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Bay Area guitarist Drew Makes Music shines in COPIED Magazine’s debut issue, featuring my photography. From soulful solos to bold collaborations like “RUN MY WAY”, this article celebrates Drew’s artistry and the creative fusion of music and visual storytelling.
Read More Drew Makes Music Drops the Vibes in COPIED Magazine’s First Issue!How does fashion connect cultures? Explore a photoshoot blending Scott Braxton’s intricate designs, Butones Jewelry’s subtle elegance, and Hakone Estate’s serene beauty. Featuring Maya Romanazzo in COPIED Magazine, this collaboration celebrates harmony, creativity, and the power of shared storytelling.
Read More Maya Romanazzo, Scott Braxton, and Butones Jewelry x COPIED MagazineWhat 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.
Read More Shreya Halder x COPIED MagazineDive 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!
Read More The Melbourne Portraits Project: Creative FreedomTired 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!
Read More The Melbourne Portraits Project: ChiaroscuroExperience 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.
Read More The Melbourne Portraits Project: The Street Is My StudioIf 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 […]
Read More Discover Visually Speaking by Ted Forbes“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.
Read More Just Released: “The Melbourne Portraits Project: A Photographic Ode” Photo BookDear Stranger, Origins by Jay Ventress is a journey into the heart of connection. Part memoir, part letter collection, it captures moments of vulnerability, solitude, and shared humanity. Jay’s words reach beyond the page, reminding us of our universal need to feel understood.
Read More Why “Dear Stranger, Origins”, by Jay Ventress, is a Must-Read – Letters That Connect UsDive 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.
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