We had a tremendous time working with theatre teacher/actress Shanda Walters! In this shoot we covered the looks from the “West Van mom” all the way to the crime investigator. I love when our client comes over-prepared for a shoot. Shanda arrived with suit travel bags and duffle bags; all [...]

We had a lot of fun working with Olivia Steele-Falconer — a busy young actress just came back filming in New York plays the daughter in the upcoming movie “After the Fall” starring David Duchovny. This film is inspired by true events and tells the poignant story of grieving parents [...]

Here we have Sam (12), Leila (9) & Stella (mom). A couple of kid’s headshots session, and at the end, a big happy family portrait. First Look: Second Look: Leila: Here’s Leila checking-in at the green room: The final look of the day — the family shot. I had to [...]

  The world is my studio. Behind the scene — She’s a natural!       My little helper holding up the reflector.     Priceless!  

A beautiful put together album is like a song with beautiful lyrics. By adding music to a picture slide show always adds a new dimension and romance to the photos. And I believe album can provide the same impact, it can make ordinary still photos to storytelling photos. There are [...]

Capturing great headshots definitely is where my passion lies, but the anticipation of seeing the final product (film > print), going over each shots with a fine-tooth comb, seeing my client pulling their hair (or often my mine) sure sits on-par with capturing headshot on my passion scale. Many photographer [...]

Makeup artist extraordinaire: Nanami Ushroji         Test shot right after the makeup application:     2nd test shot:   Stay tune for more behind the scenes:

Right: Nanami Ushroji (makup artist extraordinaire) Left: Ellie T. (accountant, studio manager, agent, assistant…… My fiance)