Jordan

Aan athlete's body in itself tells a story of hard work, determination, and persistence.

PhotographySophia LiuApril 25, 2017athlete, jordan, swim, studio, studio lighting, athletic, portrait, black and whiteComment

Authenticity

People don’t buy what you do but why you do it.

Personal, InspirationSophia LiuApril 24, 2017authenticity, personal, musing, honesty, truth, reflections, diaryComment

Caroline

A quick test shoot with Caroline Shepperd, channeling old Hollywood glamour and Lana del Dey vibes.

Paden

This girl has eyes so blue and a face so sweet you can't help but stare.

Sophia LiuApril 17, 2017test shoot, paden, studio, studio light, studio photography, studio photoshootComment

Urban Fitness

Direct sunlight provides a harsh light source that's perfect for these urban settings. Clean linear backgrounds, crisp shadows, and action frozen in mid-air...

PhotographySophia LiuApril 12, 2017fitness, sports, athletic, athlete, urban, athleisure, nike, lululemon, brittin, fashionComment

Portrait of a Lady

I want to create more photographs that resemble paintings. Less fast photography, more meaningful fine art photography.

Navid

Awhile back I test shot with Navid, a Cal Poly student and model signed with Scout SF. Channeling James Dean and Marlon Brando vibes, we shot a few different looks in the studio.

PhotographySophia LiuMarch 18, 2017portrait, portraits, studio, studio light, studio lighting, test shoot, model, supermodel, navid, male model, scout sfComment

Dani

For the studio shots, I wanted to capture the photos you'd normally see of Olympic athletes: physique portraits in dramatic, beautiful light. The shots at the pool are environmental portrait-inspired.

Making Art

Personal, InspirationSophia LiuMarch 5, 2017thoughts, march thoughts, reflections, life crisis, career probs, don't mind meComment

Sena

Sena is so sweet yet so fierce. During our brief portrait shoot last weekend, I photographed her in some of her stylish wardrobe. Girl knows how to model.

Dance Photography: Erica

I'm learning to love shadows and darkness in my photos. There's so much depth in contrast, something largely different from clean spotless white background stock photos. No human subject should be photographed like a dull product.

PhotographySophia LiuFebruary 19, 2017dance, dancer, dance photography, flour child, flour, black and white, studio, studio photoshoot, studio photography, erica, orchesis, cal polyComment

Elan and Calais

With a black velvet sweep and a 5' octobox, I shot some intimate couple portraits in a way you'd never see college sweethearts photographed. No stereotypical lovey-dovey gimmicks, just genuine love.