Ron Essex Photography

28/04/2026

While I’m looking to finish the final touches for my Livermore Valley Wine Region book called “Our Valley”, later to be released this summer with a book signing event at the August 1st. Pete Sandhu from took me up in a twin prop open air cockpit plane previously used by National Geographic in the Amazon. It was such a joy to fly and get to see Livermore Valley from a whole new perspective!

05/03/2026

I really love working on projects like this. This photo was take while working with Victory Tactical Gear and the Santa Maria SWAT Team to showcase a new ballistic shield for law enforcement. maria swat team

20/02/2026

Here’s some fun outtakes from my shoot at the Lunar New Year Celebration in Pleasanton. I hope you enjoy the photos!

08/12/2025

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07/12/2025

Back in 2004, shooting with my 4x5 camera and Polaroid 55, I tried creating a bit of urban surrealism using the Weisman Art Museum as a backdrop. Tucker and Jenna came out in support for this fun and creative shoot. I’m sad to learn of Frank Gehry’s passing but his legacy will forever remain.

14/11/2025

I love this portrait of winemaker Ken Wong at his vineyard in Livermore, CA. Ken is one of those brilliant tech business men that after many successful years in that world, he decided to switch gears and start making wine. It's always great to learn about someone's need to reinvent themselves due to a passion. Keep your eye out for his label: Fiviniti

13/11/2025

I can't decide which photo I like best. During a campus lifestyle shoot at Las Positas College, I was asked to photograph a couple a students to stand in front of a newly erected billboard wall. The first shot was capturing the students using a slow shutter speed and capturing other students walking to class behind them. Then for fun, I had to have the students jump in front of the billboard wall. Which one do you like?

08/11/2025

Here’s some behind the scenes footage of my lifestyle shoot at Concannon Vineyard yesterday. We had such great weather and our models were so incredibly patient and fun to work with!

07/11/2025

Here, I wanted to capture the strength and unity of firefighters in training at Chabot College. Their dedication shines through their steady stance. What do you admire most about these young students in training?

05/11/2025

I had to share some of the beautiful images I captured while photographing the Livermore Valley Wine Region Taste Event. Get out and support our local wineries and restaurants! Enjoy!