Alicia Vega

2011-08-10T12:27:00.000-07:00

I will no longer be adding images to Blogger. Please follow my new photoblog on Tumblr to stay up to date with my work, if you're into that sort of thing :) Love to all. -Alicia V.

Website currently under construction

2011-07-31T11:01:00.000-07:00

Detroit, MI, feb. 2011

My website is getting a major face lift and won't be available for the next month or so. Please refer to the facebook in the meantime, for new work and inquiries, or just to say hello.

2011-07-26T09:22:00.000-07:00

Morning light. Self taken in my new living room, 7/26/11.

2011-07-14T18:38:00.000-07:00

Browsing through old film photographs this morning, while enjoying a hot cup of coffee..

Sunrise. New Orleans, LA

In Becka's old house. Summer, 2011

Sweet Patti

Silly Austin girls. Eeyore's birthday, spring, 2011

Fox wedding. 5/28/11

Sanetra in lake Travis, tx. Summer, 2011

I'll be receiving a new batch of film soon! And I can't express through words the serenity that making photographs brings me. Thank you a million times to anyone who has ever written a kind letter, or said generous things about my work. Peace and love, Alicia V.

2011-06-24T08:33:00.000-07:00

Cotton and Becka

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Sanetra, 6/7/20011:

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PuertoRico, May 2011 ( film):

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A maternity shoot with LaQuisha Arnold, due 5/12/11:

2011-04-28T06:26:00.000-07:00

New film candids ( 35mm). Spring, 2011:

Vintage picnic

2011-04-25T09:21:00.000-07:00

Matt and Kim

2011-04-11T07:38:00.000-07:00

Last month I was fortunate enough to meet and photograph Matt and Kim for Ink Magazine! They are just the most kind, fun loving, and down to earth musicians one could ever work with. Here's how the photographs appeared in the magazine (I made the front cover!):

Click here to read the full interview by Katie Espinoza ( it's quite good!)

2011-04-10T10:02:00.000-07:00

Out takes from a home birth I documented last February...

Elias James was born at home, the morning of Feb. 17th, 6:04am. It still blows me away that women trust me enough to capture and be a part of such a sacred moment. Thankyou.

Carnival

2011-02-27T08:30:00.000-08:00

Becka Sims, for Ink Magazine. Taken on the boardwalk in Kemah, tx.

Hair and Makeup by Kira Pinion. All clothing provided by Big Bertha's Bargain Basement.

2011-02-23T07:27:00.000-08:00

Michigan candids, Feb. 2011. (film):

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Laurent, in his empty home (that he used to share with his ex girlfriend and dog), before he moved to California. February, 2011 (B&W film):

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Winter blues. Self taken this morning.

2011-01-13T09:07:00.000-08:00

Anne Marie. January, 2011 (film).

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My photographs of Laurel, published to the Ink Magazine, winter 2011 issue:

Full magazine available for online viewing here

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Jaszy Faye. December, 2010 (film).

2010-12-14T07:49:00.000-08:00

My son and I on my 26th birthday. (South Padre Island,Tx,11/12/2010)

2010-12-07T07:03:00.000-08:00

Life has proven to be far more fascinating this autumn than the internet and blogging

2010-12-06T18:17:00.000-08:00

Autumn Dabney

2010-11-04T07:53:00.000-07:00

My first film fashion shoot with the lovely Laurel Coyle- seamstress, fashion designer, and model residing in Austin,Tx (Taken for the INK magazine winter issue).

More photos available here.

2010-10-26T08:22:00.000-07:00

I documented a wedding last Sunday :) The bride was beautiful and the weather gorgeous! Here are a few outtakes ( I'm currently sifting through a couple hundred photographs..) :

Full collection coming soon.

