My Vision
My vision is simple: to create the most beautiful portraits you've ever seen.
I am "The Enchanted Photographer".
Active Member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
Whether your eye leans towards naturally lit classic black and whites with striking clarity, or dreamy, vintage inspired portraiture leaving you feeling nostalgic, or indeed cutting edge modern art, my ethereal images will grace your home or workplace, personalising your child's nursery or bringing a joyful collection of fun in the heart of the home. I capture the innocence of childhood, the romance of union and the ethereality of every day in a palette of Victorian inspired vintage pastels.
With a senior profession as a Chartered Marketer specializing in advertising and marketing communications, my exposure to images was part of my daily work. But my inspiration to be a professional photography was born in my early years of adulthood in the 1980s, globetrotting to more than 50 countries, soaking up the sensory explosion and attempting to capture a variety of senses within a series of images. By shooting in film for over 10 years, I would work hard to achieve a singular image, always searching for that elusive perspective. With the advent of digital, I was able to harness and apply those learned skills and techniques to a new medium which became my focus for the next 10 years. And rather uniquely, I have captured my sons every day of their lives. That's real life child photographic portraiture experience.
During the session, my style is photojournalistic, unposed, preferring a more candid approach to portraiture, with the tiny details of hands and feet, an explosion of dancing backlight in your loved one's hair, the luminosity of their skin, the life of a person shining through in their eyes, being my signature look and feel. And from this vision are borne emotional, intimate portraits of people who believe in love and which reflect the essence of the person and their closest relationships. But that isn't to say I don't have a little fun on occasion in my often naturally lit studio with my sons and my growing collection of vintage props gathered from my travels. I adore outdoor shoots which capture the gorgeous Southern Californian light, often at the end of the day, parks and beaches appearing as softly lit backdrops, providing context and atmosphere whilst framing the real subject.
I've always been a creative writer both in my work and personal life and my images will often be accompanied by my prose and poetry which is available by commission.
My vision is to capture beauty, to be the premier family photographer in Los Angeles.
MY VALUES
As a green photographer, my lab is a Green Certified Business. I offer an online digital download service for your high resolution files to reduce packaging waste. I run a green home with a strong ethos for recycling and organic food and products.
Read MoreI am "The Enchanted Photographer".
Active Member of the Professional Photographers of America PPA.
Whether your eye leans towards naturally lit classic black and whites with striking clarity, or dreamy, vintage inspired portraiture leaving you feeling nostalgic, or indeed cutting edge modern art, my ethereal images will grace your home or workplace, personalising your child's nursery or bringing a joyful collection of fun in the heart of the home. I capture the innocence of childhood, the romance of union and the ethereality of every day in a palette of Victorian inspired vintage pastels.
With a senior profession as a Chartered Marketer specializing in advertising and marketing communications, my exposure to images was part of my daily work. But my inspiration to be a professional photography was born in my early years of adulthood in the 1980s, globetrotting to more than 50 countries, soaking up the sensory explosion and attempting to capture a variety of senses within a series of images. By shooting in film for over 10 years, I would work hard to achieve a singular image, always searching for that elusive perspective. With the advent of digital, I was able to harness and apply those learned skills and techniques to a new medium which became my focus for the next 10 years. And rather uniquely, I have captured my sons every day of their lives. That's real life child photographic portraiture experience.
During the session, my style is photojournalistic, unposed, preferring a more candid approach to portraiture, with the tiny details of hands and feet, an explosion of dancing backlight in your loved one's hair, the luminosity of their skin, the life of a person shining through in their eyes, being my signature look and feel. And from this vision are borne emotional, intimate portraits of people who believe in love and which reflect the essence of the person and their closest relationships. But that isn't to say I don't have a little fun on occasion in my often naturally lit studio with my sons and my growing collection of vintage props gathered from my travels. I adore outdoor shoots which capture the gorgeous Southern Californian light, often at the end of the day, parks and beaches appearing as softly lit backdrops, providing context and atmosphere whilst framing the real subject.
I've always been a creative writer both in my work and personal life and my images will often be accompanied by my prose and poetry which is available by commission.
My vision is to capture beauty, to be the premier family photographer in Los Angeles.
MY VALUES
As a green photographer, my lab is a Green Certified Business. I offer an online digital download service for your high resolution files to reduce packaging waste. I run a green home with a strong ethos for recycling and organic food and products.
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