Generative AI’s Creative Misstep: A Photographer’s Story

Venturing into the world of generative AI has been an exhilarating journey! With innovative tools like ChatGPT and Midjourney, I’ve embraced this exciting innovation, discovering quirky surprises and learning to blend human creativity with artificial intelligence.

Behind the Lens: My Adventure Capturing West Coast Leather’s Latest Photoshoot

I’m thrilled to share my recent experience as the photographer for an exclusive West Coast Leather photoshoot. What an adventure it was! Let me take you behind the scenes of this unforgettable experience, set against the backdrop of a private plane at Hayward Executive Airport.

Capturing The Story: An Interview with Fashion & Editorial Photographer Paul Tocatlian

I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share my journey as a photographer in fashion and editorial photography in this interview with OFF TOWN Magazine. I’d like to invite you behind the scenes to explore my inspirations and some lessons I learned along the way. It’s through these experiences that I’ve come to appreciate the true beauty of fashion and the ever-evolving art of editorial photography.

The Art of Fashion Editorial Photography

Have you ever found yourself captivated by the mesmerizing images in fashion magazines or online editorials, wondering about the creative force behind these visual narratives? Look no further! We’re here to unravel the fascinating world of fashion editorial photography.

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2023 Magazine Roundup

I couldn’t be more grateful and humbled to see photos from my collaborations with models, designers, and makeup artists featured in a series of internationally published trade magazines in 2023.

Meet Paul Tocatlian, Photographer: An Interview With KNOW Magazine

How did you become a Fashion photographer? My journey as an editorial and fashion photographer started when a friend, photographer Neil Featherstone, encouraged me to organize a photo shoot in the bustling streets of Saigon, Vietnam. Each photoshoot featured a beautiful and talented model in an Áo Dài (traditional Vietnamese dress) set in idyllic surroundings, […]

Glamour at the Tarmac

The excitement and anticipation of a flight. The unknown of a new place. The arrival of a loved one. A sense of exhilaration that gets you all giddy. The experience of it all. The unexpected that comes when you least expect it.

“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself,” Coco Chanel

Meet Anne. Authentic. Talented. Beautiful. As a model. As a designer. As a fashion show director. As a person. A sweet soul. With a strong character. A creative force to be reckoned with. An enigma. This photo of Anne was taken at the Hakone Estate and Gardens. It is one of the oldest Japanese estates […]

Tales of Elegance: Artful Fashion and Timeless Charm

Thrilled to share photos of the beautiful and elegant Sally wearing a gorgeous gown and headpiece by Aquatico Clothing Company. The photos were taken during the designer’s fashion show at the Handlery Union Square Hotel, which blends the timelessness and charm of historic San Francisco with modern character and comfort to create a setting that few hotels can offer.

Every Dress Has a Story

Every dress Jesse Aquatico designs has a story. The dress featured in this post is inspired by Miss Ann Lowe, the colored women who designed Jackie O’s wedding dress and went broke keeping up with the major houses.