OHLALA Mag

AUSTRALIA /JONATHAN WAUD FOR RISTEFSKY MACHEDA

Australia men’s designer underwear and swimwear label RISTEFSKY MACHEDA has launched a new website, and in order to celebrate this new look and the summer to come down under, they have turned up the temperature with Jonathan Waud [Nous Model] Jonathan who was one of the finalists on BRAVO’s Make Me A Supermodel season 2. Even tho he did not win the competition, Jonathan Waud looks like a winner to me in those photos ;-P [source]



+ RISTEFSKY MACHEDA Official Site

HOLLYWOOD HILLS /A GUIDED TOUR by ALEK & STEPH ;-)

Yesterday was a pretty fun and relaxing day at the beach [A Perfect Day for L.A. Plage] and even tho today was a work day we have spent most of our time outside.



As soon as we got back home, we jumped in our sneakers and went for a hike in the Hollywood Hills.



I have to be honest and tell you that walking up a giant hill is not my favorite thing to do, but the amazing views makes the all thing pretty fun.



Today was so clear that you could see all the way to Catalina island, which we should be paying a visit to in the weeks to come.





The more you 'climb', the more amazing it gets, and even after two years it never gets old trust me.



The global view of L.A. and Hollywood is pretty cool and green but the fun part is the sneek-peak at the mega mansions all around.



The Hollywood Hills have some of the most incredible houses you will ever get to see. The style is a bit chaotic and you will find a mountain lodge next to an ultra modern contemporary house.





The latest mansion to be completed in the hills is this house below. Infinity pool, outdoor lounge, a spa hanging above the pool and amazing views. That is my kind of house ;-) I am pretty sure the value of such a house is something around 6 million. But with this economy you never know maybe it was a bargain at just 4 million ;-P



Otherwise you have the French Riviera style [below] it totally reminds me of the house you see around Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat in the south of France.



If you are not into French things ;-) You can always live in a more traditional house with a latin flavor like this one below. And because of the lack of space in the hills It comes with a pool on the rooftop terrace. Pretty cool right !?



Or you can buy a contemporary villa with floor to ceiling glass walls to maximize your views and minimize your privacy. That is why the current owner who is a mega celebrity has opted for the black curtains which can allow you to see outside and not the outside to see the inside, clever!



But the most common style is the Spanish style, after all Mexico is pretty close and once this land [not such a long time ago] was even part of Mexico! Personally I love this style but could never live in a house so big ... I would be a tiny little bit afraid at night :-(



Yes, the Hollywood Hills is a pretty cool place to live in!

A PERFECT DAY FOR L.A. PLAGE

Sometimes we wake up on a sunday morning suddenly craving for a day at the beach. Today was perfect since nothing was planned and all we wanted is to spend time together doing nothing but walking on the sand and enjoying the sun.



Of course Los Angeles plage would not be Los Angeles without ...



A movie set ...



and a bunch of housewives doing their morning yoga class by the water.



Some people sunday morning routine are quite surprising, like that guy with his giant hula-hoop.



He was having so much fun rolling all over the place. It was very entertaining to watch, something between a ballerina and a crazy person.



Next to the Hula-Hoop guy, the new spot for skaters.







All this exercise so early in our day open our appetite ;-)



Even tho Tacos Del Cielo sounded fun, we went to our regular restaurant on the beach (and pretty much the only one too) The Side Walk Cafe.



After a nice brunch we throw ourselves on the sand to relax, listen to the waves and talk pretty much the rest of the day.



















Later L.A. plage ...

OHLALA STEPHANE RODRIGUEZby ALEK & STEPH

We have known Stephane Rodriguez for many years now, we met him in Paris where we worked together on several shoots. This summer we had the pleasure to spend some time with him here in Los Angeles [French Connection in L.A.]

Stephane is a great model and actor and taking photos of him was a real pleasure. We hope to have him back in California soon.

+ More Photos by Alek & Steph on OhLaLa
+ Alek & Steph Photography

OHLALA EXCLUSIVE: JC ON THE BEACH by ALEK and STEPH

Here is your exclusive preview of the photo shoot hollywood photographers ALEK and STEPH did with this stunning model from Luxembourg a few months ago. JC has that all American look that you rarely find in European guys and knows how to work the camera. The photo was taken while hanging around Venice Beach and having fun, ...

+ ALEK and STEPH

'WET LAND' LEE KHOLAFAI by ALEK & STEPH FOR FANTASTICS MAG

'Wet Land' was shot in Los Angeles by your humble hosts Alek & Steph ;-)



The full story featuring Lee Kholafai [Major Models] can be seen at Fantastics Mag. We have previously photographed Lee in an editorial for BELLO mag titled 'Statua' [STATUA Lee Kholafai by Alek & Steph for BELLO mag]





+ Alek & Steph Photography
+ More Photos of Lee Kholafai on OhLaLa

DUSTIN MOSS FOR BELLO MAG by ALEK & STEPH

Model Dustin Moss [Silver Models] was photographed in Los Angeles by Alek & Steph for the new issue of BELLO mag. Not only he graces the cover but he also gave an interview to go with this fashion spread.



The new issue and 11th issue of BELLO mag already reached 90,000 readers since its launch on monday.



+ Alek & Steph Photography
+ Dustin Moss The Cover Face interview by Alek & Steph
+ BELLO mag Official Site

OHLALA FIRST LOOK! BELLO MAG #11

OhLaLa is giving you an exclusive first look at the new issue of BELLO mag. With 900,000 people, the number of readers is growing with every new issue which is fabulous.

For this 11th edition we have a lot for you, 128 pages of interviews, fashion spreads, exclusive photoshoots by Fred Goudon, Karl Simone, Keely N., Alek & Steph ...



On the cover of this new issue Dustin Moss [Silver Fashion] shot in Los Angeles by photographers Alek & Steph. Dustin is also featured in an editorial and an interview.



Autumnus shot in New York City by Karl Simone.



An interview with male model Chris McNally



My World above and below with brahim Ayyad photographed in the New Orleans by Keely Nguyen.





Far Couture at NY Fashion Week.



New York Time, it's all about the watches ;-)





Pray for Me by Ricardo Muniz [above] and Numbers shot in Cannes, France by Fred Goudon



We will come back to this new issue in details as soon as the magazine will be available online monday, but make sure to visit BELLO mag online for this new issue along with all previous issues available for free.

FRENCH CONNECTION IN L.A. by ALEK & STEPH PART DEUX

Today was our last photoshoot with Mathieu, J.C. and Stephane aka the Frenchies! They will be going back to Paris on thursday and we had the pleasure to spend the afternoon and evening with them.



Of course most of the time was spent on our rooftop in Hollywood taking photos. Last weekend we went to Venice beach for the first part of the photoshoot [French Connection in Los Angeles] Not only those 3 men are great models to work with but also amazing people and we hope they will move to Los Angeles for good pretty soon.



And so, started our first day of fall in Los Angeles! Sunshine, pool, hot models, good friends ... what more can we wish for right now !?

DUSTIN MOSS by ALEK & STEPH

We had the pleasure to photograph Dustin Moss [Silver Fashion] in Los Angeles a couple of days ago. You will see more of Dustin by Alek & Steph in the upcoming issue of BELLO mag.

Dustin is originally from Montana and is now living in Los Angeles. We featured Dustin back in November 2008 with some great shots by Steven Gomillion & Dennis Leupold [OhLaLa So Perfect! Dustin]