Press coverage of the Lumière fashion show in Culver City using a 20-foot Hi-Pod camera system. The elevated setup provided wide 180° coverage with controlled tilt and high-zoom capture, producing angles not achievable with standard event rigs. The show demonstrated strong design quality, disciplined model performance, and credible public presence, including the Mayor of Culver City. The project focused on applying a sports-based camera system to a fashion environment, resulting in stable, high-detail footage with full-runway visibility.

A breakdown of a dramatic self-portrait created in my North Hollywood home studio using controlled lighting, smoke effects, and directional modifiers. This article explains the full process from the grid key light and snoot pattern to the use of a Colbor smoke machine and detailed post-processing, showing how a minimal setup can produce cinematic portrait results.

WPPI 2026 was my second year attending the conference, and it continues to be one of the most valuable experiences for sharpening my photography skills. Surrounded by talented professionals, educational sessions, hands-on shooting environments, and new camera technology, the event provides a space to learn, experiment, and stay creatively motivated. Hearing industry legend Annie Leibovitz speak was a highlight and a reminder of the dedication required to build meaningful work in photography.