Blue Planet Photo Studio

Here's a behind the scenes video I did of a recent coin photo shoot using very technical lighting. https://youtu.be/jvPiMaLy2RE

Did a social media shoot for an industrial designer today. Something a little different!

Here's a behind the scenes video I did of a recent coin photo shoot using very technical lighting. https://youtu.be/jvPiMaLy2RE

I'm your new best friend and the best photographer in the known universe.... blah blah blah. Don't know if you can tell but self promotion is just not my bag baby... Truth is, you have something that needs to be photographed or a demonstration video made for it so you can sell it and make money. I've got cameras and a place to shoot so I can make that happen for you. When you reach out to me I'll respond with links to actual video testimonials from real clients, or I can make... something up for you and tell you it's from a real client, whatever works for you. I've spent a lot of money on gear so it must be really good stuff. I've taught both photography and Photoshop at the college level so I can expertly fake being a highly skilled photographer and make you feel very comfortable paying me the high rates I seem to be able to charge. When you reach out, include a phone number so I can call you. That way I know you aren't an annoying photographer just trying to learn what other photographers are charging. Speaking of charging - DO NOT send me an email saying "hey man, I've got something that needs to be shot, what do you charge?" Anyone asking that question with no other info to help me base a bid on is just irritating and will result in an answer of "One Billion Dollars". If you're happy with that, that works for me too but if you want an actual quote, send me a simple pic of what you have and some sample shots you've found similar to what you want to achieve along with what you need the final image for. You're guaranteed a bid <$1000000000.

Editing some photos I shot at the Valor Games this year. I'm bummed I only get to see these folks once a year.

I call this shot "The Look". I took this at an orphanage in Baja California when I was there working with Corazon de Vida foundation doing humanitarian work. She'd been picked on by the boys behind her and had been crying. The shoes beside her were new and she refused to wear them and get them dirty. I saw her again a month later and she was still just carrying them.

I'd worked up a great dad joke for this shot but changed my mind... it was going to be a good yarn...

Fashion shots working with local designers and some just for fun.

Some headshots!

I've shot so many scooters in the last month that the studio has looked like a scooter shop. Scooters here and there and leaned up against any vertical surface. With the exception of 1 straggler though, photography is done and I have about 4 straight days of imaging to do. Here's the last shot of the day...

So the business has grown over the last year and I need a bigger space. I’m moving into this new space which is a better fit given the amount of fashion I’m shooting. It’s still not as big as I need but will do until something bigger comes open!

We have a new fashion client in the house. Peruvian designer Raquel Feese is bring some 50's inspired clothing to market for her Cleo and Mathilde brand. The clothes are produced via environmentally friendly methods and are classic in design. We have another shoot coming up next week with different SKUs to add to the collection.

This shot is a rarity - a finished image that was EXACTLY what I'd conceived with no deviation. I miss that chair... Midnight in the studio of good and evil!

Going through some OLD work today and ran across this shot I did from back in the day...