New Film ( 35mm)

2010-10-13T09:42:00.001-07:00

For the love of Black and White

2010-10-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

Early autumn morning ( self taken)

Days off where I have nearly nothing to do are the best

2010-10-01T17:20:00.000-07:00

Becka and Brian modeling the new Beach House tee for Yellow Bird Project. All proceeds go to House of Ruth- A Maryland based organization established to provide assistance to victims of domestic violence.

2010-10-01T06:25:00.000-07:00

A photograph I made for Yellow Bird Project was published to the Ink Magazine Autumn issue :)

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

Hello friends :) I have decided to throw a silly "print giveaway". Tell me what your favorite charity is and why, and the winner will recieve a free 16x20 print of this:

The runner up will receive a surprise 4x6 print, and a handwritten thank you note from yours truly.

To "play", please add my FB page, and leave a comment there. ( contest ends 9/22)

Love to all!

2010-09-02T14:01:00.000-07:00

Out takes from a shoot with E.O.C ( A musical collaboration between Matt Rusin and Timmie Rook, for the Ink Magazine Autumn issue:

2010-08-20T12:35:00.000-07:00

A few (film) snapshots of my home state. (PA, Aug. 2010):

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Self taken, 8/14/10. (Alot like this)

Apologies for having stayed away for so long.. I have been taking time off from my photography to re-evaluate relationships, life, and goals. I will be spending the majority of my time working on art for my very first show ( sometime in October), and improving my home life ( cook more, bake more, read more, garden more, love more, drink LESS, get organized). Check back in a week or two for new film photographs.

2010-07-28T10:05:00.000-07:00

The blue note

2010-07-27T10:20:00.000-07:00

Pretty in pink

2010-07-27T08:34:00.000-07:00

Becka, modeling her prom dress for a "teen/youth" fashion assignment.

2010-07-24T12:32:00.000-07:00

In an effort to finally organize the film strewn about my home (and to raise money for getting MORE film developed), I am having a print sale!

4x6-$12
5x7-$15
8x10-$25
8x12-$30
11x16-$40
16x20-$50

If interested, please take a moment to browse through my collections:

Alicia Vega Photography

Copy and past the photograph you would like to purchase in a (super flattering) email (that will warm my heart and make my day) with print size.

A.vegaphotography@gmail.com

Love to all!

2010-07-21T11:09:00.000-07:00

Vicki, modeling my winter coat:

2010-07-19T16:50:00.000-07:00

A few editorial film photographs. Taken this summer, with my 35mm pentax and the Mamiya 7II:

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Patterns ( self taken 7/17/10) :

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Fishing line and whiskey

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My spread in the Ink Magazine, summer 2010 issue:

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*Meow*

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Out takes from a fun studio shoot with Dabney:

2010-06-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Danielle Collavo, modeling my pearl necklace and dress:

(Hair and makeup by Kira Pinion)

Happy Father's Day

2010-06-21T09:18:00.000-07:00

Baby Juneau, born 6/20/2010 :

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Becka and some sexy stockings..

Becka is one of my favorite models, and just a fun person in general. If you are a ( *professional and published) photographer, I'd recommend working with her now, while you still can.

2010-06-14T12:45:00.000-07:00

Lisa Juneau, due in 6 days (*!):

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In the studio with Valerie:

2010-05-22T11:51:00.000-07:00

Jasmine Faye, modeling vintage couture. Taken for the Ink Magazine, Summer 2010 issue:

Top: 1980's Betsey Johnson Jumpsuit- $120; 1950's Knox Challenger black leather fedora- $90
Bottom: 1940's Dina Barrel dress- $90; Adolfo II ( NY & Paris) Floral hat- $ 60

*All clothing provided by Big Bertha's Bargain Basement; Austin, TX.

2010-05-20T15:52:00.000-07:00

My first roll of 120 film, with the Mamiya 7II:

Mastering this camera has been a great inspiration recently. I adore the look of medium format, and it's so exciting to be growing and learning something new.

