portraits

Preserving Life’s Milestone Moments

Unforgettable images that beautifully capture your life and legacy.

RICH PHOTOS & A SMOOTH EXPERIENCE

There’s more to epic portraiture than finding someone with a camera that can push a button. In fact, there are three key ingredients I bring to the table that make them out of this world.

  1. Find an beautiful backdrop
  2. Choose a fitting outfit (both for the occasion and to your personality)
  3. Think creatively

Before your session, if you don’t have a location in mind, I’ll scout options that best match your personality and style.​​​​​​​ Next, we’ll help with styling suggestions: outfits, accessories, makeup, all things that will not only photograph well but will enhance the art that we are creating.

Then, I’ll use my artistic vision – backed by my skills, expertise and professional equipment – to create cinematic lighting, textures and dynamic compositions. 

And in case you need help planning your session even further, we’ll happily connect you with the best local hair and makeup artists, dress shops, and any other vendors to ensure you have everything you need.

“Rey was totally professional [and] very easy to get along with. He made the session super comfortable and captured amazing shots of our daughter. The process from start to finish was well talked through and explained.”

– Karina –

SAN DIEGO PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Intimate portraits with sweeping landscapes that tell your life’s story. ​​

HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

Graduating from high school or college? I’ve got you covered with unique images that express your one-of-a-kind personality. I like to think outside of the box to create images that mean something to you, capture who you currently are, and capture who you are coming to be.

high fashion maternity portraits

Calling all mommas! Add to your family’s heirlooms with images of this magical time. Because these images aren’t just for you, they are also for your kids. Someday they are going to ask what you looked like when they were in your belly? What do you want to show them?

With us we do things differently. We’re not doing the same shot every photographer is doing where you’re in a field making a heart with your hands over your belly. ugh. We are creating cinematic, high fashion, beauty portraits that look like they belong in a magazine.

Family photos

Document the stages of your lives together with photos that capture the connection and personality you share as a family. These images are intentionally and artistically created to remind you of this journey by becoming centerpieces to display in your home. Because before you know it, the kids will be off to college.

“Rey took time leading up to our wedding day to get to know us and did a fantastic job of finding out about what was most important to use when it comes to photography. Rey took everything he learned about us and performed above and beyond our expectations.”

– Claudia –

What's Included

In addition to your portrait session, you can expect to receive the following services:

SESSION STYLING/PLANNING

In addition to location, we will guide you before your session to give you the best wardrobe, styling, and posing tips to set you up for success. We can also connect you with local hair and makeup artists we trust.

PROFESSIONAL RETOUCHING

Receive your images edited in a variety of styles that complement each other beautifully. I personally edit each image with my signature artistic style to create timeless and one of a kind images you’ll be proud to display in your home. 

PORTRAIT DESIGN

View your photos for the first time in an intimate yet grand fashion. We’ll create a slideshow for you to view and prepare refreshments for you to enjoy. After the tissues have been passed around, you’ll narrow down the images to your favorites while I walk you through printing samples and options.

PROFESSIONAL EDITING

Receive your images edited in a variety of styles that complement each other beautifully. I personally edit each image to maintain the high quality and attention to detail you’ll be proud to share and showcase.

PORTRAIT PREVIEW

View your photos for the first time in an intimate yet grand fashion. We’ll create a slideshow for you to view and prepare refreshments for you to enjoy. After the tissues have been passed around, you’ll narrow down the images to your favorites while I walk you through printing samples and options.

DIGITAL GALLERY

Get your high-resolution images delivered to you via email – along with a personalized USB flash drive of your photos for safekeeping – immediately after your portrait preview. You’ll also have access to download and save your images – which are sized accordingly to share on the web.

[Rey] makes sure that he understands what you are looking for, what your vision is, and even helps you to visualize what your photos will look like in the space you plan to display them. He makes sure he addresses any concerns you may have and does everything to make your experience perfect.

– Madi –