November 2011
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Miami Polaroids
It was finally cool enough the other day to use my box of Impossible Project PX 600 Silver Shade UV+ film.  Taken with a Polaroid 600 Land Camera. All Images © Liana Minassian 2011
Nov 21st
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Ariane
All Images © Liana Minassian 2011
Nov 21st
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October 2011
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Oct 8th
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Toronto
In August, I traveled to Toronto, ON, Canada for a family funeral.  Despite the depressing reason for going, I had a great time and LOVED the city.  Plus, I got to meet my Hungarian/German relatives, which was a pleasure.  There are also a few photos from the Detroit airport and Niagara Falls, NY which were included in our trip. Detroit Airport Tunnel Seneca Indian Casino Niagara Falls, NY ...
Oct 8th
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August 2011
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AntiWarpt Festival Coverage
July 30th was the second annual AntiWarpt Fest, St. Petersburg’s answer to Gainesville’s The Fest and an alternative to the Vans Warped Tour.  AntiWarpt featured over 60 local and regional bands spread across eight unique venues in downtown St. Petersburg, FL.  This was the first festival I went to where I had to bounce between different venues to see all the bands I wanted to see. ...
Aug 28th
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Aug 2nd
July 2011
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Jul 28th
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Jul 6th
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The Hundred in the Hands @ Electric Pickle
Thursday, June 23rd, electronic duo The Hundred in the Hands played a special live engagement at the Electric Pickle in Wynwood courtesy of local blog/bookers Nightdrive.  Their fresh NYC pop sound tickled the eyes and ears of the many admirers squeezed together ready to dance.  I even spotted some true THITH fans upfront, decked out in their merch.  Thanks to Moshe for inviting me to shoot the...
Jul 2nd
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June 2011
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Update coming soon!
I’ve been kinda sick for a week or so and have neglected to post my photos from Nightdrive’s The Hundred in the Hands show at the Electric Pickle.  Rest assured they’ll be up by the weekend though.  Also stay tuned for an exciting publication announcement! 
Jun 30th
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May 2011
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Sweatstock 2011
Sweat Records had their 2nd Annual Sweatstock event in honor of Record Store Day on April 16th.  Tons of great bands played both in their outdoor stage and inside Churchill’s Pub.  This year there were more food options including the Purple People Eatery food truck and Ragga Cart where I ate an awesome veggie burger with homemade chips!  I also bought PJ Harvey’s White Chalk on vinyl...
May 6th
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Betsey Johnson Fashion Show @ Grand Central
Betsey Johnson’s Coral Gables store held a nautical-themed fashion show at Grand Central on April 3rd.  Fans of the designer came out in droves (including myself) to sneak a peak at the new styles. This photo was the Miami New Times Photo of the Day on April 7, 2011. All Images © Liana Minassian 2011
May 6th
April 2011
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Marc Geffrard
Marc Geffrard is a keyboardist working in South Florida.  I met him at a friend’s party a couple of years ago and we’ve been trying to have this photo shoot since then, lol.  He’s going to be using a couple photos on his website and for general promotion.  This was a fun shoot and Marc is a great guy! All Images Copyright Liana Minassian 2011
Apr 4th
March 2011
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Found Bookmarks →
I have a new project in blog form called Found Bookmarks. I’ve been collecting bookmarks from the Richter Library at the University of Miami that people have left inside the library books.  It’s becoming quite an interesting collection so take a look if you have a chance.  I try and update it every two days.
Mar 24th
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Little Beard @ Xerox as a Verb
The cutest band in Miami, Little Beard, played at a special gig during Xerox as a Verb, a black and white poster show at 2020 Gallery, during Wynwood Art Walk.  For their last song, a cover of Sonic Youth’s “My Friend Goo,” the band donned plastic masks purchased for them by their lovely singer, Sarah, in Panama. Here are a few highlights from the show.  The full set can be found...
Mar 11th
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Mar 11th
February 2011
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Iris Mayhem: Mission 6 "The Slab"
This was the 2nd mission I did with Iris Mayhem.  You can see the previous one at the Miami Marine Stadium here.  We did a lot of light painting and playing with fire as you can see.  My boyfriend and I found these cool flashlights/glowsticks at Publix in the automotive section and you can see them in action in the first and 3rd photos. All Images © Liana Minassian
Feb 10th
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Tyvek w/Snakehole and the Ticks
January 22nd, Churchill’s Pub put together this fabulous group of punk/post punk bands.  Tyvek (from Detroit) Lone Wolf (one man band) Snakehole Fuck Yeah! The Ticks I’m always down to watch the Ticks play since their crunchy sound keeps getting better and better, but the real stars were the all-girl Snakehole.  Riot-girl inspired but without the empowering lyrics.  They’d much...
