Monterey Country Department of Education on Location Photography in Salinas

April 17, 2025 in Commercial

Making candids across Monterey County starting in Salinas

In yet another hard to believe photography connection, a media company I did a shoot for in Albuquerque three years, has another campaign they are working on here in Monterey County where I moved to 1.5 years ago. So through this cross time and state connection, I was out on assignment working with a representative from the Monterey County Department of Education making photographs of the first of 6+ kids and students across the large expanse of the county. I was told just to get photos of the kids being kids, so that’s why I did for this first student at a school in Salinas. I really like this kind of “on assignment” type photography. More photo shoots to come this month for this campaign!

Pebble Beach California Fine Art Photography Sunset Flowers DoF

April 09, 2025 in Commercial

Using shallow depth of field for Pebble Beach sunset photography

It was a beautiful evening here in the Pebble Beach area so I took my camera to one of my favorite spots along 17 Mile Drive, Bird Rock. I already had the Sony 50mm f/1.2 lens on my camera from a shoot the day before, so I left that on, to get a different perspective for sunset photography, and I knew before going there I did want to shoot at f/1.2 for shallow DoF shots. Then I saw these flowers growing atop a small cliff, and used them as the focal point and let the sun go out of focus. This extreme difference in foreground and background focus interests me and I feel reveals a different world.

Carmel Airbnb Photography on Torres St Interiors

April 03, 2025 in Commercial

Carmel Airbnb Photography for a cozy cottage on Torres St

Melissa did a fantastic job of preparing her Airbnb property in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California for its first photography day of two. I will return to get twilight shots and more exterior shots in the near future. This photo focussed on the main living space, the dining room, and the two bedrooms. I worked closely with Melissa to photograph just the spaces from the angles that were the most photo ready. It was a true team effort on this Airbnb photo shoot in Carmel. Thank you for choosing me as your Airbnb Photographer Melissa!

Monterey Headshot Photography Spring Sale 2025 Photographer in Pacific Grove

March 24, 2025 in Commercial

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Professional Photography for Pebble Beach Custom Renovation Construction kitchen bedroom bathroom

March 18, 2025 in Commercial

Professional Photography of construction renovations in Pebble Beach California

This was the fourth renovation shoot (first and second and third shoots) I did for Adelle of Murrer Construction this time featuring some detailed bathroom design, custom cabinetry, and a whole new kitchen for a home redone from the studs out in Pebble Beach, California. Adelle’s team did a great job with a mix of styles from a more modern and open kitchen, to custom wallpapering in a bedroom, to a bathtub with full view of the backyard area. Thank you Adelle for continuing to choose me as your photographer for your construction renovation projects in the Pebble Beach area.

Monterey Art Photographer for paintings on wood

March 14, 2025 in Commercial

Making professional photos of paintings for product use in Monterey

Derrick contacted me about photographing some of his paintings on wood. I asked for a few more details, like the size of the pieces, which I learned would easily fit in my photography studio here in Pacific Grove, California. He wanted professional, high resolution photos of his paintings to be used for making products like stickers. I enjoy seeing other people’s artwork up close like this. It was a fun shoot. Thank you Elijah for assisting and thank you Derrick for choosing me as your photographer! I look forward to photographing more of your paintings in the future

Pacific Grove Event Photographer for Ribbon Cutting at The Grove Emporium

March 12, 2025 in Commercial

Candid Event Photography for Pacific Grove

The ribbon cutting events that the Pacific Grove Chamber of Commerce puts on feature all kinds of different businesses in town. This one I had walked by quite a bit in the past year, but never went inside until this ribbon cutting event. If you like antiques and nostalgia, then The Grove Emporium is a place to definitely check out.