Ethel Z. Photography

10/10/2017

Ethel Z. Photography updated their website address.

Ethel Z. Photography updated their website address.

07/10/2017

Some of the highlights from a group graduation session for Paraclete HS

06/30/2017

I have varying perspectives of myself when I look in the mirror compared to when I see myself in a photograph or on video. I've been a photographer for over 5 years now and I am JUST now starting to get comfortable in front of the camera. I feel like this is a new light that I've never gotten the chance to see myself in.

06/29/2017

I look at the world through a camera lens, whether I have one in front of me or not. I like to imagine how everything would look in a photograph or in a cinematic shot and how it would make people feel. As a kid I loved the emotions that Disney movies evoked in me and now that I'm older I look forward to super bowl commercials, creative proposal videos, music videos and short films because I want to lose myself in them. For those few minutes nothing else matters and you can enter the moment that has been created for you to experience. I want to bring that same magic to others through my work.

06/27/2017

My mom has always kept an over abundant amount of plants in our house ever since I can remember. Some of the plants are as old as I am! I gathered as many as I could for a photo and I felt like I was in a tropical paradise. 🌿🌱

06/26/2017

This is one of the most important gifts ever given to me by my mentor in my early teens. Little did I know how many hours I would spend flipping through these pages over and over, my mind exploding with every painting I read about. I am a perfectionist, a rule follower and instruction lover. Picasso's style shattered everything I ever felt about rules and following guidelines. He forever changed the way I looked at the world and inspired me to believe that we can be perfect in our imperfections. Although I did photoshop all the spots and tears in this photo ☠️😂

06/12/2017

Shout out to Law School grads! Especially this beauty 🙌

05/25/2017

It's that time of the year - Congrats to all the 2017 graduates!

09/06/2016

Student creates powerful photo series to protest Brock Turner's release

Powerful imagery.

Brock Turner -- the convicted ra**st who only served three months in jail -- has inspired a series of devastating photos about sexual assault.

09/03/2016

A moment in time at an end of summer soiree.

07/28/2016

Mother Son Dance

07/26/2016

Tried so hard not to drown in tears while shooting the Father Daughter Dance.

07/25/2016

First Dance

07/23/2016

Timeline photos

07/22/2016

Got to capture the first moments of happily ever after for these two.

07/21/2016

Squad.

07/20/2016

Bride/Groom Squad Goals

07/18/2016

I had the pleasure of kicking off wedding season as the photographer for an old friend of mine and his beautiful bride! Trying to shoot with watery eyes was the only obstacle I faced that entire day.

07/12/2016

Timeline photos

03/27/2016

Untitled album

03/03/2016

It's the little things.

02/27/2016

Moments in the motherland

02/06/2016

Hong Kong In The 1950s Captured By A Teenager

Stunning. I need this book

These stunning photographs of Hong Kong in the 1950s are captured beautifully by a teenager. Ho Fan who arrived from Shanghai in 1949. The streets, filled with vendors, coolies and rickshaw drivers, fascinated Ho. Taking pictures in a studio was the norm then, but the Ho was more interested in r

12/30/2015

Can't We Do Better Than This? Why the Photography Community Needs a Lot of Work | Fstoppers

I've seen so many people do this to art in general, not just photography. As creatives, it is important to differentiate between pointless commentary and constructive criticism. We are our own worst critic already, so spare yourself the extra doubt from people that aren't at least appreciative of your efforts.

I have a confession: I don't like a lot of photographers. I see unfounded vitriol and unearned authority slung carelessly and without reason. It makes me weary, and in a field in which it's hard enough to succeed without unnecessary negativity, I simply don't have time for it.

12/23/2015

I've always wanted to take a stab at fitness photography, here is my first shoot with this wonderful woman I get to call my best friend.

11/29/2015

Who says family portraits have to be so serious? Check out the full Zarinana photo shoot here: https://ethelll.wordpress.com/2015/11/29/thanksgiving-2015/

11/20/2015

Hilariously Geeky Photo Project Shows Mundane Life of Darth Vader | Fstoppers

Hilariously Geeky Photo Project Shows Mundane Life of Darth Vader | Fstoppers

Star Wars hype is at an all-time high. The teaser trailers, the TV spots, the toys, the apparel, the video games and more. It's an amazing celebration of the rebirth of the sci-fi magnum opus that gave me my love for all things science fiction. You'd think I might be tired of seeing it everywhere? T…

11/09/2015

Find Out Why the Photographers in This Ad Shot a Man in Six Completely Different Ways

"A photograph is shaped more by the person behind the camera than by what is in front of it."

Canon's study in perception.

10/28/2015

Photos from The New York Times's post

09/18/2015

Sunset in Makati

Time Lapse of sunset in Makati
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06/26/2015

Johnny Cupcakes @ CSUN

So many people go out of their way to discourage you from trying something new, different, or risky. We need more people that take the time out to encourage our growth and success without adding on to the fear of failure that we already have within ourselves. Here is a post on my experience with Johnny Cupcakes, who did just that.

We live in a world where many people are afraid to follow their dreams, are jealous of others, and are only looking out for themselves. Which is why I am extra appreciative of people that take the ...

06/25/2015

It's small things like this that keep me going :)

06/17/2015

Photo Series Highlights the Beauty of Breastfeeding in Public | artFido's Blog

Stunning photo series!!!

It’s been a hotly-debated topic for many years: breast feeding in public. Some argue that breast feeding is perfectly natural and there should be no issue with breastfeeding in public. Others argue that it should only be done in private.

06/05/2015

Easter on the Dunes

Super late, but worth the wait. The Zarinana family explored Death Valley this past Easter, and let's just say things escalated qu**ky. Caution: this post contains nudity.

Ever since being back home from Chicago I've really been trying to spend more time with my mom. I get my spontaneity and wanderlust from her, so I can sense her thirst for adventure just being arou...

05/02/2015

Cryptik // 20 Years of Juxtapoz | Ethel | Visual Aesthetics

Get a glimpse into some of the things I like to get into when I have down time.

A friend of mine introduced me to Cryptik after a conversation in which we both expressed an interest in learning calligraphy. From that moment on, Cryptik be...