Damien Miller "My City" San Francisco Examiner Article by Juan Carlos Pometta

This article was written by photojournalist Juan Carlos Pometta and was printed and featured in the Nov 27th 2010 Edition of the San Francisco Examiner News Paper. "Divine Mexican food, hip bars, flying feathers" Highlights Damien's favorite nine things to do, go, dance, eat, and sleep in San Francisco.

Divine Mexican food, hip bars, flying feathers | San Francisco Examiner

Capture Halloween Series: Coming Soon

Hello from Damien Miller - We are have a in store for you next week and would love it if you could join us at one or more of our ghoulish Halloween Capture events

27th @ The Starlight Room for "Dead Prom" (More Info on Facebook) | Free Before 11pm

On Site Photography Studio with same night printing

28th @ Infusion Lounge "Asylum" (More Info)

On Site Photography Studio with same night printing

29th @ Medjool with FT and LAM for "Heaven & Hell" (More Info on Facebook)|Buy resale Tickets

Site Photography Studio with same night printing

30th @ The Hilton Union Sq with Aykut for "Monster Ball" (More Info on Facebook)|Buy Pesale Tickets

On Site Photography Studio with same night printing

Turn It OFF

I can't help but notice how beautiful cities are at night, but I also wonder how much unneeded energy is being used to keep lights, computers, and printers warm all night. I wonder what the city would look like if everyone turned off lights, I wonder how much energy we would save, I wonder how much money we would save. I wonder how much easier it would be for us to convert to renewable energy sources if we were using 30% less energy per person, per building, per city, per state, per nation...

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Incredible Cabaret Hosted By Carmen Electra

Capture "The Live Fashion Experience" website launch august 31

Black Cherry Flavored Bourbon? Will I dare to be different?

Sample #1

Sample #2

Chic Fashion Week to Grace the Runway in August 2010

A New School In Town

For all those who are inspired to give or get good face see what is possible

at Pigment Cosmetics - Blush Institute, located on Market St in Downtown SF.

Black Star Beer Launches First Bar in San Francisco

Vitaminwater social club. connect. inspire. quench.

by vitaminwater / social club san francisco

your favorite friend with benefits has donned a shiny new look, and we think you'll be quite chuffed. but we all know that real beauty is on the inside (says mom). now is your chance to come check out our new ‘inside’ at vitaminwater social club, making our debut appearance in jackson square in support of our favorite san francisco friends in fashion, fitness, art, music, sports, technology and more.

so, what is vitaminwater social club? vitaminwater social club is a lil’ bit of local color on the canvas of life—a destination that promotes the creativity and active lifestyle that sf embodies so well, while supporting the passions that resonate within our own 7x7 miles. take a look at our upcoming schedule, and come check us out. you can expect local sf emerging artists, designers, athletes and enthusiasts to share their talents and experiences in the space over the next few months. and while we are at it….we’ll support local arts and youth organizations in the bay area. (cuz that’s how we roll).

so come add some spark to your week and connect with the essential sf crowd (you know- the bees knees, the it’s it, the cream of the crop) and help us celebrate vitaminwater- your readyjetsetgowater, imonthelistwater, placestogowater.

Photography, Retouching, and Design by Damien Miller

Life is just more simple thanks to USB

New Tear Pages - 944 June 2010

Donovan Mi Casa III CD Cover Photo by Damien Miller

Dj Hector Garza CD Cover Photo - by Damien Miller

Hoabie S. San Francisco, CA

I had a great time during my photoshoot. I am so NOT photogenic but Damien made me feel very comfortable. The photos turned out fantastic, and Damien knows just the right angles and poses to make them look phenominal. And he gets just the right shot with the best lighting. If you are looking to have extraordinary pictures taken, this is the place to do it. I will be back. Five Stars!

