Sexy, Confident & On Fire This is one of the editorials that my creative team and I had to earn each photo taken. Sutro Baths in San Francisco gave us the perfect backdrop for the style of images I wanted to create. It was a very windy and cold winter evening. Where at any moment … More PUBLISHED: The Red Dragon Lady, Elegant Magazine
I wanted to share some exciting new that I just notified that a recent beauty editorial photoshoot I shot, entitled “Untamed Artistry” made the cover of The Global Beauty Edition Vol. 2 – May 2018 issue of PUMP Magazine. Though I’ve done numerous beauty photography shoots in the past this was the first one I … More I Made The Cover of PUMP Magazine
Recently I had the opportunity to try out one of Savage Universal’s collapsible backdrop.I use it for a recent photo shoot to bring you the results and my opinions on how well background works. Check out the Collapsible Background for yourself: https://goo.gl/9ah4mX Big thank you to model Jonathan Frost: http://www.instagram.com/jonathanfrost GEAR USED: Nikon D850 (photos): … More Savage Collapsible Background Review
I wanted to let you know that aside from making these videos to help you create better portraits faster I now will be hosting photography workshops in the San Francisco, Los Angeles & New York areas. I want to be able to share all the experience I’ve gained, the methods I use and my personal … More Portrait & Fashion Photography Workshops
I’ve been waiting for mirrorless system that was made specially with portrait photographer in mind. As some of know by now that Panasonic released a new camera to there Lumix G series called the Panasonic Lumix G9. Now I have put this camera through my Photo Shoot Review I’m excited to share with you some … More Photo Shoot Review of the Panasonic Lumix G9
White Balance is an aspect of photography that many digital camera owners don’t understand or use – but it’s something well worth learning about as it can have a real impact on the shots you take. In this Click Tip episode I’m going share with you the easiest and least expensive way to always get … More How To Get Accurate White Balance in Portrait Photography
I just got notified that I won Second Place in the Sweet Tamron Lenses USA Advantage Photo Contest – portrait category! Thanks to the amazing work by MUA Amber Monroe and model Kayleen Alyssa Dejesus for their talented contributions and Mike’s Camera – Dublin CA for pushing me to submit my work! The image below … More The Sweet Tamron Advantage Photo Contest Winner
A fashion editorial photoshoot I had with Santa Cruz based fashion designer Rachel Riot of Rachel Riot Designs (http://www.rachelriotdesigns.com). Always so impressed with Rachel professional, passion & personality I had to share her vision with all of you! TEAM: Model, Allysha Leonard https://www.instagram.com/allyshaleonard/ Hair/makeup, Vanessa Ramos https://www.instagram.com/hairbyvanessaramos/ Assistant photographer, DeShawn Davis https://www.instagram.com/helloimdeshawn/ ===== GEAR … More Photoshoot With Rachel Riot Designs
During this BTS Photo Shoot episode I use my Nikon D810 to shoot with model Jonathan Frost in San Francisco – click to watch. The only lens I used was the Nikkor 50mm f1.8, Nikkor 85mm f1.8 prime lenses and the Nikkor 14-24mm f2.8 wide angel lens – I don’t use this lens often at … More Photoshoot with Jonathan Frost and my Nikon D810
Just Me And My Camera 