My Girl Shoot

Posted on July 20, 2016 by John Taylorson

Amber (my hot wife) and I set out to explore a hidden gem of a location. We started our little adventure at 7:30 PM, right at the “magic hour” (30-minutes before sunset). One of the things I like about this location is that it’s at an unused building (up for lease) with no one around, except for a couple of pretty cool guards who never asked us to leave.

We started our little adventure at 7:30 PM, right at the “magic hour” (30-minutes before sunset). One of the things I like about this location is that it’s an uninhabited but well-manicured building with no one around.

With camera, music and light modifiers, we toured the grounds shooting different locations and angles, all within a few dozen feet from each other. This place is a playground of shooting opportunities!

Best Image

We were out a total of one hour and ended up with 26 solid poses out of 250 we shot. A session just like this falls under our “Best Image” package $275. Photos can be used to brighten up your personal social media profile (as well as your professional LinkedIn account), Christmas and special holiday cards, and of course wall art for your home and office.

Book your session now! Contact me for more information. Weekend and weekday time slots are still available. Take advantage of the summer light and book an hour!

Weaver Wedding in Temecula

Posted on February 28, 2016 by John Taylorson

Amber and I had the honor of covering the Weaver wedding. The ceremony and reception was held at the beautiful Inn at Churon Winery in Temecula, CA. One of the many perks of covering Southern California weddings is you can almost bank on good weather–even in February.

Using Available Light

Posted on October 1, 2015 by John Taylorson

Sierra Madre — Harsh, mid-day sun and shadows make for a potential nightmare for shooting portraits. Finding the right light in those conditions can be a challenge, especially when you have limited space for a good background.

Shooting tight and wide open can make just about any background look good, especially at f2.8. Using a silver reflector helps throw light onto the shaded subject, making the photo “pop.” This time, rather than reflecting high at a 45-degree angle, we shot low, under the chin, giving viewers a feel of warmth while maintaining it’s cheeriness. Is that a made up word?

Location is King

Posted on April 14, 2015 by John Taylorson

I am always on the lookout for new and unique locations. A solid 20% of my work days are spent driving around LA and Orange County, and ever once in a while I hit on a winner.

Last week I discovered a large, park-like setting, away from people and traffic. In fact, the commercial building on which it stands, is vacant, making it a perfect place for a family photo shoot. Ok…, truth is, it’s probably a stretch to say the grassy area is free for portrait use, but I didn’t see any signs….

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