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When I first started doing photography, one of the hardest things to do was try to develop my own style. There were so many photographers out there that I admired and I longed for my pictures to look like theirs. … Continue reading
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It was a day of beaches. After a client meeting in Manhattan beach, I decided that it was too perfect of a day to not explore Malibu. “I’m going to go to Malibu location scout. Come with me”, I told … Continue reading
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Passionate. That is the word I am going to use to describe Teni here. She is passionate about anything she does. Whether that is writing, acting, blogging or fostering dogs that are in need of homes. She is a HUGE … Continue reading
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The first time I met Kerri, we took shots and sang Rihanna out loud. After a night of uncontrollable laughter (ok maybe two nights) she told me that I needed to photograph her family. I warn each family that if … Continue reading
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Parker is new to Los Angeles from New York. I met up with Parker at the original Muscle Beach in Santa Monica for a workout and headshot session (which I don’t blog). I’ve never really explored the left side of … Continue reading
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If there was a school called “How the $%^&K is that possible?!; Mari & Benn would probably be the top students (or founders). I have photographed these two circus pandas before and it has always been a fun time. We … Continue reading
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In a city as huge as Los Angeles, everyone has their favorite go to place for the best burgers. I was getting recommendations from many friends on where I could go to taste the best LA has to offer in … Continue reading
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Ryan Freakin Ramirez. “She loves to laugh she loves to sing she does everything…” “She loves to move she loves to groove she loves a lot of things…” This girl is incredible. She does it all. No really, she does … Continue reading
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Lifestyle sessions are my absolute favorite. It’s more than grabbing a simple portrait, its about trying to capture the style and personality of a person. A picture of someone actually laughing and having fun is way more powerful than a … Continue reading
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An engagement shoot filled with epic. I can’t wait to share
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[Doug King] is a creator. A recent graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design, Doug seems like he can do it all. Paint, Sculpt, Build and interpretive dance. All true except for that last one (maybe, he could … Continue reading
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I’ve had a pretty crazy number of visitors these last couple of weeks. I love it because it means I also get to explore this new city I live in. There is a lot of first times for me as … Continue reading