Model Portfolio

     This image of my friend, Alicia, was photographed using an Alien Bee strobe and a beauty dish. The beauty dish created a glamorous look to this head shot. This was just one image from a series for a model portfolio. For this one, I had her hold her glasses up to her mouth to create a seductive school teacher or librarian persona.   

Rocky Waters

     “Every moment you get is a gift. Spend it on things that matter. Don’t spend it by dwelling on unhappy things.” - Celestine Chua

Carpinteria Overlook

      This image is the overlook of the Carpinteria Seal Sanctuary. Here, viewers can watch as the seals sunbath on the rocks and play in the water. From December through May, this is the birthing grounds for the seals. While there, the clouds started moving in as if bringing in a storm causing a dramatic feel.   

San Simeon Pier

    This is an image of the ocean and pier at the San Simeon Beach. While there, the dark clouds started to settle in, creating a more dramatic mood. To emphasis the mood, I decided to make the image black and white.

Kelly

  
      Kelly, one of my best friends, is one that I could use many words to describe: caring, thoughtful, beautiful, funny, passionate, strong, and much much more. One important word that describes Kelly is 'Photographer'. Kelly Slezak is an amazing photographer with her own unique style, and is known for her dead animal images. She is very passionate and dedicated when it comes to her photography, and will go to great lengths to get the perfect shot.

Baby

      Atlee is an adorable baby who I had a pleasure to photograph. There are many challenges a photographer can face while taking photographs of babies: peeing, moving, and worst of all crying. Despite these challenges, newborn photography can be a very rewarding experience, and will forever be treasured by the parents for years to come.

Bird

      This is a photograph of a Green Heron that I found at the harbor in Santa Barbara, California. I decided to make the photo black and white to emphasis the mood that I felt from the bird. What mood does the bird make you feel?