2010-05-07T11:26:00.000-07:00

Out takes from a photo session with sara, UT graduate this May:

2010-04-22T10:08:00.000-07:00

Katie, pretending to be a famous athlete for my location portraiture class. She makes me giggle.

Katie plays volleyball with her team "victorious secret" here in Austin. Fun and exercise, with friends in the sunshine :)

2010-04-18T16:10:00.000-07:00

A.F.D, spring, 2010

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Film

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Out takes from a birth collection I am currently working on..

Clark Mason Stanley was born on March 30th, weighing in at 9lbs and coming into this world two weeks early. It was a beautiful home birth ( ie non-intervention, no drugs) and I'm so honored I could be there to document it. All are healthy and happy :) What a beautiful testimony to the strength of women...

2010-04-02T06:29:00.000-07:00

My first advertisement in Ink Magazine(pg.25):

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Baby Elle:

.. and her beautiful family

2010-03-22T14:16:00.001-07:00

Sweet Andria, @ 9 months preggo

I will be documenting this lovely lady's home birth in 2 weeks, how exciting :)

2010-03-19T12:14:00.000-07:00

Becka workin' it, for my location portraiture class.

We had to crawl in through a broken window to get these.. ( with an unnecessary amount of wardrobe and lighting equipment). I've been trying new things lately. Throwing myself into difficult situations and hoping for personal growth.

2010-03-05T08:54:00.000-08:00

Brandon for Yellow Bird Project..

Taken in beautiful downtown Austin :) T-shirt is designed by TV On The Radio, with all proceeds benefiting Partners In Health.

2010-02-09T12:06:00.000-08:00

Apologies for the redundancy, but yes-more 35 mm. (Part of an ongoing film-photo diary...).

I would really love to start shooting medium format, so if anyone has an old hasselblad they'd be willing to part with (for a fair price), please contact me at A.VegaPhotography@gmail.com :)

2010-01-28T07:57:00.000-08:00

Faded from the winter ( Film, 35mm):

The YBP Scarf

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Click here to order

2010-01-09T10:01:00.000-08:00

Sneak peek at a song I recorded with ROOK.

I am in no way a "singer", but three martinis and lots of laughs later I was happily wailing into a microphone :)

Final version available soon...

2009-12-30T23:09:00.000-08:00

Browsing through old photographs... film, 35 mm:

Ted & Jess. Lenape park, PA

Glen Onoko

Rehobeth beach, DE

Jasper park, Pa

I love the faces in this city. Austin, TX

Home. Austin, TX

2009-12-23T09:36:00.001-08:00

Happy christmas. An attempt at a holiday self portrait..

I do not feel that the human body is "dirty" or something to be ashamed of. Yes, I prefer curves and lines... I like to leave a bit of mystery, but that is just a personal aesthetic preference. Anyway, I am looking to make a fine art/partial nude portfolio. If interested in modeling for me ( as many of you already have), please send an email- A.vegaphotography@gmail.com

2009-12-10T13:13:00.000-08:00

Lindsay & Baby Leif ( wearing the hat I knitted him :)

2009-12-01T14:19:00.000-08:00

Jaszy Faye for Yellow Bird Project. Grizzly Bear tee now available. All profits go towards Brighter Planet Project Fund

2009-11-30T10:27:00.001-08:00

Rainy morning ( self portrait)

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Kelly:

Rook.

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Probably the most unpretentious (not to mention musically talented) group of guys I know.

( Felt a bit like mom trying to take a family photo at this shoot)

Click here to watch a live video of their "5446" cover.

2009-10-26T09:25:00.000-07:00

Becka :

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Tin Can Phone:

Too much fun dancing and drinking at this show! A stellar Austin, TX band, I highly recommend checking them out. "Cat's eye nebula", and "Fell off" are my personal favorites.

2009-10-07T19:54:00.001-07:00

Paikea for YBP (!), and the indie rock coloring book.

