Candor Studios

10/27/2017

It's been a while since I posted something. A few from the class of 2018.

12/01/2016

Almost done with my senior photos sets -- uploading since yesterday. What do you think of the new site?

www.candorstudios.com

senior portraits: kimcarmel, californiaone of my favorite sets of all time. kim and her mother contacted me about doing high school senior portraits, and we agreed to meet in carmel at carmel-by-the-sea – a quaint shopping area that’s a short distance from the beach. kim started off the shoot proudl...

11/01/2016

A few pictures from my latest set of edits -- these are for high school seniors Diana and Petra. We shot these at the Carmel Mission, and I couldn't help smiling remembering how funny these two friends were.

10/20/2016

I know I don't usually get political when it comes to Candor Studios, but I wanted to share these photographs for several reasons.

1: Ansel Adams is a legend who's known for his landscape shots. That he did these photos of humans during a time in America's history that most of us look back on with regret makes this -- at least for me -- mindblowing.

2: Those who forget the past are doomed to repeat it. A lot of families lost their homes, livelihoods, and their loved ones due to an irrational and ultimately unnecessary fear. Yes, the nation was at war with Japan. But considering the aftermath -- I don't recall there being any actual issues with Japanese-Americans (please correct me if I'm wrong) -- so much damage was done for nothing.

3: Photographs can tell future generations so much. And right now, these photographs may influence how you treat someone today. It might influence how you expect a candidate to behave once in office if said person is elected. I'm not going to tell you who to vote for. Whoever the President -- we as Americans must hold that elected leader accountable. And we must never let our fears destroy the lives of innocent citizens who are our neighbors, friends, and family.

In 1943, legendary photographer Ansel Adams visited Manzanar, a Japanese internment camp in California's Sierra Nevada mountains.

10/06/2016

This beautiful pictures was taken for a mother carrying a rainbow baby -- a baby conceived after a previous miscarriage or stillbirth. Photographs can be works of art designed for others. And many times, they are created for own selves to celebrate, mourn, learn, and change.

Rainbow baby: It was an incredible effort to get this shot. I am excited and honored to share this beautiful moment and can not wait for this baby to born. She will be spoiled for sure! Thank you Jessa Lynn and Kevin X. Mahoney for putting up with me and our smoke bomb shenanigans with plumbs of smoke throughout the meadows

09/26/2016

A friendly reminder: High school senior portraits due dates are coming up. If you know a senior who's looking to put their best face forward, let them know Candor Studios has openings.

09/19/2016

It's been a long time since I've updated. But that doesn't mean I haven't been working.

A year ago, I started teaching Cinema Arts and TV Media for Mission Trails ROP. I'm hosted at Alisal High School, and I've been so busy that I've basically neglected my own website.

This year, I'm teaching Computer Science in addition to CA and TV. I'm still incredibly busy, but I still have some weekends free to do some senior portraits. If you know a high school senior at Alisal or North High, have them call, message, or text me.

For now, here's a set I did from last year. Thanks for your support!

senior portraits: grace point lobos, california when clients ask me for recommendations on shoot locations, i lead them through a set of questions. rural or urban? what’s your personality type –...

04/12/2016

This bride decided to take her bad wedding photos and release them to the Internet wild.

When you're booking a photographer for your wedding, make sure you are on board by looking at your potential photographer's portfolio!

Laughter might be the best medicine for these failed wedding pics.

11/05/2015

Take one subject and a handful of photographers with their own perspectives -- you'll see how different people can view the same thing. When it comes to hiring a photographer, make sure to take a look through their portfolio to get a look through lens.

As the revealing video below shows, portraits can be shaped by the photographer’s point of view rather than just by the subject being documented. Created by The Lab in conjunction with Canon Australia, the clip features six photographers, one portrait subject and an unexpected twist. The twist consi…

10/27/2015

Beautiful photographs.

The Creation of Adam has never looks so good.

08/26/2015

Country singer Mo Pitney rocked Sherwood Garden with some great country music.

08/04/2015

Ruthie Collins and her band played their hearts out for the Salinas crowd. An amazing concert!

For high-res photos, visit the Candor Studios website.

http://candorstudios.com/trainwreckin/