Rancho Las Lomas wedding | 35mm film
Rancho Las Lomas is a tropical gem in the heart of Silverado Canyon, great backdrop for the color of portrat 800 35mm film.
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Equestrian on film | the Making of a Print
In the Darkroom with Italian film Ferriana of Equestrian Pascal and her horse, Sir Maldini. 35mm film has that vintage look and feel, I just love it!
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Irvine Annual Art Exhibition
RVINE, CA… Opening day at the races- Irvine Annual Art exhibit- thank you to the city for hosting a place for artists to show their work, and for the people who came to fill the seats, thank you!
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Wanna Be Wes, 35mm film Day at the Beach
Call it Wessy in the Wild.
My wanna-be Wes Anderson interpretation at Bombay Beach.
A swing swaying in the wind.
A door half-open.
Boots in the Salton Sea.
Vignettes from the shoot.
I love my clients who are up for this kind of thing.
I love the desert.
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The Moment Your Baby Bump Becomes Pure Sunset Magic | Laguna Beach
This maternity session was pure fun from start to finish. Chased that warm golden hour light along the coast, got in the water with her bump glowing, and everything stayed relaxed. Fun memories and immortalized in photographs.
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From Charred Airbnb to Borrego Walls: Art Heist
“Sorry, Dad — I accidentally burned down the Airbnb.” One of my film darkroom prints, sold to a new collector through the Borrego Art Institute before the ashes cooled. It landed in a good home. Two other pieces made it into their January–February photography exhibit: Anthophila X and In The Between — both darkroom double exposures and collages.
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A San Francisco City Hall Wedding on 35mm Film
There are places that never lose their magic, no matter how many times you visit them.San Francisco City Hall is one of those places for me. This couple asked for their wedding to be photographed on 35mm film. That alone made the trip worth it. At the end of the day, the couple requested this H&M pose and a Balenciaga pose—a nod to their favorite movie, Triangle of Sadness. Like I could love them anymore! Below are some of my […]
Categories: Destination Weddings, film, personal projects, Weddings • Tags: weddings. wedding
Where Pajamas, Wine, and Gravity Took the Photoshoot
Victoria is a maximalist, and what better location than a photoshoot in her home—where every piece of décor tells a story. Things got even better with a wardrobe change into pajamas, a glass of wine, and a kitchen photoshoot centered around her vintage stove. We danced through beautiful wood doors and ended up on the floor. Success! And the wine was delish- Orange from Trader Joes!
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Because Who Doesn’t Love Family Fun, Crazy Hair, and Jumping in Photos?
YOU- that’s who. silly time fun, imperfections and life. Fun experience with the photos to prove it. Kids natural born actors, the world is our stage, places please, and the red velvet curtains open…
Categories: families, personal projects • Tags: familes
Family Photos in the Forest-Bubbles, Backflips, and Family Antics: Nature’s Playground Awaits!
LAKE FOREST, CA… Fun on location family photos in the great outdoors! Bubbles, snuggles, upside down, family fun day, letting your hair down and encouraging your kids to be kids- showcasing that they are natural born actors! They will learn to fake smile- let’s get their true reactions and who they are right now in their lives.
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Tourmoween Party Wave: 35mm film Waves and Wicked Costumes at Tourmaline!
SAN DIEGO, CA… Over 100 surfers paddled out to celebrate spooky season and party waves including, Batman, Robin, Posiedon, Cacti, and even Space Trucker! Decided a manual focus 35mm film camera for action shots would be a sweet treat -woops- but gave the out of focus party wave that added flair!
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The Magic Silver Show Exhibition | Space Trucker’s Descent
Thrilled to share that Space Trucker Descent was selected for exhibition at the Clara M. Eagle Gallery’s Magic Silver Show! This darkroom-printed film collage found its coordinates among an inspiring group of photographic artists — honored to be part of this beautiful space. Director’s Statement:The University Galleries and the Department of Art & Design at Murray State University are pleased to presentThe Magic Silver Show: The Elena Diane Curtis Juried Photography Exhibition 2025. This exciting exhibitionwill again represent much of […]
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Golden hour on 35mm Kodak gold Film | Laguna Beach Engagement session
LAGUNA BEACH, CA… To go along with the monochrome post- we gotta sprinkle in some color! The engagement session Shot with the Nikon FG on kodak 35mm film – grain and soft manual focus- DREAMY. Special thanks to these lovers for going in the water, and getting sandy.
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Borrego Springs Night Sky Timelapse: Capturing the Milky Way Under a Black Moon
Under the black moon in Borrego Springs, the night sky opened up in a way that felt well, magical. From 9 pm to 6 am,. The resulting timelapse reveals the slow sweep of the Milky Way across the horizon.
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Part Botanical, Part Couture- now showing at DECODE Gallery
TUCSON AZ… My darkroom film print collage, Anthrophilia MCI is featured in Minimalism, a group exhibition at Decode Gallery in Tucson Now through August 30th The work explores form and contrast through film-based processes and collage. The exhibition highlights diverse approaches to minimalism from a range of contemporary fine art photography artists.
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At Comic‑Con, the Phoenix II Rises: Analog Storytelling on New 35 mm Film
SAN DIEGO, CA… The new phoenix 35mm Film gave Comic-Con the cinematic chaos it deserves. And honestly, nothing makes you feel more artistic than not knowing if any of your shots came out. Stay nerdy. Stay analog. I stood behind a Jedi in line for a panel about serial killers. Which brings me to the real highlight: The Dexter panel. It did not disappoint. I took the Amtrak down and with people in Cosplay-felt as if I was in the […]
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Kids Art Show coming to the Studio Gallery Next Month Last call for submissions
ORANGE, CA… Excited to announce that the studio Junior Summer Art Show is shaping up beautifully — and it’s looking like August 2nd 5-7 p.m. for the big opening! The studio has received some amazing submissions from (drawings to sculpture) and would love to feature your young artists work too. Send us email with a photo or a quick description of the piece your young artist in the family would like to submit. Artwork drop-off is this week, happy to […]
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American Gothic: Wedding Edition Now Showing at Covet Art Gallery
OCEANSIDE, CA… I’m thrilled to present American Gothic – Wedding Edition at Covet Art Gallery in Oceanside! This film-photography collage combines handmade silver-gelatin prints into a 16 × 20″ reinterpretation & It’s part of the Off the Hook group exhibition (June 14–July 12) I layered vintage-style exposures and manipulated imagery by hand. And of course some AI to add in the mix. Up Next at Covet- Remix- where I’ll be exhibiting when AI & film collage combine into the big bang. Installation photo and […]
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