The ShootBooth Rental

The ShootBooth is the antidote for people so addicted to taking photo booth shots at their favorite bar that they can't hang without one at parties and other private events. Designed to resemble a gigantic, antiquated camera, the eight-foot long encasement actually houses a professional-quality digital SLR camera, complete with a built-in lighting setup. Photo subjects can enter the camera "body" (or pop their head …

Buff Monster: The Sweetest Thing

L.A.-based artist Buff Monster is doing what he does best (bubbly, mostly pink creatures and shapes) for his latest show, “The Sweetest Thing,” opening next week at Culver City’s Corey Helford Gallery. Influences like “heavy metal, porn, Japanese kawai culture, and ice cream” are evident in his creepy-cute compositions which often feature a character, the “Happy Squirter,” made of breast-shaped parts with cherries frequently making …

Picture China

As is to be expected when it comes to the world's preeminent sports meet and (perhaps more importantly) cultural event, coverage during the first weekend of the Olympic Games was heavy on cheesy montages and stuffy commentary. For a richer, more authentic look into China and their way of life, we recommend NYC-based photographer Dan Eckstein's recent project entitled Picture China. A documentary and fine …