A little about me…
Life is always changing and therefore so is this portion of the website. I’m a photographer, its what I love to do. I developed an interest in photography while attending my local junior college and soon that interest grew into a passion. While obtaining my degree in photography I worked for a number of professional photographers. My experience during this time taught me how a professional studio should be run and the importance of customer service. I graduated with a degree in photography from California State University Sacramento in 2004 and immediately started working full-time here at Edward Mendes Photography, I work around the clock to stay on top of everything that goes on here at the studio but it’s worth it to have the opportunity to meet awesome new people and see how thrilled people are when they view their pictures for the first time. I’ve been lucky enough to have my wedding and portrait photography featured in a number of publications, winning numerous awards both locally and nationally and even pass-on my love of photography to others through teaching and speaking engagements. When I’m not in the studio I’m usually hiking, traveling, hanging out with the family or taking nature and landscape photos.
My Style
When it comes to portraits and wedding photography I love natural light and I use it as much as possible, outdoor portraits are awesome. I’m also well versed in artificial lighting so when the situation calls for it I’ve got you covered there too.
I like the real you to come through in your pictures if you feel comfortable in front of the camera and just want to “work it” or interact with your loved ones during the session, great we can do that. If you need a little help however in the posing department, no worries, I’m happy to step in and make you look like a Boss.
Nature and Landscapes
Speaking of nature and landscape photos, it’s the other half of my business. I have been fortunate to have my fine art landscape images shown and represented by galleries and with art consulates around the world. My work has been featured in many publications and I write for a number of photography blogs and magazines while also traveling the country teaching my photography workshops. If you would like to view my work please visit my fine art website, www.edwardmendesphotography.com.
Have a question? Feel free to give me a call, 1.209.324.5160 or email via our contact page or at edward@edwardmendes.com
Thanks for reading!
Edward Mendes
January 2019