Pink backdrop, fluffy jacket & a fringe dress on white, and we let it move. I like when the outfit is doing something. I like it better when everyone is in the moment.
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Rancho Las Lomas is a tropical gem in the heart of Silverado Canyon, great backdrop for the color of portra 800 35mm film.
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Pascal and Sir Maldini, mid-stride. The posed portrait came first. Then the horse moved, and I panned with them. That is the shot between the shots. Ferrania, printed in the darkroom.
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IRVINE, 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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A swing in the wind. A door half open. Then the boots, in the water, at Bombay Beach.
We let the place be the portrait. The desert was already strange. The 35mm just kept it that way. Grain from 1992 film stock, printed as it was shot.
The shot between the shots is the one where they stopped arranging the frame and stepped into it.
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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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“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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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 […]
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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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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…
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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