Every Person is Soulgenic™: Reflections from Taste of Palm Springs
At the Taste of Palm Springs event, I set up an outdoor portrait studio to photograph strangers and prove what I believe with my whole heart - that every single person is Soulgenic™. What unfolded was a night of connection, presence, and humanity. One by one, people stepped in front of the camera, their masks fell, and their souls came forward. These portraits are proof that when you feel safe enough to be yourself, your true beauty shines through.
Beyond the Smile: Why Honest Expressions Matter in Portraits
You probably grew up like me being told to “smile for the camera.” But the truth is, the most powerful portraits aren’t about forced happiness, they’re about authenticity. In my Los Angeles and Palm Springs portrait studios, I’ve seen how soulful, honest expressions reveal a person’s depth and humanity in a way a smile alone never could.