Holiday Photo Mini Session Pop-Up at Shopkeepers

On Sunday, December 11, from 12-3PM, Sadira and I are offering a photo mini session at Shopkeepers.

We will be taking photos during your booked session and the next day, I will be sending you the album and a credit for 1 hi-res photo download. You'll be able to purchase additional prints and files on the website as well. Mini sessions require full payment to book and is non-refundable.

If you need a haircut, please contact Sadira directly for scheduling via instagram.com/stylesbysadira

To view my work, please visit lestalusan.com/family-portraits and https://proofs.lestalusanphoto.com

Check out the photos below from one of our pop-up sessions at Shopkeepers!

Valentine's Portraits Mini Session Pop-Up at Shopkeepers

Hello! On Sunday, February 6, Sadira and I are offering a photo mini session at Shopkeepers.

We will be taking photos during your booked session and the next day, I will be sending you the album and a credit for 1 hi-res photo download. You'll be able to purchase additional prints and files on the website as well.

We’re fully vaccinated and will be taking proper precautions, keep a safe distance, and will be masked at all times. Mini sessions require full payment to book and is non-refundable.

If you need a haircut, please contact Sadira directly for scheduling via instagram.com/stylesbysadira

To view my work, please visit lestalusan.com/family-portraits and https://proofs.lestalusanphoto.com

Check out the photos below from our last pop-up session at Shopkeepers!

SAMASAMA ‘Sari-Sari Pop-up Market’ at Shopkeepers

Flyer: Katrin Davis

This Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month (AAPIHM), SAMASAMA is pleased to present Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market, a one-day indoor-outdoor shopping and art experience.

Since 2016, SAMASAMA has worked to shine a light on amazing creatives within the Asian American and Pacific Islander community and fellow artists of the diaspora. A sari-sari store in the Philippines is a variety store, nostalgic to the days where you would pop in for something you need and occasionally, discover something new. Curated with an intention to highlight artistic and local entrepreneurs, the Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market will feature AAPI and BIPOC artisans, makers, and chefs from the DC area.

Join us Saturday, May 15th to shop local, support some amazing vendors, and celebrate AAPIHM at Shopkeepers.

RSVP via Eventbrite (FREE!)

Click HERE to learn more about the vendors.

ASIAN AMERICAN AND PACIFIC ISLANDER HERITAGE MONTH // There is still a global Pandemic

Photo: Oscar Olmedo

Happy Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month from your Filipinx Tita and Cambodian Bong Srey!⁣

⁣Seda and I // SAMASAMA, have a couple of things up our sleeves for you!⁣

⁣5/15, Saturday, 12-6PM⁣
Sari-Sari Pop-Up Market at Shopkeepers⁣
We’re having an all-day market featuring local artists and food vendors!⁣

5/27-29⁣, Thursday-Saturday
SAMASAMA // All Together Now at The Reach at The Kennedy Center⁣
We are curating the reopening kick-off weekend at The Reach! There will be an art market, a screening of “Don’t Think I’ve Forgotten”, an all-levels vinyasa class with Justin Espiritu, dance classes with Bonavy Chhim (Traditional Khmer Classical Ballet), Nāpualokelani Kamakele (Hula), Jamie Garcia (Asik) & Erica Childs (Hand Dancing), DJs (me and Shuno Re!) and the amazing Iza Flow with Dior Ashley Brown & Isabelle De Leon!⁣

⁣Also, every Fridays and Sundays (OPM Sundays) I DJ on twitch.tv/lestalusan - come kick it with us 🌿⁣

Mother's Day Mini Session Pop-Up at Shopkeepers

Hello! This Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 9, @stylesbysadira and I are offering a photo mini session at Shopkeepers.⠀

This is not just for Mothers - it’s for everyone! I know Mother’s Day can be a complicated day for some folks, but I’m a Mother and I’m choosing to celebrate Mother’s Day with a photo session with you!

We will be taking photos during your booked session and the next day, I will be sending you the album and a credit for 1 hi-res photo download. You'll be able to purchase additional prints and files on the website as well.⠀

We’re fully vaccinated and will be taking proper precautions, keep a safe distance, and will be masked at all times. Mini sessions require full payment to book and is non-refundable.⠀

If you need a safe outdoor haircut this week (or some other time), please contact @stylesbysadira directly for scheduling.⠀

To view my work, please visit lestalusan.com/family-portraits and https://proofs.lestalusanphoto.com

If you need a safe outdoor haircut before your session, please contact Sadira: instagram.com/stylesbysadira

Visit this page for photos from the last pop-up session at Shopkeepers!

Pop-Up Fun Photo Picks!

This past Sunday, I had my first photo mini-session pop-up ever! It was a fun collab with my beautiful elf friend, Sadira - hit her up for a cut! ⠀
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Thanks for having us at Shopkeepers, Seda! Love you and your little family.⠀
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Check out a few of my favorite photos from the session and let me know if you need photos - I have a long lens and am always wearing a mask!

SAMASAMA Art Show & Gathering - Call For Artists

CALL FOR ARTISTS FOR ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN ART SHOW
SAMASAMA Art Show & Gathering

Deadline:  April 2, 2018
Curators: Soul & Ink and Batang Kankaloo
Location:  Shopkeepers, 1231 Florida Ave NE Washington, DC 20002
On View:  May 2-6, 2018
Opening Reception: May 2, 2018 6-9PM

Call Summary: March 9-April 2, 2018 Soul & Ink and Batang Kankaloo present the 2nd Annual SAMASAMA Art Show & Gathering. Held in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, this exhibition will present original work by artists of color from diaspora communities. 

The term SAMASAMA means all together in Tagalog. Bayanihan is a Filipino custom derived from the Tagalog word bayan, meaning community. The theme of the exhibit is Bayanihan, which refers to the spirit of communal unity, work, and cooperation to achieve a particular goal. 

From the outside, AAPI communities are often perceived as devoid of meaningful difference in identity and experience. From the inside, our communities live vibrant, varied lives - but remain divided by a lack of exchange between our cultures and ongoing histories. 

Our goal is to examine the multicultural American experience. Breaking through stereotypes and boundaries because diverse stories, perspectives, and contributions to push humanity forward.

This year we will be donating a portion of proceeds for all art sold to local organizations Asian American LEAD (AALEAD) and Hung Tao Choy Mei Leadership Institute for the tireless work that they do for our youth. 

Specifications: Open to artists producing original paintings, screen prints, illustrations, digital prints, photographs, stand-alone installations or 3-dimensional work with print components. Artwork must be displayable on wall and must be wired for hanging and no larger than 4x5 feet. Art that highlights the Spirit of Bayanihan, AAPI culture or perspective, social justice and racial justice issues are especially encouraged.

Requirements:
1. Complete the Entry Form.

Submission Deadline: April 2, 2018 (Midnight EST) and Artists will be notified via e-mail of their acceptance on or before April 5, 2018. Art to be delivered at Shopkeepers between 12-3pm on Monday, April 30, 2018.

For more information, please contact:
Sherry Meneses and Les Talusan at samasamaartdc@gmail.com.