Returning to Another Project With Waveform Electric
I have done a number of photo and drone projects for Ryan of Waveform Electric and one of the best things about them is that no two so far have ever been the same! Last time was finding a way to get drone video of batteries installed in a garage while also showing the house was on a cliff in Carmel Highlands. This time, less challenging flying logistics as the construction job site in progress home build in Pebble Beach actually allowed me to stand right out on what will eventually be the second floor deck and fly from there with clear views of the drone the entire time as I got drone video of the job site itself as well as the stunning surroundings which included a golf course, 17-Mile Drive, and the Pacific Ocean. Having this much visual interest both close by, and in the distance, really makes it enjoyable to create shots that go right from the deck itself out over the course then on toward the water. That last shot was requested by Ryan himself, which was a great clip to end the video on. Thank you Ryan for continuing to choose me as your drone pilot and photographer!
Photography for Lion Gate Construction's New Website
It was great to get a call from Lion Gate Construction about several projects they have needing construction and renovation photography and drone content as they prepare to launch a new website for the company. They wanted professional photographs of this finished renovation in Pebble Beach to show the kind of work they do and give potential clients a much better look at the details of a completed project.
I found this to be a very interesting house in terms of its architectural features, not to mention a piano has its very own stage area right in the middle of the living space!
Zara is a new graduate and wanted professional headshots for her LinkedIn profile. We discussed background colors when she came to the studio, and she chose dark gray, which has been a very popular color the past few years that more and more professionals are choosing for their headshots. Zara liked the background, so to add variety to her two headshots there was a wardrobe and pose change. I am glad to listen to and create in real time with clients based on exactly what they want in terms of their headshots, even if they do not know until the see their headshots live on the big screen in my studio. The benefit of shooting tethered and showing clients like Zara their headshots live in real time, are that feedback is instant, and thus so can adjustments and changes be in terms of seeing what works for background color and poses as well as wardrobe. Thank you Zara for choosing me as your headshot photographer!
It is kind of amazing to write that this was already my fifth photo shoot with local DJ and producer Jason Kushy! Jason quickly became one of my most valued repeat clients, and I really appreciate that as his music career continues to grow, he continues to come back to me when he needs new branding photography.
It’s always great when people that know me choose me as their photographer!
I first met Crystal (of Gaudette Law & Mediation) through various business networking activities around the Monterey Peninsula area, and then had a chance to first work with her earlier this year when she hired me to photograph the PG P.R.I.D.E. Great Taste of PG event at The Inn at Spanish Bay. So when she later contacted me about creating new personal branding photographs for her, I was very glad to have the chance to work with her again. I always really appreciate when people I know choose me as their photographer!
I always like when Airbnb clients want to stage rooms, as it makes the shoot not only more fun and creative for me, it makes their Airbnb listing also more attractive and eye catching or potential guests. This Airbnb photography shoot in Seaside is an example of that, as Steven wanted to go well beyond simply getting the standard wide photos of every room and have staged photos as well. Of course, I still made all the standard Airbnb photos first showing the living spaces, kitchen, bathrooms, and layout of the property.
A Photography Experience Unlike Any Other in 17 Years
This was definitely one of the most unique photography jobs I have had in my 17 years as a professional photographer. I traveled to the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad for my first ever visit inside a prison, where I made than 30 headshots for Delia Cohen and Proximity for Justice as they prepare for TEDxSoledad.
