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Vintage Cars, but make it Brogues, not Bros.

That’s @jonfdu ‘s whole thesis for Classic Car 101, and honestly, he’s right.

This Sunday, 10/18, 10:30am-12:30pm at The Antiquarian Club. Jon is the proud Scotsman and even prouder caretaker of @joaniethejag , a 1961 Jaguar Mark 2 — and he’s bringing reinforcements: a 1968 Mustang in Highland Green, straight out of Bullitt with Steve McQueen.

He’ll walk through what actually separates a European classic from an American one, show you real cars on the market right now, debunk the myths about old car ownership, and tell you honestly what it takes to keep one alive. Zero dealership energy. Zero bro-tastic energy. Coffee + pastries.

Sunday, 10:30. $25, tickets at the link in bio. Come meet Jon, Joanie, and the Mustang.

Come take a look under our hood 😜
🎥: @ishootla

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First trip back to visit in the books!

In order:
1. Nephew Son went from toddler to 3nager in 7 months and won’t shut up. Personal faves include — “Ali, are you still working? Shut it down.” and “I’m not cute, I’m handsome.”

2. Can’t beat a coffee drive-thru (hashtag America), especially when free dog bandanas are involved.

3-6. My mother turned the fabulous 7-0, so naturally she insisted we go indoor skydiving. Insanely fun. “Next year we’re doing the real thing!” Uh…

7. Cashed out some lotto tickets from November.

8 & 9. Carlo + Nas & The Roots = 🤌🏼🤌🏼

10. My mom’s a babe.

11 & 12. QT with sissy, who has 0 time to herself, so what a treat that she managed to find some to spend with me. I also spent time with the most insane tradwife and am thankful she’s not real (devoured this one).

13-15. Family photoshoot by the talented @carlmonster/ @willowrayphoto. Hudson insisted on being her assistant — sound up, eyes closed for those 2 videos.

16. Everest went from baby to toddler in 7 months. Getting him to smile feels like winning the lottery because 9/10 times he looks like he’s either over it or mad about it.

17. The only 2 birthday gifts my mom needs (don’t worry, that’s not all she got but these monsters take the cake, pun absolutely intended).

18. Got to take a couple Team Training classes, one of my happy places that I miss so much.

19. Brothers and sisters. Still hard to believe the former exists. Couldn’t be more in love with these psychos.

20. Found a little France in the mile high city. Went hard.

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Hay lugares que no necesitas entender para sentir que significan algo.

Taos ha sido uno de ellos.

Después de tantos kilómetros por este país, empiezo a entender que este viaje nunca fue solamente para conocer América. También ha sido una forma de conocerme un poco mejor.

Desde niño sentí una conexión especial con el Oeste americano y durante años soñé con poder estar aquí algún día.

Hoy estoy aquí.

Conociendo de cerca culturas que siempre quise comprender, caminando por tierras que durante años solo existieron en mi imaginación.

Y quizá lo más bonito de viajar sea descubrir que, mientras conoces otros lugares, también descubres partes de ti que estaban esperando a ser encontradas.

Taos se queda conmigo.

No solo como un lugar al que llegué.

Sino como una parte del camino que me está cambiando #Taos #NewMexico #AmericanWest #WesternCulture #NativeAmerican

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Hija,

Contigo se vuelven nuevas todas las cosas.

Tú me enseñas a frenar.
A estar presente.
A mirar el mundo sin tanta prisa y sin tanto cálculo.

Antes de ti creía que vivir intensamente era hacer más, llegar más lejos, no detenerse.
Contigo entendí que vivir intensamente es estar de verdad donde estás. Sentir sin distraerte. Amar sin reservas.

Por eso te digo que vivas.
Que no te quedes a medias.
Que no tomes decisiones desde el miedo.

Porque yo también estoy aprendiendo a hacerlo.

Enamórate sin calcular el final.
Equivócate sin castigarte.
Cambia de rumbo si lo necesitas.

No te hagas pequeña para encajar.
No te enfríes para protegerte.

Trata a los demás como te gustaría que te trataran a ti. No por norma, sino por dignidad.

Si alguna vez dudas, pregúntate si estás siendo honesta contigo. Yo intento hacerme esa misma pregunta más a menudo, gracias a ti.

Ser tu padre es el mayor regalo, el mejor propósito.
Me hizo más consciente.
Más humano.
Más valiente en lugares donde antes no lo era.

Tú no solo aprendes de mí.
Yo estoy creciendo contigo.

Y pase lo que pase en la vida, recuerda esto:
No tienes que demostrar nada.
No tienes que convertirte en nadie más.
No necesitas una vida perfecta para que sea una gran vida.

Solo necesitas estar viva de verdad.

Y eso — vivir con el corazón abierto y la intención clara — siempre será suficiente.