Feb 10th
January 2011
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Paper Monsters
Please also check out my other blog Paper Monsters for updates on craft fairs I’m involved with, poems and concert reviews I’ve written, non-event related photography, and more.
Jan 28th
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Five South Florida Acts You Need to Know in 2011 →
Deaf Poets are featured in this list and one of my photos with it.  :)
Jan 18th
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Miami Marine Stadium
Last weekend I ventured out with the Iris Mayhem Photography group to one of Miami’s long lost historical landmarks, the Miami Marine Stadium.  The stadium is in complete disrepair and covered in graffiti as you can see from the photos.  However, the graffiti brightens up the otherwise abandoned structure and has transformed it into a meeting place for photographers and artists alike.  The...
Jan 14th
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Photos in INK magazine!
Well the photos of Deaf Poets didn’t make it into Nylon, but they did make it into INK magazine!  http://www.inkmagonline.com/ You can read the whole issue here or view my pages below. I’m talking to INK about interning for them in their new music department so stay tuned for more info! <3
Jan 12th
October 2010
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Please recommend me in the Photographers... →
If you like my photos, I’d appreciate it if you’d recommend my blog to be featured in the Photographers directory on Tumblr. :)
Oct 5th
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Photo Shoot with Deaf Poets
Last Tuesday, Nylon Magazine came down for a special show hosted at Sweat Records in Little Haiti. Deaf Poets, as well as Raffa Jo Harris, Animal Tropical, Lil Daggers, Afrobeta, ANR, and Rachel Goodrich played sets in an impromptu show celebrating a small section of Miami’s music scene. The Sunday after said show, Deaf Poets asked me if we could do a photo shoot because they are in need of...
Oct 5th
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Death to the Sun II @ Black Bar
Saturday, September 25th, the second installment of Death to the Sun occurred at tiny local favorite Black Bar downtown.  A self-defined “free-farewell-to-summer” show, Death to the Sun attracted fans of the hardcore, indie, folk, blues, and electronic persuasions with many sub-genres explored in between.  Cleverly, the show was promoted as 18+ AND free, allowing broke-as-a-joke...
Oct 1st
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September 2010
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Crystal Castles @ Grand Central 9/11/10
Crystal Castles coming to Miami has been one of the most anticipated events of the fall concert season.  The duo, Alice Glass and Ethan Kath, are known for their energetic live shows where Alice often climbs into the audience and screams into their happy, noise lovin’ faces.  Crystal Castles have played at Ultra Music Festival and even Churchill’s Pub, but with the recent success of...
Sep 14th
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Our City to Old City Photo Contest Exhibition
The South Florida chapter of Birthright Israel Next hosted a photography exhibit and contest at Lion’s Gallery in Miami.  From 8-10 pm photographers, their families and friends, as well as admirers, viewed photos taken on trips to Israel which were separated into seven categories.  Everyone was given a chance to vote on their favorite photo of the night and there were official judges as...
Sep 14th
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New event
Tomorrow, September 2nd from 8-10pm I will be shooting Birthright Israel NEXT’s photo exhibition at the Lion’s Gallery at the Museo Vault in Wynwood.  More information can be found here.
Sep 1st
August 2010
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The Renegades @ White Room 8/6/10
The Renegades, along with a whole host of other bass warriors in the Red Room at White Room, played Natalie’s Birthday Bash on Friday August 6th.  It was a poor showing and an unenthusiastic crowd but the boys made do with what they were given. All Images © Liana Minassian
Aug 24th
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Critically Massive Benefit for Michael Lum @ the...
A couple of weeks ago, Michael Lum was riding his bike early morning in Coconut Grove when he was struck by a motorist.  His injuries landed him in the hospital, and without health insurance, an astronomical bill.  Members of the Miami Bike Scene and Critical Mass riders, along with Miami’s community-oriented music scene, banded together to create this beautifully intimate benefit show to...
Aug 3rd
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Photos from the Critically Massive Benefit Concert...
Aug 1st
July 2010
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Vanessa and Brian's Wedding
Assisted Minerva Photography on another wedding last week.  Everyone was really nice and I enjoyed shooting Brian and his best man while they were getting ready. The ceremony and reception was held at the Coral Gables Women’s Club which is a really neat old building.  The lighting was a little tricky because the main room of the ceremony was surrounded in windows, but I think the photos I...
Jul 26th
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Summer of the Weirds w/ The Renegades @...
My good friend Matt is in a dub/bass step trio called the Renegades.  They’re currently blowing shit up all over Miami and I took some photos for them at Churchill’s last Friday during Summer of the Weirds.  Check them out: http://dynamixcrew.blogspot.com All Images © Liana Minassian 2010
Jul 21st
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Andrea and Robbie's Wedding
My friend Michelle aka Minerva Photography has graciously allowed me to be her assistant on weddings.  This was the first one I did a couple of weeks ago.  It was a gorgeous one.  Winter wonderland themed.  I assisted her with posed shots of the wedding party, mainly setting up the lighting; I was also the second shooter during the ceremony and reception; and I helped her change lenses while she...
