No matter who you’re assisting there are several core fundamentals that every lighting assistant can bring to each shoot that will make them invaluable asset on set and will keep getting them hired. In this article I will focus on assisting a portrait and lifestyle photographer, but everything below will apply to any type of … Read more
Have you ever wondered how to create a nice, smooth gradient on backdrops for studio headshots? Used by many high end portrait and headshot photographers, adding a gradient to your backdrops can create a calm, soothing feel to your image. It is also a great way to add another look to your arsenal if you … Read more
I had the pleasure of working with actress, dancer, singer, and now personal trainer, Samantha Barriento over the winter on her branding imagery for her new personal training site. With only 2 hours on our hands we were able to capture a variety of environmental portraits and lifestyle images of her in the The Park … Read more
I want to say first and foremost this was a trip of a lifetime. Not only did we come back with memories that we will cherish for rest of our lives, but equally as important, we came back with some amazing friendships. It all happened because my wife, who’s half Jewish, missed her opportunity to … Read more
I was approached by Chris to capture a variety of visual marketing assets for her real estate business. After our initial creative consultation we settled on a warm, welcoming aesthetic to appeal to her client base in the Carmel and Monterey area. Starting at her beautiful home in Carmel, CA we shot a variety environmental … Read more
One thing I have lost touch with over the last couple years was the willingness to be creative with my work. More specifically experimenting with new techniques in lighting to push my creative output. When I first started my career I was non stop test shooting because I was learning and to be frank I … Read more
Working with the Swann Group was a dream! Starting off at a stunning home sitting atop Russian Hill, we captured some unique portraits of the team including a portrait of them with the the San Francisco skyline in the backdrop. Moving on from there we made our way down the street to Noe Valley where … Read more
As a part of his move from his old brokerage to Compass, I was approached by Matthew to update his branding imagery through a portrait and lifestyle photoshoot. After an initial consultation and planning, we settle on shooting half in my home studio and the other half down the street in lower pacific heights. The … Read more
