Get Premium
Dark mode theme is available exclusively for premium users. Learn more about the benefits of subscribing.
No fees, cancel anytime.
Dark Mode 
No fees, cancel anytime 
then open in external browser
and click "Open in External Browser" 
I Am A Formerly Homeless Teenager Who Became An Award Winning Wedding Photographer
My life right now is spent hopping from one fancy wedding venue to the next, but it wasn't always that way.
I picked up my first camera when I was 11 years old. I was completely enamored by the skateboarding culture, and industry photographers at the time. I dreamed of photographing skateboarding for a living and tried relentlessly to make it in the skateboarding industry.
By the time I was 16 I dropped out of high school and was living on the streets of southern California. Sleeping in public parks and friends' couches, still pursuing my dream of being a skateboard photographer.
At 18 years old, and still not a professional skate photographer, I decided it was time for a change, I packed my camera bag and decided to drive to San Francisco and become a wedding photographer. I spent weeks living out of a car and using Starbucks as my office. Slowly, using my skateboarding portfolio as my only reference, I was able to start booking clients, eventually turning weddings into my full-time job.
Today, I am 24 years old. I have traveled to 12 countries, on 4 continents all because of wedding photography. I am so proud to say that I have the greatest job I could have ever imagined. Even better than shooting skateboarding for a living!
More info: iluminastudios.com
A Self Portrait
This post may include affiliate links.
RELATED:
#4
Final score:
43points
Katerina Sunshine 7 years ago
This one is beautiful. look at how do they hold on to each other
#7
Final score:
33points
#8
Final score:
28points
#11
Final score:
24points
#14
Final score:
21points
Phoebe The Great 7 years ago
I want to know what effects he used in this photo, it's amazing!!!!
#15
Final score:
19points
#18
Final score:
16points
#27
Final score:
8points
Add New Image
Explore more of these tags
What do you think ?
Devin Robinson 7 years ago
When I usually look at wedding photos, I am always bored instantly. But, these are AMAZING! Keep up the good work!
Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
Lovely photos, I really enjoy the colours - very deep and eyecatching. I can't seem to think that sometimes the couples are justa fancy addition to a wonderful view :D
Shruti Naik 7 years ago
Congratulations on what you have achieved and all the best for your future! You are going to go a lot further!
Jonathan Condit 7 years ago
SUCH A FAKE. This guy merely worked as a B shooter for Alex Zyuzikov in the Bay Area. Check the link below. See any similarities? He's promoting himself on stolen photos, stolen technique. He's a straight up plagiarist. http://www.redspherestudios.com/blog/los-angeles-engagement-photos http://www.redspherestudios.com/blog/hong-kong-engagement-photos http://www.redspherestudios.com/testimonials/
Devin Robinson 7 years ago
When I usually look at wedding photos, I am always bored instantly. But, these are AMAZING! Keep up the good work!
Alusair Alustriel 7 years ago
Lovely photos, I really enjoy the colours - very deep and eyecatching. I can't seem to think that sometimes the couples are justa fancy addition to a wonderful view :D
Shruti Naik 7 years ago
Congratulations on what you have achieved and all the best for your future! You are going to go a lot further!
Jonathan Condit 7 years ago
SUCH A FAKE. This guy merely worked as a B shooter for Alex Zyuzikov in the Bay Area. Check the link below. See any similarities? He's promoting himself on stolen photos, stolen technique. He's a straight up plagiarist. http://www.redspherestudios.com/blog/los-angeles-engagement-photos http://www.redspherestudios.com/blog/hong-kong-engagement-photos http://www.redspherestudios.com/testimonials/
Related on Bored Panda