Jul 20th
June 2010
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So Raw Festival 2 - Day 2
I missed Gull which judging from all the chatter, may have been the best act of the whole fest.  It was my third time seeing the Ticks and they were great as always.  I hope the drummer is okay though; his face was all beat up.  It must’ve been hard to drum with a black eye.  Brian’s Dirty Business may have annoyed the crowd last year but this year they were energetic and fun even...
Jun 30th
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So Raw Festival 2 - DAY 1
It was the best of times, it was the worst of times…or something like that. So Raw kicked off at the Stage with tons of free beer and vodka.  The vodka mixed happily with some vitamin water, but i don’t know about that wasabi stuff they were serving.  Friday night lineup: Scam Buddies Teepee Sexcapades Shining Path Lovehandles Electric Bunnies I enjoyed Teepee with a full band...
Jun 30th
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Hula Hula at Black Bar
On Thursday, the second Hula Hula event at Black Bar was hosted by Peasants with Feathers, pin up model Bella Rockafella, and So Raw. The surf music event was deemed the official So Raw pre-party and also featured burlesque troupe The Reckless Dames and live art by Danielle Veit.  The Reckless Dames weren’t on the flyer but they stole the show with their summer themed strip tease.  That...
Jun 21st
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Poplife's 11th Year Anniversary
Last Saturday, Poplife celebrated their 11th year anniversary at their new home, Grand Central.  Although there was a bit of drama between Grand Central’s security and the boys of Surfer Blood, they put on an exciting show along with Hooray for Earth and The Pains of Being Pure at Heart.  All Images © Liana Minassian
Jun 20th
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So Raw Store Opening
June 12th marked the opening of Miami’s filthiest music festival SO RAW’s pop up shop at the NDS shop in the design district.  If free beer wasn’t enough to get you through the door, the shop also offers coffee & other beverages, snacks, Mexican goodies, zines, t-shirts, So Raw merch, tons of records by local and national bands (used and new), and designer jewelry.  I also...
Jun 18th
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Miami's Endless Summer
Last Friday was a show called “Miami’s Endless Summer,” put together at Churchill’s Pub by Sean of Deaf Poets.  Along with bunches of great Miami bands delicious vegan cupcakes and chili were for sale along with plenty of alcohol at the bar.  Early in the night there was a decent size crowd, but it became evident that most of the people there were friends of one of the...
Jun 18th
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California Love
During the first week of June, my boyfriend Edwin and I took a trip to California.  My primary reasoning in going was to see my family, but he has never been to the west coast before so it was a new experience for him.  I won’t bore you with all the details but I wanted to create this post to showcase some of the photos of locations we visited and things we did.  Enjoy! ...
Jun 16th
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So Raw: LETS MAKE MEMORIES
May 29th at BAR, So Raw took over with Crusaders of Love and The Ticks.  Being at BAR was a welcome change from the parking lots and warehouses where previous shows have been held.  Never underestimate air-conditioning in Miami in the summertime.  Both bands played great music and raised the bar (pun intended) for future So Raw events.  Lets hope the festival this weekend is just as good. ...
Jun 15th
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Update coming soon!
Photos from the 5.29 So Raw show, my California trip, the So Raw Store, and Pains of Being Pure at Heart/Surfer Blood will be up very soon.  Stay tuned!
Jun 14th
May 2010
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Stefanie's Senior Portraits
One of my roommates, Stefanie, approached me a couple month ago and asked if I would take her senior portraits.  Eager to get some more spontaneous outdoor portraiture under my belt, I agreed.  We went all around the University of Miami’s Coral Gables campus where I graduated from in 2008, and where Stefanie is graduating from this year as well.  She is a Sugar Cane, which is a bat girl for...
May 15th
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Sweatstock After Party - Midnight Madness
Attracted by free beer, jello shots, and the promise of more music, party-goers headed over to So Raw’s Midnight Madness party, just blocks away from Sweat Records.  Originally headlined by Teenanger and Lil Daggers, it was a slight let down to find out both bands canceled.  Luckily, So Raw regulars Teepee and Jacuzzi Boys just happened to be there and provided the entertainment up until...
May 6th
April 2010
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Sweatstock 2010 + Record Store Day
Saturday April 17th was Record Store Day which means special limited edition vinyl and other neat releases.  It was also the first (annual?) Sweatstock, a day full of your favorite Miami bands and DJs all for FREE.  DJs Hottpants Patrick Walsh Panic Bomber Mr. Pharmacist Induce Tom Laroc DJ Le Spam Mike Deuce Juan Basshead + MC Jumanji BANDs Black Bobby Millionyoung Beings Animal Tropical...
Apr 29th