Photography Blog: Recent Shoots in Orange County & LA

Newport Beach Broker Headshot Photography

These Newport Beach broker headshots were created for professional communications and marketing. They let prospective clients see who they may be working with and begin to feel a connection before they meet. I used carefully shaped, flattering lighting to make the...

Wallet E Commerce Product Photography

I found the design of this wallet so beautiful that I wanted to photograph it. Its clean shape, warm leather, and contrasting interior gave me plenty to work with. I used flash lighting to create controlled highlights and shadows that bring out the leather’s texture,...

Duffy Boat Photography Marina Del Rey

I photographed this Duffy boat in Marina del Rey for an apartment community’s communications. The images show an experience available to residents: borrowing the boat and taking it around the harbor. The collection combines views of the boat on the water with onboard...

Kitchen and Bathroom Portfolio Photography

A builder’s portfolio needs to show more than a finished room. It should help prospective clients see the layout, understand the materials, and appreciate the care that went into the work. For this Los Angeles project, I photographed the kitchen and bathrooms with a...

Newport Beach Interior Designer Architectural Portraits Photography

Interior Designer Architectural and Portraiture Photographer Newport Beach These Newport Beach custom home photographs bring architectural and portrait photography together. In each image, we positioned the interior designer within a room so you can see both the...

Engagement Photography On The Beach

Natural Portrait Lifestyle Photography I photographed this engagement session as a favor, on a California beach at sunset. I drew on my experience as a lifestyle photographer to keep the shoot relaxed and fun, giving the couple room to enjoy being together. The result...

Architecture Portfolio Photography Los Angeles

Residential Architectural Photography for a Long Beach Builder A builder’s portfolio needs to show more than the finished rooms. It should give prospective clients a clear sense of the spaces, the materials, and the care that went into the work. I photographed these...

Architectural photography for Portfolios Orange County California

Residential Architectural Photography for a Long Beach Builder A builder’s portfolio needs to show more than the finished rooms. It should give prospective clients a clear sense of the spaces, the materials, and the care that went into the work. I photographed these...

Photography for Anaheim Orange County California Hotel

Park Vue Inn Hotel Anaheim Photography servicesHotel photography that shows the whole stay For Park Vue Inn in Anaheim, I photographed more than a few attractive room views. A useful hotel image library needs to help prospective guests understand the property: what...

Orange County Beach Surf Swim Wear Fashion Lifestyle Photoshoot

Lisseth Corrao Dresses Fashion Photoshoot Los Angeles

Sailing Themed Fashion Photoshoot Los Angeles

Rock Chick Fashion Photoshoot With Gelled Colored Lighting Los Angeles

Fashion Photoshoot in Cactus Garden

Palm Springs Windmill Fashion Photography

Fashion among the wind turbines outside Palm Springs, California

gelled lighting los angeles

There is something I always love to reach out and use on any shoot - gelled lighting. I have always been focused on quality dynamic lighting set-ups. Adding color sends a great image into a new dimension. LED panels now makes it easier than ever to mix various...

Kitchen Architectural Photography

Kitchen Architectural PhotographyHere are some fresh photography examples of kitchens

Bathroom Photography

Bathroom Architectural PhotographyHere are some recent images of bathrooms.

Office Architectural Photography Orange County California

Here are a few examples of office space photography. Showing your business space on your website and social media adds credibility, enhances your brand and builds trust. If you have commercial office space to rent, having quality images will really set you apart from...

Different types of commercial photography with people in them

I thought I would briefly discuss a number of different types of photographic images with people in them. This definition list is far from exhaustive and somewhat reflects my own experience as a photographer. I won’t go into, events, sport or news. Another reason...

Kitchen Appliance Photography

I have the opportunity to capture some fabulous spaces. With new builds, if it's kitchens and bathrooms that are deal makers, then surely the appliances are like high value jewelry. Here are a few examples of where the appliances are the focus of the image.gentle...

Route 66 Bottle Tree 360º VR Fashion Lifestyle Photography

California opened the door to all things weird, wonderful and unusual. The pioneers looking for gold have turned into pioneers of hippiedom and as of late pioneers of tech. World Famous Route 66 has many road side attractions including Bottle Tree Farm. Here is a...

Natural Office Environmental Portraits Orange County California

In addition to creating some formal corporate portraits, I captured some natural and relaxed images around the office. The images were mostly choreographed, yet posed as very natural. The intention shows professionalism whilst making the company look more...

