From knowing a few writers I know how much they enjoy getting to work on their projects/assignments first thing in the morning right when ideas are fresh in their minds.
I felt like I including a self portrait into the SoCal Morning Power Up Project was fitting as I start many of my early mornings on a beach, in a park, or on the streets in Southern California after I power up. I like to get an early start for these sessions to take advantage of [...]
With the South Bay (as well as the rest of Los Angeles) being so dog friendly I know that a lot of the people start their day by taking their pups for a nice long walk.
One cannot think of Southern California mornings without thinking of surfing, right? Enter Shane.
My path crossed with Jules last summer as I created some photographs of her for her website as a local yoga instructor. She runs a private yoga therapy business, catering to the residents of the South Bay in Los Angeles
Being a runner myself I am very familiar with how populated the streets, trails, and beaches in are Southern California with runners every morning starting even before the sun rises in most cases.
In the fall of 2011 I was commissioned to create a series of photographs to accompany the launch of belVita Breakfast here in the United States. belVita Breakfast is a new breakfast choice for fast moving, gregarious individuals who are early risers and take advantage of each day.
I caught up again with Taryn from Trixy Starr Jewelry this week to photograph some of her new her pieces!! It is always great to work with her along with Annabelle (model) and Karina (hair and make-up)!!
Two of my favorites from my headshot session with Shola in Palos Verdes last weekend.
Two of my favorites from my headshot session with Shaowei in Venice last weekend.
Two of my favorites from my headshot session with Ian in Venice last weekend.
I had such an amazing time chasing the Nikolaus Family around the beach in Rancho Palos Verdes this weekend.
I have been extremely fortunate over the past few years to have been able to photograph my friends and getting to watch their son grow up.
I had such a great time with the Nguyen family over the weekend when I photographed them just off of the Venice boardwalk.
I had a wonderful time this weekend catching up with the Whelan Family in Palos Verdes.
One the things that I really enjoy about meeting all of these amazing families in Southern California is to learn some of their favorite spots that I have yet to visit.
I had the privilege of being able to meet and photograph the Howertons over the weekend.
It is always a pleasure to catch up with a fun family for a beach session on a Saturday afternoon.
Things worked out perfectly with the Sperry Family on Saturday afternoon as we were able to get together in a break of the rainy weather that has been hovering over the South Bay for the last few days.
After two rainy mornings and a bump in the schedule I finally had the chance to catch up with the Diedrich Family this weekend.
I think it is pretty obvious that I had a good time photographing this brother and sister combo off of the Venice Boardwalk.
Catching up with the Koenen Family in Rancho Palos Verdes proved to be a great way to spend an afternoon.
It is always such a pleasure to meet a young family that has so much fun playing together and the Tanners are no exception.
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