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Miss Chloe Hawkins

Miss Chloe Hawkins

Chloe Hawkins is co-founder of Glam Star Life.                               When Chloe, contacted me for some portraits, little did I know I was in for a treat.  She was so much fun and easy going, it almost felt as if I was [...]


Alexandra The Dancer/Model

Alexandra The Dancer/Model

                            This is my second time working with Alexandra, a local Bay Area model/dancer.  This time in collaboration with my brother-in-law DreamWorldPhotoArt.  We set up the White Seamless in my garage using Zack Arias technique.  It can get pretty tricky shooting in [...]


DJ GregQ

DJ GregQ

            DJ GregQ  is a rising DeeJay from the Bay Area.  He’s new on the scene but has already made an impact on the Bay Area clubs.   You can listen to him spin records on the weekends on various San Francisco Clubs.    All of these shots where taken on the [...]


Rachel – The American Dream

Rachel - The American Dream

Rachel a small town girl with big dreams…she lives, breathes, talks, and walks fashion.                           When Rachel contacted me for some portraits and provided this amazing home as the location, I had to pinch myself to really believe I wasn’t dreaming.   The idea [...]


Disneyland Trip

Disneyland Trip

This is my first time posting a blog of this kind.  I’ve decided to create a “Personal” section on the website because I want people to know that I don’t only photograph people but also take everyday photos of everyday stuff.  These are photos from my mini vacation to Disneyland & Disney’s California Adventure to [...]


Jemma ~ Devil in a New Dress

Jemma ~  Devil in a New Dress

                      One Light, One Photographer, One Model that was the formula for this shoot.   Jemma and I had been trying since last year to work with each other but due to our schedules and the holiday season it was impossible to get us together.  Well, [...]


Rosalie

Rosalie

  Rosalie contacted me to take some portraits for her boyfriend.  The goal was to create 12 images for a calendar that she would give him as a Valentine’s Day present.   At first I was hesitant about the project because she wanted the images to be sexy and it’s something I had never done before [...]


Corporate Portraits ~ Reed – Tiffany – Ketan

Corporate Portraits ~ Reed - Tiffany - Ketan

        When my friend, Reed, called me up asking for corporate shots of him and his business partners, I jumped at the opportunity considering I had never taken any corporate photos before.   His request was simple, just head shots.   The first thing that came to my mind was to pack lightly with [...]


Jessica & Moe

Jessica & Moe

                Engagement shoots are very new to me.  It’s something that has tickled my interest for quite some time now.  So when Jessica and Moe came to me requesting engagement portraits,  I jumped at the opportunity.   Photographing couples is not as easy as I thought.  I clearly see [...]


Bay Fashion Magazine

Bay Fashion Magazine

I was invited by Antonio Genovia to see how a magazine spread was shot for Bay Fashion Magazine.  It was definitely an eye opener for me.  I learned several things by seeing how Antonio adapted when things didn’t go as planned.  One must be fast and keep the clients happy and fresh at all times. [...]


Alex Solorzano

Alex Solorzano

I had the pleasure in photographing Alex Solorzano, a professional amateur boxer from San Francisco, CA.   This was a first for me in photographing an athlete and in the boxing ring.  I had no idea what to expect or how the gym would look like.   Just the thought gave me goosebumps.  When I arrived at [...]


DL da Arsun 2011

DL da Arsun 2011

DJ J-Sin

DJ J-Sin

About a year ago I photographed DL da Arsun, a rapper from the city of Vallejo, CA.   Well, this year he contact my brother in law DreamWorldArt for another shoot but this time with DJ J-Sin.   It was my first time meeting DJ J-Sin.    He’s very passionate about his music and excited for the release [...]


Last day of 2010

Last day of 2010

With December being such a busy month for everyone due to the holidays, it was great that  Jay, Jaughn and I were able to get together for at least an hour to take a few portraits.   It felt good since I had canceled 3 shoots in December due to scheduling issues, but am happy to [...]


The Kids on the Seamless

The Kids on the Seamless

These shots where taken using two light sources.   A Nikon SB800 and an Alien Bee B-800.


Amiel “Summer Breeze” Maquilan

Amiel "Summer Breeze" Maquilan

Shah & Gandi Family

Shah & Gandi Family

Audrey

Audrey

Andrias

Andrias

Ice Cream Truck by Cazwell

Ice Cream Truck by Cazwell

My wife was kind enough to help me with my interpretation of Ice Cream Truck by Cazwell.  Warning, if you click on the link be ready to see hot semi naked men dancing…LOL


Shhh / Peaceful by Miles Davis

Shhh / Peaceful by Miles Davis

My interpretation of  Shhh/Peaceful by Miles Davis for my Photo Challenge Mix Tape Vol 1 group.


Roberto’s 80th Birthday

Roberto's 80th Birthday

Javonne

Javonne

Adam Del Rio

Adam Del Rio