Maurico Osario - Shoe Maker
Maurico Osario - Shoe Maker

The Hollywood Reporter

WaPo_Housemates_CF839981_HIREZ.jpg
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson

For The Guardian

Kirill and Filipp Revega - Russia
Kirill and Filipp Revega - Russia

“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.

Kirill and Filipp moved from Russia to L.A. in 2018 to pursue acting. They are both currently servers at a restaurant but have had success appearing in music videos and with other content creators and have an agent. Taken in October of 2019.

The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine

I photographed a variety of learning environments in Los Angeles for The New York Times Magazine’s annual education issue.

Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.
Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Gina Daidone - New York
Gina Daidone - New York

“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.

Gina moved from NYC to L.A. after having a career as a reporter for the NY Post and has been in Korea-Town since November of 2018. She’s currently bartending and working at a gym and is actively auditioning for cop and military roles that fit her personality. Taken in October of 2019.

Ernie Guereca, resident of Casa Luna
Ernie Guereca, resident of Casa Luna

California’s strategy is to house the large unsheltered population in the state by converting hotels into long-term housing. Ernie Guereca has been a resident at Casa Luna since April and comes from the community. Casa Luna is a converted hotel in El Sereno that offers housing and supportive services to Angelenos who once were unhoused in the community. Photographed for Politico.

Jose Martinez, veteren and advocate
Jose Martinez, veteren and advocate

Jose was injured while serving in Afghanistan and has become an advocate for psychedelics, like psilocybin, for therapeutic use. “I will not be told no on something that prevents human beings from killing themselves,” he said. Photographed for The New York Times.

Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao
Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Writer and Director, Sam Levinson
Writer and Director, Sam Levinson

Sam Levinson, writer, and director of Euphoria, photographed for The Hollywood Reporter.

Composer and Musician Danny Elfman
Composer and Musician Danny Elfman

For The Wall Street Journal.

The New York Times Magazine
The New York Times Magazine

I photographed a variety of learning environments in Los Angeles for The New York Times Magazine’s annual education issue.

Jon McMahon - Wisconson
Jon McMahon - Wisconson

“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.

Jon began his life in L.A. five years ago as a camera operator, after studying film production at NYU. After years behind the camera, he began acting professionally while continuing to write and direct his own projects. Clowning and improvisation classes have also been part of his practice here. He’s currently in post-production for his debut feature film, a dark teen melo-comedy following a doo-wop punk band from Nebraska.

 Photo essay for Esquire Magazine photography portfolio titled, Main Street America. Seventeen photographers were sent out all across the country to document the city they live in during COVID-19 pandemic. I documented my city,  Alhambra California,

Photo essay for Esquire Magazine photography portfolio titled, Main Street America. Seventeen photographers were sent out all across the country to document the city they live in during COVID-19 pandemic. I documented my city, Alhambra California, a largely Asian and Latino community which has both urban and suburban landscape and about seven miles East of Downtown Los Angeles.

Artist Tyree Guyton
Artist Tyree Guyton

The New York Times Magazine

Turkey Farmers
Turkey Farmers

The New York Times Magazine

Sylvia Veneguez and Family - Renters
Sylvia Veneguez and Family - Renters

Portraits for The New York Times Magazine cover story “A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street.” Hundreds of thousands of single-family homes are now in the hands of giant companies — squeezing renters for revenue and putting the American dream even further out of reach.

UT Austin Calculus Class
UT Austin Calculus Class

The New York Times Magazine

Boomerang Kid
Boomerang Kid

The New York Times Magazine

Chad Ellingwood - Renter
Chad Ellingwood - Renter

Portraits for The New York Times Magazine cover story “A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street.” Hundreds of thousands of single-family homes are now in the hands of giant companies — squeezing renters for revenue and putting the American dream even further out of reach.

Snowbirds in Arizona
Snowbirds in Arizona

LeMonde Magazine

Boomerang Kid
Boomerang Kid

The New York Times Magazine

Guillermo Del Toro
Guillermo Del Toro

The Hollywood Reporter

Patrick Rogers - Hatmaker
Patrick Rogers - Hatmaker

The Hollywood Reporter

Ariel Winter
Ariel Winter

The Hollywood Reporter.