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Sapient Studios Internship Programs

Must be enrolled in an accredited university/college and can gain class credit for

internship the semesters prior, during and after

Intern Tasks Include:

General/ Daily:

• Blog (daily)
• Add events/venues to the website
• Keep office organized/tidy
• Answer phones
• Collect business cards in your daily activities
• Collect contact/business cards from employees for company database
• Manage Intern & Sapient Studios Facebook pages
• Add friends daily to build our e-vite reach
• Post event flyers, comments, etc (event interns)
• Post blogs, updates, bulletins daily (editorial interns)

Sales:

• Events (marketing interns)
• Pick up trade
• Client / Sponsor / Prospect Research
• This facilitates the Sales Team by preparing them with information before they make a first call
• Cold Call: Be sure to get the name of the person who handles marketing for the company.
• Search for new businesses that fit into the Sapient Studios and Partners image(s)
• Shadow Sales Calls and Consultations
  
• Find out who used to be a client or sponsor of Sapient Studios and why they may not be now
• Start / Finish Sales Proposals

Editing & Distribution:

• Photo and/or Video Editing
• Electronic/ Web / Hard Distribution & Audits:
• Media Drops (business to business)
• Research new on and offline distribution points - what high traffic areas might we want to add to our list?

Events:

• Event Set-Up / Beak down (Day of)
• Research new events and add internal event list
• Help plan / produce an intern event
• Work @ Sapient Studios Event Capture " The Live Fashion Experience" (Door)
• Attend and Support Sapient Studios events

Promotions:

Daytime:

• Demographics survey & distribution check up
• Introduction packet drop-offs to business we want to work w/ or re-establish relations
• Potential Clients
• Radio Stations
• Other Photography Studios
• PR Agencies
• Modeling Agencies
• Non-Profits
• Event Promo/ Website Promo on campus (hand-out flyers, on-campus posters, Palm Walk/Greek Life events, etc)
• Street Team (hand out event Biz Cards Flyers / Mags to local businesses, colleges, hang posters on campus, etc)

Nighttime:

• Event Logistics: Assist in event coordination and facilitation.
• Attend Concerts, Fashion shows, Nightclubs, Festivals, News Worth
• Collect E-Mails, Facebook Friends, Phone Numbers
• Give out Sapient Studios / Capture swag if applicable

For Intern Registration Form Below: Click Here

Capture Gold v.4 "The Live Fashion Experience" Thursday - May 27th at Manor West

The Violet Hour Fashion Show - An Ode to Summer Style by Michele Gates

Exerpt:

The models gracefully walked down the runway and did an interactive turn at the top of the catwalk, displaying the clothes elegantly. The best part was that fashion photographer Damien Miller did a photo shoot of all the models right afterwards in front of everyone. This gave people a glimpse of what a fashion shoot editorial looks like and allowed people the additional opportunity to see the movement of the clothing on the model. The models also socialized with the people at the event, allowing people to see detailing of the garments and of the hats, which are not so easily noticeable at a distance from the runway. To read the entire article click here

Written by Michele Gates

Photography by Damien Miller

Capture3 Pink at Roe Nightclub April 29th 2010

Phillip Gums - JE Model Management - San Francisco, CA

I had the pleasure of working with Damien and his crew for a shoot that he was doing for 944 Magazine. He has a special way to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. I've seen some of the images and he really knows how to capture that special moment. I'll shoot with him again anytime.

PG III

Five Stars!

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Jessica R. San Francisco, CA

Amazing photographer!! Damien is so much fun to work with and he always has you laughing! You can see him bouncing around Infusion Lounge, Slide, etc bouncing around taking a ton of pictures. He loves what he does and it shows. Want a great photographer? Definitely book Damien :) Five Stars!

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Amanda B. San Francisco, CA - Review

The best photographer for private events that I know of. From Slide to French Tuesday, from Yoshi's event to Donovan's parties. I always so looking forward the pictures the very next day. He's not only master at pictures for events, but also for private functions, wedding, & high fashion as well. His pictures are captivated, creative & lively! Reliable, professional & reasonable service! Damien is the man hands down Five Stars!

Update:6/2010

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Miguel Vargas Model San Francisco, CA - Review

Wow, I can't believe its been 2 years since I have first met Damien. He and I have worked together on more than one occasion and I am so excited for every chance I get to work with him. Whether its in his Studio in SoMa or somewhere in the SF Scene, Damien is all over the place looking for that perfect shot. He has been a pleasure to work with everytime.

