Figure Study

The natural curves of a human body and the raw texture of skin are three-dimensional elements of a subject reveal light, contour, gesture, perspective.

Take Out Kidz 2017

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!

Beauty Standards

Natural is beautiful. Authenticity is beautiful. Emotions are beautiful. Vulnerability is beautiful. Confidence is beautiful. Overcoming pain and hardship is so immensely beautiful.

InspirationSophia LiuMay 28, 2017thoughts, beauty, beauty standards, inspirationComment

Dune Goddess

The magnificence of this awe-inspiring location with the timeless beauty of a woman in a flowing gown makes for images I've only ever seen in my dreams.

Photography, FashionSophia LiuMay 12, 2017senior portraits, seniors, cal poly grad, sand dunes, san luis obispo, dreamsComment

Jordan

Aan athlete's body in itself tells a story of hard work, determination, and persistence.

PhotographySophia LiuApril 25, 2017athlete, jordan, swim, studio, studio lighting, athletic, portrait, black and whiteComment

Authenticity

People don’t buy what you do but why you do it.

Personal, InspirationSophia LiuApril 24, 2017authenticity, personal, musing, honesty, truth, reflections, diaryComment

Caroline

A quick test shoot with Caroline Shepperd, channeling old Hollywood glamour and Lana del Dey vibes.

Paden

This girl has eyes so blue and a face so sweet you can't help but stare.

Sophia LiuApril 17, 2017test shoot, paden, studio, studio light, studio photography, studio photoshootComment

Urban Fitness

Direct sunlight provides a harsh light source that's perfect for these urban settings. Clean linear backgrounds, crisp shadows, and action frozen in mid-air...

PhotographySophia LiuApril 12, 2017fitness, sports, athletic, athlete, urban, athleisure, nike, lululemon, brittin, fashionComment

Portrait of a Lady

I want to create more photographs that resemble paintings. Less fast photography, more meaningful fine art photography.

Navid

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.

PhotographySophia LiuMarch 18, 2017portrait, portraits, studio, studio light, studio lighting, test shoot, model, supermodel, navid, male model, scout sfComment

Dani

For the studio shots, I wanted to capture the photos you'd normally see of Olympic athletes: physique portraits in dramatic, beautiful light. The shots at the pool are environmental portrait-inspired.