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The Sci-Fi Channel’s show Face Off New Contestant Search   Leave a comment

The Hit TV Show “Face-Off” is back and looking for the 14th person to complete their staff of Special effects Artists. While in San Diego at Comic Con 2011, The show did a taping of an upcoming episode where 3 contestants competed for the last spot on the show’s team of incredible make-up and special [...]

Posted July 27, 2011 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

The Best New Orleans Images Ever Captured   Leave a comment

The Finest collection of The French Quarter in New Orleans images and photos. Jackson Square, Lafayette Cemetary, The Missisippi river and steamboats, Mardi Gras, French Architecture with wrought iron Balconies that have hanging ferns and hanging planter baskets. The statue of Joan of Arc, The Louisana Museum, Cafe du Monde, Bourbon Street, French Cafes, French [...]

Best Images of 2010   Leave a comment

Ian Holyoak Photography has captured alot of images in the year 2010.  View the slideshow of some of the finest photos of the year.

Skating The Wave   Leave a comment

At The Corner of La Mesa and El Portal in Encinitas, The local neighborhood skateboarders “ride Barrels” through the wave on their Skateboards.

Summer Sunday Concerts at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas, CA   Leave a comment

San Diego Photographer Ian Holyoak Captures images of the band “The Earful” at the August 8, 2010 Summer Sunday Concert at Moonlight Beach, Encinitas. The free concerts are hosted by the Encinitas Parks and Recreation Dept. With Sponsers such as Belly-up Cafe and The Coast News. “The Earful” – Funky and energenic consists of   Brian Teel- Organ, [...]

Posted August 10, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot with “Rozz”   1 comment

Roselyn is a professional model located here in San diego. We captured these images while on a shoot together just outside Seaport Village in Downtown San Diego. CLICK HERE,  or on the image below to view the photos from the gallery

Neptune Ave. Encinitas 4th of July Parade   Leave a comment

The entire neighborhood came out for the annual Neptune Ave, 4th of July 2010 neighborhood parade. Local Professional Photographer Ian Holyoak was there to capture photos of the Neptune Ave. Encinitas 4th of July Neighborhood parade. The Photos captured were from the top of the landmark “Stone Steps” leading to Stone Steps Beach at the corner [...]

Posted July 6, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot with Julia Celano   Leave a comment

Julia Celano From Southern California. Julia was definitely up for some photoshop manipulation for this photoshoot. Julia is an inspiring model and wanted some cool images for her porfolio. Here’s a couple of the shots. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view the gallery

Posted July 5, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Ian Holyoak Photography Photoshop Art   Leave a comment

Here’s a small collection of some recent artwork. All of the models are located in San diego. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view the gallery

Posted May 24, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Sexy Pin-up Girls Photoshoot   Leave a comment

San Diego Professional Photographer Ian Holyoak Presents the San Diego Models posing in their best Pin-up style make up and attire. An accurate recreation of an era gone by, check out the photos of this exciting shoot! CLICK HERE or on the image below to view the gallery.

Posted April 26, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot With Marie Brockway   1 comment

I had the opportunity to work with Marie Brockway, residing in San Diego, CA.  Marie is an inspiring Model pursuing her Modeling Career and asked for some Photos to update her portfolio.  Assisted by Pro Model “Britt”, we ventured out to an undisclosed location to capture these images. CLICK HERE, or on the image below [...]

Posted April 12, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Southern California Models Photoshoot   Leave a comment

This shoot was a collective collaboration of some of San Diego’s talented Models, Make-up artists and Photographers. Shot in a luxury resort complex just north of La Jolla. I only had a chance to shoot a few of the models that attended the event and here are the photos which I thought looked the best. CLICK [...]

Posted April 8, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Northern San Diego California Coastal Photography   Leave a comment

Here’s a small collection of images that I took during the past two weeks. Some whales, dolphins, seals and plant life I’ve seen along my path in life. CLICK HERE or on the image below to view the gallery

Posted April 2, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

The Anza-Borrego Desert Wildflowers   Leave a comment

Springtime is the rainy season in the desert. The wildflowers bloom in a variety of colors which draws thousands of visitors each spring. Located just northeast of San Diego, Anza-Borrego Desert State Park is the largest State Park in California. CLICK HERE or in the image below to view some of my photos in the [...]

Posted March 27, 2010 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot With Nyakuoth Wiel   1 comment

Nyakuoth Wiel is a 20 year old fashion model from Minneapolis.  We had the pleasure of making some art together. Here’s a few shots of our shoot together. CLICK HERE,  or on the image below to view the gallery.  

Posted November 22, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

The Vampiress Photoshoot for Halloween   Leave a comment

What’s sexy at halloween?  Two hot vampires feasting off each other. The models are Angela and Katie, both from Massachsetts. They are excellent models to work with. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view the gallery of images.

Posted October 26, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Angela’s 30th Bithday party   Leave a comment

Angela’s friends helped her celebrate her 30th birthday party by Dressing up to a 70′s theme and reserving some V.I.P. space at one of Minneapolis’s hottest nightclubs. CLICK HERE,  or on the image below to view the slideshow.

