Richard Cruz Retrato

"Black and White are the colors of photography. To me they symbolize the alternatives of hope and despair to which mankind is forever subjected." - Robert Frank

Promise of a New Day #freshstart #newhope #newyear #newyear2021

"No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again." - Buddha Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, healthy, and happy new year! - Richard Cruz Retrato

"CHAOS precedes ORDER, and ORDER precedes CHAOS and BEAUTY is somewhere in between." - Amy Larson We only have a few days left. Let's move on as a country towards healing and unity. Violence has no place in this society. We are better than this. Stay safe. Have a great Thursday everyone!

"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth; not going all the way, and not starting." - Buddha Christmas eve morning @ Balboa Park. Merry Christmas Everyone!

Meet Jian Sta. Agueda who is such a bundle of joy. "A baby is an inestimable blessing." - Mark Twain Images from yesterday's session. Enjoy

"There is no straight line to a dream." - Jack Welch

"The Sta Aguedas" What a small world! I have met Marielle and family last May through our local community as she was seeking for a photographer who can take pictures of her daughter, Cali's cake smash. Little did I know she's also from my hometown. The rest is history. This is their first family holiday session with me and hoping it will be a yearly tradition.

What a way to start 2021! Here are few images from last weekend's family session with the Gamalinda Family. Hoping this brand new year will be another busy year for my photography in spite of the pandemic. Thanks Jocelyn for letting me capture your beautiful family and really had a blast. Looking forward to another amazing year!

"The Lopezes" I have known Damaris since we got our house here in Eastlake and have been friends ever since. This is my first time capturing her beautiful family and we had a blast during our session.

"Between every two pines, there is a door way to a new world." - John Muir Bored and going through files. Saw this image of Cathedral Rock from our recent trip to Sedona.

"The best way to PREDICT the FUTURE is to CREATE it." - Dr. Forrest C. Shaklee My first sunrise image for 2021. I have shot the same location several times already but this image includes San Diego's newest concert venue, San Diego Symphony's "The Shell." Unfortunately, we have to wait before we enjoy outdoor live concerts again. Hope everyone enjoyed the first weekend of 2021. Stay safe!

"Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey." - Fitzhugh Mullan When there's despair, there will always be hope When there's darkness, there will be light If there's a problem, there will always be a solution

"The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams." - Eleonor Roosevelt. Going through old files and found this beautiful long exposure sunrise image of Coronado Beach. Have a great weekend!

"With every sunset, a new hope is born, and an old expectation dies." - Anonymous

"Maybe we’re meant to feel every single feeling we feel. Maybe we’re meant to face every trial, celebrate every triumph, sit with every heartache, grow from every lesson, cry every tear live every moment to the best of our ability." - Anonymous Downtown San Diego

"Another day, another blessing, and another chance at life. Take nothing for granted and think of every breath as a gift." - Anonymous

The secret is finally out! After months of secrecy about her pregnancy (not even their immediate family knows) due to Covid-19, they finally revealed that (Norma and Jose) are expecting and Luis is going to be a big brother to family and friend. We had this shoot over a month ago and they’re so excited to share the news.

"The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new." - Socrates Tidelands Park, Coronado 10/03/2020

I am pinching myself that this young lady is about to get married already. I have known Alessja since she was 5 years old as I was her very first vocal coach. Time is going way too fast. I am just elated that after all these years, am still part of Lessy’s life. Congratulations Shad and Lessy! Love you guys!

Snapped a few fitness images of an old friend of mine who is now a full time Personal Trainer. Looking forward to train with these two.

"Black and white creates a strange dreamscape that color never can." - Jack Antonoff. Hope everyone had a great Labor Day weekend.

Here's one of my favorite images from our recently concluded family road trip from Arizona, Utah, and Nevada. Someone mentioned that it looks like a cover from a magazine. I played around with it and decided to do a mock cover. Who knows where this might lead to right? Just wishful thinking.Hope you love this image as much as I do. Peace out!

Portside Pier - San Diego's newest waterfront restaurant sites which is home to Brigantine Seafood and Oyster Bar, Miguel's Cocina, and Ketch Grill and Taps, and Portside Coffee and Gelato. It is one of the only restaurants on San Diego Bay constructed entirely on an over-water platform with panoramic views of the bay.