Dikka and Vega are the most stylish husband and wife duo. Not only that, but, they are a photographer/stylist creative powerhouse. Lucky for us, Dikka is Poketo’s in-house photographer! We were so excited for Dikka and Vega when they got the chance to shoot for the cover of NYLON Indonesia. They got some things in the photoshoot from the Poketo site also! Do you see the awesome Merit Badge Necklace there? Below are some photos that made it to print and some outtakes you won’t find anywhere else.

At Poketo, it’s the people around us that help keep it real. Inspired by their great vibe, this series puts the spotlight squarely on them, their aspirations and their brushes with the Poketo world. It’s also a great way to keep in touch, don’t you think? Yeah, we thought so too!

This week, we’re shining the light on San Diegoans (is that a word or did we just make it up?) Ian and Flo, regulars during Poketo’s Comic Con trips! We always see them there, so we thought this would be a great time to get to know both of them.

Who are Ian and Florence in a nutshell?
We are a creative couple who have too many interests and who can’t keep our artistic interests in-line long enough to make that one big project….YET! One day we’re cutting stencils, the next day we’re silk-screening. One day we’re in a band, the next day we’re making print material or doing photo-shoots. We’re all over the place and have fun with whatever we’re doing.

What do you both do?
Ian: I’ve been working in special ed for almost 10 years now. But I don’t let this job identify me. I’m a pretty modest guy, but I think I can finally call myself a photographer. Whether I’m good or not is debatable! I carry, at least two cameras with me almost everyday and have been doing so for about 2 years now.

Flo: I’m a hair & make-up artist based in San Diego who dabbles in illustration, design and photography.

How did you guys find Poketo?
F: Comic-Con! 2006! Next to PCP’s booth. Their table had the coolest T-shirt designs.

What things/projects are you guys most proud of?
I: Making DIY Manny Pacquiao shirts was pretty cool because I made them with Florence before the De La Hoya fight – before he got super-huge. Three years later, it’s great to see uncles still wearing the shirt around the house or random kids still coming-up to me to ask wear I got my shirt.

Photography-wise, I’m proud of all my photos; they’re like my kiddies!

F: My hair & make-up work!

What’s a perfect day like for you both?
I: With Florence, an early breakfast (Dim Sum, if possible), walking around with multiple cameras and filling-up on tea and coffee, rereading a favorite book, digging through records, and eating ramen are various components, in any combination.

What inspires you?
I: I believe you can find inspiration in anything, even in the most mundane.

Meeting new people is inspiring: there’s always something interesting in anyone. Florence is pretty inspiring when she puts pen to paper or when she does hair & make-up for our shoots.

Show us some of your favorite Comic-Con moments
I: If you can believe it, I don’t have any great photos to share from any Comic-Con. I need to work on that. Seeing the Mighty Boosh fellows perform from ’09 was one of my favorite moments.

What are your favorite Poketo finds and how do you use it?
I: We have 6 Poketo mugs, scattered between our homes and our work places.

Also, I use this grey camera pouch, from Poketo, for my most prized point-and-shoot camera.

It’s a cult-classic, Yashica T4, which was responsible for one of my more interesting photos, according to flickr, to date.

F: I have an organizer, various Poketo shirts, and multiple pouches for pens & pencils.

Find more of Ian at Gumisforlovers and Flo at Flopatch.

Cool! Thanks for making us part of your work and your play!

Know someone we should talk to for our next installment? Send us a quick note. We’ll be glad to hear from you.

Summertime is when we go out and have a little fun. That means planning a trip (even just out the door) and taking our trusty cameras with us along for the ride.

This week, we’re sharing a few finds from the shop that add a little oomph to your usual snap.

They all look great, but it’s the photos they take that really add fun to an already awesome summer day. My favorites are the ones that literally change the way you see a shot.

Wide Angle Cameras

The wide angle lens on the Angel cameras expands your view. It makes me realize just how big this world is. It’d be perfect for a trip….

…even ones just outside my door. Here’s Nori out for walk.

The vastness of Downtown LA.

Sometimes, it takes two photos are better than one. The Golden Half camera lets you put together two photos that can tell interesting stories together.

This is Ted on a joy ride in Los Angeles. I love how you can see the driver and the view all in one photo.

What do you think Nori is up to and where is he?

Fisheye
If split screens aren’t for you, how about stepping into the shoes (fins?) of a fish? The Fisheye No. 2 Camera takes you there.

Here’s a cow from a different perspective.

The Fisheye makes something old new again. The 1918 Hotel Gellert by the Danube takes on a very different look apart from the guidebooks.

Oktomat
How about seeing the world through a spider’s eyes? The Oktomat takes eight shots consecutively and puts the images all in one 35mm frame.

No cows. How about daffodils?

Love how the yellow ball suddenly pops up on frame.

The world can be seen through so many perspectives (and lenses). Sometimes, it’s also a trip in itself to see how it can change from one shot to another.

So, how do you see the world? Share your favorite summer shots with us on our Facebook, we’d love to see where you’ve been and what you’ve seen!

… that’s where a photographer needs to be to get the “money shot” so to speak. Here’s our primo papparazzo doing his thing:

This is Dikka being all sneaky to get a good shot of Anna in the Peekaboo tank.

We got some funny looks while Dikka was taking this shot. It is in the middle of the street, after all.

Sometimes, photographers have to get down and dirty. Here’s Dikka shooting of Anna in the Smooth Sailing dress punched up with red primary bangles.

Good thing Dikka has a good sense of balance or this shot of the Color Block dress might have not gone so well.

So, we learned that sometimes, you need to ask permission to shoot. Dikka brought out some serious negotiating skills and goofball charm to get that sticker on his shirt.

Look who wants to be in the spotlight. He was on a TV show once, you know.

Oh finally. Dikka’s got great place to rest- behind the fire hydrant!

How far have you gone to take that great shot?