have them on my camera memory card and will try my best to post them whenever the computer gets fixed or we get a new one.
I'm at the library right now as I'm writing this. By the end of next week is when we will be able to take the computer in for fixing and then it'll be a couple days after that when I will be able to post the photos up since we'll have to re-install a bunch of shit if the other computer crashed like we think it did.

Sorry for this problem...I definitely would have gotten the photos posted yesterday, too! Ugh, fuck technology right now.

-Nick

Journey's Backyard BBQ

2009-04-19T23:51:00.000-07:00

TO EVERYONE I ASKED TO TAKE A PHOTO OF:

I was swamped Sunday with band promo shots that I needed to finish and did complete! So, I had no time to get to the photos from the Journey's event. I will be getting them posted on here by tomorrow (Monday) evening. Keep checking back.

Here's my MySpace link if you have one and would like to add me on there: Push

Thanks again for everyone that let me take their photo. :-)

- Nick

Past Favorites

2009-04-19T23:32:00.001-07:00

Here are some of my pure, candid street photography pictures and planned shots where I asked if I could take the persons photos. I'm sure you'll be able to tell the difference. These are just some of my favorite images that I wanted to share on this blog.

Vegas, baby!

2009-04-19T23:13:00.000-07:00

I was walking down the stairs inside the Bellagio heading back out to the Strip when these two women saw me with my camera and asked if I'd like to take their photo. I said definitely and they posed for two while chanting "Woo, Vegas! Yeaaaah, Vegas baby!" It made me smile. I gave them my link paper to this blog to pick up their photo. At the time, this blog wasn't fully set up yet. I actually just finished fixing it up yesterdsay. They have probably stopped checking for their photos by now, but here they are anyway!

(click on the images to enlarge)

Looks at Extreme Thing

2009-04-19T22:36:00.000-07:00

On March 28, I went to the Extreme Thing music festival at Desert Breeze park, alone. That was the mistake. I've been to other must fests before but never Extreme Thing. It had a wider range and had way more people. I was overwhelmed, so I didn't end up shooting the bands.

However, I was able to get a good side spot and capture about nine shots of The Higher which I was happy about.

You can view the rest of them in their set on Flickr.

I didn't snap as many people shots as I would have liked to since I left early. Here are the ones I did get.

I did meet two new people at Extreme Thing, though. These two girls came up to me while I was doing something with my camera. The brunette, Coraline said "Here's your twin!" or something like that and motioned to her friend with short platinum hair like mine. We laughed, and Coraline actually recognized me from Flickr and said she liked my work. I thought that was cool. We hungout for a while, just chillin' in the grass and then got food, watched some BMX, then saw the Higher.

After I was done shooting the band, they told me they were gonna go meet a friend near the local bands stage, so I came with. I was walking with them pretty fast through the crowd, but at one point I looked the other way, and then looked back and they were getting way ahead and I tried to catch up but got stuck in a big crowd and was like fuck it. Hopefully they weren't trying to ditch me, haha..oh well. I did find Coraline MySpace via her Flickr, so I should probably add that up.