Senior Living Community Fitness Lifestyle Photography Orange County California

Here are some images captured for a senior living community to use for their online posts. I suppose the image from yesteryear is that people past middle-age should be taking it easy, wear comfortable clothes and refrain from exerting themselves. The reality is that...

360 Aerial Photography Los Angeles Orange County Southern California

Whilst I regularly work across most of Southern California and further afield, I get the opportunity to explore different areas. I occasionally...

Willow Grove Multi Family Apartment Architectural Photography

Here are some images created for Willow Grove multi family apartments.

Jasper Place Architectural Photography

Here are some images from newly renovated Jasper Place and Jasper Square apartments in Beaverton Oregon.

Multi-Family Apartment Photography Huntington Beach

Axiom Tustin Multi-Family Apartment Architectural Photography

Here are a few images captured for Axiom Multi-Family Community in Tustin. They were used for websites, social media and other online business listings. We are in an increasingly image lead world. You can't be sure people will read your copy/text. They however,...

ATM Machines Product Photography Los Angeles

Here are a few images created for Sterling ATM portfolio of products and services. I captured the ATMs at their installed location. Whilst we all hope for the most amazing locations, the reality in this case was underneath stairs in a concrete multi-story car park...

Alaska Federal Credit Union Comercial Photography Victorville California

Here are a few images from a shoot for Alaska FCU in Victorville. The client wanted images for their website, social media and also for internal use. The new branch has an experimental layout with different zones for different activities. New elements were brought...

Summit Semi Conductors California Photography

I worked with Summit Semi Conductors (micro-chips and circuit boards) to create images for their new website and marketing material. I visited sites in Orange County and Silicon Valley. I captured headshots, natural environmental portraits in the factory and other...

Blaze Pizza Lifestyle Product Photography Orange County

These images were captured as natural lifestyle product images to celebrate Blaze pizza alternative pizza bases

Bay Hardware Seal Beach Headshot Editorial

Here are a few images of Diana at Bay Hardware in Seal Beach. Congratulations to who Diana was given an award for youth management and featured in a trade magazine.

Vi Senior lifestyle and architecture photography Palo Alto California

Here are some lifestyle and architectural images created for Vi Living, a premier senior living community in Palo Alto California. These images will be used for marketing on the website, mailers and also stories written about the residents. It is always a pleasure to...

Fitness Lifestyle photography At Los Cab Orange County

Here are a selection of images recently photographed for Los Cab gym in Fountain Valley. Los Cab has a huge campus and largely focuses on racket sports. Most of the facilities are outside allowing members to enjoy the great outdoors. We did weight room and gym,...

Cleo Restaurant LA Live Photography

This is Cleo at LA Live. A brand new restaurant with an awesome menu. I photographed stills and a 360 virtual tour The shakshouka is highly recomended...

Guess Jeans Fashion Photoshoot California High Desert

Here are a selection of images for a shoot In the Mojave Desert. The desert landscape can be absolutely beautiful. The minimalist views can be perfect for certain styles as it adds colour and texture whilst not distracting from the content. The open space allows...

beauty photography experiments with projector as a light source

I am always keen to play with creative processes. I am keen to mix methods from one style of photography with another. I am excited about experimenting with lighting and how this can assist narratives. Here, I tried something on my todo list for many years....

Saguaro Hotel Scotsdale

Here are just a few of the hundreds of photographs taken for The Saguaro Hotel in old town Scottsdale. The Saguaro has a unique design bringing in a colour palette of desert flowers and with decor referencing the desert environment. Thes images were used for online...

Vi Retirement Community Bentley Village Naples Florida

I was asked to photograph the new club house for Vi Bentley Village near Naples, southwest Florida. Vi's properties always look outstanding with beautiful interior design that are very gratifying to photograph. These images are mostly architectural interior and...

Tropical Birds

Something less usual... Professional photography for Canary World bird shop. I photographed some absolutely beautiful birds full of personality for online listings.

katsuya restaurant hollywood

Here are a few stills from a recent shoot at Katsuya sushi restaurant and Bar in Hollywood. This was designed by Phillipe Starke and is nothing short of amazing. This was in conjunction to a 360 virtual tour. [vrview...

calipaso winery and hotel paso robles

Here are a few photographs of Paso Robles Winery and Hotel in Paso Robles, Central Coast. An idyllic location built in a magnificent Mediterranean style. The wine is very drinkable.... http://calipasowinery.com

Abandoned Desert

The Abandoned Desert. Here are a few shots captured whilst driving across the desert late at night. I am fascinated by abandoned buildings of the Googie style. I love Googie architecture and perhaps because these buildings were abandoned, they remain original and...

