Epic Santa Monica Sunset

We believe lifestyle photography to be one of the most honest forms of observing and capturing a moment and telling a story. We are of course there to guide models and set them up, but there's a sense of fun and rawness can burst through the frame to the viewer.

With that in mind, we set ourselves up with an amazing sunset in Santa Monica just after it rained where we were hoping for a little magic. We were in luck as the sun set the light was amazing and we made the most of it with these three. Check them out below.

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More Michael in NYC

Michael Hart's studio space was just down the block from a building of historic significance (to us at least)
Jay Maisel purchased this enormous bank building back in 1966 for just over $100,000.  This building is currently in the process of being rehabbed, as Jay sold it for $55 million.  Jay is an amazing world renowned photographer- he actually used to store his film in the vault of the bank.  You can find out more about the recently sold property at 190 Bowery here.  You can find Jay Maisel's work here.

Pretty in Pink...Smoke

We had the opportunity to shoot Madtown Collection's new line.  The layered pink on pink on pink made for an amazing setup.
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MUA: Danielle Roque

Art in Everyday Life with Oheni in NYC

A phrase that we like to use when coming up with ideas for lifestyle photography is " art in everyday life." Meaning you can find the extraordinary in just about any circumstance.

Oheni recently moved to New York City- aspiring to become a model.  He is amazing to work with.  He brought a ton to the shoot, and you couldn't even tell it was frickin' freezing outside.  Oheni made it look like it was a breezy summer day, which is awesome.  I dig breezy summer days. :)

You can find Oheni here.