So incase you wanted to know whats happening with Samuel and his lack of posting… heres why.I’m eating good food,relaxing and being cozy while the rain comes down outside, I’m golfcarting around, drinking fine wine and getting jumped on by my nephews, life is good right now… except my Canon 5D just broke…. I need [...]

I love this shot. I took it of Audrey, while we were walking to the AVP a perfect mix between Mystery (Hiding under the hat), Urban living (International Tower in the background/coffee) and just plain photojournalism (AVP pass in hand, walking across street,not aware of the photo being taken). My favorite Girl and my favorite [...]

Bob Foster and Samuel Lippke discussing Long Beach Politics in the Mayors office. The Mayor and I talking trash on the Celtics. Talking Long Beach politics and possibilities of a much needed $571million dollar bond… you know just passing time.I followed him around for a half day, photographed him making speeches, in a boardroom meeting, [...]

AVP Women’s Finals. Misty May-Treanor & Kerri Walsh against Boss and Ross I went today for the Women’s finals.Guess who won?I’ll let you figure it out.The female pair won for the 101 straight time! Talk about a streak!!! They won the Gold medel in the 2004 Olympics and they’re looking to do it again this [...]

The stepbrothers themselves. Yeah a bunch of us went and saw it.It was just OK. Rated R. Cussing, Eff Bombs by the dozens, a few shock factor laughs, a few random Will Ferrell style one liners that will be around for awhile. But overall, my advice:• Don’t bring your kids or your parents.• If you [...]

Last January, I competed in a 24 hour photocontest. I ended up winning Best in Show and having one of the images published in 2 local newspapers. I also had the opportunity to win some cash, which is always nice for my addiction to good food and fine wine.Anyways, my point being:STARTING AGAIN TODAY! the [...]

Bring your own IV! Do you like the color green?Do you care about our planet?Do you like saving money?Do you drink Starbucks?Do you have an IV with Starbucks brew attached to your body?Have you ever wanted to makeout with a sexy model? If you answered yes to one or more questions, you’ll be in agreement [...]

Kristen Kassinger was a great model, she worked hard, looked great in the clothing line we put her in and even froze her A-town off for this shoot. Big props to her. Makeup/Hair: Ceasar PachecoStyling:Audrey ArmadaClothing:Undisclosed (for now)Location: Long beach CA.Photographer: Samuel Lippke (ME!)

“The Dark Knight” opened last friday night. Who stole the show? It was HEATH LEDGER playing an amazing, terrifying, yet extremely entertaining JOKER. That man could act!Does he deserve the posthumous OSCAR award?Michael Caine, who plays Batman’s butler Alfred, told reporters he “would pay good money” to see a performance that could top Ledger’s for [...]

Wawa-weewaa!Crazy thing is, this was taken at a carnival in Long Beach hosted by a local church. (No names given) I think its hilarious… click on the image so you can see the little girl’s face.I stopped here and took a few images of little kids(and a few adults) staring… One thing is for sure, [...]