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Read MoreRECAP: Double Take for Bello Magazine #33
Often times fashion shoots will take on a life of its own, evolving from the original idea into something completely unexpected. In this RECAP of a fashion editorial I did for Bello Magazine, I talk about just that. As with most editorial jobs that come across my table, the initial concept comes from the magazine’s art director. Sometimes they have a very specific art direction while other times...
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Read MoreRECAP: Elizabeth An for Newport Beach Magazine
Early this year I was assigned by Newport Beach Magazine to photograph an editorial feature on Elizabeth An, owner of AnQi Gourmet Bistro and Noodle Bar in South Coast Plaza. I was to take an environmental portrait of her as well as some interior shots of the restaurant. The purpose of this RECAP is to walk you through the process I go through when dealing with a fairly simple editorial assignment. The...
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Read MoreRECAP: Hollywood Icons
Earlier this year, Bello Magazine beauty editor Mathias Alan approached me with a concept for a beauty editorial. He was inspired by Kevyn Aucoin’s book of makeup transformations and thought of pushing that concept a little further. He wanted to use one model and perform 4 complete makeovers of iconic Hollywood actresses. He wanted to use Jade as his canvas with the challenge of transforming her into...
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Read MoreRECAP: 2011 The End.
2011. What a year. It had its great moments and not so great moments. Fortunately the memories of the great moments are what tend to stay with me, and I am thankful for the many good things that happened last year. I am grateful to be able to work with such an amazing group of talented artists who allow me to continue to produce my work. I have learned so much, not only about my art but who I am as...
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Read MoreRECAP: Shimmering Lights
I have been working with Beverly Hills Lifestyle Magazine for the past few months and one of my favorite things about shooting content for them is working with art director Jamie Breuer. It was actually Jamie that got me connected to shooting for BHL magazine, and to date he is one of my favorite art directors to work with. Not only do we get along aesthetically, but our personalities vibe...
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Read MoreRECAP: The 30 Most Influential People of Laguna Beach
[cincopa AEKAxzKYNr_A] Last November, Dondee Quincena and I were booked by Laguna Beach Magazine to photograph a selection of the most influential people of Laguna Beach for their special feature. I photographed 12 of them, while Dondee photographed 6. It took us a little over a week to be able to get everyone; we were doing 2-3, sometimes even 4 shoots a day. I must say it was a fun...
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Read MoreRECAP: Laguna Style Fashion Show
Fashion week here in Southern California isn’t quite the same as let’s say, New York, Paris or Milan. I’m not as exposed to it as other fashion photographers would be living in those cities. So in the 8 years I’ve been shooting, I have never shot a runway event, simply because it isn’t a huge part of my career. Late last year I was asked to shoot a fashion show...
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Read MoreRECAP: K’YA Bistro for Laguna Beach Magazine
I know I’ve mentioned in previous posts how I enjoy shooting editorial food photography, but let me now say I REALLY enjoy shooting it. Needless to say I was excited when Laguna Beach Magazine called me to shoot a feature on K’YA Bistro in Laguna Beach. My goal when shooting food is to make it look as appetizing as possible. I want you to get hungry just looking at the photos, and I also...
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