From taking childhood steps on cobblestone streets in the Philippines to running through the culturally infused neighborhoods in Chicago to experiencing the nostalgic bliss of Europe, I have captured my eclectic experiences with a camera by my side. Now, as a professional photographer with over ten years of experience, my inherent talent and zeal for photography is the platform in which I cultivate my many passions in life.
Persu Collection Campaign Photoshoot 2019
In May 2010, I graduated from Columbia College Chicago which is one of the Nation’s highly acclaimed private arts school with a B.A. in Photography. I also studied abroad in Florence, Italy for a semester with a focus in fashion photography. I am not only a professional photographer, but very knowledgeable about the entire photography process from development to printing. Combining my comprehensive understanding of photographic technology and talent, I am now a professional photographer residing in Southern California. Being a Chicago native and natural explorer, I am a creative individual who is familiar with incorporating settings and backdrops to emphasize the photo’s focal point.
Glamour and fashion have always been a passion of mine since I was a little girl. I remember walking around the house in my mother’s high heels and smearing lipstick all over my lips on weekends when my mother was getting ready for a night out. She would chase me and remind me that someday I would own collection of high heels and make up.
To this day, I still get jolts of excitement when I walk through the streets of San Diego and witness how fashion conveys one’s individuality and creativity. I love what I do because it not only sparks nostalgic bliss, but because I want to help my clients achieve that level of confidence, fearlessness, and power like I did when I automatically grew four inches taller in my mother’s shoes. I am motivated and influenced by the people I work with and their own desires to be glamorous.
I am a photographer because I want to help capture that moment where a person looks and feels their best so they can share it with the world.
From vivid hues to retrospective black and whites, I use my talent, skill, and personal depth to capture each picture’s unique essence. Although my specialty lies in lifestyle, editorial, social good, and art photography, I do not draw limits for myself. I believe in capturing the essence and beauty of basic objects to breathtaking landscapes and journalistic story telling.
- Angela Steele (aka Angie)