Bodega Man

PHOTOS: FUNAKI

I did some shots for Bodega Man. His hip hip is greatly influenced by Jazz, which I think is great. More young people should be listening to Jazz for inspiration. We went for a darker low light mood for his upcoming CD artwork.

UniteUs

PHOTO: FUNAKI

I shot some promo stuff for hip hop artist UniteUs. This young man has a crazy sounding voice and mixes it up with very cool lyrics. He is total "charisma city" and was an honor to work with him. visit him ay www.myspace.com/uniteus

Blast from the Past.. ZAPATA sessions 1997

PHOTOS: FUNAKI

Here is some early work from the 90's. My friend Luis "ZAPATA" Hernandez was a metal head friend of mine from Cuernavaca, Morelos. We were working together at a restaurant at the time and thought it would be cool to do some photos of him. I lost touch with him as many of the people of that time and place, but wherever he is here is to those memories.

MR$. FUNAKI

PHOTO: FUNAKI

I did a portrait of my wife Gilma a few weeks ago. I wanted to capture her in that raw FUNAKI style of portraiture. I love her "31 de Agosto" shirt she is wearing paying homage to her Salvadorean roots. The "Bolas de Fuego" is a yearly tradition celebrated in her home town of Nejapa, El Salvador.

TAKE IT IN BLOOD

PHOTOS: FUNAKI

My Photos made it on the cover of Legendary underground Hip Hop artist Mykill Miers new album. The album is called "Take it in Blood" and is available for purchase on amazon and itunes. My Fotos are also the theme of his newly designed website. www.mykillmiers.com

Dia de los Muertos

PHOTO: GILMA FUNAKI

My wife and I wanted to shoot some pictures at the Dia de Los Muertos event over in Olvera Street. These fotos were taken by my wife. I thought she did a great job for being a beginner. She captured a very eerie mood. I'm proud of you sweetie

Victory Outreach Compton

PHOTO: FUNAKI

I did a photo shoot for my column of my friend Pastor Hector from Victory Outreach Compton. His story is that of addiction, being lost, hope and salvation. Here is a link to full article I did in the examiner. http://www.examiner.com/x-23635-LA-Life-in-Photos-Examiner~y2009m11d3-Straight-outta-Victory-Outreach-Compton