GRACIAS @ishootla 🫶🌵
🏜️Joshua tree ,Febrero 2026

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Your old house’s whimsy deserves to be matched by its exterior and garden.

I tell all my clients, you will not miss your grass.

My garden is a fairy oasis in the middle of the city and it was free, thanks to city programs.

It’s been a joy to help others design a dream nature sanctuary (aka drought tolerant and Cal Native garden) to complement the rest of their historic home.
🎥: @ishootla

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Episode 42 is now available
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Pete Finlan is a custom automotive paint "Practioner" with over 40 years of experience. Known for some of the most complicated custom paint work in the world. You may have seen him on some of OG TV shows, but hes more than a TV personality.

Check out the Podcast page @automotiveartistrypodcast

Check our bio for a direct link!

Photo from @ishootla while on a special project at the famous @galpinspeedshop

#AutomotiveArtistryPodcast #automotivepodcast #automotivepractitioner #custompaint #flakeandcandy

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A repost;
@brandymicheleadams in the Ivey Catsuit, found in our @greenqueenclothing collection.
Shop the product tag 🌸

ｓｏｌｉｔｕｄｅ🐚🌱✨🌊🌸

Studio + Video by @ishootla
Lace Catsuit @deborahlindquist

#solitude #discover #inner #wealth #foryou

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Waking every morning is a blessing. I take nothing for granted anymore in this life. Like everyone else in the world, I am challenged every day. I accept the challenge by choosing love energy over fear, doubt, or depression.

I am so grateful to no longer feel like I am behind. I feel right on time today. Inspiring, empowering, speaking up. Even with this post regarding the opening of my exhibition ‘Can U Hear’ at @waasgallery, I could feel behind, but I don’t. Only I know what I have to accomplish each day with two to three hours of devoted practice and study. I wish, at times, I could keep up with posting. I once had three people work for me to operate WAAS Gallery. For now, it is just me, so I honor presences.

Here are images from the opening, current new works available, and the energy that is still buzzing around the space from my one night performance where I broke up the conversation of what it means to create action for May being Mental Health Awareness Month and my devotion to women.

This week, the show is up for its final week, with open studio hours this Thursday and Friday from 3-6 p.m., so come pause, feel, and connect with art in a new way. I want to share my life’s work and experience, no longer embarrassed by my invisible challenges, crafting them into gifts.

I couldn’t have gotten this far without your support and my family, but like any gallery or artist, we need more so let me know how we are all stars can support your collection or mindful awakening into my Conscious Desgns.

#canuhear #art #experience #senses #waasgallery

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A little behind-the-scenes magic from the @voguesingapore shoot with my brilliant friend and fellow photographer, @lenneigh Grateful to have captured her in her full power and creative light.

The energy that day was sacred—these are the moments I live for.

Can’t wait to share more from this session soon.

Endless thanks to @ishootla for the lighting assist & BTS video.

Photography: @nalanihmelo x @storyandimage
Lighting & Assist: @ishootla
Hair & Makeup: @tammyyi
Styling: @lucakingston

#portraitphotography #voguesingapore #editorials #mexicanphotographer #latinaphotographer #nalanihmelo

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It was an absolute honor to create this portrait of my friend and fellow photographer @lenneigh for her recent feature in @voguesingapore

Lenne is a true radical, intuitive storyteller and one whose vision, voice, and spirit continue to shift photography in bold and necessary ways. This recognition is so deeply deserved.

Thank you for inviting me into this moment and trusting me to hold your image with care. It was a gift to witness your light and contribute to something so meaningful. A memory I’ll always carry with me and a celebration I’m thrilled to share with the world.

And a heartfelt thank to the energies that may be for orchestrating my second #Vogue publishing. Here’s to continuing to plant semillitas de creatividad y alignment.

Photography: @nalanihmelo x @storyandimage
Lighting & Assist: @ishootla
Hair & Makeup: @tammyyi
Styling: @lucakingston

Swipe right to see the full color version of our image.

#VogueSingapore #PortraitByMe #EditorialPhotographer #ShotOnFilm #KodakPortra #NalaniHMelo #LatinaPhotographer #PhotographerToPhotographer

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Thank you @voguesingapore for this incredible honor, I’m genuinely floored! I’m really grateful to the team, and especially @sushichan_, for always supporting my work and writing the kindest things 🥲❤️

(Please swipe to see the original portrait by @nalanihmelo and how we shot it in my backyard 🤭 a BIG thank you to my friends for coming over to help me look good 🥹)

Words: @menon.maya
Photography: @nalanihmelo
Lighting: @ishootla
Hair and Makeup: @tammyyi
Styling: @lucakingston

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It is more than a process, it’s a meditation practice.

Loading my Hassey for another beautiful portrait session. Can’t wait to share these images with you soon…

🎥: @ishootla

#nalanihmelo #latinaphotographer #portraitphotography #womenphotographers #portraitphotoshoot

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