Thinking outside the box

I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. This photo was the cover photo of the photoshoot I did with a Fortune 500 Executive, on her trip into San Francisco. I really strive to create works that are different than the usual, and this angle of the bridge, inspired by @suhailphotos, is a perfect example of my constant focus on creating unique, eye catching works of art. You can always know that I have your back in helping think up ways to present a often overshot location in a unique way.

Thinking outside the box

I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. This photo was taken with just an iPhone, using a special technique to create this unique perspective. You can always know that I have your back in helping think up ways to present a often overshot location in a unique way.

Thinking outside the box

I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. This photo was taken with just an iPhone, using a special technique to create this unique perspective. You can always know that I have your back in helping think up ways to present a often overshot location in a unique way.

Aim for eye catching

I was hired to work with the official UCSC Tango Team, to create marketing materials for their upcoming show. Creating such a vibrant and bright image, without anything coming off as over exposed was the result. Unless otherwise stated, I always aim to create work that stands out as much as possible. I want eyes to go to my client's photos.

I always figure it out

You can trust me in knowing that I do my own research to solve a majority of my own problems. For instance, I never knew how people create such creamy, beautiful bokeh. Like in this photo! After researching, I ran into a process on how to create the look I was curious about, including how to properly mask out each specific hair. This is my result. The exact effect that I wanted to create, researched, and executed.

We've all got superpowers after all

And mine is the ability to use any gear effectively. You can be confident in knowing that any gear you are using in a project, I would be able to adapt to successfully. Here is why: I wanted to commemorate a beach cleanup event hosted by @daisykeech and @bleachfilm through a unique photo. Arshia was holding a smoke bomb, and I was using a borrowed camera from a model that I've never used, and the shot ended up working. You can be confident in knowing that whatever gear is being used by your team, I will adapt and use successfully.

We've all got superpowers after all

And mine is the ability to use any gear effectively. You can be confident in knowing that any gear you are using in a project, I would be able to adapt to successfully. This photo was taken with the Phase One XF. This photo was made up of 15 separate photos, stitched together in Lightroom. In total, this shot is 531MP, or a 20K photo. To better imagine the scale of this photo, think about the 4K TV in your living room. Then imagine putting 4 of those TVs together to make a square. This is almost the size of the full resolution image displayed here. If you were to print this photo out without needing to make it smaller in size, you would end up with a print size of 2 meters x 2 meters (or. 78x78 inches). To view and zoom into the full resolution photo, click here: http://www.gigapan.com/gigapans/216935 This was shot in a studio setting, with two strobes lighting up the scene. To make this shot work, the strobes required to light the scene the exact same way throughout each of the 15 separate shots, the model couldn't move at all during the time it took to take those 15 shots, I had to be positioned perfectly centered to him, and I had to also ensure I did a proper 1/3rd overlap between each separate photo. As you can see with this complete photo, it worked out perfectly. This was the first time I ever saw, or touched a Phase One XF Digital Medium Format Camera. You can be confident in knowing that whatever gear is being used by your team, I will adapt and use successfully.

We've all got superpowers after all

And mine is the ability to use any gear effectively. You can be confident in knowing that any gear you are using in a project, I would be able to adapt to successfully. This photo was taken with the Sony A7Riii. My father's new camera. A mark of how far he's come in the last 6-7 years. I hadn't yet had the opportunity to properly shoot with it, but got the opportunity while we were out at Point Reyes. It came in an extremely unexpected manner. A simple invitation to shoot. Having no real practice with the camera, and only having the wide angle lenses he chose to bring with him, I made do with what I had, and worked to check off a shot I wanted to make for a while. A picture of my dog, inspired by @kopernikk's gorgeous dog photography on Instagram. This was the first time I ever worked with the Sony A7Riii Camera. You can be confident in knowing that whatever gear is being used by your team, I will adapt and use successfully.

We've all got superpowers after all

And mine is the ability to use any gear effectively. You can be confident in knowing that any gear you are using in a project, I would be able to adapt to successfully. This photo was taken with the Sony A7Riii. My father's new camera. A mark of how far he's come in the last 6-7 years. I hadn't yet had the opportunity to properly shoot with it, but got the opportunity while we were out at Point Reyes. It came in an extremely unexpected manner. A simple invitation to shoot. Having no real practice with the camera, and only having the wide angle lenses he chose to bring with him, I made do with what I had, and adapted the pictures I could take to the wide focal length of the 16-35mm GM. This is the result. This was the first time I ever worked with the Sony A7Riii Camera. You can be confident in knowing that whatever gear is being used by your team, I will adapt and use successfully.

The Beauty of Collaboration

This photo taught me a lot about collaboration. Even though I was strictly shooting behind the scenes during this event, Elizabeth wanted to do a portrait together. Working together on developing this concept, and leaving a lot of room open for her own ideas, we created this portrait together. Her idea to look up in that way ended up making the shot as magical as it is. Without her input, I truly believe this wouldn't have been nearly as gorgeous. I value outside input greatly, and always welcome it. You can be confident knowing that I am a huge team player, and know that working collaboratively together creates works of art that one person usually couldn't pull off.

