Creativity is the key to a memorable portrait, as well as having the latest and greatest "state-of-the-art" equipment. I’ll explain more in the "About" section from the main menu.

You have heard it before and I will say it again, "A picture is worth a thousand words.” The reasons of having a professional take your portrait are equally as numerous.

Sure, a friend or family member can pick up a camera, snap your picture, and there you have it, a "portrait", or do you really?

When a picture is taken by someone that is NOT familiar with proper exposure, compositions, and the importance of lighting ratios, you will notice each photograph tends to have similarity in tone and mood.

Over the years I have studied many different types of photography. From coursework to formal schooling I have gained substantial experience in the field. Trial and error has also helped me understand how critical it is to know how lighting affects the mood of your composition as well as exposure.

You see a beautiful sunset that puts you in a peaceful mood, you want to capture that mood and freeze it in time forever. You grab your camera, take the picture, and get excited knowing that you can share this feeling with others. You get your pictures back with the disappointing results. Your camera did not capture what your eyes saw, therefore, the mood is lost and that breath taking scene becomes a faded memory.

There are many situations where the camera needs to be manually adjusted so that the camera sees what you see and therefore, a properly exposed photograph has been accomplished. I can do this for you and more! All you need is your imagination and the ability to explain to me what you want, and what you want to feel each time you see your portrait (and/or any picture you desire). You explain the mood; I will bring it all to life.

I take the art of freezing time seriously. I want you happy and satisfied. I have the equipment that allows you to view your picture immediately after you hear the click of my camera.

My studio lighting equipment is portable, which means I can also come to you, and your home becomes, “The portrait studio.” If you prefer the great outdoors, and want your pictures with natures beautiful lighting, (Sunset, Sunrise, Candle light, you name it,) I can capture it just the way your eyes see it.

There’s more…

Have you heard of chroma green screen technology? It is used in the “Motion Pictures Feature Films.”

This large florescent green sheet material (“Green Screen”) is placed 6 to 8 feet behind you/family and dog(s) etc. and I take your picture. I process your pictures in my computer systems special software, the green screen is eliminated and whatever background you want from my endless list of choices, can be put in its place.

If you are interested in scheduling a free consultation or pricing packages, please click the “Portrait return” link below, this will bring you back to the portrait thumbnails. The portrait thumbnails page has a "CONTACT" link.

Thank you.
Sincerely and best wishes,
Rafael A. Figueroa
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