Happy Hollow Rd.
Happy Hollow Rd.

Personal Project.

Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine
Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine

Portrait of Pulitzer prize winning anthropologist Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine.

The Outsiders
The Outsiders

The New York Times Magazine

Equitas Academy
Equitas Academy

Equitas Academy in Los Angeles photographed for Capital Impact Partners.

Ethnobotanist
Ethnobotanist

The New York Times Magazine

Jim Foley - Renter
Jim Foley - Renter

The New York Times Magazine

Artist Ramiro Gomez
Artist Ramiro Gomez

The New York Times Magazine

Snowbirds in Arizona
Snowbirds in Arizona

LeMonde Magazine

Mark Lambert, Deputy Attorney
Mark Lambert, Deputy Attorney

The Hollywood Reporter

Humanist Bart Campolo
Humanist Bart Campolo

The New York Times Magazine

Hollywood and Guns
Hollywood and Guns

Story on the gun industry’s relationship with entertainment for The Hollywood Reporter.

FFA State Finals
FFA State Finals

Medium

Nestle Drumsticks
Nestle Drumsticks

WIRED Magazine

Mental Athlete
Mental Athlete

WIRED UK Magazine

Artist Kenesha Sneed
Artist Kenesha Sneed

The New York Times Magazine

Director/Actor Matt Ross
Director/Actor Matt Ross

Variety Magazine

Kelly Sanders - 35 Innovators Under 35
Kelly Sanders - 35 Innovators Under 35

MIT Tech Review

The Outsiders
The Outsiders

The New York Times Magazine

Brent White, Film Editor
Brent White, Film Editor

The New York Times Magazine

Maurico Osario - Shoe Maker
WaPo_Housemates_CF839981_HIREZ.jpg
Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson
Kirill and Filipp Revega - Russia
The New York Times Magazine
Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.
Gina Daidone - New York
Ernie Guereca, resident of Casa Luna
Jose Martinez, veteren and advocate
Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao
Writer and Director, Sam Levinson
Composer and Musician Danny Elfman
The New York Times Magazine
Jon McMahon - Wisconson
 Photo essay for Esquire Magazine photography portfolio titled, Main Street America. Seventeen photographers were sent out all across the country to document the city they live in during COVID-19 pandemic. I documented my city,  Alhambra California,
Artist Tyree Guyton
Turkey Farmers
Sylvia Veneguez and Family - Renters
UT Austin Calculus Class
Boomerang Kid
Chad Ellingwood - Renter
Snowbirds in Arizona
Boomerang Kid
Guillermo Del Toro
Patrick Rogers - Hatmaker
Ariel Winter
Happy Hollow Rd.
Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine
The Outsiders
Equitas Academy
Ethnobotanist
Jim Foley - Renter
Artist Ramiro Gomez
Snowbirds in Arizona
Mark Lambert, Deputy Attorney
Humanist Bart Campolo
Hollywood and Guns
FFA State Finals
Nestle Drumsticks
Mental Athlete
Artist Kenesha Sneed
Director/Actor Matt Ross
Kelly Sanders - 35 Innovators Under 35
The Outsiders
Brent White, Film Editor
Maurico Osario - Shoe Maker

The Hollywood Reporter

Samuel L. Jackson and LaTanya Richardson Jackson

For The Guardian

Kirill and Filipp Revega - Russia

“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.

Kirill and Filipp moved from Russia to L.A. in 2018 to pursue acting. They are both currently servers at a restaurant but have had success appearing in music videos and with other content creators and have an agent. Taken in October of 2019.

The New York Times Magazine

I photographed a variety of learning environments in Los Angeles for The New York Times Magazine’s annual education issue.

Gustavo Carranza, citrus farm in Terra Bella.

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Gina Daidone - New York

“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.

Gina moved from NYC to L.A. after having a career as a reporter for the NY Post and has been in Korea-Town since November of 2018. She’s currently bartending and working at a gym and is actively auditioning for cop and military roles that fit her personality. Taken in October of 2019.

Ernie Guereca, resident of Casa Luna

California’s strategy is to house the large unsheltered population in the state by converting hotels into long-term housing. Ernie Guereca has been a resident at Casa Luna since April and comes from the community. Casa Luna is a converted hotel in El Sereno that offers housing and supportive services to Angelenos who once were unhoused in the community. Photographed for Politico.