The Beauty of Collaboration

This photo taught me a lot about collaboration. After shooting this photo, Asma and I went to go sit back in the car, and started editing together. It was the first time she ever modeled, and I welcomed her thoughts and ideas, even just for the short few minutes we had after the shoot. We started working together on developing this concept, and she gave me a piece of advice that I believe took this edit to a whole new level. She mentioned to change the colors of the green shrubbery behind her, to yellow. Her idea to change the color of the shrubbery in that way ended up making the shot as magical as it is. Without her input, I truly believe this wouldn't have been nearly as gorgeous. I value outside input greatly, and always welcome it. You can be confident knowing that I am a huge team player, and know that working collaboratively together creates works of art that one person usually couldn't pull off.

The Beauty of Collaboration

This photo taught me a lot about collaboration. Look closely into her eyes. Do you see her hand? Do you see the flash? This photo was a selfie. I could have chosen to take this photo myself, but I didn't. Instead, I taught her how to take a really high quality selfie using the iPhone. She took my advice, and she ended up taking this absolutely stunning portrait. Had I chosen to simply take this photo myself, I truly don't believe this wouldn't have been nearly as gorgeous, and absolutely not as special, as this photo is now. I value outside input greatly, and always welcome it. You can be confident knowing that I am a huge team player, and know that working collaboratively together creates works of art that one person usually couldn't pull off.

The Beauty of Collaboration

This photo taught me a lot about collaboration. Mathilde, a friend from France, visiting her boyfriend at the time, was a little sad that no one was taking pictures of her at a photographer and model meet up, so I took it upon myself to make her feel beautiful. I just couldn't get a good shot. I started involving her in the creation process much more. Browsing Pinterest together to find photos she liked, asking her to look at the photos I took to tell me what she liked about them, what she didn't like, and what would look better. Then, it was up to me to take her feedback, and create a shot that reflected her opinion. Working together on developing this concept, and leaving a lot of room open for her own ideas, we created this portrait together. Without her input, I truly believe this wouldn't have been nearly as gorgeous. These four experiences really taught me to love collaboration with all my heart, and really welcome opinions of others into the project at hand. Whether it be the model, team members, or directors. I value outside input greatly, and always welcome it. You can be confident knowing that I am a huge team player, and know that working collaboratively together creates works of art that one person usually couldn't come up with.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was doing some behind the scenes and event photography. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was doing some behind the scenes and event photography. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was doing some behind the scenes and event photography. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was doing some behind the scenes and event photography. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was simply walking around with a camera. I saw this photoshoot going on, and without telling anybody, I came in and grabbed a few shots myself. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was doing some location scouting for a future photoshoot. I had whipped out my phone, grabbed a few pictures, and forgot about this photo until much later. Only then did I realize how beautiful of a composition it can be. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was walking around my neighborhood. I decided to take a few photos of cars I found unique, right from where they were standing. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was walking around my neighborhood. I decided to take a few photos of cars I found unique, right from where they were standing. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was walking around my neighborhood. I decided to take a few photos of cars I found unique, right from where they were standing. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Candid Photography

This was not a planned shot. This was a candid, as I was walking around my neighborhood. I decided to take a few photos of cars I found unique, right from where they were standing. Even during behind the scenes photography, I always aim to make gorgeous portraits, and pictures.

Soul Connection

One of my friends always told me that she could feel the people in my photos, through my photos. This type of capture really creates a unique shot, which stands out more, and is more impactful than the average point and shoot photo. Working with me, you can know that, at times, my work comes with an emotional connection between the camera, and the model.

Soul Connection

One of my friends always told me that she could feel the people in my photos, through my photos. This type of capture really creates a unique shot, which stands out more, and is more impactful than the average point and shoot photo. Working with me, you can know that, at times, my work comes with an emotional connection between the camera, and the model.

Soul Connection

One of my friends always told me that she could feel the people in my photos, through my photos. This type of capture really creates a unique shot, which stands out more, and is more impactful than the average point and shoot photo. Working with me, you can know that, at times, my work comes with an emotional connection between the camera, and the model.

Soul Connection

One of my friends always told me that she could feel the people in my photos, through my photos. This type of capture really creates a unique shot, which stands out more, and is more impactful than the average point and shoot photo. Working with me, you can know that, at times, my work comes with an emotional connection between the camera, and the model.

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Seen on Netflix. Actor, Model, etc. The multi-talented @jayberrytech. He does acting. He does modelling. He does beta testing. He works with brands. He does photography.

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Prince, CEO of ArtOfVisuals. The man behind the popular photography page @Artofvisuals. Boasting 1.7M subscribers within 6 years, he really fought hard to bring his vision of an online community for creators to light.

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Charles, a retired Navy Seal and SWAT Team Sniper (pictured) taught my father and I a little about long range shooting. I brought my camera and took a few shots of my father and Charles (pictured).

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Charles, a retired Navy Seal and SWAT Team Sniper taught my father (pictured) and I a little about long range shooting. I brought my camera and took a few shots of my father (pictured), and Charles.

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Charles, a retired Navy Seal and SWAT Team Sniper (pictured) taught my father and I a little about long range shooting. I brought my camera and took a few shots of my father and Charles (pictured).

