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Labubu.
My wife recently inherited a bag full of unopened boxes of Labubus from a friend who suddenly decided to step away from it. Out of curiosity, we opened a few. And then a few more. Neither of us knows much about next-gen toy figures, so we were blown away by the details and overall quality…
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In the beginning.
In my early 20s, I spent my entire first paycheck from my very first job on a DSLR. It wasn’t exactly the most responsible choice, but it was 100% mine. And I absolutely had no idea how to use it. I knew nothing of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. But that was part of the…
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Danbo.
Not long after I bought my first camera, I started following a photographer’s blog where they were doing a 350-day photo project with a little cardboard box toy called Danbo. The photos were so creative and full of personality that I ended up buying one for myself. I didn’t shoot every single day like they…
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First shoot.
I did my first-ever photo shoot at Laguna Beach in the Spring of 2012. And I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The model was amazing. She was enthusiastic, full of energy, and naturally great in front of the camera. She had a ton of poses ready to go, but was also completely open…
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The Sequoias.
My wife and I recently took some time off to go camping in the Sequoias. Something we’ve talked about doing for a while but never got around to until now. We split our time between two spots: King’s Canyon and Lodgepole. King’s Canyon was surprisingly hot during all times of the day, but the scenery…
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Morro Bay.
For Thanksgiving break, my wife and I took a few days to unwind in Morro Bay. We stayed at a hotel just a block from the beach, close enough to hear the waves if you left the window cracked a little. The whole trip was laid-back. We ate at local spots, wandered through little shops,…
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For safer streets.
This morning I went to a protest in LA. A “Die-In.” I’d heard about it through a post online and decided to head down to city hall with my camera. The idea was simple: everyone lay down on the ground, mimicking a crash scene, to demand better infrastructure and protection for cyclists and pedestrians. It…
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Melrose after dark.
I went on a photo walk down Melrose Avenue last night. I didn’t actually have a plan. I just grabbed my camera and started walking. The city always feels different at night. Quieter. But somehow more alive in the details. I shot a lot of neon signs. Caught some moments behind restaurants and shops. People…
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Fairytales.
Today’s theme was fairytales, which was definitely a step outside my usual comfort zone. Some of the corsets were designed by Cheri from the Anaheim studio I used to shoot at. As always, her work didn’t disappoint. They were beautiful, detailed, and incredibly well thought out. She has a way of making each piece feel…
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Anna.
A local designer reached out to me and a few other photographers to help showcase her latest work. Surprisingly enough, she also works with corsets. But her specialty leans heavily into steampunk. Lately, I’ve been drawn more and more to that style, so this project couldn’t have come at a better time. The designs were…
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