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 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 shoot was filled with "firsts" for me. This is the first time I've shot a female nude, and it's also my first time photographing someone with my name and from California who transferred to TWU. It was also the first time I've booked a model and a shoot while prepping for another shoot. For the record, it's always weird meeting someone with your name because I never say my own name that much and saying it in that frequency just sounds strange? Only me? Okay.  But Latoya was very easy to photograph and I would like to shoot Latoya again in the future.

Recently two of my pieces from the reflection series (photo directly above ans below)  were chosen to be in a Fall Showcase at Oxide Gallery in Denton, Texas. The Reflection series, Started in 2009, is about an internal dialogue, the conversations you have within yourself, and how those dialogues and conversations influence not only your own reflection, but the reflection of the world within you, and around you. These are the four original images from the series.

 This was a photo project I stated in late 2009, it consisted of only four images, but I have recently expanded it to ten images. The series to me is about an internal dialogue, the conversations you have within yourself expressing doubts, fears, mysteries, cynicism, and even hope.  I feel many people have these conversations within themselves, whether or not they are harmful or helpful. This dialogue is a reflection of not only what we see in ourselves, but how we appear to others as well. I wanted to capture some of the internal dialogue that I have within myself. The words are expressed through a amalgamation of lyrics from songs, phrases, journal entries, and even quotes that people have actually said to me or in reference of me. 

Portrait  I took in 2010. I liked the Rebel-esque aspect of this portrait, having a model with those characteristics is also good.

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 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.

I always thought about how awesome it would be to own my own place. and it is, only I thought it would be in L.A or Long Beach, or Hollywood, lol. But I'm glad to be here in TX for now, decorating a new place was an experience into itself.

This weekend I did another photo shoot for LA RAWWater Magazine. The theme for this photo shoot was past summers/nostalgia. So I wanted to give everything a yesteryear feel. It was a fun shoot, and i had a good time working with the models, Morgan and Olivia.

This image is from a series I did in 2009 when I was studying experimental photography. The series was presented as an installation. The inst won 2nd place Alternative Proceses in 2010 LBCC Photofest. It's one of my favorite to date. It needed a shining moment on the blog.