Watchmaker

I don’t often showcase my editorial documentary-style work, but my recent project with a watchmaker for Craftsmanship magazine felt like a nice follow-up and contrast to the studio watch photos I’ve been posting. Unlike my usual studio work, this shoot was all about spontaneity and natural light. There were no elaborate setups or art direction—just observe, wait, and capture. Working in an unscripted manner allowed me to capture the raw authenticity of his craft. I enjoy having jobs like this which contrast with my studio work.

You can read the article and see more photos over at craftsmanship.net

Fitbit

Collaborating with the industrial design lead on Fitbit watches, I captured a series of images. The aim was simple: emphasize both the visual appeal and practical versatility of these products. The resulting photographs offer a clear depiction of how these watches seamlessly adapt to various user activities.

Motion With Light

How can you make an interesting video of a still product? I've taken up the challenge of adding movement through colorful lights and shifting the focus. Everything comes together in an eye-catching, playful video that's perfect for social media.

Doritos Bag

When I have some free time, I enjoy expanding my portfolio with new imagery. Recently, I decided to take on the challenge of capturing the essence of a simple item, like a small bag of Doritos, in a playful and creative way.

eBay Watches

A high-end timepiece can last a lifetime. As a testament to the enduring appeal of collectible watches, I recently captured a series of images for eBay, showcasing the website as a premier destination for purchasing high-end timepieces.

eBay Sneakers

The shoes are the star of the show in these images for eBay. The series was part of a campaign promoting the purchase of collectible footwear on their platform. The idea was to keep things simple, highlighting the shoes to appeal to collectors and fashion enthusiasts.

Fitbit Sense 2

I’m excited to share some photos I captured with Fitbit of their new Sense 2 smartwatch.

Lowercase Glasses

Video doesn’t have to be over the top, sometimes a small amount of movement is all you need. First I captured a high resolution photo with a still camera, then I switched over to a video camera to capture the video.

Lighting for both still and video used to be more complicated. Video requires continuous lights, in the past that would require HMI or tungsten lights. Now that the LED light market has exploded, there are tons of great options that work for both photos and video.

I was very happy to be showcasing Lowercase glasses, which are made in New York City. Now that I’m done photographing them, they will become my everyday glasses.

Says Chair

Sometimes bringing motion into a product video can be challenging, but in the case of the Sayl Chair by Herman Miller it was fun to let the chair spin and capture the natural movements. I wanted to showcase the details of the design and materials (by Fuseproject).

New Balance 990v2 Video

Version two of the New Balance 990. Unlike my previous New Balance video which is up and close and examines the details of the shoe, this one is a little more playful and pulled back.

New Balance 990 Video

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I’m a huge fan of New Balance. I was excited when a tan version of the 990 came out. Originally created in 1982 they have stood the test of time and are still made today. I’ve created an up-close video to pay homage to their exquisite design and unique characteristics.

Cionic Lifestyle Photos

In my previous post I showed the photos of the Cionic Neural Sleeve that I captured in the studio. In addition, Cionic wanted to capture  lifestyle photos to accompany the studio shots. The goal was to capture the images as the sun was going down. This gave us a small window of time to work with, so in anticipation we created a detailed shot list and scouted the scenes and lighting the week before. Fortunately we had beautiful weather and it all came together smoothly.

Cionic Neural Sleeve

I worked with Fuseproject and bionic startup, Cionic, to capture photos for the launch of their neural sleeve. The Cionic Neural Sleeve is a first-of-its-kind healthcare product which improves ease of walking for those living with multiple sclerosis and other neuromuscular diagnoses.

Our first round of photos was to captured photos in the studio that illustrate how the product works and the process of donning and doffing the sleeve.

Donut Joke

I love donuts and I love jokes, why not combine the two? It was as fun to make the set elements for this video as it was designing it.

And of course I had lots of donuts leftover. No wonder I love shooting donuts!

I created the initial design in Adobe Illustrator, then tile-printed it at 100% ( it was over 5 feet long!) with tabloid sheets of paper. I then used the large print as a template to cut the fabric and lay everything out in the right spot.

Bean-To-Bar Chocolate

I don’t normally think about how a chocolate bar is made, that is, until I met 9th & Larkin. They make their chocolate from single origin cacao beans, which is why their chocolate has distinctive flavors depending on the region the beans are grown (similar to single origin coffee).  I worked with them to create a video which gives an overview of all the steps involved in creating this artisanal (and delicious) chocolate.

DaVinci Resolve

I’m learning to use the video software DaVinci Resolve 17. I’ve used the software in the past, but now I want to broaden my skills. I needed some video footage to use in the program, so I captured scenes from North Beach and Chinatown here in San Francisco. I’m much more proficient with Final Cut Pro, so this video was more about getting up to speed on all the controls than doing anything fancy.

Visual and Tactile

I wanted to create an abstract set of photos that were an exploration of visual and tactile. I played with fabric, painted wood, metal and acrylic. Some cuts I wanted to have perfect edges and others have imperfect edges. The images would be real with very minimal retouching. In this world of perfect 3D, we forget how beautiful the real thing can be.

Boom Chicka Pop

I love creating custom sets for a product. For this set I added a little motion and a soundtrack to go with the Boom Chicka Pop microwave popcorn. I’ve also added a behind-the-scenes photo of the set.

Oatly Oat Milk

I was inspired by the playful cut-out shapes on the Oatly package art. I referenced shapes and elements from the packaging to create a playful scene with literal cut-outs! I’ve included a behind the scenes photo to show what the set looks like. It was a lot of fun.

Pickleball

I’ve only known about Pickleball for about a year, but it’s been around since the late '60s. Today, Pickleball, a hybrid of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong, is the fastest-growing sport in America.

For this new portfolio image, I wanted to reflect on its heritage with a playful color scheme. I created two swirls out of paper to convey the movement of the ball as it’s volleyed back and forth. The composition and lighting also aim to create a youthful, energetic and joyful impression.

Sport images often show an ideal athlete, striking for peak performance and results. My intention here was to share the vibrant energy and humor which make Pickleball such a popular and addictive sport.