This is a shoot that I worked on recently, and I really wanted to play around with the idea of using a minimal lighting setup, yet still having a dramatic effect to it. David was a great model and it's always fun to photograph in new locations and with new people.

I was commissioned by one of my very good friends to photograph images for his upcoming website redesign. We wanted to show off some aspects of his personality such as his humor and fun loving nature, yet we wanted to retain elements of class and professionalism. I believe we accomplished that goal. The shots to me almost look cinematic, which is my favorite look for photos...and also reminded me of my favorite photographer, Philip Lorca Di Corcia's work in a way which also has that cinematic movie still look.

(Also LOVED shooting with the Stormtrooper helmet!!  Anytime I can incorporate Star Wars into anything, I can and will!)

 For this shoot I really wanted to experiment with makeup and using it to create texture, and to just play around with shooting in water, which I was initially hesitant about, but I am pretty satisfied with the overall turnout. I really enjoyed my model, Joy, who has amazing bone structure!

I can honestly say that this is one of the most enjoyable photo sessions that I've ever worked on. The entire night was a total blast and everyone had a really good time on set. It is always good to work with people who want to make the process enjoyable for everyone. This is my second photo collaboration with my friend Johnathon Stewart Newman, who is modeling once again for me, and this time he brought two of his really good buddies, Corbin and Trent, to model as well. I loved working with these guys and would do so again anytime.

This degree was six long years in the making. All the sacrifices, loss, tears and sweat paid off when I was able to get this degree and hear them call my name. I am truly thankful to all the people who helped me achieve this goal! It also feels good to have something to be truly proud of. 

This is a photo shoot that has been stuck in the planning stage for a very long time, and I'm glad that it all came together. My model is a friend of mine, Johnathon Stewart Newman, who is an amazing artist in his own right. His paintings and drawing work blows me away every time I see it. He has a quote that's written in the photograph that says, "Art is self-expression through any medium you choose." This is a statement that I fully agree with, and taking drawing for an entire semester has only solidified my choice of photography/film as my art form. 

This was a very special night for me, it was my first gallery show since I've been in Texas. Everyone was very responsive to the work, and I was extended the offer to show here again, so I would classify this as a success. I want to thank everyone who came out tonight, I really appreciate the love and support!!

Just had an off day from working and decided to photograph my friend Rebecca. Even with shower hair and sans makeup, the camera is her friend.

I took these pictures at the Denton campus of TWU, where I am in my last year. Being from Southern California, I'm still not used to seeing snow, so I get kinda giddy like a 5 year old. These photos were snapped right before I had a pretty embarrassing fall due to my lack of experience on icy sidewalks.

Today I lost my mother to cancer, I will always miss her.  This was the last photo that was taken of my mother, and it was taken by me. I was just playing with the camera, but this picture means a lot to me.

Back home in California until Jan 11th, I'm super excited! Been here for a couple of days so I took a lot of random photos, but I really missed the way California looks, it's a lot different from Texas.

I got an assignment to create a image and layout base on an article with no pictures or visuals. So this is what I came up with.  My model is a fellow photographer from Long Beach, who I photographed in the spring of  2010. Part of my inspiration came from Terminator 2, which is a favorite of mine.

I wanted to take a break from shooting my pinhole series for awhile, so I focused on a Noir portrait series I have been wanting to do. I think I still have some fine tuning left on this series, my goal is to have it more stylized.

I did a half skull/half pinup makeup style for Halloween, something I have been wanting to do for awhile.

 

(left image: Vanishing  right image: Imagine)

 

(left image: Gravity   right image: Power slave)

 

(left image: The Stranger  right image: Outsider)

(left image: Drive  right image: Figure.3)