Portfolio Development | Ellie

I linked up with my model from the Content Magazine editorial and again, Ellie did not disappoint =)

Model: Ellie (IG: @elligator5150)
Location: San Jose

"Audio Science"

Model and Recording Artist: Mindy Suga (IG: @mindysuga)
San Jose, CA

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"My Happy Place"

Model: Kristyn (IG: @kdubbaby)

"Wardrobe Malfunction"

Model: Nikki

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"He's the Model and I'm the Stylist"

Another goal almost realized this past Sunday thanks to these two! I say "almost" because I'm not finished with my project yet =)

Left: JE Model Tyler Agajan (IG: @tyleragajan)
Right: Stylist Tre'Bion Prince

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"Blue" Re-Imagined | Testing out Split Frequency Retouching

For the longest time, I've always loved the look of film. From my dad's old Nikon FM up until my 5D2, nothing trumps the look of film to me. Film; I love it and I can't get enough of it. But I was intrigued of how magazines make beauty portraits look so flawless and stunning. Don't get me wrong, I'll never leave my roots but if I were to go commercial one day, I need to learn this stuff.

After constant researching about the best way to go about retouching portraits, I stumbled upon split frequency base editing (for those who studied this in school, go ahead and make fun...it's ok). This probably is the one thing that I needed in my repertoire with fashion photography. I'm still practicing so back off!!

It took me a while to dodge and burn what, as well as what layers to stack, yada yada yada. So below is a photo I took of my homegirl Hazel (@realmisshazel)in my garage this past January (look at my previous post titled "Blue"). I still had the RAW file and did a few tweaks to get it to look ALMOST HDR (but not) in CR first. From there I proceeded to add high and low frequency layers, dodge and burn layers, then topped everything off with a few color filters and contrast filters. I think I'm getting there =)

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"UV In Michael's Room"

Model: Kristyn (IG: @kdubbaby)
Location: San Jose, CA

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TheStylishDevil | EVOLUTION Fashion Show | West Valley College

Sneak peek of the EVOLUTION Fashion Show this past weekend at West Valley College.

Pictured is a dress by designer Natasha Pham of TheStylishDevil.

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RAW Natural Born Artists Present: MOSAIC

"Boho Burn"

HMM Model: Katie Sue
Hair/MUA: Timberly Kerby
Assistant: Jhory Albayalde
Location: Alum Rock Studios

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"Heated Floor"

Model: Kristyn (@kdubbaby)
Location: San Jose, CA

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"Red"

Model: Jamie Lynne (@xojamielynne)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

"Haunt"

Model: Jamie Lynne (@xojamielynne)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

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Lighting Tests With Kat | Jewelry by With Love Made From Hate | San Jose, CA

Model: Kat
Jewelry: With Love Made From Hate
Location: SUITE 307 Studios

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"Pretend Lighting"

Playboy Model: Victoria Marquez (IG: @victoria_marquezxoxo)
Location: Sunnyvale, CA

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Gastronomique En Vogue Magazine | Issue 10 | "A Balmy Chill"

I was approached by my mentor Vincent Gotti of The Candy Factory Studio to submit a photo editorial for GEV Magazine's Spring Issue 10. One of my resolutions this year was to be published in at least 5 editorials this year in either print or online magazines. This was the catalyst into what has been a difficult, yet successful campaign to becoming the kind of photographer that I've always sought out to be. So I'd like to share with all of you what has transpired in the months that I've been a bit stagnant when it comes to shooting. Here it is! The pages to my first published editorial in GEV Magazine!

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Hair: Timberly G. Kerby
MUA: Delilah Montoya
Stylist: Christopher Florendo
Assistant: Jhory Albayalde
Models: Bryanna Giacomelli and Gerika Ramirez

Team 4 | Image Challenge 2014 | The Awesomeness of Hair and Makeup

Thought I should introduce the two girls that did their thing!

L: Janyl Moreno (MUA) and Roz Corpuz (Hair)

Photo courtesy of Isaac Mijangos

The Brightest Winter Weather Ever | Ellie M. | San Jose, CA

Model: Ellie
Hair: Roz Corpuz for Umbrella Salon
MUA: Janyl Moreno
Assistants: Jhory Albayalde and Isaac Mijangos

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RAW Natural Born Artists | My First Showcase

Hey all! 2014 has so far been a blessing and I'm not letting any opportunity slide so long as it keeps stimulating my creativity.

My journey in photography isn't as extensive as some of my creative colleagues, but it's nice to get some recognition. RAW Natural Born Artists is a network of artists and creatives that get together and share what their art means to them to their friends and family. For those of you reading this, it would mean a lot to me if you're in the area to follow the link below and purchase tickets to my first ever showcase!

Things are happening so fast and I hope that I can keep up! Thank you all for your support =)

http://www.rawartists.org/suite307photo

And here's the official flyer! Hope to see you there!