A modern ballerina executes amazing jumps  in three shots combined in one image black and white

"A Love Affair with Fine Art"


Explore the elegance of timeless black-and-white fine art photography, where the rugged beauty of Southern California’s deserts, beaches, and natural elements come to life through the interplay of light, shadow, and form. Each image is a creative expression that inspires, evokes emotion, and invites reflection.

Inspired by nature and storytelling, I explore creative inspiration in my latest blog post

A Legacy of Inspiration: The Photographers Who Shaped My Vision

Photography is both an art and an evolution—a thread woven through time by visionaries who redefined the way we see the world. My artistic journey was shaped by the iconic fashion photographers of the “supermodel era”—Bruce Weber, Peter Lindbergh, and Herb Ritts—who mastered the art of storytelling through raw, cinematic imagery. Their ability to capture strength, elegance, and movement in a single frame still resonates deeply with my work today.

Equally inspiring are the legends of landscape photography—Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, and Carleton Watkins transformed vast, untamed environments into breathtaking works of art. Their mastery of light, texture, and composition informs the way I see and capture the world, whether it’s a sweeping coastline or the stark beauty of a black-and-white portrait. Art is an ongoing conversation between past and present, and I strive to blend these classic influences with a fresh, modern perspective.

a woman in a black dress walks out of the sand dunes

Ask us how personal black-and-white photography can transform your space, adding depth and elegance to any room—whether at home or in a commercial setting. Or, book a session and become the subject of your own timeless fine art portrait, capturing the essence of your story in striking monochrome.


Dress takes the form of a rose while being blown in the dry desert winds

Flowing fabric dances in the wind around a statuesque model, set against arid rock formations and cliffside vistas. Nature's powerful elements enhance these fine art black-and-white compositions.

The Iron Sun series, an intense stare off of the lead model
A woman stands poised on a white dune in an elongated black dress
Kathy’s keen eye captures fleeting moments with a masterful touch, transforming the ordinary into extraordinary!
— Mike McAuliffe
Woman standing on the edge of the dunes in black flowy dress
a woman's gown flows in the wind
Fashion model stands in nature with fluid body language, black and white
dramatic jump from two women in flowing dresses in the sand dunes
a fit model unzips her gown in the dunes