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Caleb, the creator of @BleachFilm on the left, and the girl who unapologetically runs after her dreams, @DaisyKeech. 1.65M Instagram Followers Combined.

Connection

I am not a photographer. I am a connector. One of my best tools for connecting is my photography. You can feel comfortable with having me around high profile clients, knowing that I always take time to get to know them, listen, connect, and get to know their story. Caleb, the creator of @BleachFilm on the left, and the girl who unapologetically runs after her dreams, @DaisyKeech. 1.65M Instagram Followers Combined.

Appreciating Good Design

This is a set up that my sister created for one of her projects, but it could have been anyone. I am always looking out for beautiful designs, and when I see one, I capture it. You can know that I'm always looking out for interesting photos, and that I will bring back one or two, in addition to the other behind the scenes, videography, photography, or event photography project that we are currently working on.

Thinking outside the box

Scroll over to the photo to the right to see the before photo. I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. See the before photo for how I made this shot. You can always know that I have your back in thinking up and creating solutions for problems we may run into on set.

Thinking outside the box

I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. Her hat was used as a backdrop, perfect for a match with the iPhone's (this photo was taken on an iPhone) Studio Light mode. The Studio Light mode takes away most of the background, and creates a black and white image. With her black hat making a perfect dark halo around her, the iPhone software was able to take away the rest of the black background, and I took it from there in finishing the photo through color correction, a little editing, and cleaning up. You can always know that I have your back in thinking up and creating solutions for problems we may run into on set.

Thinking outside the box

I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. I was hired to work with the official UCSC Tango Team, to create marketing materials for their upcoming show. The group shot was an important shot to get, but I did not have the lens, or frankly the gear to make it happen. By employing a little creative and technical know-how, only using an mere 18MP Camera, with a simple kit lens, I created a 10K group picture, with no wide-angle warp, that looks like it was taken with a medium format camera, which they can now print out and hang up anywhere, at any size they want. Since this was also meant to be used for marketing materials, this Medium Format Camera perspective also brings much more attention to the photo than otherwise, because it's not a perspective many people see. It was the catalyst for discussion between their fans. You can always know that I have your back in thinking up and creating solutions for problems or limitations we may run into on set.

Thinking outside the box

I am always aiming to think outside of the box, whether it be in how to photograph a popular landmark in a unique or never before seen way, or how to use different techniques to create a shot while jumping past certain technical or other limitations. 6 years ago, my client was barely able to buy an $800, used car. Throughout those years, he's worked very hard to construct a life that he wants. This was a commemorative photograph, meant to celebrate his accomplishments, and make a solid looking portrait of his new car. It was an important shot to get, but I did not have the lens, or frankly the gear to make it happen. By employing a little creative and technical know-how, only using an mere 18MP Camera, with a simple kit lens, I created a near 8K, ultra-sharp photo of his car, with no wide-angle warp, that he can now print out and hang up anywhere, at any size he wants. You can always know that I have your back in thinking up and creating solutions for problems we may run into on set.

Brand Photography

Each brand, or piece, has a story. Just like in this picture, you can be confident in knowing that I don't just point and shoot. I want the background of the photo to emphasize the story of the piece in frame. Trust me. I'm thinking about how to tell a better story through my photos and videos, too.

A Challenge

Without challenges, there is no growth. Here, I challenged myself to create a beautiful shot in a normal environment... With an iPhone. I'm constantly honing my skills. You'll know that i'm always fresh, due to constantly challenging myself and consistently learning. No stale 7 year old skills here.

A Challenge

Without challenges, there is no growth. Here, I challenged myself to create a beautiful shot in a normal environment... With an iPhone. I'm constantly honing my skills. You'll know that i'm always fresh, due to constantly challenging myself and consistently learning. No stale 7 year old skills here.

Product Photography

Photographing the Husky brand to stand out, and be the center of attention. The environment was created for the colors to blend in and compliment the colors of the product. When I shoot products, these are a few things I always aim to achieve.

Product Photography

This was my very first product photography project. Before this, I had zero experience. It turned out so well because I have the ability to research and learn the how-tos. I'm not saying that you should throw a project at me or simply say to figure it out, but what I am saying is that when our team runs into a technical challenge, or doesn't know how to accomplish something, you now know that I will be on the forefront of figuring it out, bringing the team up to speed, and executing the task.

Product Photography

This was my very first product photography project. Before this, I had zero experience. It turned out so well because I have the ability to research and learn the how-tos. I'm not saying that you should throw a project at me or simply say to figure it out, but what I am saying is that when our team runs into a technical challenge, or doesn't know how to accomplish something, you now know that I will be on the forefront of figuring it out, bringing the team up to speed, and executing the task.

Product Photography

This was my very first product photography project. Before this, I had zero experience. It turned out so well because I have the ability to research and learn the how-tos. I'm not saying that you should throw a project at me or simply say to figure it out, but what I am saying is that when our team runs into a technical challenge, or doesn't know how to accomplish something, you now know that I will be on the forefront of figuring it out, bringing the team up to speed, and executing the task.