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“Capturing moments of light to create memories that last a lifetime.”<\/sub><\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

My name is Derek Barraza. My lifelong interests include history, science & technology, and building community. Photography has a way of combining all of these and more. Through the science of photography, we can speed up<\/em>, slow down<\/em>, or of course, freeze<\/em> time. Photographic technology is rapidly evolving. Today’s cameras can capture dozens<\/em> of frames per second! In addition, increased sensitivity to light allows us to look upwards and reach back light-years in time. So light-sensitive, we are able to capture photos in nearly total darkness. Through the art of photography, we capture and preserve moments in time revealing the beauty in people and in all things. We preserve history for the purpose of storytelling. The photos (and videos) tell a story, our story. Our story is at the heart of our community. The community we know and love. The community that binds all of us together<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Please browse our galleries for samples of our work. We use only the highest quality Nikon digital, mirrorless cameras and lenses. We are ready to work with you to create your memories and tell your story.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Our Services – <\/strong>We offer digital photographic services for your special events both private and corporate, headshots, real estate and construction, family albums, maternity, personal portraiture, sports photography, photographic artwork, and photo restoration. Using only the highest quality Nikon digital, mirrorless cameras and lenses, we serve all of Southern California and will come to your location. Whether it is an updated family album or a complete set of corporate profile photos with new digital images for your company’s photographic assets, we can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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