Like any art form, there are rules that should be followed in photography. There are tricks and techniques that can be taught. But greatness, the thing that separates the truly gifted from the mere shutterbugs, cannot be taught. Think of it in terms of music. Listen to Louis Armstrong play “West […]

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Acting is a tough job. Talent alone is not enough to make it in this business. You also need a healthy dollop of luck, as well as thick skin. And Los Angeles is thick with actors. Finding a way to set yourself apart from the crowd is a necessity. While […]

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Children are precious. They truly are our greatest gifts. Our children represent hope; they represent the mark we leave on the world. We love them; we watch them grow up and become remarkable people in their own right. A professional photographer can help you capture that burgeoning spirit for posterity.
Some parents mark […]

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Photography is a deceptively difficult art form. After all, most people know when they can’t paint or sing or play an instrument, but photography is a different beast. All that photography requires, seemingly, is a camera. And fashion photography can perhaps appear easier still. How hard can it be? Just […]

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There are a few days that stand out as being among the happiest and most important in a person’s life. Graduation days, the birth of a child, anniversaries–these are all days we cherish. Another day, one that symbolizes celebration and rebirth, is our wedding day.
Everybody wants their wedding day to be […]

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Sales is normally a straightforward thing; it’s the buying or selling of a particular commodity. But in the case of acting or modeling, the commodities being sold are people. If you’re an actor in Los Angeles, your job is to set yourself apart from everyone else vying for the role. In short, […]

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The art of portraiture goes back to ancient Roman times, if not earlier. These initial portraits were realistic and matter-of-fact pictures that merely captured the subject as he or she “was.” By the time of the fourth century, however, these portraits became idealized, showing the subject in the best, most flattering light.
Portrait […]

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Venture into any bar in Los Angeles and you’ll see people with cameras taking pictures with disposable cameras, digital cameras, and even cell phone cameras. But just because cameras have become ubiquitous in our society, that doesn’t mean that all pictures are created equal.
Photography is a transparent art. Because it doesn’t require any […]

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Sitting in a doctor’s waiting room can be a grueling experience. Most people pass the time by flipping through magazines without really reading them. They might glance at the articles, but the things that they really notice are the advertisements: slick, glossy photographs designed bring out the most alluring qualities of the product. […]

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In any art form, the greats make excellence look easy and effortless, like anyone could do it. But just as there’s a difference between the Mona Lisa and a doodle on a notepad, there’s a difference between photography and taking snapshots. Any Los Angeles photographer you work with should recognize this principle.
Of all artistic […]

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