Jose Martinez, veteren and advocate

Jose was injured while serving in Afghanistan and has become an advocate for psychedelics, like psilocybin, for therapeutic use. “I will not be told no on something that prevents human beings from killing themselves,” he said. Photographed for The New York Times.

Chris Mathys, a Republican running against Rep. David Valadao

California’s 21st congressional district, a sweep of farmland from Bakersfield to Fresno that has become one of most contested districts in recent history. As California is going through an extreme drought, both sides agree that water is the most pressing issue here, but figuring out how to address this issue is what splits the parties. We spoke with farmers, congressman, and candidates to speak about how the drought is tied to politics in the Central Valley.

Writer and Director, Sam Levinson

Sam Levinson, writer, and director of Euphoria, photographed for The Hollywood Reporter.

Composer and Musician Danny Elfman

For The Wall Street Journal.

The New York Times Magazine

I photographed a variety of learning environments in Los Angeles for The New York Times Magazine’s annual education issue.

Jon McMahon - Wisconson

“Aspiring” is a portrait series of people who have moved to Los Angeles from all over the country and world with the dreams of making it and becoming actors in the entertainment industry. This project takes a look into the home of these aspiring actors in the beginning of their careers. The homes where they submit auditions, practice lines, submit to castings and express themselves in. It’s a very romanticized idea to move to Hollywood to make it and I’m exploring the experience of each individual and what their journey looks like in their physical space.

Jon began his life in L.A. five years ago as a camera operator, after studying film production at NYU. After years behind the camera, he began acting professionally while continuing to write and direct his own projects. Clowning and improvisation classes have also been part of his practice here. He’s currently in post-production for his debut feature film, a dark teen melo-comedy following a doo-wop punk band from Nebraska.

Photo essay for Esquire Magazine photography portfolio titled, Main Street America. Seventeen photographers were sent out all across the country to document the city they live in during COVID-19 pandemic. I documented my city, Alhambra California, a largely Asian and Latino community which has both urban and suburban landscape and about seven miles East of Downtown Los Angeles.

Artist Tyree Guyton

The New York Times Magazine

Turkey Farmers

The New York Times Magazine

Sylvia Veneguez and Family - Renters

Portraits for The New York Times Magazine cover story “A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street.” Hundreds of thousands of single-family homes are now in the hands of giant companies — squeezing renters for revenue and putting the American dream even further out of reach.

UT Austin Calculus Class

The New York Times Magazine

Boomerang Kid

The New York Times Magazine

Chad Ellingwood - Renter

Portraits for The New York Times Magazine cover story “A $60 Billion Housing Grab by Wall Street.” Hundreds of thousands of single-family homes are now in the hands of giant companies — squeezing renters for revenue and putting the American dream even further out of reach.

Snowbirds in Arizona

LeMonde Magazine

Boomerang Kid

The New York Times Magazine

Guillermo Del Toro

The Hollywood Reporter

Patrick Rogers - Hatmaker

The Hollywood Reporter

Ariel Winter

The Hollywood Reporter.

Happy Hollow Rd.

Personal Project.

Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine

Portrait of Pulitzer prize winning anthropologist Jared Diamond for GEO Magazine.

The Outsiders

The New York Times Magazine

Equitas Academy

Equitas Academy in Los Angeles photographed for Capital Impact Partners.

Ethnobotanist

The New York Times Magazine

Jim Foley - Renter

The New York Times Magazine

Artist Ramiro Gomez

The New York Times Magazine

Snowbirds in Arizona

LeMonde Magazine

Mark Lambert, Deputy Attorney

The Hollywood Reporter

Humanist Bart Campolo

The New York Times Magazine

Hollywood and Guns

Story on the gun industry’s relationship with entertainment for The Hollywood Reporter.

FFA State Finals

Medium

Nestle Drumsticks

WIRED Magazine

Mental Athlete

WIRED UK Magazine

Artist Kenesha Sneed

The New York Times Magazine

Director/Actor Matt Ross

Variety Magazine

Kelly Sanders - 35 Innovators Under 35

MIT Tech Review

The Outsiders

The New York Times Magazine

Brent White, Film Editor

The New York Times Magazine

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