Mariah
Some shots of my super photogenic classmate, Mariah, taken during lab time in the photo studio. We're currently learning to experiment with different types of lighting. I've never been one for gradients, but this setup is pretty interesting. A single light can make skin glow, even in black and white.
I set up a casual portrait session in my office photo studio and revisited my favorite lighting setup: one light, one softbox, and a fan.
We rented out Little Boxes Theater in San Francisco, and made mermaid dreams come true in a water tank!
This image had been brewing in the back of my mind for years and I finally made the effort to gather the furniture and people to actually do it. Yay!
Aan athlete's body in itself tells a story of hard work, determination, and persistence.
Awhile back I test shot with Navid, a Cal Poly student and model signed with Scout SF. Channeling James Dean and Marlon Brando vibes, we shot a few different looks in the studio.
Sena is so sweet yet so fierce. During our brief portrait shoot last weekend, I photographed her in some of her stylish wardrobe. Girl knows how to model.
With a black velvet sweep and a 5' octobox, I shot some intimate couple portraits in a way you'd never see college sweethearts photographed. No stereotypical lovey-dovey gimmicks, just genuine love.
It was such a blast getting to photograph Pramika last weekend. She has one of the most gorgeous smiles I've ever seen, and looks beyond elegant in this soft lighting.
Last weekend I had the opportunity to shoot with Hillary, a model and trainer who recently moved to San Luis Obispo.
Last week I got the opportunity to photograph some of the models from Cal Poly Cross Cultural Center's Multicultural Fashion Show. As much as I love shooting contemporary fashion, there's nothing more beautiful than traditional garments that hold thousands of years of cultural history.
Cindy knows how to pose in every outfit and play the the part of a girl in any mood - whether it be commercial beauty, dark and moody, bubbly and colorful, or street chic.
I love portraits with a passion. Posing, facial expression, light, styling...these are probably my favorite things in the world.
After shooting beauty with butterfly lighting these past two weeks, I've missed the depth and drama a one light setup creates.
I brought in some clothes I've been collecting for my wardrobe closet and we had a blast blowing hair all over the place.
Continuing on with my beauty photoshoots (see new work here!), I got to shoot the super stunning Noelle this past weekend.
I've never seen a person's face so evenly lit from every angle to the point it glows. With these close ups, you can study components of facial expressions, skin complexions and undertones, hair color, and so much FACE!
I'm in love with the way the 5' Octobox lights a full body shot - it's so soft and flattering on any person.
I'm slowly falling in love the telephoto portrait lens and cropping tighter to capture editorial beauty shots.
I love being able to create these editorial portraits I've been trying to reproduce since my teenage days flipping through glossy magazines.
Portrait photography strikes me in a way that landscapes, products, or food could never do. I love taking photos of people. There's depth in their faces, stories in their eyes, and confidence in their posture.
Who would’ve guessed that ten years later, while the world embraces a collective nostalgia for 2016, I’d find myself revisiting this hobby again.