Victoria Secret Shoot Pasadena

Here are a few selected images from a recent Victoria Secret Angels Lingerie themed photo shoot in Pasadena. Photographed after dark using the ambient lighting and also portable studio lighting. These images are not retouched other than raw processing....

Free Lifestyle Photography Orange County

Want to be a model or have gorgeous lifestyle photographs of you? I am looking to dip my toes into lifestyle photography with the intention of selling to stock libraries. I have sold to stock libraries on many occasions. A little extra creative freedom often...

Pacifica Hillsborough Care Home Photography Newport Mesa

Care home photography, especially memory care needs much sensitivity. Choosing a care home for loved ones can be a difficult choice. You want them to be in a place where they will get all the care and attention they need. It has to look comfortable, clean,...

Los Cab Children’s Lifestyle Sports Photography OC California

I was asked to create some lifestyle photography for Los Cab gym in Fountain Valley, OC. The photography will be used for brochures, email marketing and other print literature. The aim was to create something that looked fresh and vibrant. The idea of lifestyle...

360º Aerial Photography Orange County California

360 Aerial Photography Take a look at my 360 degree aerial photography. Try with head mounted display such as Google Cardboard or Occulus Rift [pano file="http://www.360imagingllc.com/re/aerial-360-sample/index.html" width="800" height="500" title="360 aerial...

Nick & Stef’s Steakhouse Restaurant Photography Downtown Los Angeles

I was asked to photograph Nick & Stef's Steakhouse in Downtown Los Angeles Financial District. With a brand new refit, the venue could not have looked better! The restaurant was a little tricky to shoot because of the lighting so a number of techniques while...

Tangata Restaurant Photography Santa Ana

I was asked to photograph Tangata, a restaurant positioned inside the Bowers Museum in Santa Ana. I produced still images and 360 vr photography to be used in Google Streetview. [pano file="https://www.richhartphoto.com/360vr/tangata/index.html" width="800"...

Fred’s Attorney Headshots Orange California

As we are discovered more online than ever before, it is important that we have an excellent image to represent ourselves. How much can you express in one (small profile) image that can be quickly seen? A great headshot should help tell a story about a person rather...

Vi Denver Lifestyle Photography

Vi is a luxury retirement village with several centers across the US. I have photographed apartments at their La Jolla location on many times. On this occasion, I visited Denver Colorado to create photographs for their advertising and...

Los Cabos Fountain Valley Advertising Photography

Kim Christie worked as a fabulous model for this lifestyle shoot at Los Cabos sports village in Fountain Valley, Orange County, California. The images will be used for advertising in sports magazines in relation to her volleyball...

Tourbillon Watch Boutique Photography South Coast Plaza Costa Mesa

Tourbillon make fabulous watches and are the epitome of Swiss precision. Their design signature are windows revealing the precision movement. Like many Swiss watches, Tourbillon is part of the Swatch Watch umbrella. There are only a few...

Omega South Coast Plaza Boutique Store Photography Costa Mesa

Omega asked me to photograph the interiors of their Boutique at South Coast Plaza.This is a wonderful honor to work with a company with such distinguished heritage and quality. The boutique has luxurious architectural features to match the...

Beach Bunnies Swimwear 360 degree Fashion Photoshoot Newport Beach California

One of the most understated uses of 360 vr photography is with fashion/portraiture. Consider 360 photography as being a great platform that is fun and allows interactivity. View other sample images by clicking on the outfits or show a page that the item can be added...

Glendale College Los Angeles

Glendale College use 360 photography to show their facilities to prospective students of all backgrounds.

Salton Sea California Date Palms

Salton Sea California oozes an eerie feeling. Is it the now decayed sense of grandeur? Or perhaps the white sandy shoreline which is actually billions of fish bones? A fun find was this date palm find. enjoy... [pano...

Mammoth Mountain giga-pixel

Mammoth Mountain Giga Pixel Take a look at this gigapixel pano at the summit of Mammoth Mountain Winter Resort in California's Sierra Mountain range. It was very cold, very high altitude and the view, magnificent! Use the controls to zoom deep into the image and...

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