If you have the opportunity to shoot in the studio Cross your finger Moira is around. She is a doll that loves to help out. She is super friendly and always willing to share the Pop Chip :-)

Damien and Moira... You two make a great team! I love allllll of the photos... Magazine pics, Club Shots, Studio Shots, Weddings... You guys do it all and you make everyone look amazing! Five Stars!

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Clara & Tim Daniels San Francisco, CA - Wedding Review

Damien, Juan Carlos and Moira were amazing! The best wedding photographers ever! They far exceeded our expectations. They arrived early to set up. They were non-obtrusive and didn't distract; yet, when we received our fabulous photos we were stunned to see they had captured every special moment. We have so many photos that we love and going through them lets us relive our wonderful day! Five Stars!

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Capture Series - Version 1 Ambassador (Soft Opening)

We were so excited and blessed to have so many family, friends and colleagues see what we do everyday and who want more. We want to do more for you, so this is why we are having these events. Capture is about being more creative, more, elaborate, more spontaneous, more elegant, more sexy, more less and more more! Capture will be a show case, for those who want to get involved, for those who want to share and for those who what to be remembered. Capture is all about the art, it is about creating something that can not be done any other way. If you were busy doing something else and did not make it to our February event please look for future dates to be announced very soon.

Capture Presented Featuring Damien of Sapient Studios-Thursday Feb 25th

Sapient Studios and Desired Temptations

in Association with JOHN ELLIOT

Present

CAPTURE

the Soft Opening

Featuring A Live Editorial Fashion Shoot by Damien Miller

Starring Dream Girl Make-Up Institute

Special Guests Models plus Desired Temptations

The DESIGNER DJS

Thursday, February 25th 2010

Ambassador 673 Geary Street SF @ Leavenworth

RSVP @ www.CaptureSF.org

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Paula Burke Lafayette, CA - Review

Damien and Moira were two of the friendliest, most helpful people I have come across in this industry. Not only is Damien an AMAZING photographer but the studio is comfortable and they are both so creative. The overall experience was smooth, fun, productive and the pictures he took turned out better than I could have expected- and way beyond any pictures I could have imagined or conceived of without their vision, assistance and delivery of an outstanding service. I will definitely tell my friends and return for any other Photography needs I have in the future--can't wait to use them in my wedding! Five Stars!

Wicked The Musical Celebrates their 1st Year in San Francisco

The Broadway Musical "Wicked" Cast and Crew celebrate their first year in San Francisco. - Drinks sponsored by Madori, Skye Vodka Infusions, X-Rated, & Cabo Wabo Tequilla. Food Provided by Oola - Located in SOMA (Btw 4th & 5th on Folsom) Overview

Donovan - LIVE " and so it begins"

Place: Vessel Ultra Lounge Produced & Remixed by: Donovan Photography by Damien Miller Music by: Robert Miles Live Musicians: Dave Kim J Bowman Dmitri Panich Tony Blue

Really Great!

@ Yahoo! Video

David Blaine: How I held my breath for 17 min | Video on TED.com

Being successful is not easy, and in life, business and in magic it is the ones who push through the pain. Those who push through when things go black and try again are the ones who will and do inspire others to better themselves. Records are meant to be broken, but it takes a special to do just that. I ask myself, if Dave Blaine can honestly hold his breath for 17 minutes then what can I do to push my self in my life and photography. What things can I share to inspire people to better themselves, to better humanity, and our world.

Things are only impossible until they are possible. So get out there and stop being ordinary, start being the impossible.

Watch and Share this inspiring video.

Face Book Comment - on Max Vangeli's Event at Supper Club Last Saturday

Sofia Jouravel:

Wow dude good job on these pics.... it's one of my favorite albums.... the different lighting looks AWESOME, the angles are AWESOME, just freakin awesome!!!! i love that it looks like several different events but all shot i nthe same place! so many happy people! and the event of course was awesome too!!

Self - Manifest Your Destiny

Champagne Supernova NYE 2010 @ Terra

The grand finale to a horrible year for many, so we gatherd in styke to say good bye to the hard times , and welcomed with open arms our bright and hopfully soon peacful future.

Hip-Hop Teaser



House Long - Version