Maxwell

This weekend I had the pleasure of shooting Maxwell's graduation pictures. Softbox lighting + Maxwell's signature businessman smile = timeless portraits.

Nancy

I've decided I want to start shooting beauty photography.

PhotographySophia LiuJanuary 15, 2017beauty, beauty photoshoot, photoshoot, portrait, nancy, studioComment

Helen

We thrifted a gorgeous backless gown to create a dreamy romantic look.

PhotographySophia LiuJanuary 6, 2017outdoor, photoshoot, fashion shoot, fashion, fashion photography, supermodel, modelComment

2016: Year in Review

But despite everything, I have learned to cut the BS out of my life, and focus on making a life more meaningful than a bubble of empty dreams and superficial things. I learned to define my art and decided I want to specialize in editorial and commercial fashion and portrait photography.

PersonalSophia LiuDecember 29, 2016year in review, 2016, personal, inspiration, goalsComment

Germany, 2016

Last week I got the chance to spend a week in Germany, traveling through six cities in seven days with my architecture class.

TravelSophia LiuDecember 29, 2016germany, travel, travel diary, travel blog, biberach, ulm, stuttgart, berlin, munich, hamburg, europeComment

Cinderella

I wanted to create photos full of movement, flow, energy, and grace. With some dresses I thrifted and my dancing muse Andrea, we shot these dreamy images in the studio.

PhotographySophia LiuDecember 9, 2016dance, dancer, dance photography, andrea, cinderella, dress, fashion, studio, studio photoshootComment

Karla

Last weekend I got the chance to do a quick test shoot with an actual model (!!!) Getting to work with Karla was amazing, as she was so skilled in modeling and looked great in everything. Here are my favorite shots from our studio session.

PhotographySophia LiuDecember 8, 2016model, supermodel, studio, studio photoshoot, test shoot, fashion, karlaComment

Flour Child

I'm sure you've seen the work of Alexander Yakovlev. He captures dancers in motion, floating amongst a whirlwind of flour. And the results are jawdroppingly beautiful. Who wouldn't want to attempt to replicate that?

PhotographySophia LiuDecember 8, 2016dancer, dance photography, dance, flour, black and white, monochrome, flour child, andreaComment

Headshots: Face Studies

I've never seen a person's face so evenly lit from every angle to the point it glows. With these close ups, you can study components of facial expressions, skin complexions and undertones, hair color, and so much FACE!

PhotographySophia LiuNovember 30, 2016headshots, studio light, studio lighting, profoto, martin schoeller, inspired, portrait, portraits, portrait photographyComment

Shannon

We found a couple of cute spots at the OC Mix in Costa Mesa for our casual fashion photoshoot.

November Thoughts

This election definitely isn't the worst thing that's ever happened to you, and you can't let it destroy you, but rather motivate you to work harder for what you believe in. But more importantly, educate yourself. There's always more than you know.

Personal, InspirationSophia LiuNovember 14, 2016election, thoughts, november thoughts, love trumps hate, it really doesComment

Mariah

PhotographySophia LiuNovember 13, 2016studio lighting, studio light, studio photoshoot, black and white, monochrome, gradientComment