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Jasmine:

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Baby Maggie:

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new film (35mm) :

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$165 vintage silver locket, gifted to me yesterday by a charming shop owner in Lewes beach. I am grateful :)

( self taken in my mother's gorgeous garden)

2009-08-13T20:26:00.001-07:00

Dabney & Aislen:

Yellow Bird Project

2009-08-04T10:03:00.000-07:00

Has completely taken over my blog- apologies! Now that the NEW WEBSITE is up and running, I should have more time for photographing things other than t-shirts. I do love the cause tho... and so should you! Tees designed by your favorite indie bands for charity, who can argue with that?

Here is a Devandra Banhart design, and a few more Joseph Arthur picts taken by yours truly:

In other news- I'll be making my way back to Pennsylvania (home state) in the next two weeks, so if you live there and would like to meet up, shoot me an email and we'll arrange something! I use film and digital, and almost always have my camera with me.

Pennsylvania summer... it's been years, how've you been?

2009-07-27T10:53:00.000-07:00

Becca for YBP (design by Bon Iver) :

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Smell man for YBP ( by "The National"):

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Baby Hayden:

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Mark for YBP ( an "Of Montreal" design):

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YBP company tees:

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New film, 35mm

The goal is to eventually compile these into an ongoing personal diary. Inspired by Ren Rox- an amazing "in camera" film photographer, who has the best photo stream I've seen in a long ass time.

2009-07-03T12:18:00.001-07:00

Matt for YBP ( A Broken social scene design):

Click here to purchase tee. All profits go to Lake Ontario Waterkeeper- an environmental justice organization working to win back the right to swim, drink, and fish in every waterway.

2009-07-02T08:57:00.000-07:00

Valerie for YBP ( A holly Throsby design):

Click here to purchase tee. All profits go to Amnesty International, a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. It works to mobilize public opinion which exerts pressure on those who perpetrate abuses.

Their mantra is based on this proverb, ‘Better to light a candle then to curse the darkness.'

2009-06-21T07:26:00.000-07:00

Baby Finn turns 1!

yellow bird project

2009-06-18T14:30:00.000-07:00

A Joseph arthur, and a wolf parade design, modeled beautifully by my friends Dabney and Melissa:

Yellow Bird Project is a Montreal-based, non-profit initiative. They collaborate with musicians in designing a T-shirt, print and sell them on their website, and give all of the money to charity. I'm delighted to be working for such a cause :)

2009-05-31T18:34:00.001-07:00

(new self portrait)

2009-05-29T07:59:00.001-07:00

Film, my current obsession. A photoshop-free zone.

2009-05-25T10:56:00.000-07:00

Love this family. It's so wonderful to have a little help from my friends.

The observer

2009-05-11T23:21:00.001-07:00

I may not be an amazing photographer, but I know that capturing moments (that most people wouldn't stop to notice) makes me happy beyond belief. I've never run with a click, and I'm sure as hell not going to start now. Best friends have come and gone, I have always been the observer...

Tees for sale

2009-04-15T10:36:00.000-07:00

Taken for Robot clothing manufacturers ( aka my talented and good friend tommy t.). Online store coming soon...

2009-04-13T10:22:00.000-07:00

2009-04-07T06:01:00.000-07:00

Self taken at Mandola vineyard & winery...

A Homebirth

2009-04-04T18:35:00.000-07:00

11 days overdue, Leif Liam Roach made his way into the word last Saturday. To say the least, it was insanely beautiful to watch, and I felt incredibly honored to be there. All are happy and healthy, safe and sound at home, where they patiently birthed their son.

Congrats to Lindsay and Josh!!

Self Portraits

2009-03-13T17:30:00.001-07:00

Jenny & Alex

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Out takes from a shoot yesterday:

These folks were so much fun to work with! The weather was gorgeous, the couple was gorgeous, and happy vibes were abundant in beautiful dt Austin :)

Click here to view the full collection