Shreya Halder x COPIED Magazine

What does it look like when bold vision meets effortless style? My recent photoshoot with Shreya Halder, featured in the debut issue of COPIED Magazine by The Next Bay Area Runway, tells that story.

The Melbourne Portraits Project: Creative Freedom

Dive into Chapter 3, “Creative Freedom,” of The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode! This article takes you behind the scenes of whimsical storytelling, bold settings, and imaginative collaborations that redefine what photography can be. Let’s explore creativity unleashed!

The Melbourne Portraits Project: Chiaroscuro

Tired of Black Friday chaos? Escape to Chapter 2 of The Melbourne Portraits Project! On the companion website, explore chiaroscuro reimagined in Melbourne’s alleys—raw textures, dramatic shadows, and urban energy. Who needs deals when art steals the show!

The Melbourne Portraits Project: The Street Is My Studio

Experience Melbourne’s streets, where urban textures, weathered surfaces, and shifting light shape the stories. This chapter captures the raw energy of alleys, staircases, and scenes that bring subjects closer to their surroundings.

Discover Visually Speaking by Ted Forbes

If you’re passionate about photography and want to dive deeper into the art of visual storytelling, I recommend checking out this article: Ted Forbes and His New Photography Book, Visually Speaking: A Guide to Visual Storytelling. The article offers an overview of Ted Forbes’ latest book, Visually Speaking: Mastering Photography As A Visual Language. It explores his unique […]

Just Released: “The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode” Photo Book

“The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode” is a new photo book from Bay Area-based photographer Paul Tocatlian, capturing the creative pulse of Melbourne before he returned to rediscover the vibrant creative scene across the San Francisco Bay Area.

A Fusion of Craftsmanship and Style

Dive into the story behind The Ride, a photoshoot where craftsmanship meets style. This project showcases the powerful connection between creativity and design, offering a fresh perspective on fashion photography and art.

The Votes Are In: Meet the Cover

The cover of The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode is officially revealed! Discover the story behind the project and the global votes that shaped this exciting moment on the blog.

Streets. Colors. Motion. Blur.

In the streets of Lisbon, life moves in a vibrant blur of motion and color. Trams, tuk-tuks, and bicycles flow together, creating a rhythmic dance that reminds us of the beauty in every journey.

Moonlight on Moving Waters

Captured under the night sky, these photos reveal the graceful motion of swimmers in moonlit water. Blurring the lines between movement and light, they invite you into a surreal, dreamlike world.