Posted October 10, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

The 2009 Renaissance Festival in Minnesota   Leave a comment

The 2009 Minnesota Renaissance festival runs from Aug. 22 thru Oct. 14, weekends and Labor day. There is plenty of feasts, entertainment and Fantasy. This is one of the Largest and best Pennaissance fairs in the country. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to see the photo gallery of some great costumes.

Posted September 29, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot with Annie Davies   Leave a comment

Annie Davis is a 21 year old model from Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. She’s off to a great start in her modeling career. Annie and I had the pleasure of shooting together recently in Minneapolis and here are the shots from her shoot. CLICK HERE,  or on the image below to see the images in the [...]

Posted September 26, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

EarthShake 2009 at Pachyderm Studios   1 comment

A weekend long celebration of drums, dance, great music, fire spinning, yoga, meditation great people and tons of excellent workshops.

Posted September 23, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot with Asim Majeed   Leave a comment

Asim Majeed is a young aspiring model originally from Pakistan who relocated to Minnesota. This was Asim’s, (pronounced Awe-some), first professional photoshoot as a model. He hopes to build his portfolio where you can look him up on Model Mayhem.  He is strong and confident in front of a Camera, and if you get a chance to [...]

Posted September 21, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Wildlife Photography   Leave a comment

Here’s a collection of wildlife photos that I’ve taken in various places.  CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view the gallery of photos.

Posted September 17, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Stoplight Soiree and Fall Fashion Preview   Leave a comment

3 Angel’sProductions hosted the Stoplight Soiree and Fall Fashion Preview at the crown Plaza hotel in downtown Minneapolis. This was a formal event with swing dancing and a live band for the main event out on the Sky Garden on the 8th floor rooftop. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view some of [...]

Posted September 16, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Minnesota State Fair   Leave a comment

The Minnesota State Fair held every year in the Twin Cities area may be the largest state fair in the United States in terms of daily attendance.  Residents of the state and region come to the fair to be entertained, ehibit their best livestock, show off their abilities in a variety of feilds including art [...]

Posted September 16, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Twin Cities Pride Festival   Leave a comment

Every Year Twin Cities hosts the annual Pride festival in early summer. Thousands turn out to celebrate an important turning point in American History. CLICK HERE,  or on the image below to see the photos of the gallery.

Posted September 16, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Dakota County Fair   Leave a comment

Dakota County, located just south of Minneapolis hosts the Dakota County Fair. An Annual event focusing on Farm, Feasts and Festivities. Always lot’s of food to eat, Animals to see, and exciting rides on the midway.  Click Here,   or on the image below to view the photos in the gallery.  

Posted September 15, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

The Brass Menagerie   Leave a comment

Brass Menagerie is a ten-piece stage band from Minneapolis/St. Paul Sizzlin’ Horns with Great Vocals & an Awesome Playlist! One of the Twin Cities’ best R&B bands CLICK HERE, or on the image below to see the photos in this Gallery! Visit their website here: http://www.brassmenagerie.com/

Posted August 23, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Kristin Reene’s Photoshoot   Leave a comment

19 year old Kristen Renee from Burnsville, MN is an aspiring model as well as Currently attending college for Biology.  Kristin has a natural talent for modeling and is very comfortable in front of the lens. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view the shots from the gallery.

Posted August 17, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Emma Johnson   Leave a comment

Emma is an inspiring model from the Minneapolis Area. Emma and I put together these shots which were alot of fun. CLICK HERE,  or on the image below to view the gallery.

Posted August 10, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Photoshoot with Claya   Leave a comment

Claya is a beautiful Model from Wisconsin.  Claya and I collaborated on these shots together and came up with some interesting images. She is very animated, witty and intelligent and is very comfortable in front of a lens. CLICK HERE, or on the image below to view the gallery.

Posted August 5, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Dallas Design Summer Clothing Line Fashion Show   Leave a comment

Talented young clothing designer Dallas St. James Features the Summer Dress collection from Dallas Designs.  His Dress Designs are eloquent, Stylish and classy. Dallas held his summer opener fashion show recently in Uptown, Minneapolis, with Some of Minnesota’s beautiful Models Showcasing his Dress Designs. Click Here or on the image below to view the Gallery.

Posted July 31, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Cute Little Baby   Leave a comment

A newborn Baby can be very dificult to Capture well in a photograph. They don’t smile and mostly they sleep.  But Little baby Sara looked so cute in this picture that I had to post it.

Posted July 26, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Maternity Photoshoot   Leave a comment

Being pregnant is one of the most beautiful times in a woman’s life.  I was honored to capture such a special moment in time. Click Here,  or on the photo below to view the photo gallery.

Posted July 10, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Missie’s First Communion   Leave a comment

Missie just celebrated her first communion. We took photos at a beautiful Rose Garden at Lake Harriot, located in Minneapolis. Missie had on a Gorgeous white dress and a beautiful flawless red rose and surrounded by a stunning garden of colorful flowers and a picture perfect day, We captured these photos that I know her [...]

