Images by Ace

Lifestyle Photographer

Google Definition: Lifestyle photography is a kind of photography that mainly aims to capture portrait/people in situations, real-life events or milestones in an artistic manner and the art of the everyday. The primary goal is to tell stories about people's lives or to inspire people in different times. In a nut shell, I capture the real you & the real moments. It makes or breaks your "story".

Passion

This may seem cliche but I feel I may change your mind once you choose to go with Images by Ace. Why? Everything you see from my images to my website were done by me. I am self taught, highly motivated, & eager to share my art. I pour my heart & soul into everything I do & guarantee that the images I provide you will exceed your expectations. My career & my passion depends on it.

Customer Service Focused

To you, I am a man with a camera. To me, you are not just a client. It's crucial that I change your perception of a photo shoot. This can be especially true when it comes to kids. Your first instinct might be to force your child to sit & smile but I promise you, that will not be your favorite picture. The picture you will adore will be the ones where everyone is acting like themselves. Luckily for you, that's my specialty.

Editing Experience

I have over 15 years of editing experience with Photoshop & just over 10 years with Lightroom. These tools are not only used for basic editing but they are also used to create art. Photography doesn't stop at pressing a shutter. Sometimes color corrections, erasing reflections, or cropping can be essential to a photo. Oh yea, I can make people float. Ask me for more information!

More Info

What's in my bag?

Camera 2x Sony A7iii

Lenses 70-200mm F/2.8 G Master
50mm Sony F/1.8
35mm Sigma Art F/1.4
Additional lenses as necessary for events


Lighting 2x Godox TT685
Remote Trigger
Multiple soft-boxes

Misc Photography orb
Reflective Crystal
ND Filters
Reflective Glasses

What's a shoot like?

01 Upon arrival, I will give you some of my ideas based on the venue (outdoor sunsets, bridges, indoor lighting, etc.). I will also show you some example photos from both my collection as well as other photographers to get a better idea of your styling expectations.

02 Once we are ready to go, I will work out real scenarios with you. For example, if we choose to shoot at a playground, we will not stand in-front of a slide & smile. Instead, mom & dad can catch their children coming down a slide.

03 As we go along, you may hear minor directions from me. I don't do a ton of posing however, sometimes the elements are so perfect that if I move, we may miss the lighting so in those instances, I may position you. I will say it again & again, you will rarely hear me say "look at the camera".

04 Lastly, time will fly by! If you book an hour, expect it to feel like 10 minutes. The key to this success is all about us having fun, trying angles you never thought about, & picking the right location for your shoot!

Fun Facts about Ace

Where did "Ace" Come from? Ace originated back from my middle school days. I was the child that could play any sport, learn any subject, or participate in any event without much issue. I often excelled at many things that I tried & one day, a classmate named Aaron called me "Ace". It's been Ace ever since!

Where are you from? If you know me, you know I am extremely fast paced & always on the go. Everything needs to be done quickly & we don't have time to wait. This comes from being born & raised in Boston Massachusetts. There is nothing slow about living in Boston. I now call Florida home & have since 2009.

What do you like about photography? I can't say enough about photography without being cliche. Photography takes me to another place. It brings me together with people I otherwise never would have met. I live in paradise. Photography is what got me outside to see my first sunrise. Photography is sharing with you, what I see. No single person is the same & I truly believe neither is our vision. Photography is the one way I can capture who I am with a magical machine that simply freezes that time.

What do you dislike about photography? The only negative in photography is the photography community itself. I wish that more photographers were less worried about their money & more focused on pushing the art to the next level. It's extremely rare to find a photographer that is willing to share their knowledge. Although youtube appears to be full of them, it's more about working with your local community to collaborate on shots & locations. I think if I keep sharing my knowledge & passion, I can convince more people to pick up a camera & see the world through a viewfinder. It's life changing.