Posted June 21, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Sheila Raye Charles   Leave a comment

I met The Beautiful Sheila Raye Charles, daughter of the late great Ray Charles, the other night at a small intimate performance in Uptown Minneapolis. She sang us some songs and talked about her struggle to overcome some of lifes challenges. She is an amazing woman with a powerful soulful voice and she was gracious [...]

Posted June 18, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

MidWest Girls Swimsuit Photoshoot   Leave a comment

Here’s a Photoshoot of Midwestern Models dressed in their swimsuits and looking their best. There were ten Models and only myself on Camera, but we managed to cram it all into one afternoon. The entire event was filmed for an upcoming Commercial which will promote The Beautiful sensual look of the midwestern girl. All of [...]

Posted June 13, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Kat Lee Daligdig   Leave a comment

Inspiring Model Kat Lee Daligdig from St. Paul Minnesota is feautured in this shoot. Kat posed at an intimate photography session at her residence and here’s the resulting images.  For more about Kat, visit her portfolio HERE. Also Check out my Website HEREwhich has been redesigned. CLICK HERE or on the image below to view [...]

Posted June 10, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Family Day out in the park   Leave a comment

These are just some random shots of some friends of mine.  A family enjoying a beautiful pre-summer afternoon in the Park.  The Dandelions were in full reproduction mode.  They make fascinating objects of study and curiousity to any age. Click on the image below to see the rest of the photos

Posted May 24, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Adrianne Kolpak   Leave a comment

For all of us who know Adrianne, we rarely get to see her with her hair down and without her glasses. She was gracious enough to allow me to take a couple of shots of her and for me to show the world what a beautiful woman that she is. She has a great heart [...]

Posted May 15, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

PhotoShoot with Kristin Mercurio   Leave a comment

Krissy (Kristin Mercurio) from the Boston Area in Massachusetts is an inspiring Model. This was one of Krissy’s first Photo shoot sessions using studio lighting.  Krissy has a great look and is naturally relaxed in front of a lens. She is energetic and shares a mutual passion for creating Art. Please Click on the Photo [...]

Posted May 13, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Disgusting or Art ???   Leave a comment

Some see a huge disgusting mess of cigarette filters inconsiderately discarded on the ground.  I see a communal effort to produce a very expensive piece of Artwork. This Beautiful collaboration of collective effort can be witnessed in person at Finder’s Pub in West Boylston, MA.  Just off the rear deck that is designated for the smoker’s [...]

Posted May 12, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

PhotoShoot with Sunshine Lynne Anderson   Leave a comment

I had the honor of working with Sunshine Lynne Anderson, a 19 yr old model from Durham, New Hamshire recently. Sunshine is a  college student who has been modeling since she was 3 years old. She is actively seeking a career in it’s entirety as a Model.  If you’re a photographer looking for that special someone [...]

Posted May 9, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

PhotoShoot With Cassie McKay   1 comment

Cassie Mckay is a 19 year old Fashion Model from Boston, MA whom I recently had the pleasure of working with. Cassie is highly motivated as a Fashion Model and is pursuing a Career as A top Fashion Model.  To Follow what she’s working on and with whom she’s working with, Click HERE to see [...]

Posted May 6, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Cara, Kim and Colleen   Leave a comment

I love photographing  People.  Here’s some of my friends.  Cara has amazing red hair and a killer look.  She’s a super sweet girl. Kim has That girl next door look. Colleen is my honey!  Here’s all 3 together.  (oh yea, Theyre all Scientists, and wicked smaart!) Please Click on the Picture to view the Gallery…Thanks!!!

Posted May 1, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

PhotoShoot With Laura Briere and Her Husband Adam   Leave a comment

Laura Briere, Professional Model and Successful Business woman from Worcester, MA, recently asked me to take some shots of her and her husband Adam. We went to a secluded beach on the Wachusett reservoir to catch the sunset. The sky was in full cooperation and as the sun sank lower, the sky became more colorful.  [...]

Posted April 29, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Model Shoot From Green Hill Park   Leave a comment

Please click on the Photo to View The Photo shoot

Posted April 21, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Turning Humans into Robots   Leave a comment

I’ve had this idea for a while, finally got around to doing it.   Thanks Colleen For Being such a great  Model.

Posted March 27, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Cure for Seasonal Affectation Disorder   Leave a comment

I think the world needs this invention. Still have some touching up, but this is my creation for today.     These are my two creations for the day. I think I’m leaning more towards the nice clean version .

Posted March 25, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

The Rubix Cube   Leave a comment

So I decided to figure out how to solve the Rubix Cube one day and it takes a little bit of time to memorize the algoryms. Once you have them memorized, just practice, practice, practice. Here’s Some cool Rubix Cube Videos. Some are mine and Some are not! This one below was alot of fun [...]

Posted March 23, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

Out of Bounds – Photos without Borders   Leave a comment

When I first Came Across this kind of art I was really impressed. I found the inspiration on a favored site of mine, worth1000.com, I’d like to do more of this style and I will. If you think this is pretty cool, and would love to have your own personalized piece of artwork using this [...]

Posted March 19, 2009 by ianholyoak in Uncategorized

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